This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you dreamy soundscapes and experimental tracks, all of which will have you enveloped in its atmospheres. The list features artists Cupid Spell, CATSINGTON, Ramblerman, and more.
Cupid Spell - Look Alike
A modern synth pop track polished with a dark, mysterious air, ‘Look Alike’ by Cupid Spell brings to you a soundscape that you will find yourself drawn to effortlessly. The song is atmospheric, expansive, with its layers that compose of vocals, electronic beats, synths, and guitars. The track also evokes cinematic qualities, as it moves in phases of complexities. The song builds gradually, adding on intensity bit by bit and then ending on a relaxed note. The track might remind you of a darker version of some of Beach House’s music. If you’re interested in the synth genre, then you should give this one a listen, as it’s fresh and something that you wouldn’t have come across before.
CATSINGTON - share well
Capturing a very late 60s to 70s rock sound, ‘share well’ by CATSINGTON is the kind of track that will have you paying attention to all its elements. The song works in multiple layers, with two different vocal lines of different tones layered together, pluck style guitars playing, synths swirling at occasion, and material sounds like the tearing of paper being added. All of this results in a unique sound texture that you can’t help but have your ears perked up to. With something old and something new, this song is sure to make its presence felt right from its first note.
Ramblerman - Lemonade (Charity Release)
Starting off with a country-rock guitar riff, ‘Lemonade (Charity Release)’ by Ramblerman will have you imagining being on the road with the windows down through wide and empty roads in the countryside. Despite the song sounding like sunshine and smiles, it actually captures a very pivotal experience that isn’t all that sunshine like. It talks about being your own shoulder as you try to get out of the depths of bad mental health days, and thereby talks about resilience and endurance in the face of personal ordeals. Real and honest, and not to mention groovy, this song will help you feel seen if you’re in a similar place and will give you a spark of hope.
Seán Griffin - People Are Mad
Blending folk, blues, and Americana elements, ‘People Are Mad’ by Seán Griffin is a tongue in cheek account of the realities of the life that we call our own. The song feels like a glass of lemonade on a warm summer day, a ray of warmth and refreshment. A bouncy, upbeat rhythm is played out and maintained throughout the song that will undeniably lift the gloom off your spirits. The banjo, the harmonica, and the whistles all add to the infectious warmth the song evokes. Playful, catchy, and outright full of warmth, this song will have you in wide smiles throughout the entirety of it.
Heddlu - Tramor
A dreamy, ethereal sound capturing your senses right from the start, ‘Tramor’ by Heddlu will have you coming back to its unique sound time and time again. The song has interesting choices with regards to its arrangements as it makes use of video game like sound effects, a staple indie rock sound composed of steady drums and floaty, smooth guitar riffs. All of these elements help in creating an immersive listening experience, and you will feel like you’re floating in the sky in slow motion with the sky awash in a multitude of colours from the moment you hit the play button on this song.
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