This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings energetic, experimental, and emotionally-charged soundscapes from artists Richard Yot, Auld White Label, Southern Resident Killer Whales, Groove Moose, and The Pulltops.
Richard Yot - The Voice in the Silence
Richard Yot’s The Voice in the Silence is a soundscape that exudes moving power in its gauzy ethereality as much as it does in its swelling emotionality. Opening with luminous guitars, atmospheric waves and steady drum beats, the music draws you into a state of dreamy introspection. Just as you find yourself enveloped by the misty embrace of the music, the song erupts with gritty, distortion-soaked riffs and melancholic vocals, its powerful, raw emotional currents pulling you in with its gravity. The post-rock, shoegaze aesthetic is elevated with a cinematic direction, resulting in a soundscape that is not just a display of immense emotional depth, but also instrumental prowess. It is no easy feat to achieve a song that invites you with its vastness and lightness yet leaves you with a sense of profoundness and sophistication, and Richard Yot presents just that, with effortless excellence in The Voice in the Silence. Listen here!
Auld White Label - Chapter 1
Formed in Hamilton, Scotland, Auld White Label are a four-piece band that bring a distinct, experimental, and gripping sonic style. Chapter 1, a striking single, showcases the band’s idiosyncrasies through the alluring dualities in the soundscape. It’s a sentient, dynamic, and evolving song that allows contradicting elements to co-exist, and moreover, blend into a cohesive whole while retaining its individuality. Pulsing electronic melodies glow amidst the lush, discordant layers of vocals. Swelling synth layers, raspy textures, and pumping beats move to a groovy rhythm. Soft screeches of distortion decorate the sound while seemingly chaotic vocal chops glide weightlessly in the backdrop. In this sonic cosmos, dissonance is as welcome as harmony, infectious rhythms emerge from unpredictability, and meaning from madness. Chapter 1 is immersive and intriguing. Listen here!
Southern Resident Killer Whales - With Love, Always
Minneapolis-based craft pop/alternative rock quartet, Southern Resident Killer Whales, present a heartfelt, affecting sound in With Love, Always. The melancholy and rumination is beautifully understated, allowing you to resonate deeply with the lyrical theme without feeling heavy from the weight of the emotions. Warm acoustic strums and earthy bass lines start the song off to a contemplative start. The wailing melodies, luminous notes, and gritty riffs form a rich guitar-driven backdrop. The slow, steady drums set a comforting momentum. Tender, aching vocal melodies, shivering delicately from the emotions it's carrying, reach directly into your soul. Rooted in sincere and vulnerable expression, the song moves you in subtle yet profound ways. Listen to With Love, Always by Southern Resident Killer Whales here!
Groove Moose - Let Me Shake You - Radio Edit
Revived in 2017 and now equipped with a budding roster of talented musicians, the band Groove Moose, have been creating spectacular soundscapes that will leave you wanting more. Let Me Shake You - Radio Edit is a vibrant, kaleidoscopic, and exciting release that will get you moving to the beat and singing along in no time. Bright acoustic strums race alongside gravelly riffs. Thumping, rolling drum beats anchor the music to a mercurial and infectiously energetic rhythm. The oscillation between lighter, acoustic moments and heavy, gritty passages is nothing less than exhilarating. The sweet, warm vocal melodies, shifting between soft expression and passionate declarations, are earworms that beg you to sing along. The instrumentation, as much as it feels radiant and easy to absorb, also displays brilliance and nuance reflecting just how much skill and mastery the band bring to the table. Let Me Shake You - Radio Edit will make you hit the replay button, many many times, so check it out right now, right here!
The Pulltops - Carry On
Milwaukee based duo, The Pulltops present gripping alternative rock and power pop soundscapes that stir your spirit. Carry On is an empowering, rousing release that jolts you with a sense of strength, hope, and optimism. Melodic guitars illuminate the sound with a resounding radiance, while pounding drums anchor the music to a driving rhythm. Synth textures accentuate the atmosphere, its trickling, soaring, and mushrooming melodies add to the mounting passion and motivation imbued in the music. The singer brings a commanding delivery, the vocal melodies with almost a chant-like presence, amplifying the anthemic weight and power of the music. The soundscape brings out the magic of their creative synergies, crafting something truly moving as a result. Carry On is a potent, uplifting track that can feel like light and energy on some of those dark, heavy days. Listen here!
Follow the playlist for all new artist updates!
If you would like to submit your music for playlist or review consideration, please submit here.
Discovered via https://app.musosoup.com #sustainablecurator