This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you 2000s emotive rock, piano-driven rock, atmospheric rock, and more. The list features Aaron Thompson, Last Crash, 14 Flamingos, and more.
Aaron Thompson - Swing That Hammer
Centering itself within the politics of the divided world that we live in currently, ‘Swing That Hammer’ by Aaron Thompson is the kind of song that will have stadiums filled with energy. The instrumentation sees the blending of Americana and folk-rock genres, to bring to you a sound that is attached to the roots of the land while having an universal appeal. The lyrics are charged with emotion, as they aim to wake the ordinary people up and push them to see the oppression that they are being subjected to in a not-so-apparent manner. Anthemic and importantly political, this song carries the punch in it that sends waves across people.
Last Crash - An Ocean Divides
With a beautiful, evocative piano progression carrying the song, ‘An Ocean Divides’ by Last Crash feels like watching the waves roll and crash under a starlit sky. There is something so calming yet deeply emotional about the song’s musical arrangement, bringing in an expansiveness that feels otherworldly. The song builds in a very unflashy manner – slowly and steadily – and before you know it, the song reaches a lush textured plane. The vocals too have a hauntingly beautiful sound to them, and they perfectly capture the essence of the song and further it. You must absolutely give this one a listen if you enjoy stunning atmospheric soundscapes.
14 Flamingos - Habsburg Chin
Bringing to you a melting pot of sounds, ‘Habsburg Chin’ by 14 Flamingos in collaboration with JAXXEE feels like a celebration of artistry, no matter in what circumstances it emerges, while carrying in itself a deeply melancholic tone. 14 Flamingos’ sound is driven by bringing together a collective of musicians who work across different areas, and this truly explains the nature of the song. You have jazz coming through, you have a distinct old-school rock sound coming through, and you truly can hear the layers that have been brought from across genres giving the song its shape. If you truly wish to have a sonic experience that is something really unique, then you must absolutely give this one a good listen.
Over Sharin - All again
Featuring a 2000s emotive rock sound, ‘All again’ by Over Sharin feels like sunshine that burst through after long days of grey and rain. The instrumentation elements are fairly simple, with set guitar riffs, powerful but not overbearing drum patterns, solid basslines, and the song’s credit lies in making full use of these few elements, and creating a truly memorable sound. The vocals in the song are so wholesome and rich with emotion that you can’t help but have your heart touched by it. The shift in the end is something that you do not see coming at all, and it will have rewind the song to the start for you will find yourself wanting to experience the track all over again.
The Race - Family Tree
Distinct, utterly nostalgic, and oh so memorable from the starting note to the very end, ‘Family Tree’ by The Race is the song that you didn’t know your heart needed. The instrumentation’s backbone is the distorted guitar riff that will etch itself onto your mind, and this is accompanied by expansive, echoey background riffs, and steady drum patterns. The instrumentation changes its pace according to the movement between chorus and verse sections, and the way that it does that will remind you of Snow Patrol’s music, because both offer similar cinematic soundscapes and beautiful pace shifts. There is no way that this song will not make its way to your heart and will build a home there.
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