In this edition of LITM Rock Picks we feature riveting rock soundscapes from artists KEELEY, Tony Oso, Georgia Crandon, Bury The Pines, and Turn Two.
KEELEY - Trans-Europe 18
KEELEY is the musical banner of Dublin rock artist Keeley Moss, bringing you alluring, luminous, and invigorating soundscapes adorned in the glitz and glamor of dream rock, jangle, and fuzz-pop aesthetics. Trans-Europe 18 is a single from the newest album Beautiful Mysterious, and narrates part of the tragic true crime story of German backpacker Inga Maria Hauser on her journey from Munich to the UK. An ode to her exuberant, youthful spirit this song comes alive with shimmer and pep. A mesmeric fusion of pulsing beats, celestial synth melodies, winding organ motifs, and chiming notes forms the lush, surreal musical backdrop. The singer’s vocals, layered and hazy, glide over the music in hypnotic melodic patterns. The music video is masterfully crafted as well, presenting a meticulously strung together montage of real life footage from 1988, which further elevates the enigma and thrill of this track. Trans-Europe 18 grips your senses from start to finish. Listen here!
Tony Oso - Tears
Florida-based rocker Tony Oso, packs the wonder and wisdom of his life experiences with love, pain, mental health struggles, and personal loss into his absorbing soundscapes. Tears, his latest release, gives you a taste of his sonic style, a distinct blend of 80s new wave, 70s classic rock, and modern alternative sounds. The soundscape opens with an ominous, majestic sound, inviting you on a journey that is enthralling and emotionally-charged. With driving beats, thumping bass lines, gritty riffs, swelling synths and rich harmonies the musical landscape goes through many rhythmic, textural evolutions, growing and shedding its intensity in dynamic, gripping patterns. The vocals, layered and impassioned, usher in imposing, commanding melodies, anchoring your attention to the sound. The ornate, intricately arranged soundscape reflects the impressive sonic versatility and talent of Tony Oso, making you come back for more from the artist. Listen here!
Georgia Crandon - Changin’ Tracks
Georgia Crandon, a singer-songwriter and pianist, unleashes the might of her vocals and the emotional turmoil of a brutal breakup in latest release, Changin’ Tracks. From the very first note, you are pulled into a whirling, mounting world of sounds composed with a dramatic and flamboyant flair. Each melody and line is roiling with pain, passion, and power, giving you a glimpse of the ensuing chaos from the heartbreak and germinating strength from hope in the protagonist's emotional world. The cinematic execution along with the orchestral passages makes the musical backdrop truly a spectacular theatrical experience, deeply absorbing you into the sound and story. Georgia Crandon’s vocal performance is absolutely arresting. Her voice scales the towering highs of melody and weighs as heavy as grief, all with a grace and melodic prowess that leaves you in awe. Changin’ Tracks is a rousing, rare sonic masterpiece. Listen here!
Bury The Pines - Destiny
Bury The Pines, a progressive, Midwest emo-adjacent, post rock quartet from Cleveland, Ohio, brings you searing, stomping, and speeding energies and emotions in their soundscapes. It is impossible not to be consumed by the sound and story of their releases, each one intricately arranged, passionately performed and masterfully executed. Destiny, the latest release, is all about love and fate, illustrating a riveting story of reuniting with someone that you once loved and lost. The dynamic and deft instrumentation boasts a complexity that intrigues and immerses you in the unfolding layers of sound. The singer’s impassioned vocal performance is bursting with infectious energy and emotion, further pulling you deeper into the music. Vibrant and vivid, this song will get your heart racing and head rushing with elation and excitement. Listen here!
Turn Two - Symptoms of Silence
Pop punk band from the Jersey Shore, Turn Two, presents you with high-octane, emotionally-charged soundscapes laden with racing rhythms, radiant riffs, and emphatic vocals. The latest release, Symptoms of Silence, explodes with electrifying energy and affecting emotion. The instrumentation packs a powerful punch, brimming with an imposing fervency, practiced brilliance and aggression in the delivery. The soundscape is busy and bursting with life—intricate drum rhythms are barrelling down at break-neck speeds, gritty guitar riffs are setting ablaze the sound with fiery, glowing melodies, and the singer delivers a raw, emotive, and raucous performance—creating a listening experience that is enthralling and unforgettable. Symptoms of Silence is a potent track from Turn Two. Listen here!
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