LITM Indie Rock Picks brings everything from soulful lush compositions to addictive energies. This week’s mind blowing lineup features Mike Blue, Deon Powter, Strange Rainn, Blonde Bones, and Tea Eater.
Mike Blue - Of The Fragile Mind
You see beauty unfolding in every note in Mike Blue's “Of the Fragile Mind." With the delicate guitar plucks serving as the rhythm and Blue’s raw, soulful voice piercing the air, the song is a mesmerizing masterpiece. The arrangement is exquisite, adorned by a lush string section. The haunting timbre of the cello resonates with an emotion that sways you away into a dreamlike ambience. As the music approaches its finale its swells and surges like majestic waves. The drums break in changing the entire energy of the song, the guitar rhythm pulses with life while the strings and the backing vocals elevate the track to mind blowing heights. A composition that will sweep you away on a whirlwind of emotions, “Of The Fragile Mind” is a must listen track hat will leave you hungry for more of Mike Blue’s music.
Deon Powter - Wolves in the Hills
Deon Powter's "Wolves in the Hills" has an addictive soundscape that will ignite your spirits. The rock anthem is the epitome of perfection and will have you pressing that replay button again and again without hesitation. The mesmerizing guitar work weaves a spellbinding tapestry, while Powter’s heartwarming vocal delivery is probably all you need to uplift your spirits today. Brimming with passion and precision, Blue’s vocals are an absolute show stealer in the song. The guitar leads weave into the song’s tapestry with a sublime grace. Furthermore, as the music swells, a surge of energy engulfs you, leaving behind an exhilarating experience for you. "Wolves in the Hills" is a showcase of masterful musicianship, a sonic experience that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.
Strange Rainn - Detained Bliss
Strange Rainn's "Detained Bliss" is a wicked concoction of classic influences and modern magic that'll make your heart race and your hair stand on end. The song immerses you in a world where raunchy, heavy distorted, synthesizers create an alluringly haunting atmosphere. Melancholic melodies drip with a tinge of sadness, evoking emotions that resonate deeply within. Add to that the hauntingly beautiful vocals, reaching out to you from the shadows, for a genre-bending masterpiece that's part haunting, part dreamy pop reverie. "Detained Bliss" will leave you wanting more, like an addiction you can't resist. Brace yourself for a sonic journey like no other!
Blonde Bones - Not Well
Blonde Bones brings a sonic explosion with their electrifying track "Not Well." This Nashville-based quintet delivers a cannonball of psychedelic indie rock and jangle pop that'll make your head spin in the best way possible. The guitars, keys, and bass engage in an epic dance, creating a sonic landscape so lush, you'll feel like you're floating on a cloud. With a voice that can command attention and stir the soul Christian Barnett's dynamic vocals are the secret sauce setting "Not Well" on fire. Furthermore the strings bring with them an enchanting allure that elevates the entire composition. With a nostalgic soundscape and storytelling skills that hit you right in the feels, Blonde Bones has crafted a musical tapestry that will leave you totally spellbound, begging for an encore.
Tea Eater - Double
Tea Eater's "Double" catapults you into a realm where the rules of rock are deliciously shattered. This New York City-based art punk band, fronted by the fierce Tarra Thiessen, brings to you a tsunami of crunchy riffs that redefine what it means to rock out. These riffs, unlike anything you've ever encountered, seize your eardrums with an iron grip. Amidst the chaos, the guitar solos soar like fireworks infusing the song with relentless energy. With frenetic performances and surf-rock-on-Neptune grooves, Tea Eater's "Double" is a sucker punch of sonic brilliance that will leave you exhilarated and desperate to uncover more of their genre-bending magic. “Double” is a wild ride, unlike anything you've experienced before. Tea Eater is also ready to captivate you with their live performances. Mark your calendars and join them on their upcoming tour :
OCT 27 / Coventry, UK /Just Dropped In Records,
OCT 28 / London, UK / The Shackwell Arms,
OCT 30 / Exeter, UK / The Cavern,
OCT 31 / Hull, UK / Polar Bear Music Club.
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