This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks features various genres ranging from indie rock, Americana, folk rock, to synthpop, funk, and electronica from artists Plastic Harpoons, Jason Lyles, and M4TR.
Plastic Harpoons - Struck Gold
Plastic Harpoons, a Santa Barbara outfit, revive the classic American rock spirit in their soundscapes–a genre-blending concoction of indie rock, classic rock, Americana, and pop. Their familiar yet fresh sound boasts a raw, unpolished charm. Their no-nonsense flair peppered with just enough extravagance, makes each track as memorable as the other, both for its absorbing sound and emotional resonance. Struck Gold is a sunny, warm, and uplifting ballad that hugs your heart. Lyrically, it tells the story of being lucky in love, even when you don’t share that luck in other aspects of life. And the soundscape captures that brimming sense of elation, love, and gratitude in its sweeping acoustic strums, radiant riffs, and steady rhythms. The singer’s expressive, passionate performance heightens the mood, injecting you with that sweet, soaring feeling of being in love. Struck Gold is simply beautiful. Listen here!
Jason Lyles - The Other Side
Tennessee-based Jason Lyles brings a musical blend that is like no other. His soundscapes are an exploration of what lies beyond the traditional boundaries of genres, presenting to listeners the wonderful synergy waiting to be found in the gray area between various influences. His mix of indie rock, power pop, folk rock, alt rock, indie pop, and Americana is as gripping as it is affecting. The Other Side, the latest release, is a poignant and profound track. Intricate, somber acoustic guitar melodies open the music, drawing you in with its introspective tone. Jason Lyles’s sincere, emotive vocals, cushioned by gentle harmonies, resonate deeply. The music gradually builds—swelling string sections, lush guitar motifs, and rich backing vocals—carrying you in its mounting waves of emotional intensity and depth. Converging in a rousing, bright, and uplifting crescendo featuring sublime guitar work and rousing string passages, the song grips you from start to finish. Listen here!
M4TR - Hooks
Formed in 2016 by AJ Solaris, a singer-songwriter and studio engineer, M4TR presents futuristic electronic grooves- a captivating blend of new wave, synthpop, disco, funk, soul, reggae, and rap music. Hooks, a striking single, perfectly showcases the catchy, groovy appeal of M4TR’s artistry. Balancing lyrical depth with sonic intrigue, this song brings a memorable, replay-worthy listening experience. Steady, galloping beats drive the song forward alongside vibrant acoustic strums. The singer delivers heartfelt vocal melodies, eventually joined by lush backing vocals. The chorus, the title-touting refrain, is an earworm, one that will get you to sing along while moving to the groove. Richer textures of synth, funky guitar riffs, and many more exciting layers of instrumentation unravel, making this song an enthralling listen. Check it out here!
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