This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you soft rock tracks, psychedelic rock, 80s rock, and more. The list features Lyndo Jaco, Art Pop, Somewhere Stranger, and more.
Lyndo Jaco - All over again
The 80s power rock energy coursing through the track’s body, ‘All over again’ by Lyndo Jaco feels unexpectedly fresh, powerful, comforting and deeply nostalgic at the same time. Defining, soaring guitars stand out as the main character of the instrumentation of the track. The drums occupy a dynamic position in the song, and come across as neither overwhelmingly thunderous nor underwhelmingly subtle and soft; instead, they occupy the sweet spot of the perfect level of balance. Jaco’s vocals are rich with life and memory, and do amazingly well in giving the song its sepia tone of reminiscence, comfort, and nostalgia.
Art Pop - sunrise 4 suckers
Eclectic and ecstatic, ‘sunrise 4 suckers’ by Art Pop very interestingly feels like waking up to a glorious sunrise after a night of adventures. A hopeful tone colours the sound of the track, emanating radiance through every single glitch and beat. The song leans towards an electronic rock sound, and you might find similarities with the discography of Daft Punk if you listen carefully. Feelings of a vibrant chaos, a restless energy, an intoxicating level of hope, a saving joy all come together to create the vibe that the song relays to the listener, uncompromisingly, from the very first to the very last note.
Somewhere Stranger - Tragic Black Magic
Sinister, teasing riffs starting off the track, ‘Tragic Black Magic’ by Somewhere Stranger feels like a complete sonic journey. The instrumentation houses the wild, restless energy of the 80s while also borrowing from the psychedelic, hypnotic rock sound from the late 60s and 70s. This unique mix of sounds gives the song unparalleled sonic textures that will have you rewinding the track again and again. The guitar playing in the song is truly the star of the show, with it straying as far away as possible from conventionality and conformity. The vocals capture the instrumentation’s chaotic, impatient, playful energies and contribute to the song’s epic quotient.
Ephemera Veil - Magician
Capturing the soft rock sound of the late 90s and early 2000s, ‘Magician’ by Ephemera Veil might just be the song you need to be able to see yourself when you look into the mirror. The instrumentation is simple, with beautiful piano progressions, gentle guitars, and a subtle rhythm giving drum pattern. The vocals in the song reflect the quiet strength that the instrumentation houses within it. The song’s instrumentation is coloured by a quiet but determinate braveness and resilience, the kind that emerges when you have finally had enough and know it is time to turn your story around.
Remora Beach - Tired Heart
Starting off like a dream, ‘Tired Heart’ by Remora Beach tells a story that lies in contrast to its feather-light musicality. Slow-paced guitars and drums characterise the instrumentation of the track, and they both maintain a beautiful restraint throughout which allows the emotions of the song to take hold in an unhurried manner. The vocals in the song are rich with feelings and the harmonisations give lovely textures to the song, elevating its dream-like sound. The lyrics convey a story of pain and acceptance of that pain, and the refusal to be brought down by someone else because of it.
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