In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we present emotive, rich, and moving releases from artists Asgard Raven, Blueprint Tokyo, D. Marin Perez, Downtown Patriots, and The First Eloi.
Asgard Raven - Tranquility
Meet Asgard Raven, an indie-rock artist from south of England, bringing you the depth and dynamism of 90s brit rock and pop. Tranquility, the latest release, is a profound, contemplative song that shines light on the deep-seated human desire for peace and tranquility, the elusive nature of these states, and the yearning and reflections that sprout from the search for them. Somber guitar melodies with a wah-wah wash intertwine with gritty, heavy riffs, while soft, thumping drums lead the sound forward with a comforting rhythm. The music is made sentient and expressive through the singer’s passionate vocal performance. Tranquility by Asgard Raven is evocative and makes you peer into the inner world. Listen here!
Blueprint Tokyo - Odysseus
Indie rock duo Blueprint Tokyo are architects of ornate, textured, and immersive soundscapes designed with an emo, post punk, and classic rock aesthetic. Odysseus has a surreal setting; layers of textured guitar riffs interlace with luminous synth motifs, oscillate between haunting, hazy moments to impassioned, intense passages. Fiery riffs, pulsing synths, and thundering drums accompany emphatic and animated vocals. The music is teeming with uninhibited, raw emotion and the lyricism summons a moving vulnerability in the words, creating a high-octane, absorbing, and hard-hitting experience. Blueprint Tokyo masterfully craft music with fastidious care towards textures, tone, and themes. Listen to Odysseus by Blueprint Tokyo here!
D. Marin Perez - Crying Wolf
In songwriting, D. Marin Perez finds clarity, understanding, and revelations about the world, politics, emotions, and human experience. Influenced by 60s rock and church hymns, the artist creates soundscapes that have a timeless character with moving lyrical sensibilities. Crying Wolf takes shape through warm guitars, breezy drums, and vibrant vocals. Muted strums open the song to a stripped-back, light start, followed by galloping drum rhythms and inviting vocals. As the music progresses, brighter layers of guitars unravel, drumming gains momentum and the vocals multiply with harmonies and heighten with emotion. The song pulls you in from the get go, stirring your senses with the lyrical theme and sonic vigor that grows as the music unfolds. Listen to Crying Wolf by D. Marin Perez here!
Downtown Patriots - All My Life
Experience grunge infused with an avant-garde, modern energy in the riveting soundscapes of Downtown Patriots. All My Life is an upbeat, power-packed, exciting release that brings you the gravelly glory of guitars, pounding drums, and raw spirited vocals. This love ballad channels the passion, intensity, and radiance of romance with an uninhibited disposition. The energy and emotion in the sound is infectious and addictive. The pulsating strum of grunge guitars, the immediacy in the pumping drums, and the brimming sincerity and passion in the mature, gritty vocals of the singer converges into a majestic, charismatic, unforgettable sound that makes you come back for more. Listen to All My Life by Downtown Patriots here!
The First Eloi - Shoe Button Eyes
The First Eloi, hailing from Hamburg, create alluring soundscapes drenched in the hazy atmospheric wash of shoegaze, raw energy of grunge, and post punk infusions. Their music is an evocative blend of moods and textures that leaves a lasting impact on the audience. Shoe Button Eyes, the latest release, is enveloped by a jangly veil of guitars and within its layers, resides the singer’s blurry, ethereal vocals. The pounding beat of the drums carries the heavy downpour of riffs and lightning bright melodies forward with a slow-building cadence. Hidden yet ubiquitous, the singer’s voice illuminates the music. Shoe Button Eyes seizes you with an inescapable spell and absorbs you into its enigmatic world instantly. Listen to Shoe Button Eyes by The First Eloi here!
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