In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we curate energetic and evocative releases from artists Trash Pals, Void Vampires, THE VIRGINIA PLANES, King In Yellow, and Paytron Saint.
Trash Pals - Sonya
Indie rock duo Trash Pals weave a comforting, warm tapestry of sounds that help you feel your feelings, dance to your lows, and celebrate everyday life. They channel the depth of their connection, a captivating synergy forged through friendship in their music, an alchemy of bright textures and soft tones that embraces you in its liveliness. In Sonya, a breezy beat caresses your senses, accompanied by gentle whooshes of reverb-soaked guitars. Through this sound, a golden blissful feeling radiates, heightened by the tender, sincere voice of the singer. The lyrics, real and raw, permeates your mind, residing there along with the catchy melodies and swinging rhythm of the track. Sonya is the kind of song that you instantly add to your indie playlist just a few seconds into the track. Listen to Sonya by Trash Pals here!
Void Vampires - Breathe In Breathe Out
Void Vampires are here to suck the existential crisis out of you with their evocative and intriguing soundscapes. Through a potent dose of dystopian techno-pocalypse aesthetics, Void Vampires are here to help you and accompany you in your journey of navigating modern day life. In Breathe In Breathe Out, we get a vivid, energetic yet eerily calming musical landscape. Bright flashes of reverb rich guitar melodies strike the soundscape on loop, as driving drums, warm basslines, and fuzzy guitar ambiance soak the music with its dream-like, vibrancy. The most unique vocal showcase grips your attention, as the singer’s android-like delivery of the honest and direct lyrics guides you through the emotions the song evokes. Breathe In Breathe Out is a track like no other, memorable and edgy. Listen to Breathe In Breathe Out by Void Vampires here!
THE VIRGINIA PLANES - The Siren Call
THE VIRGINIA PLANES are a Shoegaze/Dream Pop duo from Heidelberg, Germany crafting immersive and expansive rock realms that engulf you in the rich textures, lush atmospheres, and high-octane currents of its music. In The Siren Call, THE VIRGINIA PLANES along with Powerstroke give you an experience of the magnitude of their musicality and imaginative approach to production. The heavy thumps of drums followed by the rhythmic ringing of distortion drenched guitars and heavy basslines creates a magnetic, stellar backdrop atop which, angelic and whimsical vocals float gracefully. The ethereal yet eerie duet of harmony and lead vocals takes your mind to deep, dark places, ones that you won’t tread into, unless lured into by mystical soundscapes such as The Siren Call. A riveting and indulgent sonic experience from THE VIRGINIA PLANES awaits you in The Siren Call. Listen to The Siren Call by THE VIRGINIA PLANES here!
King In Yellow - Your Religion
Let the sharp and frenzied textures of rock and jangle pop take over you in the soundscapes crafted by King In Yellow. Conjuring a sound entirely their own, King In Yellow are not afraid to play with chaos and explosive energy in their compositions, converting it into riotous and gritty styles purely through their bold creativity and instrumental exuberance. In Your Religion, the sound is hyped and harsh, and it is on purpose to provoke and stir a visceral connection with the music and its message. Fuzzy guitars saturate the music along with the thunderous drums, only to be one upped by the emphatic and raucous vocals of the singer, declaring each word with a formidable conviction. The riffs and solos inject you with an electrifying current of emotion and energy, one that you won’t be able to contain. Your Religion is yet another striking release from King In Yellow, cementing their place as an artist to watch out for. Listen to Your Religion by King In Yellow here!
Paytron Saint - Carmilla Roll
Three-piece alternative rock/grunge band, Paytron Saint brings you pure rock fervor and uninhibited grit in their releases. Carmilla Roll captures the essence of their aesthetic, blending the hard and high-octane infusions of rock with the bold intensity of grunge music. The track opens with some intriguing percussion, only to grow into this energetic and impassioned musical backdrop animated through fuzzy guitar riffs, pounding drums, and warm basslines. The singer’s voice, anchored yet levitating, infuses the music with a passionate and emotional edge, elevating the appeal of the track. The solo is food for the soul, spiking your mood with a fizzing dose of energy. Carmilla Roll is raw and real, displaying Paytron Saint’s ability to create songs that capture the honest reality of the human experience, the good and the bad. Listen to Carmilla Roll by Paytron Saint here!
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