In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we bring a diverse range of rock styles from artists Quarantine Beach, Rooftop Screamers, fxrrvst, Under Starling, and The Transits.
Quarantine Beach - As If I Didn’t Know
Experience a mesmeric blend of synth pop, electronica, and post-punk influences in the soundscapes of Quarantine Beach, a band of musicians from diverse musical and geographical backgrounds—a British singer, a Dutch keyboard player, a Greek bassist and a German drummer. Their latest release, As If I Didn’t Know, takes on a reflective tone, with self-aware lyricism, lush instrumentation, and memorable vocals. The synth melodies grow from mystical, delicate melodies to bright, swelling blooms while a lively, cascading drum rhythm thumps and crashes with exuberance. The singer’s expressive yet tender vocal performance is seeped in vulnerability and strength. As If I Didn’t Know is an emotionally resonant, and enlivening release. Listen here!
Rooftop Screamers - Souvenirs
Rooftop Screamers is the musical project of Portland-based famed drummer and award-winning songwriter, Michael Collins. Passionate about eclectic collaboration and original songwriting, Micheal Collins crafts enthralling soundscapes along with a talented, evolving group of local and world-renowned artists. The latest release from Rooftop Screamers, Souvenirs, features acclaimed artist Randy McStine. The song, a tribute, presents a poignant yet profound picture of love and admiration for someone that has passed. The soundscape, a rich and intricate fusion of rousing melodies, thumping drums, and emotionally-charged vocals, pulls you in with an inescapable hold. Albeit the melancholy, the music soars with the vigor and vibrancy of love and hope. Listen here!
fxrrvst - Lavender
Toronto-based queer-indie rock band fxrrvst present absorbing soundscapes pulsing with life, energy and emotion. Bringing you a distinct yet familiar blend of alternative, emo, and indie rock influences, the band never fails to impress and intrigue. Lavender, a hit single from their EP, Constable Hotel, will leave you hurting and healing, at the same time. A tale of heartbreak and hope, the soundscape does complete justice to the story with its electrifying exuberance and infectious energy. A winding, swirling cascade of guitar melodies, bright and bold, flow alongside the speeding rhythm of emphatic drum beats. Forming a lush, radiant musical backdrop, the instrumentation impeccably compliments despite juxtaposing the singer’s melancholy-soaked, raw, powerful vocals. As the song unravels, you find yourself deeply tangled with the sound and story, making it a captivating release. Listen here!
Under Starling - Murmurations
Ireland-based band, Under Starling are sonic sorcerers, conjuring up euphoria, enigma, and excitement in their transcendental soundscapes. Pushing the limits of alternative rock music, their sound feels genre-defying and avant garde. Murmurations is the title track of the latest album, bringing a profound, haunting, and evocative listening experience. Featuring Gally, this song is formed by expansive sonic vistas and hard-hitting, metaphorical, and poetic lyricism. An incisive spoken-word performance paints a vivid picture of human society, its complexity and its charm, its failings and fragility, its beauty and brutality. This is set against a tender ambience, with gritty, ominous, and reflective tones, emerging and dissolving mesmerically. The music casts a spell on you, provoking contemplation and curiosity, one that lingers long after the last note fades. Listen here!
The Transits - Living Dead For A Paycheck
Punk-rock outfit The Transits jolt you with a reality check in their release, Living Dead For A Paycheck. Their musical journey is one for the books—once a musical group in their youth, the band members went on to pave their own paths in the scene, only to find each other back thirty years later. Each of their soundscape is imbued with individual yet collective musical evolution, experience, and energy, which is sure to thoroughly excite and enthrall you. Back to the latest release, the soundscape is bursting with the characteristic jittery, infectious, and electrifying spirit. Rolling, pounding drums race at breakneck speeds through intricate, deftly played patterns. Distortion-rich riffs, radiant synths, and booming bass lines converge into a stellar, incandescent instrumental backdrop. The singer’s impassioned, emphatic vocal performance further elevates the energy and appeal of the track. Listen here!
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