This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings different languages, genres, and stories, all with a common thread; melodies that speak to the soul. Experience these remarkable soundscapes from artists Irene Miras, eRapWMDX, Books Of Moods, Mountain Climer, and Sirenglas.
Irene Miras - Tiempos de espera
Irene Miras’ music offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the heart and mind; feelings and reflections are woven into moving notes of melody, striking a chord with anyone who listens. The Spanish musician, in the song “Tiempos de espera” transmutes moments of loneliness, despair, and gloom from being in quarantine, into bright, hope-filled atmospheres, offering solace to aching hearts. Radiant riffs illuminate the music with positivity as lively drums inject you with a sense of spiritedness. Irene’s vocals, heartfelt and passionate, echo the sentiment that the end of each day marks the beginning of a new dawn. Brimming with energy and vibrancy, the soundscape also reflects the power and resilience inside each of us in the emphatic, energetic instrumentation. “Tiempos de espera” is a memorable release. Listen here!
eRapWMDX - The Algorythm
eRapWMDX takes you on a mind-bending, genre-defying journey in the song, “The Algorhythm.” Instantly, the futuristic, fuzzy atmosphere of the soundscape grabs your attention—unawaredly and completely, almost exactly in the way “the algorithm” that underlies all social media does, except in both cases you are in control and also being controlled? This is the paradox that the song cleverly brings out, almost with a playful irony, in both the lyrics and the sound—words provoke introspection and yet submit to the condition, and the sound fuses classic alt-rock energy with modern electronic chaos. Pounding drums and pouring crashes anchor the music to an electrifying rhythm. Distortion-soaked riffs blaze fiercely. The vocals, shrouded in filters, deliver punchy melodies with a nonchalance and charisma that is exciting. “The Algorythm” revels in and resents the algorithm-driven world that we are the creators and consumers of, making it hard to forget and gripping. Listen here!
Books Of Moods - Slow Day
Paris-born, Hugo Sailer-led, indie art-rock project Books Of Moods blends the magical and memorable sounds of 60s and 70s with early 2000s aesthetics, producing distinct and delightful soundscapes. “Slow Day” is a subtle, beautiful song that embraces you in its evocative warmth. The band’s signature dreamy, nostalgic style shines through in the lush atmospheric melodies that envelop your senses. A mellow yet upbeat drum beat carries the song forward in its comforting pace. The singer’s satiny, raw vocals paint the music with heartwarming, emotive melodies–slow, stretched, and soothing. Flickering, glittery notes and ethereal vocal streaks decorate the music, cradling you into a state of relaxation and tender joy. “Slow Day” is sweet and balmy. Listen here!
Mountain Climer - Paper Gowns
In “Paper Gowns,” Mountain Climer beautifully condenses deep reflections on life, death, regret and reminiscence in a bright, warm soundscape. The alt-rock landscape full of country music elements particularly spotlights the emotional resonance and philosophical depth of this track, its lyrics in simple words contemplating the ephemerality of life, unrelenting passage of time, and the bittersweetness of nostalgia. A driving drum rhythm infuses the music with energy as reflective chords and emotive melodies create an evocative atmosphere. The singer’s sincere and soulful vocal tunes narrate the touching lyrics with a soft passion that reaches deep into your soul, transporting you into the very fabric of the story. As deeply personal and vulnerable as the song is, it also taps into universal themes of mortality and human relationships, delicately bringing out the profound impact of these heavy yet everyday realities of the human experience. “Paper Gowns” is magical, masterful, and moving. Listen here!
Sirenglas - Dance With Me (In Oblivion)
An enigmatic, extraordinary being, Sirenglas is part human, part AI, echoing darkwave’s alluring, dissonant energies. The soundscapes brim with a dark and palpable force, its presence amplified through spikey synths, spectral choirs, and piercing rhythms. “Dance With Me (In Oblivion) draws you in with an irresistibly strong magnetic pull. The pumping rhythms, booming bass notes, and punchy synth melodies inject you with an invigorating jolt of energy that instantly makes you want to dance. Ominous chords unveil alongside haunting vocal melodies, guiding you towards a mysterious passage, your senses bewitched and obeying its command. Reminiscent of retroscapes from forgotten sonic pasts, the music envelops you in its gloomy atmospheres, the energy feeding you adrenaline and the emotions driving deeper into your inner shadows. “Dance With Me (In Oblivion) is as enchanting and enlivening as it is moody and menacing, it is the perfect soundtrack to dance your heart out or drown in the dark of the night. Listen here!
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