In this week’s LITM Rock Picks, we curate electrifying soundscapes that will elevate your mood from artists Patrick Doval, Dopamaid, Elandra, BUKVE, and The Whistling Heads.
Patrick Doval - Back Home
Patrick Doval reclaims indie rock sounds with a refreshingly modern style in his track “Back Home.” No, this is not the kind of rock exuberance that overwhelms, it is the type that lets you flow with the music– hitting you sometimes like a warm breeze, and other times like a gush of pure punk energy. In giving you the best of both worlds, Patrick Doval crafts a sound that is addictive and riveting. The thunderous pulse of drums and punchy guitar riffs send a current of inescapable groove through you while blazing hot solos soar and fall in fervent loops. Patrick’s vocals feel raw and rebellious instantly heightening the appeal of the music. Along with this sonic revelry, Patrick Doval also treats you to a deeply imaginative music video showing just how much creativity is at play. Listen now!
Dopamaid - Road Track
Road Track by Dopamaid captivates with its alt-rock-pop flavors, aural sensuality, and immersive production. The song is about an enigmatic romance; its magnetic pull, passion, and intrigue are given to us in all its glory through artful songwriting. The music builds slowly and smoothly like an unforeseen storm, with plucky guitar loops, country-esque twangy riffs, and soft percussion opening the song to a dark, enticing start. Before you can realize it, the sounds come raining down in the chorus with heavy, impassioned instrumentation and vocals. Dopamaid captures the force of this romance with her velvety, emphatic vocals, imparting an unforgettable charisma to the music. This song is one of those rare finds that instantly puts you in a dilemma—you want to keep it for yourself as a cherished secret, yet it somehow feels criminal not to shout about its existence to the rest of the world. Listen now!
Elandra - Maybe One More Time
Art-rock outfit Elandra orchestrates a mesmeric symphony of sounds in Maybe One More Time. Shimmery synth spreads and spacey vocal harmonies invite you into a somber sonic dream, tethered to reality through relatable and achingly beautiful lyrics. Melancholy and bliss, rage and reflection, despair and hope, all emerge in a hypnotic coherence from the expansive music. Echoey and distant vocals guide you through the soundscape with their soft and steady beacon of melodies. The song’s majestic finale rouses your senses like a vivid sunset, with swelling synths, fuzzy guitar riffs, and driving drums. It then slips into a fading melody with cosmic grace resembling the prismatic show of colors fading into the dull lavender-blue haze of a sunless sky. Tapping into the psychedelia-infused rock aesthetics of Tame Impala, MGMT, and The Strokes, Elandra’s style is refined yet experimental. Listen now!
BUKVE - Gonna get it
BUKVE is the solo project of songwriter Sveinung Fossan Bukve, who shares his honest contemplations with us through offbeat indie melodies and uncomplicated soundscapes. In Gonna get it, he persuades us to practice kindness and generosity, as an antidote to the unending chaos of life. The warm and lively music encapsulates the wavering momentums, undulating energy, and unexpected events that define the human experience, in its upbeat drums, bright guitar melodies, and a surprise instrumental showdown. Indie-rock and beach-rock vibes rule the sound—airy, pulsing drums march alongside distortion-tinged guitars giving a raw and authentic feel to the song. Catchy guitar hooks and laid-back vocals make the song personal and memorable, nudging you to take the song’s advice and apply it in everyday life, with sincerity. Listen now!
The Whistling Heads - Well…I Mean
The Whistling Heads are not kidding when they describe their music as a "chaotic cloud of noise." In fact, their “noise” unleashes revelrous chaos, the kind that sets your soul on fire and saturates your world with vibrancy. In Well…I Mean, you get just that. The Whistling Heads bring a bold, unapologetic sound that is bursting with energy and swagger. Like a rocket, the song starts on a swift momentum, with thumping beats, vivid riffs, and boisterous vocals. Swirling guitar tunes join the clanging drums in a frenzy. Heavy basslines anchor the riotous melodies to the rhythm with a relentless drive. And amidst this whirlwind of sound, the singer arrests your attention with passionate vocal theatrics. What unfolds here is a power-packed show of instrumental prowess and raw emotion, drilling The Whistling Heads’ sound deep into your mind and leaving you wanting more. Listen now!
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