This week’s edition of LITM Rock Picks brings a unique mix of rock renditions donning influences from genres like pop, funk, blues, neo-classical, metal, armchair pop, and more from artists James M Larocque, Sergey Rybytskyy, Clamber, Aster Baby and the Wild Rabbits, and underthepropaganda.
James M Larocque - My New Car
My New Car is an eclectic tune by James M Larocque. With a signature flair, it combines experimental instrumentation and engaging songwriting. The track is genre-defying, incorporating various influences from retro funk, rock, pop, synth-wave elements, and more. A tale about a fascinating new car and the escapades it can offer, the music embodies feelings of fascination, newness, and excitement that are cued in the lyrics. Synth melodies warble in an evolving pattern, while lively drums carry winds of reverberating guitar riffs across the soundscape. The singer’s voice has an operatic character, emoting with ease and captivating with its smooth navigation of the musical scales. My New Car proves to be a compelling addition to James’s growing discography and you can listen to it here!
Sergey Rybytskyy - Battle
Battle by Sergey Rybytskky is a stellar showdown of instrumental prowess and musical abundance. Influenced by legends like J.S. Bach, Marty Friedman, and Krzysztof Penderecki, Sergey’s latest track is bursting with compositional brilliance, emotional quotients, and aural energy. Beginnings and ends blur in this track’s arrangement, as racing tempos and swelling melodies fuse in a coherent frenzy. The aural mania catches hold of you with an inescapable grip and lingers long after the last notes. A riveting blend of neo-classical and metal styles, this song boasts acrobatic guitar solos rising and falling in tone, emphatic drumming with intricate percussive display, and majestic roaring keys. Experience this vivid sonic supernova by listening to Battle here!
Clamber - Italy
Italy by Clamber feels like a sonic glimpse into a golden wanderlust fantasy. Clamber, a five-piece indie band alludes to an Italian escape and brings it to life with their ‘armchair pop’ indie rock, and folk styles. Vulnerable and relatable, their songwriting pairs perfectly with the evocative and indulgent instrumentation in their songs, like cherries and cake. Italy injects sunlight into your soul, with its fast groovy tempo and vibrant jangly guitar riffs. The singer's performance feels almost like a personal persuasion, as his vocals deliver the lyrics with passion and charm, especially during the repeating lines “Let’s go to Italy.” The sonic warmth instantly transports you to sunny days. Listen to Italy by Clamber now!
Aster Baby and the Wild Rabbits - Blue
Aster Baby and the Wild Rabbits is an emerging indie rock band from Los Angeles and their latest release Blue, glistens in rays of melancholia, rumination, and passion. Slow and impactful, the rhythm sways in a gentle waltz with powerful gritty guitar riffs. Occasional bluesy infusions add flavor to the sound. The singer’s voice pulls you deeper and deeper into the soundscape with its attractive force and renders an impressive and soul-stirring vocal performance. The music adopts the emotionally intense character of the lyrics, embodying feelings of passion, despair, and loss. An unprocessed authentic quality to the music lets you connect with the song on a vulnerable and personal level. Listen to Blue here and allow the bluesy indie-rock notes to soak your being!
underthepropaganda - No Longer Friends
underthepropaganda sends a much-needed melodic reminder to let go of bad friends and connections that no longer serve you in No Longer Friends. Catchy guitar strums ring in unison with a superbly bubbly rhythm featuring energy-giving drumming, warm melodies, and bright basslines. The song has a way of cutting the seriousness and emotional depth of the lyrics with a vibrant and jovial musical backdrop, allowing us to bask in the music while absorbing the message. Confrontational and injuriously honest, the songwriting strikes a chord with anyone who has experienced the frustration and sadness that is induced by friendships that go stale. No Longer Friends is your sign to leave dying relationships in the past and move on to nourishing and fulfilling friendships this new year. Listen now!
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