In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we bring electrifying riffs, thunderous rhythms, and stirring themes from artists Drew Davies, Mark Vennis & Different Place, Gary Dranow, Common Tongue, and Issac Neilson.
Drew Davies - Holloway Nights
Drew Davies unleashes a fierce and riotous alt-rock sound in Holloway Nights, the titular track of his sophomore album. With a reputation for crafting music that stirs up a storm, Drew Davies does not fail to enthrall the listener in his latest release featuring fervent instrumentation and evocative vocals. There’s a dark undertone overlaid by a veil of sonic frenzy, pervading much of the music, a lot like the hidden beauty in the chaos of life. Distortion-soaked riffs and pounding drums compete for prominence against the distant reverb-drenched vocals, and the former wins by a landslide. Synthesizers morph melodies into wails and warbles in a textural showdown, exposing the spirit of experimentation and boldness in the production. Listen now!
Mark Vennis & Different Place - Small Town Vampire
Rooted in a nostalgic punk rock attitude but served with a modern flair, Mark Vennis & Different Place craft a groovy and gritty sound in Small Town Vampire. The titular opening track is part of their latest album and is colored with strokes of new-wave, rock n roll, and soul. Fuzzy guitars embellish the music with sharp and shiny motifs while airy drums infuse the music with energy and a catchy rhythm. The vocals, ardent and emotive, bring feelings to the fore encapsulating the essence of the lyrical theme—a big fish in a small pond. Mark Vennis & Different Place brings out the vintage rock sound with a tight and crisp production, one that is truly enjoyable. Listen now!
Gary Dranow - Ripping
Gary Dranow sets the stage on fire once again with undying rock fervor, in his latest release titled Ripping. A mastercraftsman of genre-bending renditions, Gary Dranow wields a power-packed sound in this track. Trying to catch up to life’s speeding momentum is as vexing as it is thrilling and Gary Dranow manages to capture this rousing angst with cosmic precision, and that too without compromising quality. Brimming with hardcore rock energy, the guitar riffs electrify, the drums thunder and Gary’s voice incites a riot in you. The lyrics pierce through pretense and deliver raw and real punches. Singing to the spirit of a generation, Ripping gets your heart racing and your blood rushing with its raucous sounds. Listen now!
Common Tongue - Isolation
Common Tongue delivers a compelling performance in their debut single Isolation. The Portsmouth-based rock duo captivates with their heavy gritty sound. Fuzzy bass-driven guitar riffs rain down on the soundscape, mercilessly engulfing the music in its distortion-soaked melodies. Pounding drums thump in emphatic patterns creating an infectious rhythm that gets your feet tapping in no time. Vocals work in tandem with the instrumentation, not overshadowing the other, but giving off its inherent light that is bright and alluring, calling out to you like a flame to a moth. Texturally intricate and tonally intense, Common Tongue impress you with their nonchalant yet enigmatic persona in Isolation. Listen now!
Issac Neilson - Flying
Issac Neilson unveils a profound and powerful single titled Flying, that envelops you in its ominous yet comforting embrace, like a familiar phantom in a dark dream. Flying looks at suicidal thoughts from a less haunting lens, one where it serves as an escapist fantasy, allowing the mind to float free and weightlessly in a cathartic reverie. The soundscape is expansive, exciting, and immersive, with pensive piano notes, roaring riffs, and emphatic drums. The lead vocals command your attention with stunning deliveries that bleed feelings of angst, rage, and melancholia. Issac Neilson injects the music with passion and emotional intensity while bringing a painfully honest and sincere approach to songwriting. Listen now!
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