In this week’s edition of LITM Rock Picks, rock morphs into genre-fusing renditions, riveting tunes, and hopeful ballads from artists Calum Ingram, We Are Space Horses, Alexander Nantschev, Joyce Tratnyek, and Kelsie Kimberlin.
Calum Ingram - Show Me the Way
Show Me the Way is a rock indulgence that instantly brightens your mood. The song’s message is simple yet crucial- to seek the light even in the darkest moments of our lives. With delectable influences from the late 60s to early 70s music, the song boasts bold electric cello riffs and funky organ melodies. The variegated sonic canvas features masterful harmonic runs, both in instrumentation and vocals, that blur the lines between familiarity and experimentation. The drums and percussion set in motion an infectious groove that is elevated by the resonant basslines. Calum Ingram’s voice exudes passion and injects the spirit of the song into you. With a buoyant tone and an uplifting message, Calum Ingram’s Show Me the Way is a must-listen for everyone.
We Are Space Horses - To Let Go… Absolutely
To Let Go…Absolutely envelops you in its cold inviting sonic embrace. Classic rock aesthetics intertwine with psychedelia and prog-rock influences creating a sound that is contemplative, enigmatic, and powerful. As the opening track of We Are Space Horses’ debut album “Apologia”, the song gives a compelling start to the record, with its immersive instrumentation and lyrical depth. Grainy tape recorder whirs, a soft glow of acoustic notes, gritty electric guitar riffs, and a thumping rhythm open the song to a brooding yet dreamy start. The singer’s vocals are ethereal and distant, rippling across the soundscape, swelling and falling in intensity as demanded by the lyrics. Distortion-soaked riffs, pensive keys, and warbling synth motifs define the song’s finale before the singer’s reverberating vocals carry you into the catchy chorus for one last time. Explore the world of “indie doom” in To Let Go…Absolutely by listening to it here!
Alexander Nantschev - Trust
Alexander Nantschev is known for designing expansive and intriguing aural realms and Trust is a more nuanced and alluring projection of this style. With psychedelic, rock, baroque, and experimental influences glistening throughout the track, the song morphs in tonality from dark pensive notes to bright optimistic melodies. The male and female vocal duet adds a refreshing dynamism to the track and metaphorically brings out the lyrical exploration of the cycle of duality—good and bad, light and dark, day and night. The song’s topography is rich in texture, displaying slender guitar melodies, soaring synth flourishes, pulsing rhythm, and somber atmospheres. The song calls upon us to trust in life’s momentum and open up to life’s abundance, the song reinforces that there is light after a dark night, sunshine after rain, and sweet endings. Listen to Trust
Joyce Tratnyek - The Cold Will Last Forever
The Cold Will Last Forever fuses electronica, rock, and shoegaze in stellar fashion, showcasing the rare and noteworthy sonic style of Joyce Traatnyek. The track is thematically profound and delves into delicately complex emotions. A grainy rich synth ambience fills up the sonic void allowing mesmerising patterns of melodies to materialize, like stars from a nebula. There’s a foreboding yet powerful quality to the sound, accentuated by muted riffs and towering vocals that are on the brink of blending with the background. The drums, distant yet resonant, add a soft rhythm to the music. Joyce’s vocals, soaked in reverb, echo alongside layers of harmonies that oscillate between passionate hymns and formidable wails. The Cold Will Last Forever gives us a glimpse into Joyce Tratnyek’s evolving artistry, one that is sure to make a lasting mark. Listen to this gripping song here!
Kelsie Kimberlin - We Are The Promise
Kelsie Kimberlin, an American-Ukrainian musician, causes a sonic stir in her latest release We Are The Promise. It is a bold and rousing track condemning totalitarianism and shining light on the power of people to stand in solidarity for freedom and liberty. There is an aural grandeur and finesse to the music embodying the passion and fierceness imbued in the songwriting. Orchestral infusions, synth spreads, and blazing hot rock riffs embellish the soundscape. An invigorating rhythm emerges from the emphatic drumming. Kelsie’s vocals, equal parts skill and fervour, inject the song’s sentiments into your veins. The music video is all the more majestic and cinematic, bringing the lyrical message to life in all its glory. Listen to We Are The Promise by Kelsie Kimberlin here!
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