These LITM Rock Picks are expansive, vulnerable, and emotional – featuring Jacob and the Starry Eyed Shadows, Drew Thomas, and Harsh Language.
1. Jacob and the Starry Eyed Shadows – Edge of the World
Edge of the World opens with a tone that’s cautiously optimistic, enveloping you in its atmospheric, expansive, outward-looking sound. Amidst a contemplative, grounding piano and rooted percussion that drives the track forward by the chorus, Jacob and the Starry Eyed Shadows give us vocals that float high above you while settling deep into your heart, making themselves felt. With lyrics like “I run towards the edge of the world chasing all that I can see when you close your eyes,” the song is produced with restraint, leaving open space for you to insert yourself into its emotions. Listen to it here!
2. Drew Thomas – Boys Aren’t Supposed To Cry
Drew Thomas’ Boys Aren’t Supposed To Cry is a candid, vulnerable exploration of growing up in an atmosphere of emotional repression. As the title suggests, the song focuses on the pressure put on boys from a young age to act tough and never let their feelings show, no matter how much they may want to, or how detrimental it may be to their mental health. With a voice that brims with pain and emotion, Drew Thomas sings from the heart, surrounded by a cloud of well-layered drums that allow his voice to be the track’s focus. Find Boys Aren’t Supposed To Cry here!
3. Harsh Language – To Nothing
Fusing alt-rock with elements of electronica on To Nothing, London-based three-piece band Harsh Language creates an atmosphere that’s both familiar and fresh at the same time. To Nothing has a sound that’s lived in – it isn’t overpolished to the point of soulless perfection, nor is it so raw that it sounds jarring. It walks the middle ground with a swagger that makes it all look effortless despite the obvious care that’s gone into producing the track – this allows you to lose yourself in it completely. It twists and turns with no care for predictability, making it an overall interesting listen!
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