This edition of LITM Rock Picks is all about the drama and the theatrics, as the songs deep dive into intense emotions and equally intense musical arrangements. The list features artists Catherine Elms, Brandon Wayne, Glass Rumours, and more.
Catherine Elms - If Destroyed Still True
Smoldering and alluring, ‘If Destroyed Still True’ by Catherine Elms is a sharp track that is all about knowing one’s worth and choosing to leave behind what no longer favours you. The song has brooding, theatrical piano notes that evoke thrill and confidence which perfectly compliment Elms’ bold, smoky vocals. Heavy set drum patterns and fuzzy guitars accompany the arrangement. Right from the first lyric to the last, you will find yourself being able to picture all the words that are being sung. Oozing with an infectiously bold energy, you’ll find yourself relating to the track if you know what it’s talking about.
Brandon Wayne - It’s Me Again
Bold and unapologetic, Brandon Wayne’s ‘It’s Me Again’ does not shy away from saying what needs to be said. The song is characterised by unflinching rawness and authenticity, as Wayne touches upon dealing with one’s own demons that oftentimes consume us. He meets the truth right at its core, even if it is uncomfortable. The song leans towards heavy rock with a lot of metal elements with its show of gritty, loud energy. Distorted guitars, banging riffs, pounding drums drive the track towards its intensity with no attempt at subtlety. Unwaveringly raw and real, this song is a sharp stroke of reality amongst the romanticisation.
Glass Rumours - The Rolling Deep Blue Sea
A blend of classic jazz and blues with an evident polish of the modern all over it, ‘The Rolling Deep Blue Sea’ by Glass Rumours is what you’ll imagine a theatrical piece to sound like. The instrumentation has a bold touch to it, with dark guitars, pianos, and smoky vocals. The layered instrumentation gives the song a rich, lush texture that you can’t help but love sinking into. Emotionally, the song touches upon vulnerable spaces when it comes to expression of our feelings and the difficulty often found with regards to that. Grand and rich, this song is one of its kind.
Remit - Good Friends
Dark, mysterious, and thrilling, ‘Good Friends’ by Remit is alluring for all the right reasons. A retro gothic air takes over the track with its sombre, dark guitar riffs, dense drum patterns, and vocals that loudly echo everything that goth music stands for. The track is extravagant and cinematic, and it makes no attempt at trying to convince you of the otherwise. The song has been produced in such a way that it will immediately catch your attention and will keep it through the entirety of 6:17 minutes. Imagine an intersection between The Cure, Depeche Mode, and She Wants Revenge, and this song is what you will find at that intersection.
Solum - Circles
Swelling synths and heavy bass driving the track, ‘Circles’ by Solum reflects on the loops and patterns we find ourselves in when it comes to relationships in the modern world. Imagine going through a never ending tunnel as you are consumed by emotional thoughts, because this is what the song feels like. The song is thick with musical tension as it explores the tense dynamics that humans share. The vocals do fantastically well in conveying the frustration and helplessness that one feels in such a situation. Infectiously catchy and emotionally resonant, this one is sure to strike a chord with you.
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