These LITM Rock Picks are charged and experimental, featuring Dave’s Manual, Rosetta, Below the Wreck, and more!
1. Dave’s Manual – Electrical
Opening with a shimmering, irresistible guitar riff, Dave’s Manual’s Electrical is charged (pardon the pun) from the get-go. It distils the feeling of heading out into the city in your twenties on an uninhibited night brimming with magical possibilities into music: anything can happen if you want it to, and this is the kind of song that makes you want it. Bridging the accessibility that the classic rock sound has earned with complex modern-rock elements, Electrical is a breath of fresh air for anyone longing for a sound that’s authentic and original, yet familiar enough to be comforting. Give it a listen here!
2. Rosetta – In Blue
The second track on Australia-based Rosetta’s debut release – the album Nuke the Moon! – is In Blue, a track that’s as indie-rock as it gets. The guitar work and delicate melody are undoubtedly the stars of the show, complemented perfectly by the drums that ground the track beautifully without drawing too much attention to themselves. The whole thing lies under a subtle layer of fuzz, creating a dreamy landscape – a perfect bed for the soft yet clear and expressive vocals that don’t hesitate to reach out into the expanse. This is an organic sound that’s both comforting and unpredictable, and Rosetta balances them in the best possible way. Listen here!
3. Below the Wreck – Local News
“Another day with too many voices / Another nightmare of too many choices / Another hospital bed / A mother lost their head…”
If the uptempo drums that fill every corner of the soundscape and driving, energetic guitars don’t immediately command your attention (an unlikely event), the opening lyrics to Below the Wreck’s debut single, Local News, definitely will. As the song explores how social media’s rules – or the lack of them – are getting mixed up with what’s supposed to be verified, reliable local news (“There’s breaking news measured on views,” as the song goes), its urgent, powerful vocals deliver the message perfectly. Check it out here!
4. Zak Coghlan – Jump The Gun
Bright guitars and driving, uptempo drums introduce Zak Coghlan’s Jump The Gun, setting the tone for what promises to be an indie-rock listen that stays in your head. A catchy chorus and melodic verses allow Coghlan’s raw and energetic vocal performance to soar as he expresses feelings of instability, uncertainty, and ambiguity in a relationship (with lyrics like “You know it's dumb, but you know I try / and I'm too wired to feel alright”), while the lyrical imagery reflects this perfectly, with references to clouded visions and broken glass. Coghlan succeeds in taking us on this journey with him; this is a must-listen!
5. CATSINGTON – to another town
With intertwined layered vocals – a gravelly low and shimmery high – that dance between sounding contrasting and cohesive, CATSINGTON’s latest single, to another town is funky dream rock at its finest. From its opening notes, it’s a completely immersive experience that feels like opening your eyes to a parallel dimension after being spun around blindfolded. Through its fuzzy guitars and easy melody, the song radiates a playful energy and a sense that it doesn’t take itself too seriously, making it both accessible in its apparent simplicity, yet complex in all its overlapping layers. Bright and lively, this song is sure to put a pep in your step!
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