This week’s LITM Pop Picks features Richy McLoughlin’s storytelling, Голос КАА’s cinematic sound, al kenizo’s soulful melodies, Jarde Salase’s bold lyricism, and JANAYAH’s dreamy production.
Read MoreLITM Pop Picks: JANAYAH, Richy McLoughlin, Jarde Salase, and More Fresh Finds
This week’s LITM Pop Picks features Richy McLoughlin’s storytelling, Голос КАА’s cinematic sound, al kenizo’s soulful melodies, Jarde Salase’s bold lyricism, and JANAYAH’s dreamy production.
Read MoreLITM Rock Picks: Kissing The Flint and AMONG THE MASSES Bring the Fire
This week’s LITM Rock Picks features Kissing The Flint’s storytelling, AMONG THE MASSES’ cinematic sound, Xeren Lia’s raw energy, The Harbours’ anthemic rock, and Roam Like Ghosts’ haunting reflection. Five artists, five powerful tracks.
Read MoreLITM Pop Picks: JANAYAH, Richy McLoughlin, Jarde Salase, and More Fresh Finds
This week’s LITM Pop Picks features Richy McLoughlin’s storytelling, Голос КАА’s cinematic sound, al kenizo’s soulful melodies, Jarde Salase’s bold lyricism, and JANAYAH’s dreamy production.
Read MoreFHMY is out with their tantalizing album The World You Grew Up In No Longer Exists (Copy)
Some albums invite you in with warmth and familiarity, while others challenge you to navigate their complexities, rewarding you with deeper meaning on every listen. FHMY’s The World You Grew Up In No Longer Exists is firmly in the latter category.
Read MoreLITM Rock picks brings you powerful soundscapes featuring VGmates and others (Copy)
This edition of LITM Rock Picks showcases stirring soundscapes from artists My Glass World, VGmates, The Sleepy Haunts, Duane Hoover and Terror Terror.
Read MoreLITM Brings In Soulful And Energized Songs With Tano Jones Revelry, Charlie Freeman, Roger Jaeger And More!
Slip into a blissful music abyss with LITM bringing in tunes in indie and folk rock by The Tano Jones Revelry, Charlie Freeman, Roger Jaeger, Owen Young and Joshu.
Read MoreUnsundered's Debut EP 'Seeking Humanity' Is An Auditory Ode Through Sound and Soul
Seeking Humanity by the Unsundered is searching for something in music and it seems to find that-a fiery alt-punk feel wrapped up in an emotional release. The Unsundered does more than just play music; the Unsundered unleashes.
Right from the very first strum and drumbeat, Seeking Humanity throws you headfirst into an unfiltered journey of introspection, frustration, and grit. Unsundered does not mess around by easing you into it-they grab you by the collar and throw you headfirst into their sound. Energetic riffs meet a rhythm section that feels almost primal in its sonic landscape, built in a sound that is as much aggressive as it is cathartic.
What stands out across Seeking Humanity is the lyrical depth. The title itself sets the tone: a quest for meaning, a reflection of the human experience.
The songs explore themes like inner struggles, societal disconnect, and finding hope in chaos. Lyrics like “Lost in the noise, but we’re screaming still” give voice to feelings many of us bury deep down.
This 5 track song honestly transports you to another realm of their own.
Cirque Des USA is a fiery social commentary, with pulsating punk energy as the wrapping. The track targets American societal chaos with sharp, biting lyrics blended in relentless rhythms. Gritty guitars and pounding drums turn it into an anthemic critique that's both hard-hitting and impossible to ignore—a standout call for awareness.
Jerk Parking, is a punchy, no-nonsense track that's all attitude and sarcasm. It channels frustration into a raw, energetic release with eccentric lyrics and driving riffs. Aggressive pacing and unapologetic delivery make it a relatable anthem for anyone who's had "one of those days": short, snappy, and incredibly satisfying.
Space Cowboy is a dynamic blend of atmospheric melody and gritty punk undertones, Space Cowboy explores escapism with a cosmic twist. The track sounds as if it's lifting off, with soaring guitar lines and a steady, driving rhythm that provides energy, while the reflective words add depth. It is both expansive and grounded—an unexpected and standout moment on the EP.
Spores is a reflective track full of raw energy and introspection, Unsundered weaves gritty guitar riffs and thought-provoking lyrics to look at the path of growing and changing for oneself. The vulnerability contrasts with the punk aggressiveness, making for a sound both emotionally charged and invigorating—it's a tone that the EP uses expertly to find its depth.
Caparcaillie, the last track of the EP starts off on a rather quirky note. With the initial onset monologue, this track will make you sway and also bob your head along its super groovy guitar riffs and pay attention to their compelling story-telling.
The Unsundered has worked incredibly well at balancing an almost unmanageable amount. They're nodding at the sound of Seattle grunge, '90s alternative, and old-school punk all while never feeling remotely derivative, the band instead carved something out unmistakably its own.
The "Seeking Humanity" EP has some tracks where it hits you with relentless energy, but the quieter, more melodic breaks breathe in emotion to that chaos.
Guitar work on this record feels deliberate-aggressive when it needs to be, yet never overpowering the rest of the band
There is bass and drums to tie you into the groove, and there are unpredictable moments that come along with it. The music just lives; it never wants to be still for even a single second.
The songs are basically that kind where they define a band-cemented, gritty, full-emotional, and brutally honest-anthemic chorus, sharp guitar licks, along with reflective lyrics all defining a moment of clarity, floating above the chaos.
More than being a song list, Seeking Humanity is a declaration. Unsundered came in with an EP that sounds very personal but speaks to everyone. This isn't a band that exists just to play music; they exist to make you feel through raw energy, honest storytelling, and genre-bending sounds.
LITM picks Christmassy and soulful tunes delivered by Shab, Ben. E. Davis and more!
LITM picks tunes ringing in Christmas and soulful tunes brought to you by Shab, Ben. E. Davis, Jehnniel, A Flock of Seagulls, Lyra Caltabiano!
Read MoreExperience the intense rock soundscapes of Madame Psychosis's new album "MP3"
The Toronto-based five-piece band Madame Psychosis is out with their third LP album called “MP3” and it’s a collection of ten powerful and rich songs exploring the reflections of society. Fuelled with scorching guitar riffs, upbeat drum beats and headstrong vocals, the band delivers a gritty album which resonates with the listener with the music they play and the message they share. The central theme of the album is to be true to oneself. To be original and authentic in a society where it’s seldom seen. The song delves into personal and political topics, ranging from vulnerability and the human psyche to racism and oppression.
Read MoreBlue Stragglers
“A whirlwind rollercoaster of sound” Gigslutz
“Gritty, melodic and catchy all at once” Turtle Tempo
“All the elements needed to keep rock’n’roll alive.” Clunk magazine
“A mosh-pit singalong. Play loud!” Melita Dennett, BBC Introducing
“I'm blown away, ladies and gentlemen” It’s All Indie
Read MoreMichael Jablonka
“Beautiful, blues-infused folk rock” Afropunk
“Soulful and convincing funk- indie-rock, with a softly Hendrixian vibe” Fame Magazine
Crooked Teeth
“Classic British electronic music with an edge” Louder Than War
“All sharp edges and highly polished metallics – tune in now” Clash
“What Richard Ashcroft might have been getting his chops around had he spent his childhood obsessed with synthesisers” We Close Tonight
“A robust concoction of electronica” Born Music
Cocoa Futures
‘Upbeat funkadelic pop’ - The Line of Best Fit
‘A joy from beginning to end’ - CMU Approved
‘Organic Grizzly Bear-esque percussion with the deep, permeating riffs of Foals’ - The 405
‘A bit Bowie. A bit Prince. It’s also kinda Talking Heads and kinda Hot Chip’ - Killing Moon
‘Impossibly catchy’ - Louder Than War
‘Drifting, mellowed-out synth pop with a bittersweet taste' - Clash
Read MoreVoice Of Aiko
"Vibrant, explicit visuals are accompanied by flowing glitchy beats and soaring Beth Gibbons-esque vocals" GET IN HER EARS
"This is part Sneaker Pimps, part 12 Rounds, a little bit Massive Attack and a smidge of Everything But The Girl all mixed by Bjork using a kaleidoscope for a cocktail mixer and it tastes fabulous, darling. Pull up achairagraba glass."Listen With Monger
Read MoreTommy Down
‘SUPERFICIAL combines smooth electronic beats with Tommy's unique soulful voice’ Holly Alexander
“Like what they heard” John Kennedy, Radio X
“Tommy clearly has a good talent and the track is pretty cool (great video too)” Nathan Thompson, Head of Music for Kiss Network
“Tom certainly has a unique vocal sound. The song is good and production comes across as fairly contemporary” Jeff Smith, Head of Music , BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music
Read MoreCHILDCARE
'Explosive from the off, a jagged guitar riff nailed against an anthemic vocal' Clash
'Dynamic post-Britpop, slacker rock riot' Euphoria
‘A tribute to British awkwardness’ Wonderland Magazine
‘Really fucking good' Indie Shuffle
The Woods
“A mesmerising cut of folktronica” The Blue Walrus
"Thoroughly refreshing, engaging and delighting - and all in equal measure." Listen With Monger
Somedays
‘It's a biting surf-rock wig-out’ CLASH
‘Intriguing songwriting and catchy hooks’ Glamglare
‘THE STROKES Are Dead! Long Live SOMEDAYS!’ Turn Up The Volume
Only Takes A Day
“They’re well on their way to achieving great things” Gigslutz
“Only Takes A Day are like a more melodic version of Scroobius Pip’’ Brixton Blog
"Sardonic wit and an impeccable & rhythmic cadence…" RAWRAMP
"Take this as a call to arms of those with talent and a notebook." Jammerzine
"They’re unafraid of going against the grain, and bringing contradictions together, and it pays off." Gigslutz