In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we display ear-catching soundscapes from artists Javi Carabalí, Liah D, Gianfranco Malorgio, The Gilhoolys, and Jason Lyles.
Javi Carabalí - Con Tu Amor
Javi Carabalí is a guitarist, composer, vocalist, and poet hailing from Colombia. With a sound and style inspired by a long list of influences, notably artists like Carlos Santana, Juan Luis Guerra, Bob Marley, and Sean Paul, Javi Carabalí’s compositions have a familiar, timeless sonic aesthetic, but with a distinct modern sensibility. Con Tu Amor is a single from the latest album, “Tripletazo #2 Con Tu Amor.” Featuring Laoma Chavaco, this song comes alive with a vibrant, rich soundscape laden with irresistible salsa grooves and earworm melodies. It’s a jubilant fusion of elements- there’s some breezy blues in there, some latin beats, some lush synth, some acoustic warmth, and radiant harmonies. Despite the intricate and complex instrumentation, the song flows seamlessly, showcasing Javi Carabalí’s skillful execution. Con Tu Amor is one of those tunes that’s bound to stay in your mind. Listen here!
Liah D - Power Girl
Nine-year old musician Liah D brings a beaming, empowering new release called Power Girl. The eloquent lyricism—urging you to be strong and not give up, to spread love and kindness, and to hope for better—delivered through Liah D’s endearing and uplifting vocal performance makes this track a boost of confidence and support for those days when you feel low. The soundscape is refreshingly energetic and effervescent, with cascading rhythms, glimmering guitar riffs and solos, blooming synths, and overall just a luminous, colorful atmosphere. The richly-layered musical backdrop cushions Liah D’s soft and smooth vocals, creating a cohesive and charming sound. Power Girl is a sweet, heartfelt song by Liah D. Listen here!
Gianfranco Malorgio - Wop
Gianfranco Malorgio takes you to a dark, noir-esque, and melancholy-soaked world in the instrumental rock song, Wop. Known for a unique, intriguing fusion of orchestral elements, rock flair, vintage synthesizers, and more, Gianfranco Malorgio’s compositions are a class apart. This track is impossible not to plunge into, like slipping into a dream, only in this case you never want to come back to reality. The soundscape unfolds like a movie, each second building into the feel and story of the next. Gritty, reverberating riffs heighten the drama, sharp, vivid synth notes build tension, and guitar solos narrate a story not in words, but in stunning melodies. This is definitely a one of a kind experience that will turn you into the artist’s lifetime fan, in no time. Listen here!
The Gilhoolys - Little Glasgow Boy
The Gilhoolys take you back in time with their release, Little Glasgow Boy. The Glasgow-based band have a nostalgic and vintage sound, outlined by some strong indie, Britpop sensibilities. It’s almost like witnessing the reemergence of the indie aesthetics of the 70s and 80s but presented from a pop-colored lens. This latest release is bright and vibrant, with warm guitars, galloping drum rhythms, and expressive vocals opening the song to an upbeat and uplifting start. From there on the momentum is picked up, if not kept steady, and the soundscape starts to ooze passion, nostalgia, hope, and positivity. Slick guitar melodies fill up the backdrop in intricate patterns, emphatic drumming gets the heart racing, and the singer’s performance grows more infectiously energetic and impassioned. The sound feels so full and enlivening, that it is highly likely to find yourself dissolving into the radiance and richness of the music. Listen to Little Glasgow Boy here!
Jason Lyles - Survival
Hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee Jason Lyles is a musician that seeks out the extraordinary, pushing past the limits of genre and venturing out into that mystical place beyond, where sonic alchemy materializes. With a sound that exists somewhere between indie rock, power pop, folk rock, alt rock, indie pop, and Americana, his songs hold a special charm and allure. Survival, the latest release, has a high-octane soundscape full of distortion-rich riffs, thumping rhythms, swelling strings and emotive vocals. The blazing hot guitars bring in a jangly wash of texture and incandescence to the sound while the stomping drum beats anchor the music to a driving cadence. The singer’s raw, sincere, and emotionally-charged vocal performance gets you glued to the sound, while the lyrical story slowly reaches into the depths of you. Survival is a deeply affecting and electrifying release. Listen here!
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