This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you rock tracks that don’t adhere to any rules, and give you something that will stick with you long after the last note of the song has played out. The list features artists Wired Euphoria, Cadzo, Kill Me Kate, and more.
Wired Euphoria - Hopeless (Romantic)
With a grunge riff starting off the track, ‘Hopeless (Romantic)’ by Wired Euphoria is wild, it is dramatic, and has all that is needed to make a memorable rock track. The song has a certain level of theatrics and drama that make it a perfect addition to a rom-com musical. There are alternative rock influences alongside dream pop and dream rock influences written all over the song, which give the song quite the dynamic sound. The song stays true to classic rock tracks, and gives us a solo section towards the end of the song that will have you headbanging into the air. A song that is designed to be played loud and clear on speakers, this song will make its presence felt.
cadzo - Bored with the Melody
With an interesting soundscape with unique musical elements opening up the track, ‘Bored with the Melody’ by Cadzo is vibrant, it is warm, it is chaotic in all the best ways. The guitar hook that the song has is simply iconic, and will go down as so. Though seemingly colourful, the song leaves with harsh truths that might feel unsettling and leave you reflecting on your own life. The vocals are muffled throughout the track, perhaps a choice made to complement the underlying chaos that the song embodies. Fun, groovy, colourful, dark, and thereby paradoxical, this song definitely warrants a listen.
Kill Me Kate - Kill Me, Kate
Starting off with sonic echoes and an acoustic guitar, ‘Kill Me, Kate’ by Kill Me Kate quickly takes on the sound of the early 2000s rock scene, giving the song quite a nostalgic quality. The song is intense, but in a way that doesn’t overwhelm you. Despite its short duration, the song comes in and leaves a strong impact behind. Lyrically, the song is about coming to terms with all the not-so-rosy aspects of life, and it does that, but doesn’t offer any resolution for the same. The song stays in the zone of recognition, which is what is sometimes needed instead of straightforward solutions or guidance.
Minches - Yellow Labels
Incorporating synths that remind you of the retro gaming era, ‘Yellow Labels’ by Minches is an energetically charged song refreshingly full of fun puns. The instrumentation of the song comprises a lot of digital sounding beats alongside dynamic percussion that seems to be driving the song. The instrumentation moves through phases and shifts accordingly, and does not stay monotonous. The vocals are also in alignment with the overall “weirdness” of the track. The song is the embodiment of straying away from the generic, and does it impressively well. The song will have you on an edge throughout, as you don’t know what to expect next, and are eager for the same.
Harry Eley - Stop The War
Starting off with a solid rock riff that's reminiscent of 2010s rock energy, ‘Stop The War’ by Harry Eley is deeply emotionally resonant and musically freeing. Lyrically, the song captures the conflicts that arise in relationships and the plea to end the same, thereby stopping “the war.” The song is therefore universally resonant when it comes to personal relationships. The song incorporates dual vocals, that of Eley and Millie Cameron, allowing you to access the story through both perspectives. If you listen carefully, you might hear an influence of The 1975 on the track, with the energetic riffs that don’t seem to want to hold you down and instead aim at making you want to run leaving it all behind.
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