These LITM Rock Picks are emotionally honest, confident, and cathartic – featuring Henry Behave, Jivarp, and Astral Rocks!
1. Henry Behave – The Perfect Answer
From Henry Behave’s EP of the same name, The Perfect Answer is a nuanced fusion of indie rock and dreampop. Bringing together layered psychedelic textures and introspective lyrics, Henry Behave delivers the track with contemplation and a warm, almost hypnotic arrangement. The track is a brilliant showcase of restraint: this brings the whole track together, keeping the distortion, harmonies, and atmospheric sound from getting too overwhelming. Parallel to this, it stays confident and self-assured, sitting squarely in between experimental and, regardless, accessible. Overall, this is a track that serves as a taste of what Henry Behave could come up with next – a perfect introduction!
2. Jivarp – You were my everything
You were my everything is an emotional, raw track that expresses its emotions with what feels like effortlessness. Jivarp articulates the aftermath of a broken relationship with simultaneous precision and vulnerability, and the astute, completely honest lyrics (like the recurring “You strung me along / Now I’m in the wrong… You were my everything, my everything, my everything”) sound like they’re just pouring out. Soft melodies contrast with driving rhythms, creating an atmosphere of catharsis while also reminding you that sometimes things just don’t end as neatly as you’d hope. It’s a song that’s universally applicable, making it resonate with anyone at any time – listen here!
3. Astral Rocks - SHOOTING STAR
“I pour my heart and soul into every song… Behind closed doors, I whisper, “Keep trying,” even when my dreams feel so far away…”
These opening lines to Astral Rocks’ SHOOTING STAR set the tone for this emotionally honest, expansive song. It blooms open slowly, peeling back each layer tantalisingly slowly, keeping you on edge the whole time. It invites you into a space of push-and-pull – where hope overlaps with despair, where intimacy meets grandeur, and neither wins nor loses. Astral Rocks doesn’t hesitate from baring their soul, making space for you to feel everything they want you to feel. Check it out here!
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