LITM Rock Picks Tunes That Are Just Perfect For You Featuring M. Spano, Camryn Quinlan, Vanderwolf and more!

LITM Rock Picks Tunes Brought to You By M. Spano, Camryn Quinlan, Vanderwolf, Milk Buttons and Sehore

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M. Spano - Long Time Comin’

With the first strum, M. Spano's Long Time Comin' draws you into a world of nostalgia, love, and long-awaited realization. With warm guitar melodies and heartbeat drumbeats, the song is like golden-hour light streaming through car windows—hopeful, exciting, and deeply personal. Spano's voice is silk-smooth, with quiet confidence, as though someone finally embracing the love they've always dreamed of.

The chorus erupts with sizzling guitars and heart-thumping rhythm, and the lyrics express the sense of hesitant uncertainty giving way to certainty. And just as you'd think things can't get any more thrilling, Spano breaks into a soaring guitar solo that transports the song to anthemic heights.

By the end, Long Time Comin' leaves you breathless, wrapped up in the glow of a long-awaited romance. Spano blends nostalgia and new energy with ease, and you can be certain he's resurrecting early 2000s love.

2. Camryn Quinlan – ex box

Camryn Quinlan’s ex box transforms a simple breakup relic into a powerful pop anthem. With sleek electronic beats and warm organic instrumentation, the song feels cinematic, like a late-night reflection with old love letters scattered across the bed. Quinlan’s honey-smooth vocals make the heartbreak feel deeply personal yet universally relatable.

Directed by Baldvin Hlynsson, ex box was penned as a freshman by Quinlan, who drew inspiration from the nostalgic pieces of a former love. Years later, the song now bears the burden of time, resonating with the bitter sweet pain of release. "Keeping those physical memories almost kept the person in my life," she says—a feeling that rings true for anyone who's ever clung to an ex box of their own.

With inspirations such as Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, Quinlan writes a song that's painfully authentic but irresistibly catchy. It's the ideal soundtrack for that final trip down memory lane.

3. Vanderwolf – A Time To Die

Vanderwolf's A Time To Die is a hazy, ethereal song that converts existential questions into musical verse. Spurred on by an unsettled plane ride to Amsterdam, the tune glides across sparkling tones, soft brass, and an unnerving melody incorporating pop, R&B, and psychedelic rock.

Lyrically, Vanderwolf conveys the fear of death, as he sings, "Can it make much sense / Tossed in turbulence / With the ones you love so far behind?" His ethereal vocals float on top of a dreamy soundscape, presenting introspection as well as refuge. The production, courtesy of Chris Cordoba and Sam Sallon, imbues the tune with depth and texture, rendering the song to feel like an instant frozen in time.

With a career that has run the gamut from New York to London to L.A., Vanderwolf still stretches musical boundaries. A Time To Die is a hypnotic, introspective track-one that plays over and over again in your head long after the last note sounds.

4. Milk Buttons – Love and War

Milk Buttons' Love and War is stunningly complex mixing of jazz, indie, Americana, and psychedelic rock. It begins with a hypnotic contrast—spattered drums and peaceful, Eastern-inflected piano melodies—before slowly building in layers of harmonies, strings, and textural instrumentation to create a lush sound world.

In spite of the complexity, each piece of music has a place, interweaving effortlessly into the canvas of the song. There's no jockeying for room; rather, the music ebbs and grows, sounding closer to a precision-crafted composition than a live jam session.

With influences ranging from new wave to alt-folk, Love and War is impossible to categorize but flourishes in its individuality. Milk Buttons creates a track that doesn't beg for attention but repays those who listen intently. A hypnotic, immersive experience, this is music that refuses to be pigeonholed—giving something new with each repeat listen.

5. Sehore – Safari

Spanish alternative rock project Sehore makes a strong statement with Safari, an experimental song that marries outside composition with socially profound commentary. Constructed on the seldom-employed whole-tone scale, the song is atmospherically eerie and otherworldly yet somehow still radio-friendly.

Lyrically, Safari addresses aporophobia—the aversion or fear of poverty—challenging listeners to consider societal prejudices. As part of Sehore's debut album Ladencia, the song emphasizes their trademark blend of kitschy visuals and raw, natural textures. Recorded at Paco Loco Studio and mastered by Mario G. Alberni, Safari features a precise production that balances complexity with emotional impact.

Sehore's distinctive musicianship isn't going unnoticed—the project received a Silver Medal at the Global Music Awards for Pesadilla, showing their forward-thinking sound is getting picked up. With Safari, Sehore keeps pushing what alternative rock sounds like, creating music that's both cerebral and sonically bold.

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LITM Rock Picks Tunes That'll Burn Into Your Mind Brought To You Pilots, The Sundials, Lemon and More!

LITM Rock Picks Tunes Featuring Pilots, The Sundials, Lemon, Under Starling and SANSOM.

1. Pilots - Leave Someone
   "Pilots' ' Leave Someone' is a five-minute alt-rock behemoth that fuses Brit-rock throwback and contemporary heft. From the introduction sequence, the song holds the listener in a firm, vice-like grip through a dense, propulsive bassline that resonates tantalizingly with gorgeous, melodic guitar playing. Drawing influences from Muse, Biffy Clyro, and even the anthemic energy of Oasis, Pilots create something at once recognisable and energising.".

   The manner in which the chorus builds and explodes is near cinematic- as though the helicopter is lifting off into the sky- providing chills. It's one of those songs that you want to turn up loud and envelop yourself with waves of emotion and adrenaline. With "Leave Someone," Pilots show that they're so much more than just another alt-rock outfit; they're a mission-band, a band with a cause that is just beginning to leave their mark.

2. The Sundials - Finally Free
"The Sundials' 'Finally Free' is a triumphant return for the Adelaide band, a soulful, cathartic anthem born from personal as well as professional struggles. Blending old-school rock swagger with sunshine harmonies redolent of '70s folk-rock, the track recalls a fusion of Sam & Dave's gospel fervor and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's poignantly bittersweet words.".

Frontman Dieter Horvat leads the way with a reading of raw, emotional vocals, and saxman Daisy Davidson injecting shots of heat into the fray. Toby Johnson's drumwork and Paddy Maddern's bass drive the song to its galvanizing climax, a chorus of emancipation and new birth. "Finally Free" is no simply a breakup song, but an anthem—a band exorcism of tragedy and a bold move into what is next.

3. Lemon - Gimme Something True
Lemon's "Gimme Something True," featuring Cath Coffey, is a ballad that gently tests the limits of exposure in indie rock. Its delicate, piano-and-guitar construction is warm, settled, like a gentle pleading for truth from a relationship.

The language- delivered with a poise of restraint and desire—is underscored with the worth of emotional exposure. The song's melody builds steadily, like the spread arms of two hands in peaceful comfort. At the final build of the chorus, the song achieves a point of resolution, wrapping the listener in a coating of comforting consideration. "Gimme Something True" isn't just a song; it's a comfort invitation to drop your guard and seek sincerity.

4. Under Starling - Birdwatching
"Birdwatching" by Under Starling is a beautiful mix of alt-rock and folktronica with richly embedded Irish southeast seaboard scenery. The track narrates two lovers luxuriating in their final moments together before they must be parted—echoed in the short flight of birds on a puff of wind.

The track blooms from a whispered, indie-guitar introduction to a sweeping, cinematic peak that so aptly catches the vastness of the Irish sky and the poignant pang of departure. Molly Robb's softly rendered vocals glide beautifully along with the lead, creating an unearthly texture that gives depth to the song's emotional impact. "birdwatching" is a poignant journey through love, nature, and the irreversible passage of time—a tune that lingers in the mind long after the last note falls.

5. SANSOM - Burn The Bridges
SANSOM's "Burn the Bridges" is a firecracker of a rock anthem loaded with raw energy and emotive dynamite. The CD was recorded at Brighton Electric Studios, and the song has the unrelenting energy of Queens of the Stone Age and Foo Fighters, combined with heavy riffs and anthemic melodic hooks.

From the very first pounding drumbeat, the song keeps the listener in a state of tension that will not let go. The soaring vocals ride atop a sea of massive instrumentation, and there is a dynamic struggle between control and chaos. The standout lyric—"Burn the bridges to light the way"—isn't just a hook; it's a mantra for anyone who desires to leave the past behind and forge a new path forward.

The recording is unpolished but polished, with a spotless balance of melody and rage. "Burn the Bridges" is a mission statement, a threat that SANSOM is a rock band ready to shake the very foundations of the genre. With this being the inaugural of four releases in the pipeline, it's clear they're only getting started—and they're bringing fire with them.

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THE HYBRIS - T H R E E | An Album You Definitely Do Not Want to Miss

The masked heroes of modern rock are back! THE HYBRIS, a trio who wield guitars as capes and lyrics as grappling hooks, have given their new work to us mere mortals, T H R E E. Fitting with their mysterious persona and genre-bending lineage, the album is a wild ride of pop-punk, indie-rock, and synth-drenched mayhem that gets its hooks into your ears and won't let go. Fasten your seatbelts—this isn't your average album review.

The three whose alter-egos—Ringo Rabbit, Beanie Bison, and Malcolm Mandrill—would be a good Saturday morning cartoon crew fighting to defend the world, have once more muddled the line between music and heroism. From the opening chords of "Capital Of Sin (Ringo Begins)," the album does not hesitate to create a dystopian atmosphere through the use of spoken-word tales and tribal beats. It's a bold call to action, reminiscent of a superhero origin story told in amps set to eleven.

And just when you've got the aura down, T H R E E whacks you with a left hook. Check out "Back To Earth 1," where Bowie swagger crashes with a pop-punk chorus so catchy it must be illegal. The track is like a sound chameleon, changing colors and delivering a battle cry for anyone who has ears and a pulse.

What sets T H R E E apart is not necessarily the music—it's the mission. THE HYBRIS aren't just making bangers; they're intent on breaking the mold. Their lyrics, dripping with searing social commentary and unapologetic activism, transform every track into a rallying cry. It's music for the disillusioned, the disenfranchised, and the hopeful, presented in arena-capable hooks and punk-fueled bite.

The transnational roots of the band—Nice, LA, and Cologne—infuse their music with a cosmopolitan kick, a global rock buffet that is familiar and nice and nasty. And while their superhero secret identities and anonymity may be perceived as a marketing ploy, the music speaks volumes. There is no caped cosplay going on here; there is a mission to save the world, track by anthemic track.

During an age of cookie-cutter records and the radio singles overload of over-production,

T H R E E is a maddened, thrilling, and unbeguiled masterpiece. A confirmation that one doesn't necessarily need a face in order to leave an indelible impression but only must have guts, heart, and one killer guitar riff.

So grab your mask, crank up the sound, and join THE HYBRIS on their quest to rewrite the rulebook of rock. Because T H R E E is not just an album—it's a revolution. And trust me, you wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

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LITM Rock Picks Some Ground-breaking Music Featuring Fuches, Jakob The Liar, Ray Joyce and More!

LITM Rock picks tunes that have caused ripples across the music realm brought to you by Fuches, Jakob The Liar, Ray Joyce, Lockdown Co. and Novozero!

1. Fuches - Reckoning
   FUCHES' Reckoning is a fist-pounding, genre-defying piece of art that addictions you from the first note and won't let go. It starts with a pounding synth riff that sets the warning sign for danger, trapping listeners in a high-stakes situation that's as raw as it is exhilarating. It's the sonic equivalent of coming across a sunset face-off between smoke-talkers—tense, brash, and unforgettable. The lyrics read like scenes from a gritty film, vividly painting a narrative of internal and external struggles. Lines like, “I left my wits in the trunk of my old car / ’Cause I’m done trying to prove myself,” resonate with raw emotion and vulnerability, adding depth to the track’s ferocity.
   FUCHES' whiskey-voiced vocals add raw-around-the-edges grit to the party, slicing through with the filthful soundscapes. Full-steam-ahead production marries atmospheric synths, punishing beats, and crescendo-building tension, detonating with a gasping release. It ain't music; it's an experience—an experience unto itself.

2. Jakob The Liar  - A Song Like You
Jakob The Liar releases a love song to put an end to all love songs in A Song Like You, a life-giving, effervescent love parade larger than life. From the opening glistening chord, the song constructs a make-believe heaven where love's an affair of the senses. Jakob's raspy voice with enthusiasm speaks the vulnerability and anticipation of finding "the one." The rhythm section is cranked up with thudding drums, slapping bass, and electric guitar riffs that burst like fireworks at night.

The song's lyrics are truly real, skipping over the clichés to speak of getting over past wounds and finding a love that has been worth waiting for. Jakob's genre blend here succeeds because aspects of pop, indie rock, folk, and retro rock mesh to create a sound that is uniquely his. A Song Like You is not a song; it's a feat, an indication that love's magic is waiting to be unlocked.

3. Ray Joyce - I Hope You Are Happy (But Not Too Much)
Ray Joyce's I Hope You Are Happy (But Not Too Much) is a brilliant take on post-breakup feelings' bittersweet ambivalence in brilliant composition and actual delivery. The song balances the dilemma of wanting one's happiness, but suffering from the agony of leaving behind. Joyce's lyrics are perceptive and introspective, walking the thin line between bare and perception. The lyrics aptly weave the contradictions of love and loss.

The immaculate drums and guitars are super effective, and the texture creates a perfect backdrop for the naked emotion in Joyce's voice. The structure of the song gives ample room for the storytelling to be center stage, providing very personal listening. It's not just a break-up tune—it's a journey of the human experience, with great melodies and lyrics that any individual can connect with. Joyce has crafted a song that stays in your heart once it's over.

4. Lockdown Co. - Frontier
Frontier is a revelation for Lockdown Co., though, with their ability to take liberties and challenge themselves without sacrificing their uncompromising rock roots. This track is a masterclass in how to pare down ostensibly contradictory things - grunge and blues, progressive rock - into something new and somehow instantly familiar. Leah Bell-Miller's vocals are the star, with measured performances tastefully backed by the trio's intricate arrangements.

The production is mature and regal, a reflection of how far the band has come from the times when they were essentially instrumentalists. The song is packed with soulful melodies, heavyweight riffs, and rhythmic complexity to make for an engaging listen. Frontier also taps into introspection, longevities, and creativity finding an engaging start-to-finish journey. Lockdown Co. has put out an album of music that not only establishes them within the underground rock fan base but makes one question if they will ever be able to crossover into the mainstream successfully

5. Novozero - To All The Times
Novozero's To All The Times is a dreamy blend of psychedelic and atmospheric rock that takes listeners on an aural and emotional journey. Anna on synths and vocals and Andreas on guitar and bass create a dense, enveloping soundfield as the Northern Norwegian duo. It begins with a wailing bassline and faint electric guitar melody, immersed in a hypnagogic synth pad that creates an otherworldly mood.

Anna's gentle but firm voice navigates the intricate sound schemes with even comfort. The tempo is faster in the song and is sustained by a repetitive drum beat that drives the song. The chorus is superb with enormous guitar riffs, bluesy vocals, and a spine-tingling solo that entertains the crowd to the duo's skill. With inspiration from legends like Pink Floyd and Muse, Novozero offers a song that is retro but progressive—a must-listen for global rock enthusiasts.

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