This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you post-punk blends, alternative rock, and more. The list features artists Die Tired, Def Nettle, and The House Flies.
Die Tired - Every Day Every Way
Starting off with bright and vibrant alternative rock rhythms, ‘Every Day Every Way’ by Die Tired brings a contemporary sound to the 2000s emotive rock sound. The instrumentation features driving guitar riffs, a solid magnetic bass riff that brings a heaviness to the song, dynamic thunderous drum patterns that lends the song restlessness and frantic emotional energy. Lyrically, the song captures the liminal position regarding the clinging past and the future that calls out to us, and thereby the grief and the unexpected that is entangled in all of this. Super catchy, with words that hit too close to him, this song will surely render itself a favourite in your playlist.
Def Nettle - Trauma Removal Machine
Driven by a hypnotic electronic-rock sound, ‘Trauma Removal Machine’ by Def Nettle brings the energies of the 80s and polishes it with a dark, haunting synthpop sound. Bringing together the funk genre and blending it with the punk rock sound, the song occupies a very interesting position in both its sound and thematics. The instrumentation and the vocals stand in contradiction to each other, for the guitars in the song are quite vibrant and bouncy although restless, while lyrics and the vocals lean towards a much darker energy. Undeniably groovy and equally undeniably dark, this is one of those rare catches that you should not miss out on.
The House Flies - Goodnight, Goodnight, Lover Dear
Drawn out and heavy in a manner that will have chills run down your spine, ‘Goodnight, Goodnight, Lover Dear’ by The House Flies captures something truly cold and visceral through its genre blending sound. The song leans towards a blend of gothic rock and post-funk sound elements, bringing it into the context of modern urbanity. With vigorous guitars clubbing with interestingly slow paced drum patterns, the song sinks into your psyche and occupies it. The song makes you think of empty, raining, cold streets in a big city, with destitution all around and no way out of it. Explosive, while retaining a very intriguing control, this song must absolutely be on your rock playlists.
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