These LITM Rock Picks will take you on a journey across moods and emotions; featuring Rivermind, Midnight Miles, Every Other Weekend, and more!
1. Rivermind – Honey
A stealthy rendezvous that slowly pulls the control out of you until you have none left: that’s the atmosphere Switzerland-based Rivermind establishes from the very first moment of their latest single, Honey. The track opens with thumping drums that serve as the foundation for a vocal performance that stands out precisely because it doesn’t stand out – it’s produced to sound like another instrument, blending perfectly into the mix of distorted, reverberating guitars and solid base percussion. It balances alt-rock traits with tense yet floating textures – a contrast that makes Honey all the more enjoyable. Check it out here!
2. Midnight Miles – Call on Me
Call on Me feels like it’s coming to your ears from a bygone era of music characterised by the play between sharp and striking sound and distortion-filled production. A song that emulates classic rock with seeming effortlessness, it’s full of electric guitar riffs – and a stunning solo to cap it off – that keep the attention on moving the track forward instead of on itself, drums that complement each layer without being overwhelming, and vocals that tie it all together beautifully with confidence and clarity. It’s not a song that’ll take you to a different time; rather, it brings the different time to you, and makes it sound good. Listen here!
3. Every Other Weekend – Resolution
Opening with a stunningly clear piano that seems to glow with warmth, that’s soon joined by a drum line that knows just how effective restraint can be and an electric guitar that complements rather than takes over, Resolution earns its place through minimalism and melody. Every Other Weekend understands the value of space in music, and utilises it well on this track – there’s room not just for every element to do its job (and do it well), but also for you to sit within the track, so to speak, and absorb the emotions it’s expressing. A song whose three-minute runtime melts away like it’s nothing, this is one that’ll stay with you.
4. Sailor Bay – Ghosts & Pheromones
Ghosts & Pheromones opens Sailor Bay’s latest EP, Paint Spill, setting a moody, dreamy atmosphere. A track that seems to come to you through the haze of thick, opaque smoke, it leans towards setting a clear mood rather than catchy hooks – an approach that works in its favour, allowing you to settle into it before you go on to explore the rest of the EP. When a track decides to stay minimalistic, there’s less space to hide, and this can deter less confident artists – but you can tell Sailor Bay isn’t in the least hesitant about this, instead choosing to create an intimate atmosphere that lets you feel everything it wants you to. Check it out here!
5. Quiet as a Mouse – Miss Melody
Quiet as a Mouse’s Miss Melody has all the qualities of an excellent, softer indie-rock track – a slightly grainy and organic sound, a feeling that seems to come straight from personal experience, and hooks that find their way into your memory effortlessly. However, this doesn’t mean it’s predictable; it’s exactly its rawness and unique personality that make it an interesting track, as it weaves its way through an experience that surprises you when you least expect it. Alex Moran, the master behind-the-scenes, delivers the track with a tenderness that cuts through the unpolished edges, allowing the emotions to build naturally instead of through obvious intent. Listen here!
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