In this edition of LITM Rock Picks we curate a melting pot of rock flavors, with genres ranging from indie rock, alt rock, funk, pop rock, lo-fi, and more from artists Naomi King, Giack Bazz, ndge, Wyomi, and Chavar Dontae.
Naomi King - Fetish
Alt-rock musician Naomi King brings a powerful, evocative sound in Fetish. The Vancouver-based artist plunges into the dark depths of human connections, exploring themes of manipulation, love, lust, and more through an equally rousing, bold soundscape. A slow-burn musical backdrop unfolds apprehensively with soft thumps of percussion and the brooding vocals of Naomi King. Before you know it, the music swells, like a violent storm, with thunderous drums, electrifying riffs, and a raucous vocal performance. Naomi King’s passionate musicality shines through in their mercurial tones, impassioned delivery, and honest expressions. The song is highly emotive, harboring within it the wrath, melancholy, and disillusion illustrated in the lyrics. Listen to Fetish by Naomi King here!
Giack Bazz - Funny Days
Giack Bazz wraps the sublime beauty of his musicality into a delightful origami of soundscapes. In Funny Days, the music is multi-dimensional, with unique folds and stretches of melodies, sonic textures, and emotions. There is an experimental edge to the sound that reflects Giack Bazz’s imaginative and ingenuine approach to music. The airy, upbeat drums, breezy guitars, and nonchalant vocals anchor the music to Giack Bazz’s indie-rock roots. The finale, vivid and high-octane, is buzzing with jangly riffs, emphatic drums, and warbly trills accentuated by the passionate vocal showcase. The unpredictable, and unique flow of musical direction is what sets Giack Bazz’s artistry apart from the rest, one that is thoroughly entertaining and refreshing. Listen to Funny Days by Giack Bazz here!
ndge - Cajun Twister
ndge crafts their own brand of sounds, a genre-bending sonic rollercoaster, one that they wear boldly and with captivating confidence. In Cajun Twister, they deliver a rock soaked sound with acoustic, pop, and funk infusions that is brimming with infectious grooves, quirky melodies, and a lively rhythm. The independent artist packs a punch in the sound with the zestiness of the guitars, with textures ranging from bright acoustic strums to warm distortion-soaked riffs. The percussion, rich and energetic, adds an irresistible groove to the sound, and ndge’s vocals, melodic and charismatic, grips your attention with a magnetic hold. There is a dark yet playful, carefree attitude to the music, elevating its appeal and addictiveness. Listen to Cajun Twister by ndge here!
Wyoki - Hotel
Wyoki brings you a sunny, love-filled sound in Hotel. The song feels like a warm breeze enveloping you in its galloping rhythms, radiant guitars, and echoey vocals. From the first note, a lo-fi, soft, indie rock aesthetic dawns on the music and Wyoki injects this quality in every element of the track. The buoyant drums thump to the pace of the catchy vocal melody, while reverb-drenched guitar tunes, flickers of unique percussion, and dreamy harmonies douse the soundscape in a golden, love soaked ambiance. The vocals, heartfelt and frank, will catch your attention like a butterfly among trees, for its vibrant and weightless presence, singing the lyrics with a lazy, captivating grace. The music, light and swingy, will burrow itself into your mind, one that you’ll randomly catch yourself singing on an afternoon drive. Listen to Hotel by Wyoki here!
Chavar Dontae - Too Much
American singer-songwriter Chavar Dontae serves a vibrant cocktail of genres, fusing pop, soul, rock and indie electronic sounds in a refreshing, and remarkable style. In Too Much, Chavar Dontae creates an up-tempo, bright, euphoric sound, animated with pulsing electronic beats, fuzzy guitar riffs, and earthy vocals. If EDM and indie rock aesthetics were reimagined through a pop atmosphere, you’d get the addictive and exuberant soundscape of Too Much. The lyrics, real and anthemic, are splashed on a bright and lively backdrop to help you absorb as much of the profound theme delivered poetically. A summer hit, this track will get you dancing in no time with its spirited musicality. Listen to Too Much by Chavar Dontae here!
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