This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you gritty rock tracks, art pop-rock tracks, tracks dealing with evergreen questions of life, and more. The list features Crescent, Jessye DeSilva, Michael Gilas, and more.
Crescent - Sin Again
An air of darkness and mystery driving the sound, ‘Sin Again’ by Crescent is boldness personified through restraint. The instrumentation is deliberately in control, through an effective use of restraint, and this keeps consistent the moods that characterise the track. The dual vocals express the same emotion in different fonts and it is quite interesting to see the merging of the two. The song takes you through paths you never saw coming, but what remains constant is the haunting effect it has on your senses. With a sound as intricate as it is consuming, the song is the perfect fit for you if you are looking for something unique to indulge in.
Jessye DeSilva - Glitter up the dark
A pop-rock track steeped in vulnerability, ‘Glitter up the dark’ by Jessye DeSilva is bound to get wrapped around your heart. The instrumentation can be read as being influenced by an 80s pop-rock sound. Characterised by a bittersweet piano progression, the song also brings in layers that come together beautifully, in a soft yet achingly beautiful manner. The song lyrically captures the memory of DeSilva’s departed friend, honouring the strength they showcased in living a life that was authentic to them. A powerful and emotionally resonant song, the song will leave its mark upon you and will have you return to many, many times.
Michael Gilas - Where Do We Go From Here
Soft, real, and vulnerable, ‘Where Do We Go From Here’ by Michael Gilas is a song that all of us will relate to in different ways. The instrumentation is warmth encoded, with a lush texture that is characterised by beautiful piano progressions, emotive guitars, and a subtle and steady percussion. Lyrically, the song is about the times when we are grappling with uncertainty and the lack of answers, which is something that we all have faced or will inevitably face at some point. Gilas’ soulful vocals do complete justice to the vulnerability that colours the track. Give it a listen and you will thank yourself for doing so.
Carel Brouwers - Love Alone (Radio Edit)
A retro sound characterising the track, ‘Love Alone - Radio Edit’ by Carel Brouwers is a song that will ask you to look beneath its surface. The song, lyrically, through the figures of Olympian Gods, specifically Zeus, looks at the emotions and the tensions that mould humanity. The instrumentation is very indie-art pop and ambient, cinematic textures that give the song a certain degree of theatricality. An interesting mix of layers are at play in the track, where they blend together perfectly and yet maintain a distinct-ness to them. If you are looking for something truly unique in both sound and theme, then you must give this one a chance.
Hallaballoo - Undercover Bitch
A funky, exciting guitar riff starting off the track, ‘Undercover Bitch’ by Hallaballoo is boldness woven in musical notes. Grit, zeal, and power colour the instrumentation deeply, with hard-hitting, unapologetic guitars and thunderous drums. The song has quite the stadium ready energy with potent energy placed strategically throughout the track. Kaity Heart’s vocals in themselves contribute significantly to the overall grit and raw power that the song showcases. The bridge section shows how versatile Heart can be with her vocals. Lyrically, the song is about how something taken at face value can be quite deceiving. An absolute burst of energy, this should definitely be on your modern rock playlist.
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