LITM Rock Picks this week will have you holding back tears as you resonate with stories of love, loss and everything in between brought to you by the talents of Sig and The Fire Pilots, Rich Anthony, Big Loser, Brothers in Vain and Citrus Maxima.
Sig and The Fire Pilots - Almost Out of Time
Sig and The Fire Pilots have an effortlessly fresh take on music combining elements of blues, classic rock and reggae. Frontman Sig has a captivating presence throughout the duration of this song. His vocals are incredibly polished passionate singing. The chorus is infectiously hooky in nature and will have you singing along to the song by the time you finish your first listen. Not to undersell the rest of the band, the guitars and bass are pure sonic bliss with the guitars carrying a really cool funky riff supported by groovy bass guitar notes sitting atop solid drumming. “Almost Out of Time” is a song whose vibes will resonate through you and is Sig and the Fire Pilots’ chef d’oeuvre.
Rich Anthony - If I Had Your Love
Rich Anthony manages to blend his emotive motifs and heartfelt lyrics in his latest single “If I Had Your Love”. Rich uses his soulful singing along with repetitive guitar chords to set and maintain the tone of this song consistently. The lyrics of this song will touch your soul and you can empathise and understand the pain and loss Rich is trying to convey through his music. Not to mention the melody of the instrumentation that sits right below the vocals is crisp and evocative, with well-produced chords giving the song an intimate feel, As the debut single on his latest project, “If I Had Your Love” shows great promise of what this musician has to offer!
Big Loser - The Speed of Pain
Big Loser’s “The Speed of Pain” sounds like an uplifting piece of music if you listen to its melodies in a vacuum. But that’s where the song finds its genius, it juxtaposes light and breezy music with hard-hitting lyrics. Exploring the loss of a relationship the penmanship of the lyrics lends itself well to the music they sit atop, invoking in you this airy detached feeling as Chase goes through this tale of a broken partnership. The instrumentation on this song is not to sleep on either as the song is rich and bursting at the seams with melody with deliberate drums, catchy riffs and thick bass. “The Speed of Pain” is a beautiful piece that comes straight from Chase’s soul and you should add it to your playlists!
Brothers in Vain - Ran Away from Hell
If you are a fan of radio-friendly pop-rock with elements of punk such as the Foo Fighters or Weezer you will fall in love with Brothers in Vain. This Swedish band in their latest single “Ran Away from Hell” manage to capture the quintessential early to mid-2000s sound while being extraordinarily emotive. Delivering a raw performance everyone here is on their A-game from the haunting intricate guitar melodies to the powerful vocals. The lyrics are relatable and will resonate with anyone who has been through a tough time or a “Hell” of their own. The chorus is memorable and catchy and “Ran Away From Hell” is a track that's worth every second of the time you will spend listening to it!
Citrus Maxima - Chinese Restaurant
A pensive song about love, loss and shrimp fried rice Citrus Maxima’s “Chinese Restaurant” is an emotional masterpiece that will resonate with you from the moment it starts playing. Describing scenes of being at a Chiese restaurant clinging onto the hope of a failing partnership, the lyrics paint a strong picture whilst tugging at your heartstrings. A consistent percussive beat of the drums lays the foundation for the bass and guitars to let this song fly with strong emotional riffs and a delightful guitar solo, Citrus Maxima really did pop off on this one and you will do yourself a favour by letting yourself be taken on a journey by this song!
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