In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we feature electrifying, enigmatic, and dark melodies from artists Heavy Weather, FiveSidedDice, Chapell, The Shrines, and The Finch Cycle.
Heavy Weather - The Sweetness of Doing Nothing
Heavy Weather bring us a radiant, uplifting release titled The Sweetness of Doing Nothing, a song that embraces the bliss in the dormancy, the peace in the mundane, and the familiarity in the rut. Laden with striking lead guitar melodies, glowing distortion-soaked riffs, and the driving rhythm of drums, the musical backdrop is lush and immersive. The reverberating tunes echo a feeling of soft joy, liberation, and acceptance. The singer’s impassioned and spirited vocal performance injects a sense of elation and catharsis into the music, infecting the listener with the same level of raw energy and emotion. Decorated with ethereal and atmospheric infusions, the song envelops you in a warm and enlivening embrace. Listen to The Sweetness of Doing Nothing by Heavy Weather here!
FiveSidedDice - She’s a Computer
Multi-genre musical project from the coast of South Africa, FiveSidedDice craft a quirky, gritty, and upbeat sound in She’s a Computer. The pulsing drum beats anchor the soundscape to an energetic rhythm, while the guitar textures— be it the punchy lead melodies, the bright strums, or the fuzzy power-packed riffs—bring vibrancy and richness to the music. The playful and metaphorical take in the lyricism is ingenious and adds another layer of intrigue and excitement to the sound. The android-esque, futuristic sonic elements woven into the music elevate the appeal of the track. The vocal layers, sincere, soft, and heartfelt, infuses a unique charm to the music. The alt rock, punk, pop punk feel of the song makes it all the more enjoyable and memorable. Listen to She’s a Computer by FiveSidedDice here!
Chapell - When the Music Plays Again
Each of Chapell’s song is an invitation to look deeper, a chance to find profound messages in simple lines of lyrics. Alan Chapell takes heavy influence from 80s and 90s sounds with impactful storytelling driving the music. The latest track When the Music Plays Again, is a sincere, heartfelt, and uplifting song that explores the feeling of longing, a deep desire to perform. The instrumentation is grand and soul-stirring. It is a captivating medley of reflective piano notes, bright guitar riffs, and exquisite violin melodies, soaring and falling in a riveting display of intensity, intricacy, and emotions. The galloping drum beats secures the music to an upbeat rhythm that gets your heart racing. Chapell’s warm, and vulnerable vocal performance gets you hooked to the tunes, the catchy melodies playing in your ears long after the last notes fade. Listen to When the Music Plays Again by Chapell here!
The Shrines - Spilled Ink
Danish nomad rock duo, The Shrines craft a dark, formidable feel in their latest release Spilled Ink featuring Eggshots. Opening with the weighty, fuzzy notes of guitars and the steady pulse of beats, the music expands into a cerebral, enigmatic soundscape with chilling vocals, gritty guitars, and thumping drums. The face off between the deep baritone vocals of the male voice and the sharp, impassioned vocals of the female, is gripping and stellar, both in terms of the electrifying energy and rousing emotions. As the music progresses, the dissonance and tension increases, leading to a fiery, brilliant show of sounds. The depth of meaning and music in this song is astounding, and makes for a deeply engrossing and invigorating listen. Listen to Spilled Ink by The Shrines here!
The Finch Cycle - A Transient Response
Bradley Murray’s musical project, The Finch Cycle takes sonic form in post-rock and indie-rock structures assembled into sublime, soul-stirring instrumental soundscapes. A Transient Response, the latest release, finds its initial rhythm in the swaying and lulling of guitar melodies, slow-breathing pulse of the drums, and the hazy, surreal sonic ambiance that surrounds the soundscape. As we travel forward through the music, the energy and the sonic intensity picks up, with impassioned riffs raining down on the soundscape, thunderous drums driving the rhythm, vivid flashes of guitar melodies bringing the lightning to the sound, and prominent bass lines supporting the magnificent display of sounds. One defining feature of the music is its quality of effortlessly emoting with the melodies and yet transforming those very sounds into a vessel capable of conducting intense energy. A Transient Response is evocative with dark, revelatory, and rousing quotients. Listen to A Transient Response by The Finch Cycle here!
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