In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we bring high-octane, riveting soundscapes from artists fxrrvst, Raising Ravens, Her Leather Jacket, 4FOXSAKE, and Grand Mojo.
fxrrvst - Lavender
Toronto-based alternative indie rock band bring us a heartwarming, lively soundscape in Lavender. The song is bursting with refreshing riffs, racing rhythms, emotive vocals, and a vibrant ambiance. Although there is a bittersweet reminiscence that soaks most of the lyricism, the music allows you to navigate the melancholy, longing, and grayness with a lot of brightness, zest, and spiritedness. The singer’s voice is vulnerable and brimming with feeling, allowing you to instantly connect and absorb the music and the story. Vivid, pulsating solos light up the atmosphere with a warm radiance. With an emo-rock edge, the song is the perfect companion for those days when you just want to surf the waves of emotions. Listen to Lavender by fxrrvst here!
Raising Ravens - Nails
Lose yourself in the harsh and heavy rock n’ roll soundscapes of Raising Ravens. Nails, a power-packed, 80s goth-tinged, rock track will sweep you away in the pumping energy, raw spirit of the music. Australian singer/guitarist Jess Finlayson along with notable musicians combine their instrumental prowess to create this head-banging, air-guitar-playing, and foot-stomping worthy soundscape. A deluge of distortion-soaked riffs, thunderous drums, and towering tunes will catch you in their electrifying current. The singer’s voice, mature and emotive, stands out even amidst the loud, intense thump and roar of the musical backdrop, showing the command the vocals have over the sound. Nails is thoroughly entertaining and enlivening. Listen to Nails by Raising Ravens here!
Her Leather Jacket - Cut Me Up
Witness pop-punk revival in the most stylish and distinct ways in Her Leather Jacket’s soundscapes. Cut Me Up is the Nashville-based rock band’s latest release, colored in pure energy and raw emotion of the punk aesthetic. An intoxicating blend of genres, the song is decorated with addictive hooks, speeding rhythms, heavy riffs, and emphatic vocals. Brutally vulnerable and honest, the lyricism drives head-on into heartbreak and hopelessness with a cathartic recklessness that elevates the song's appeal. Dripping with distortion, the harshness in the guitars perfectly complements the sharp, soaring vocals of the singer. The singer’s voice brings so much life and personality to the sound, delivering each word with true feeling and intention. Cut Me Up is sensational. Listen to Cut Me Up by Her Leather Jacket here!
4FOXSAKE - Fireworks & Romeos
4FOXSAKE burst onto the rock scene with their riveting releases, exploding with energy, grit, and emotions. The latest release, Fireworks & Romeos will ensure you instantly become a part of their steadily growing fan-base, and enthrall and energize your spirit. An ode to youthful exuberance, the song inspires you to tap into that spirit to grow and build a meaningful future. The lyricism is simple yet moving, and translated into the music with a frankness and trueness that makes it real and relatable. Distortion-heavy riffs, pounding basslines, high-octane drumming ignites fireworks in your spirit, instantly lifting your mood and filling you with energy. The melodies glue itself to your mind, leaving you with a listening experience that is invigorating and unforgettable. Listen to Fireworks & Romeos by 4FOXSAKE here!
Grand Mojo - Cougar’s Toy
Experience grunge-soaked rock n’ roll in the latest release from Grand Mojo, titled Cougar’s Toy. The band knows how to rock your spirit; fuzzy guitars, airy thumping drums, warm basslines, and suave vocals, grip your senses with an inescapable hold and inject you with the jolting energy of rock n’ roll. Grand Mojo ensures it is a song you’ll never forget with the cheeky, riveting lyricism that narrates a story of bad romance, a young man and an older woman, in this wild tale of love and attraction. There is a lot to the music that makes it so intriguing and irresistibly addictive, be it the singer’s raw, defiant punk delivery, the woo-hoos in the backdrop, the heavy drum rolls, wah-wahing guitar motifs, and the list can go on. Cougar’s Toy is the kind of song that instantly makes you a fan of the artist, and come back for more. Listen to Cougar’s Toy by Grand Mojo here!
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