This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings evocative, eclectic, and energetic releases from artists Little Juke, The7thGatekeeper, Fake Plastic, Andi Fins, and Strawberry Moon.
Little Juke - Down The Rabbit Hole
Hailing from the West Midlands, Little Juke, a musical collective, presents a compelling debut single titled, “Down The Rabbit Hole.” Instantly, its cinematic vista and folk-tinged indie sounds captivate, leaving you eager to dive headfirst into the dark depths of its metaphorical lyricism and moody sonic textures. Building from a slow, sparse start into a rousing, rich landscape, the music grips your senses. The cascading beats create a sense of fleetingness as though the song has an urgent message to convey. Lush atmospheric notes, reverberating guitars and luminous strings create a soaring, ethereal swell of emotive melodies. The hauntingly beautiful vocal melodies ebb and flow seamlessly, leaving you enlightened under its spell. This track is thematically deep and sonically expansive, lending a listening experience that is as emotionally resonant as it is thought-provoking. Listen here!
The7thGatekeeper - Take Me Home, Country Roads
The7thGatekeeper presents a riveting cover of the John Denver classic “Take me Home, Country Roads.” In this reimagined version, The 7thGatekeeper strips the song to its essentials—sincere, emotive vocal melodies and warm, reflective acoustic guitar notes—keeping things raw and real. The track brings out the artist’s ability to infuse intricate melodies with emotional power, even when the soundscape is minimal and sparse. With all the room that the music offers, this reinterpretation of the original creates an intimate setting and magnifies the feelings, allowing the listener to slow down, soak in the emotions and reflect on the story. The artist’s vocal performance is at the heart of the sound, bringing a melodic prowess that is impressive and heartfelt expression that is affecting. Listen here!
Fake Plastic - Pale Moon
Fake Plastic’s punk aesthetics boasts an old school charm, rowdy grit, and indie rock authenticity that is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Their ability to deliver stadium choruses and reflect on the contemporary condition in their music, is truly impressive and sets their artistry apart from the rest. “Pale Moon” brings an addictive sound. The soundscape finds itself somewhere between garage rock, punk, and country-western, offering a genre-bending, bold, energetic atmosphere. Oscillating between stripped-back verses and swelling choruses, the music opens to a gripping start. The steady rhythm drives the music forward, as jangly riffs emerge and vanish. The vocals ooze a punk attitude that is piercingly passionate, catalyzing the energy and emotion in the track. As the song unravels, the vocals and instrumentation build up to an explosive passage into the finale, creating an exhilarating listening experience. Check it out here!
Andi Fins - i want i want
Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and pianist brings an eclectic sound that is rich, rare and riveting. Masterfully blending folk, psychedelia, pop, electronic, and funk elements, Andi Fins crafts soundscapes that feel bright, light and groovy. “i want i want” is a bouncy and effervescent track embellished with kaleidoscopic melodies, dynamic beats, and ear-catching vocal tunes. It features Andi Fins’ staples—winding guitar lines, staccato keys, and fluid synths—elevated to vibrant quotients and intricate designs. Driven by funky bass arpeggios and an upbeat drum rhythm, the music gets you dancing in no time. As dreamy vocal layers and lush instrumentation swell in the chorus, a sense of levitation and ascension takes over you. The song will leave you feeling enlivened and eager to come back for more. Listen here!
Strawberry Moon - Speak My Mind
Strawberry Moon, from Richmond, Virginia, brings potent powerhouse punk. “Speak My Mind,” is an explosive release that does not hold back. The moody bass line that opens the music is like the calm before a storm, it swiftly detonates into an abrasive, fiery instrumental backdrop with distortion-heavy riffs, pounding drums, and impassioned vocals. The speeding momentum is chopped and shaped into thrilling passages, each asserting itself with blazing, heavy guitars, electrifying solos, and soaring vocal melodies. The energy is eruptive, injecting itself right into your veins, leaving your heart racing and feet stomping. The singer’s commanding vocal performance fuels the fire, making this track all the more stirring and unforgettable. Listen here!
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