In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, dive into richly-textured, prismatic sounds and riveting stories from artists Seelonce, Lia Rye, Poppy Roscoe, The Silence Industry, and Murinaj.
Seelonce - Begone
Seelonce bring a colorful, lively sound in their latest release, Begone. Opening with catchy, smooth guitar tunes the song instantly grabs your attention. The vintage, retro-tinged guitar textures usher in a sense of nostalgia, while the swingy groove of the drums, and the raw, excited vocal lead and harmonies further heighten this sense of timelessness and familiarity. The reverberating, distortion-soaked wash of the guitars makes the perfect, animated backdrop for the vivid, slick notes of melody to stand out, giving rise to an upbeat, jolly soundscape that is rich with not only infectious energy but also riveting dynamism. Begone is artfully and masterfully executed by Seelonce. Listen to the song here!
Lia Rye - Image of Grace
Leeds-based, 20-year-old alternative rock artist Lia Rye is here to revive the rebellious, raw, and raucous spirit of rock in her electrifying soundscapes. The latest release, Image of Grace cements her position as an emerging force in the rock music scene. The soundscape, in her classic style, is studded with searing, gravelly guitar riffs and pounding, foot-stomping drumming. Amidst this bustling, bursting musical backdrop, her fervent, angsty, and power-packed vocals erupt with emphatic melodies, carrying with it the depth and intensity of her eloquent lyricism. It all comes together seamlessly, merging into a sensational show of sound and story, getting your heart-racing and head-rushing with the high-octane current of the rhythm and melody. Listen to Image of Grace here!
Poppy Roscoe - Vacation Forever
Los Angeles-based, four-piece, indie-rock outfit Poppy Roscoe craft a genre-bending, gripping sound in their latest release Vacation Forever. The song’s soft start may trick you into thinking that it is a purely fun and frolicky soundscape, but as the music unfolds, deeper, richer, and intense sonic layers and lyrical profoundness reveal themselves, and the whole listening experience gets elevated to new heights. With an indie rock base that is guided towards soothing folk and tender psychedelia directions, the music is made of warm, radiant acoustic guitars and smooth bass lines grounded by a gentle, and breezy drum rhythm. The singer’s spoken-word-like melodic singing makes the music feel more personal and conversational, almost like a thought-provoking aural intervention. This song stirs your soul. Listen here!
The Silence Industry - As the Walls Close In
As the Walls Close In by The Silence Industry revels in the glory of gritty, scuzzy, and gothy rock aesthetics. Haunting whooshes, eerie dissonance, and gravelly riffs open the song to a gripping start, giving you a glimpse of the tones and textures about to unravel in the soundscape. As the thunderous roll of drums sets in, a heavy downpour of rough and raw guitar riffs submerges the soundscape in its pensive, dystopian atmosphere. In the simmering haze of the guitars and pounding beat of the drums, the weighty, expressive, and dramatic vocal melodies emerge, illuminating the sound with emotion. Within this fuzzy, animated soundscape there is an intricate and masterful design revealed through deft, commendable execution. As the Walls Close In has a rousing, expansive soundscape. Listen to the song here!
Murinaj - Only Connection
Lose yourself in the capacious, kaleidoscopic, and warm soundscape of Only Connection by Murinaj. A mosaic of guitar textures and hues make up the sonic fabric of this track, each one embroidered into captivating, exciting melodies with artful deftness. Muted, full-bodied guitar strums open the song alongside airy, layered vocals. A cascading roll of percussion joined by jangly, radiant guitar riffs usher in euphoric, adventurous melodies that gets you moving to the rhythm. The tunes glow brightly, some are shimmering and some are beaming, each one flowing through winding, trickling, and fluttering melodic paths. The sounds combine beautifully into a spell-binding firework display of melody, texture, rhythm, and story. Only Connection gives you a lot to relate to lyrically and a lot to have fun with sonically. Listen here!
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