LITM Rock Picks: Folk And Classic Rock Wizardry by Vargen, Mike Bass and More!

LITM Rock Picks this week features a diverse line-up of artists who bring us wonderful tunes with nothing much more than their guitars and their visions. Enjoy the music of The Margaret Hooligans, Vargen, Mark Vennis & Different Place, Mike Bass and Eric Alexandrakis!

The Margaret Hooligans - Revenge of the ScarJo

The Margaret Hooligans are back with their wonderful mix of technical wizardry and eclectic eccentric themes and sounds with their latest offering “Revenge of the ScarJo”. This song which is driven by its wonderfully rhythmic guitar riffs that are broken by the vocals crafts an engaging and ever-immersive listening experience as you’d have dome to expect with this musical outfit. The production quality of this track is excellent and the entire song screams quality and finesse. The Maraget Hooligans have appeared and blessed our playlists again, and if you aren’t already a fan you are missing out, so go check this track out! 

Vargen - Easter Soul

Vargen has brought us wonderful soul and an incredibly warm sound with his latest offering “Easter Soul”. With a sound style and soundscape that harkens to the works of classic rock icons such as Bob Dylan, Vargen has interlaid this track with an amazing amount of organic instrumentation that perfectly complements the vocal harmonies. Vargen’s songwriting talent is also not one that ought to be ignored or slept on as this song is lyrically rich and poetic. I loved listening to “Easter Soul” and so will you, so go give this track a listen and add it to your playlists today! 

Mark Vennis & Different Place - Small Town Vampire

Mark Vennis and his backing band Different Place are back with their eclectic tunes and groovy vibe on their latest track “Small Town Vampire”. This track as its namesake implies delves into the struggles and trials of being a vampire in a small town and this amazingly whimsical theme is driven by fuzzy guitars and perfectly mixed instrumentation that give this song a full-bodied and pleasant ambience. The vocal performance is another stand-out element of this track and lends itself to creating a unique and memorable soundscape. Mark Vennis consistently conjures musical magic and you ought to give his music a listen! 

Mike Bass - Reach for the Sun

Mike Bass has brought a wonderfully heartfelt and sunny song with his latest outing “Reach for the Sun”. This track makes full use of Mike’s singer/songwriter background and displays his acoustic guitar mastery with it muted tones and reflective vibe. A lyrical masterpiece Mike has interlaced the soundscape with songwriting that is potent and resonant and uses his amazing vocals to style this song into an amazing auditory journey. This song is a bit of a slow burn that grows in complexity and energy as it progresses leading to an explosive climax that is charged and completely worth checking out. So go give this song a listen today! 

Eric Alexandrakis - The Same Mistakes Again

Eric Alexandrkis brings us a wonderful retro vibe and country aesthetic with his latest track “The Same Mistakes Again”. This song which is driven by clean acoustic guitars and Eric’s wonderful vocal performance stays grounded and down to earth with its soundscape. Full of warmth and soul this song automatically brings a smile to your face from first listen making for a unique and emotionally expressive listening experience. Found throughout the soundscape are folk inspirations that serve to be a pleasant surprise and elevate the experience of this track to new heights. I loved listening to this song and so will you so go check it out! 

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