In this week’s edition of LITM Rock Picks, we curate music that will charge up your spirits and take you on sensational sonic journeys from artists 9 o’clock Nasty, Koncepts, Exceptional Failures, Marr Not Meeger, and The Silent Era.
9 o’clock Nasty - Crowland
9 o’clock Nasty breaks musical barriers with their explosive release “Crowland”. A head-on take on the entropy of the modern world, ‘Crowland’ plunges into its fictional realm with a punk-rock attitude and electronica aesthetics. The track features gritty electric guitar riffs, booming basslines, and synth pulses that bring to life the enigma of an alternate existence caught in the clutches of widespread fear, violence, and mindless obedience. The vocals jump between states of angsty outcries and unified chants, adding another layer of emotional evocation apart from the fiery stir of the instrumentation. 9 o’clock Nasty continues to rock your senses with their artistry and Crowland is a testament to that. Listen now!
Koncepts - Silently
Koncepts brings a tasteful mix of synth-wave rock, alt-rock, and modern 80’s music in their latest track Silently. With an undulating rhythm, the song swells and falls in tonality, taking you on a journey that is contemplative and cathartic. The production on this track bestows the listener with serene moments of musical minimalism defined by slender heartfelt vocals, a gentle thump of drums, and atmospheric infusions as well as highly energetic sections with an electrifying show of instrumental and vocal prowess. There is an air of melancholia infused in the song by the reverb-drenched riffs, synth blooms, and warm basslines. The singer’s vocals are clothed in sincerity and soulfulness, delivering the lyrics with openness and grandeur. Silently is a moving experience and you can listen to it here!
Exceptional Failures - Cherry Mist
Cherry Mist injects rock fervor right into your veins and leaves you buzzing with a lingering high, thanks to the sizzling hot riffs, pounding drums, and piercingly suave vocals. Exceptional Failures succeed at setting fire to your soul with their infectious energy both in the ridiculously good instrumentation and vocal showcase. Garage-rock spirit bleeds profusely out of the music while soul flavors soak up the singer’s performance. Fizzing with joy, excitement, and a feverish zeal, the song is a perfect backdrop for those days when life feels like summertime, sweet sodas, and swimming pools. Get drenched in the fervid sounds of Cherry Mist by listening to it here!
Marr Not Meeger - Yellowcar
Yellowcar by Marr Not Meeger is sentimental and stirring with its uncluttered and bare-bones sonic landscape. Melancholic guitar riffs and emotional vocals are locked in an entrancing waltz, moving about the music with an eerily serene grace. The singer’s voice, deep and grounded, delivers the lyrics with seriousness and vulnerability, evoking a sense of deep empathy from the listener. Rock influences shine vividly in the rendition of guitar melodies, bringing fullness and feelings to the sound. Yellowcar paints a poignant picture of love’s complexities with painfully honest and relatable lyricism. Yellowcar is the debut single from Marr Not Meeger’s upcoming EP The Boy in The Tree. Listen to Yellowcar here!
The Silent Era - Heaven//Hell
The Silent Era is back with a stellar fusion of heavy instrumentation and profound lyrical themes in their latest track Heaven//Hell. The music is an indulgent blend of goth rock, shoegaze, and post-punk influences with a contemporary flair, showcasing The Silent Era’s evolving artistry. Lyrically, the song chronicles the arduous transformation from suffering to growth and the battle between good and evil within oneself. Heaven//Hell carries these weighty themes with an equally heavy and intricate soundscape, which engulfs you in its distortion-soaked towering riffs, prominent basslines, and thunderous drums. The vocals are a force to be reckoned with and scale the highs and lows of the melodic spectrum with formidable ease and skill. Lose yourself in the riotous energy of Heaven//Hell by The Silent Era here!
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