In this week’s LITM Rock Picks, we feature latest singles and releases from artists like Luke Tangerine, The Sound of Mountains, AJ Green, Viola Hutchinson and Hana Piranha.
Luke Tangerine - Midlife Crisis. Again
“Midlife Crisis. Again” is a synth-heavy retrowave track with rock elements carefully placed throughout the song. Luke Tangerine’s musical theme in this track, sends you straight to the synthwave era of the 80’s where neon aesthetic, science-fiction and the exploration of cosmos shaped popular culture. The track’s high-octane sustained melodies sound like an auditory backdrop of a vivid dream. Luke creates an otherworldly sonic experience using vibrant melodies and rhythm with a sprinkle of breezy electronic chimes. The song gets especially interesting in the second-half with an “electronica” inspired percussion bit that makes you feel like you’re dressed in neon at an underground techno club. Make sure to play this track on a long drive to nowhere, when you want to escape your mid-life crisis.
The Sound of Mountains - Stretch Out Your Hand
An acoustic and orchestral delight is an apt description of the track “Stretch Out Your Hand”. Christopher Morin, the man behind “The Sound of Mountains” sublimely brings out feelings of hope, bliss and catharsis in this track, with dulcet guitar notes, swelling string sections and soul-touching violin tunes. The track instantly lifts your mood and delivers a shot of optimism to the brain. Through the track’s tonality and energy, Morin adds a sort of divinity to the sounds. Makes you wonder if this is music that you would hear, when walking into the afterlife- the good kind.
AJ Green - Losing You
“Losing You” is the third single from AJ Green, a professional multi-instrumentalist. This classic alt-rock track aptly conveys the angst and horror of helplessly watching a loved one slowly slip away. The song starts with a bang, thanks to the high temp drum beats, catchy guitar loops, fervent vocals and fiery riffs. AJ Green exhibits his mastery over instrumentation, vocals and arrangement in this energy-dense track. This song is sure to tickle your ears if you are a fan of artists like Linkin Park, Green Day or RHCP.
Viola Hutchinson - Ruby Moon
“Ruby Moon” gives the listener a nostalgia trip to their days of youthful romance and horsing around. Viola enriches this pop-rock song with her delicate yet emotive voice, lively percussions and a lingering synth ambience. There is an air of excitement throughout the song which swells and shrinks adding texture to the overall sound. Viola’s performance is very reminiscent of songs from artists like Sofia, Tove Styrke or Norah Jones. One specific section that stands out is the genius play on the siren. You don’t want to miss this sweet-sounding detail!
Hana Piranha - Lorelei
This haunting and dark alt rock track titled “Lorelei” is powerful and passionate sending the listener into a tunnel leading deep down into their psyche. The lyrics are evocative and brought to life with the singer’s intense vocal range. The track comprises of deep heavy bass notes, charged up riffs, steadily paced drumming that echoes through your heart. As the music swells in intensity towards the second half of the track, there is an electronic beat progression that sets the stage for what is to come- a hurricane of a chorus that rains down on your ears and sweeps you away with its strength. This track is a force of music that takes you on a dark journey into yourself.
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