These LITM Rock Picks come to you from artists like The Burton D’agostini Procedure, The Marsh Family, David Goundry, and more!
1. The Burton D’agostini Procedure – Do You Feel Alright
From the get-go, Do You Feel Alright feels dark and ominous in the most alluring way possible, sucking you into the foreboding atmosphere it creates. The Burton D’agostini Procedure, composed of Jeff Burton and John D’agostini, creates a sound that looms over you, casting its shadow on you with every step as shimmering guitars cover a steady rhythm. Raspy vocals seem to come to you from far away, from behind a layer of distortion, giving the piece a feeling of spookiness and eeriness throughout. This isn’t the kind of track that’ll be universally loved, but if you like it, you’ll fall deep into it. Check it out here.
2. Marsh Family – A New Way
A light and upbeat track, Marsh Family’s A New Way is the kind of song you’d skip along to on a bright, sunny day. A musical family group based in Kent, Marsh Family’s writing and compositions are uniquely joyful in their melody, while also carrying a poignancy that makes you stop and really pay attention to what’s going on. Production-wise, it’s polished and clean, but never sounds sterile – it still carries a rustic, homemade energy, perfectly aligning with their family brand. This is a release that’s sure to have you tapping your feet to its rhythm – give it a listen here!
3. David Goundry – Lucy
David Goundry’s Lucy opens with a soft yet insistent guitar that envelops you, drawing you in as you try to figure out what’ll come next. The track is built on a foundation of a steady, almost hypnotic rhythm that swells subtly as the song progresses; there’s no moment when the song feels pushy or like it’s trying to grow in too much of a hurry. It evolves into something psychedelic, almost haunting, as chord progressions twist and turn, metamorphosing into something completely new yet still familiar. With an occasional call-and-response dynamic that adds further depth to the track, this is one that’ll stay with you.
4. What Did You Expect? – Time
Time by What Did You Expect? carries an early 2000s pop-punk energy throughout, with its – for lack of a better word – electrifying guitar that blends in perfectly with urgent, restless drums. It brims with energy, raw and exhilarating, like a jolt that wakes you up and forces you out into the world to do what makes you happy. A drummer who’s spent years bringing other people’s rhythms to life, What Did You Expect? brings a dynamic, constantly moving and buzzing sound to his music. Exploring the feeling of being torn between the nostalgia of your past and the pull of your future, the song will wake you up instantly – listen here!
5. gaggle. – Lost at Sea
Sheffield-based self-proclaimed “lovesick loser” band gaggle. open their discography up with Lost at Sea, a rhythmic, guitar-forward track that explores heartbreak with rawness and authenticity. With a combination of both strong percussion and rhythmic guitars, the song is driven forward with a floating effortlessness. It’s easy to tell that the song comes from a personal place, a real lived experience that’s affected the artists deeply enough to produce such genuine music. gaggle. has refined this track smartly – a skill that takes many a lot more experience to learn – ensuring that its emotional intensity reaches you without sounding too unrefined and careless. Check it out here!
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