Bringing to you the blues, the gothic, the punk energy, and much more, this edition of LITM Rock Picks will amaze you with its brilliant compositional choices. The list features Crimson Brooks, DOPAMINE FIX, Nathan’s Patience, and more.
Crimson Brooks - Passerby
The blues making its presence felt right from the first note, ‘Passerby’ by Crimson Brooks is a refreshing blend of genres that is hard to come by. Gritty rock, unapologetic, confident vocals, meet the blues in a contemporary manner. The electric guitars seem to be roaring in the chorus, and that significantly adds to the raw energy in the song. A sultry, seductive energy drives the song and in the chorus meets the heavy rock sound. The solo section at the 3:20 minute mark will simply have you utterly intoxicated, and will have you coming back to it, time and time again.
DOPAMINE FIX - Welcome To The Sharktank
With a sense of urgency polished all over the track, ‘Welcome To The Sharktank’ by DOPAMINE FIX feels like being in a thriller film, as you are entering dangerous territories. The guitar riffs create the tension that’s essential to punk rock tracks. Along with the punk elements, the song also has gothic sound elements in the overall atmosphere that it creates. The lyrics are at play with metaphors, as at its core it's all about confronting the disconcerting, the uncomfortable. Ending with a haunting note, that might just cause a shiver to run down your spine, this song is what you should listen to if you want to freshen up your musical palette.
Nathan’s Patience - Just For Tonight
Fast paced acoustic guitar strumming starting off the song, ‘Just For Tonight’ by Nathan’s Patience feels like something that is familiar yet new. The song will take you back to the early 2000s rock scene, with its mellow rock composition. The track reminds us of times when we are tired from having to hold it all together, and the desire to let loose and free ourselves from the heaviness. In this way, the song feels deeply cathartic, as it holds up a mirror to ourselves and our burdens. Upbeat and relatable, this song is one that you can sing along to with your friends as you all let yourselves loose.
Aircraft - Idiot love
Starting off with sombre, moody guitars, ‘Idiot love’ by Aircraft feels like something straight off a dark noir film. The song can very well lie within the gothic genre of music. The vocals that are weighty and dark sounding, perfectly gel with the overall vibes that the song gives off. The soundscape makes use of futuristic sounding synths and beats. The song might remind you of the music of She Wants Revenge, considering the overlapping gothic music styles. The song starts off light, then gets dense, then ends being light again. Listening to it is a unique experience, since it feels like moving in and out a tunnel.
Rootiger - On the Ball
Pleasantly surprising us with the harmonica within the first few notes, ‘On the Ball’ by Rootiger is the epitome of warmth in a song. The vocals in the song, gentle and emotive, perfectly complement the overall tone of the song. The soundscape involves acoustic guitars, electric guitars, steady drums largely, with the occasional harmonica interspersing the soft sound textures. The instrumentation is light and not cluttered, with each element being heard distinctly, while they blend together like a beautiful mosaic. This light instrumentation helps maintain the essence of the song. Full of warmth and softness, this song will feel like healing balm for your senses.
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