In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, we bring you the newest from Brett Benowitz, Tenderhooks, and more!
Brett Benowitz - “Take Back Your Life”
Brett Benowitz, the electrifying fusion of Red Hot Chili Peppers and The White Stripes, delivers soulful, high-energy rock with commanding stage presence and poignant messages, rising from small-town roots in Georgia to captivate audiences in Los Angeles and beyond— and on his latest single, “Take Back Your Life”, he delivers a mid tempo electrifying blast of energy that sits well with the listener. His blend of grunge vocals and the guitars with a twang of country rock and blues bring quite a unique timbre to the table that is definitely worth a listen. Take a listen to the track here!
Tenderhooks - “Mother Said”
Tenderhooks, hailing from Brighton, United Kingdom, present an eclectic journey through their music, led by songwriter and vocalist Markus Leinweber, with their latest single, “Mother Said”— and they bring a fusion of pop elements to their sound, soundtracked by the happy, zesty guitars and the uplifting vocal performance that elevates this track to a repeat listen, and then another. The mixing and mastering is tight and welcoming with an element of control and precision, with a sound that resonates and lingers in the mind of the listener long after the song has come to a close. Check out the track here!
Native Speaker - “Aquatherapeutic”
London-born in 2023, Native Speaker concocts a mesmerizing fusion of shoegaze and post-punk, infused with jazzy rhythms and psychedelic undertones, and on their latest single, “Aquatherapeutic”, they leverage the droning, haunting sound of shoegaze to deliver a haunting, hypnotic listening experience that leaves the listener wanting for more. The vocal performance is the easy standout here, keeping perfectly in time with the guitars and the drumming, delivering dark, concealed energy like few others. The mix and production of the track take the cheers as well, with an energy dynamic that can only be likened to the best of post-rock. Check it out here!
The Silent Era - “Matter of Time”
London-based alt-rock quartet, The Silent Era, blends industrial, goth rock, shoegaze, and post-punk into heavy, dreamy soundscapes, interlaced with introspective lyrics delving into the darker facets of human nature. Their latest single, “Matter Of Time”, brings a heavy, ominous sound that sounds straight up proto-doom, with its apocalyptic grooves and riffs, creating an angst within the listener, while the vocals gently find comfort in the chaos. The mix and production more than support with their grit and drive while still retaining a wide, expansive soundstage that goes beyond left and right; to drive this track to an easy A+— check it out here!
Faded Shades - “What I’m On About”
Faded Shades, the Kent-based indie pop rock trio, delivers alluring melodic vocal harmonies and cavernous guitar progressions that, in the words of ANR, “stick to your synapses like superglue”— bring their latest single, “What I’m On About”— a loud, in-your-face uptempo rock number that does not shy away from its sound, with the ringing electrics in the background and the expansive-sounding vocals that also find support from the synths over the course of the song. The solo in the middle of the song wraps things up nicely as the mix keeps the track listenable from start to end— check it out here!
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