This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you Genre blending rock, 2000s emo rock influenced tracks, and more. The list features Alex Comaish, Martin Kuiper, Last Letters, and more.
Alex Comaish - The Cliches are Adept
Bright, playful, and super magnetic, ‘The Cliches are Adept’ by Alex Comaish might say “cliches” in its title but there is nothing cliche about the track. The instrumentation is driven by beautifully layered guitars, and the guitars are the primary contributors to the playful, fun tone of the song. The song employs nice shifts in pace that work really for the song, especially during the bridge section, where the song reaches an emotional climax and the rhythm of the song also shifts accordingly. The guitar solo section that follows also fits in perfectly, and will have you pulling down the windows of your car and thinking of yourself in a movie.
Martin Kuiper - So You Left Me With A Smile
Full of energy and brightness, ‘So You Left Me With A Smile’ by Martin Kuiper is all about the overthinking and reliving of moments once your moment with that someone is done for the time being. The instrumentation is largely guitar driven, as it employs soaring, emotive, happy electric guitar riffs that embody the rush of feelings, the confusion of it all. The harmonisations and background vocals give the song that theatrical, grand feel, and gives it a larger than life sound, making you imagine the song in a romcom. Magnetic, playful and utterly addictive, this song should be on your playlists as soon as possible.
Last Letters - It’s a Shame
Capturing the emo rock sound of the early 2000s, ‘It’s a Shame’ by Last Letters gives you all the feels while putting you on a bandwagon to the epic days of rock music. The instrumentation sees the perfect balance of acoustic and electric guitars, and that urgent, aching pounding of the drums. The song might remind you of a softer version of My Chemical Romance with its slightly lighter approach on the explosive sound and its capturing of equal amounts of rawness and emotion. Lyrically, the song is about heartbreak, specifically the instance where one person is left at the shores, questioning and pondering.
Palumbo - Buildings in the Sky
Capturing a fiery, gritty rock sound through its fierce guitars, ‘Buildings in the Sky’ by Palumbo reminds you of all what rock music has been about and is still about. The guitars in the song are the real star of the instrumentation of the track, as they take on differing roles through the progression of the song, and yet remain consistent with the grit and power that is a major aspect of the personality of the song. The solo sections in the song will quite frankly blow your mind – they are simply that good. Give this song a listen, and once you do there is simply no going back for it will have you coming back for more and more of that unforgettable sonic experience.
Mohawk Castle - In Moonlight
Experimental in the best possible way, ‘In Moonlight’ by Mohawk Castle breaks barriers by straying from the norms and creating a truly original sound for itself. The instrumentation leans towards a dreamy, electronic rock sound while blending with an indie-pop sound, where you never know what is coming next. This keeps you super hooked to the song, besides the fact that the song’s dreamy, ethereal soundscape puts over a blanket of calm energy over your senses. Thematically, the song finds itself capturing religious ideas which are translated through Mohawk Castle’s personal experiences, making the song a truly honest, vulnerable piece of sonic art.
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