This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings music that you cannot forget from artists Mad Painter, Leopold Nunan, Miles To One, Goetia, and Unlettered.
Mad Painter - Debt Collector
Get transported back in time with the nostalgic, 70s-inspired, classic rock soundscape of Debt Collector, the latest release by Mad Painter. Mad Painter is a rock band from Arlington, MA. The band, inspired by legendary acts like Nazareth and Deep Purple, craft a charismatic, rough and raw blues-rock, classic rock blend in this soundscape, making it impossible not to sway to the rhythm and sing along to the ear-catching lyrics. Bright, distortion-led riffs drive the sound alongside the rolling clash and clang of dynamic drumming. Joined by enthralling solos, unique textures from a Hammond organ, and a boisterous vocal performance, this song keeps you hooked from start to finish. Debt Collector is the second single from the band’s highly anticipated upcoming album titled, Island Poetry. Listen to Debt Collector here!
Leopold Nunan - 5 Meters
Leopold Nunan a.k.a Leo From Rio, is a singer, composer, dancer, actor and voice actor. 5 Meters is a single from the latest album, titled Leo From Rio. The Brazilian-American artist’s wealthy musical, cultural, and personal experiences are reflected in the distinct and dazzling landscape of every song, each laden with dynamic instrumentation and commanding vocal melodies. 5 Meters is a profound, poignant, and powerful song that explores the emotional turmoil that results from following your dreams at the cost of leaving your loved ones behind. The intensity of such sadness, anguish, and longing is imbued in the music. The moody, gritty riffs and invigorating solos coupled with the foot-stomping drum beats create the perfect backdrop for Leopold’s emphatic and emotive vocals. 5 Meters is a rousing release. Listen here!
Miles To One - Promise
Miles To One are a musical duo with Chris on lead guitar and One on vocals, crafting immersive and intense post-rock soundscapes. Separated by oceans but united by music, the artists bring a power-packed, poignant yet dark atmosphere in their latest release, Promise. Navigating the darker side of love, devotion, and resilience, the song feels like a moving declaration of love but with a slightly spiteful undertone. Amidst the thunderous roll of drums and the roar of heavy gravelly riffs, the singer’s fervent, emphatic vocal melodies emerge as a glowing beacon guiding you into higher planes of raw emotional intensity. Despite the soaring, weighty instrumentation and charged vocal performance, the music retains a clarity, precision, and intricacy that is gripping and reflects the masterful production. Promise is an electrifying, explosive track. Listen here!
Goetia - Sambwich
Goetia (go-ay-sha) are a Brighton-based six-piece band. Defying easy categorization, the band blends influences ranging from Jazz Fusion, Hip-Hop, Funk and Alternative Rock into an ornate, artful, and thoroughly entertaining soundscape. The latest release Sambwich, comes alive with richly-textured, intricate, vibrant instrumental layers and arresting vocal performances. A playful, exuberant, and bright ode to life and seizing the moment, both the delectable and indigestible moments, the song also charms you with its sonic grandeur as it does with the eloquent lyricism. With guitars oscillating between reggae and funk aesthetics to the groovy drum rhythms, from jazzy interludes to the infectious rock energy, the music never fails to amuse even for a second. The racing, riotous vocal performance catalyzes the roiling spiritedness of the sound, making it all the more refreshing and fun. Sambwich is a potent mood-lifter. Listen here!
Unlettered - She Is Inside You
Helmed by multi-instrumentalist Mike Knowlton, Unlettered is a post-punk project conjured by influences like Polvo, Sonic Youth and Lungfish. With roots in the 90s NYC experimental music scene, and lengthy experience in genre-defying bands like Gapeseed and Poem Rocket, Mike brings a seasoned musical perspective to the soundscapes. She Is Inside You takes you into a dark and moody world where lofty, heaving guitar riffs tower above casting their dissonant shadows on the soundscape, while thumping drum beats fuel the sound with steady momentum. The singer’s washed out, hazy vocals bring in a raw, distinct texture to the sound and narrates a lyrical story that is absorbing. She Is Inside You is like a slow-burn thriller that grips your senses and leaves you with an unforgettable experience. Listen here!
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