This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings passion, power, and perfection from artists The Bateleurs, ettie, SEHORE, Rosetta West, and The Transits.
The Bateleurs - For All to See
Lisbon-based blues rock outfit, The Bateleurs channel a piercing charisma and raw passion in the latest single, For All to See. The distortion-soaked guitars bleed brightly and fiercely, its veiny riffs pump the soundscape with emotion and thrill. Pounding drums punctuate the music with a steadfast rhythm that drives the song forward with conviction. The singer’s electrifying vocal performance defines the music—exuding infectious vigor, commanding power, and impressive prowess—elevating the track to exhilarating highs. The flawless instrumentation offers enough grit and glimmer to make the sound feel bare yet brilliant. “For All to See” is riveting. Listen here!
ettie - Jealous of Him
Gay pop-punk artist, ettie, crafts a brand of sound that is moody, moving, and mighty. Her expressive soundscapes bring compelling personal narratives navigating young adult angst, queer love, existential dread, and more. In her latest offering, “Jealous of Him,” she bares her heart, sharing the pain and frustration of being someone’s secret lover, forbidden from experiencing the freedom and fun of being openly in love with them while someone else takes that place. Eloquently and affectingly bringing out these struggles in love, ettie unties the knots of a complicated romance in the soundscape’s emotive, energetic instrumentation. Blazing riffs, upbeat drums, and fervent vocal melodies vividly translate the feelings, injecting it right into your heart. “Jealous of Him” is anthemic and audaciously authentic. Listen here!
SEHORE - MAÑANA
“MAÑANA” by SEHORE brings a genre-fusing, groovy, and gritty soundscape that completely captivates you. The song opens with a steady beat, its galloping pace and catchy rhythm welcomes enigmatic guitars and earthy bass lines. Joined by off-kilter, dissonant vocals, the soundscape builds into an energetic yet mysterious atmosphere, relentlessly driving forward into directions that are new and alluring. Lush, jangly, and muted textures of guitars interlace forming an intricate yet inviting melodic backdrop that hypnotizes you with its fractal design. It’s unlike anything you’ve heard before and reminiscent of all that you can’t seem to recall, bringing a blend of traditional and contemporary that is exquisitely eccentric. “MAÑANA” is a must-listen. Check it out here!
Rosetta West - Snake 25
Rosetta West, a band from Illinois, are known for their blues rock sound infused with psychedelia and world folk music, delving into themes of mysticism and spirituality. Famed world over for their long, unconventional, and independent underground career, the band continue to enthrall listeners with their genre-bending, striking soundscapes. “Snake 25” dives headfirst into an entrancing mysticism. Hypnotic and haunting, the instrumentation opens with a somber tune and discordant, deep vocal layers. The guitars march on with an unyielding pace, while the vocals catch up slowly to the chords, in aching, affecting tones. The raw grit and depth of emotions in the singing stands out, resonating deeply. “Snake 25” is ethereal and electrifying. Listen here!
The Transits - Outsiders
Time works in mysterious ways, and in the case of The Transits, a New Zealand-via-South Africa punk-rock outfit, it brought the past into the future—30 years since their teenage band formed, the members are now back together cooking up sonic storms. “Outsiders,” the latest release, brings their signature rock infused with punk, indie and synth pop elements. A rousing anthem for the rebels, the revolutionaries, and the outsiders, this song is a testament to The Transit’s artistic evolution and talents. Radiant riffs burst onto the soundscape alongside pounding, pulsing drums plummeting at breakneck speeds. The song’s youthful, uninhibited energy jolts your spirit. The ear-catching vocal melodies, laced with a layered synthetic sheen, bring the lyrical story to life. Balancing stadium choruses with resounding emotionality, this song triumphs. “Outsiders” gets the adrenaline pumping and heart racing. Listen here!
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