In this edition of LITM Rock Picks, experience a range of genres transmuted with rock infusions in the brilliant releases from artists Conflict Choir, Olya Sonica, Yon Idy, My Life As A Moth, and The Savage Hearts.
Conflict Choir - The Real Thing
Conflict Choir brings you piercingly honest reflections on modern society and the human experience in their dark, heavy, alternative rock soundscapes. The UK based band, weave an intriguing tapestry of brooding, ethereal, and powerful melodies to carry the profound and provocative lyricism that Conflict Choir have been perfecting over time. In The Real Thing, the duo craft a vivid, high-octane, harsh soundscape that is bursting with gritty riffs, thumping drums, celestial harmonies and evocative vocals. The singer’s voice, hazy yet emphatic, utters each word with conviction and passion, bringing out the emotional intensity of the lyrical theme. Conflict Choir has rendered a sound that jolts your senses awake with a potent dose of rousing melody and message. Listen to The Real Thing by Conflict Choir here!
Olya Sonica - I Only Dream When I’m Awake
I Only Dream When I’m Awake by Olya Sonica is a rock masterpiece, celebrating the spirit of classic rock sounds and reinventing the rock’n’roll style with an emotionality that is refreshing. In this track, we get a glimpse of the soulful, sentimental, and expansive rock realms that she conjures, one that makes you feel, introspect, and evolve. With a melancholic sheen, the music lets out a soft glow of solemn contemplation in its mellow guitar strums, and stirring vocals. The music then grows in intensity, with distortion soaked riffs, infectious solos, and upbeat drums, creating a majestic musical experience. Her ability to tailor the majestic and the mellow together, so seamlessly into an exceptional sonic design reflects the brilliance and imagination at play in the song. Listen to I Only Dream When I’m Awake by Olya Sonica here!
Yon Idy - Going Down
Yon Idy is creating a brand of music that is entirely his own, fusing indie, pop, and rock flavors with gritty textures, impassioned tones, and hyped energy. In Going Down, Yon Idy combines the power of emotive soundscapes with eloquent lyricism. The music opens with pensive guitars, enigmatic ambiance, and alluring vocals. It builds into a dark, menacing sound, with expressive, abrasive vocals decorating the sound with its formidable presence. Distortion-drenched riffs, fuzzy strums, and dramatic melodies move with a pounding drum rhythm, elevating the dark appeal of the song. The voice, a heavy layered medium, descends upon the music like realization while solving a mystery, instantly evoking a sense of catharsis but with a latent apprehension. Yon Idy’s ability to present these nuances in an intriguing and intricate soundscape is immensely impressive. Listen to Going Down by Yon Idy here!
My Life As A Moth - Heated Heart
My Life As A Moth, a Swedish singer-songwriter, extracts inspiration and music from the world around her, conjures stories and themes from her life, and presents these artifacts as sonic realms for us to explore and experience. Her soundscapes come alive with otherworldly atmospheres, exotic textures of percussion, vibrant melodies, and captivating vocals. In Heated Heart, she blends 70s psychedelic aesthetics with a nostalgic rock appeal to craft a dreamy, emotive, expansive musical landscape. She inserts into this world, a melange of instrumental wonders, mesmeric and enchanting tunes from the cello, harp, violin, synth, and guitars, all carried in the calming current of gentle beats. Her voice, dressed with a velvety coat of harmonies, dazzles your senses, charming you with its charisma and passion. Heated Heart has an intoxicating and whimsical quality that will leave you addicted to its sound. Listen to Heated Heart by My Life As A Moth here!
The Savage Hearts - Gang War
The Savage Hearts, a rock band, do not hold back their ability to send your senses into a dizzying state of excitement with their feverishly energetic and gritty sonic style. They fuse elements of garage rock 'n' roll, pub rock, and blues to create raucous soundscapes. While the members behind the band may be elusive, their uninhibited, bold, and boisterous spirit undeniably shines through in their music, adding an irresistible allure to their sound. In the song Gang War, you can feel the chaos The Savage Hearts can unleash, as they play melodies with a deliberate intention to defy order and create their own rules. They deftly transform cacophony into rock fervor with a stylish and confident flair. Fuzzy riffs soak the music in its riotous character, while emphatic drums, enigmatic tunes, and harsh vocals march past the soundscape defiantly. Gang War offers one of those rare, riveting, and enthralling sonic experiences. Listen to Gang War by The Savage Hearts here!
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