This edition of LITM Rock Picks is a whole lot about introspection and upliftment, which is sometimes dark and sometimes bright like a perfect summer’s day. The list features artists Disdarken, CATSINGTON, Catherine Elms, and more.
Disdarken - Keep The Dark Inside
A perfect blend of darkwave and industrial rock, Disdarken’s latest track ‘Keep The Dark Inside’ holds immense emotion while being a track that will make you want to drive through the city at midnight. The track delves into the idea of dealing with the darkness within oneself and how one continues with the darkness despite it getting overwhelming. The lyrics “I’ll take your darkness too if you allow me to / You have to tell me while I still have any room” are a testament to that. Characterised by haunting synths and equally haunting vocals, you’re sure to find a shiver run down your spine on listening to this track.
CATSINGTON - motorbike
Featuring a playful musical arrangement that is sure to push away any kind of gloom you’re feeling, CATSINGTON’s ‘motorbike’ is pop made experimental and quirky. The song brings together a number of elements, like that of tropical music, jazz, blues, and funk, creating something that’s a delight to listen to. The many different but complementary layers will keep you engaged and excited for what’s to come next. The vocal layering also works in favour of everything the song’s about, and the synths and percussion is arranged in a way that doesn't overpower what the vocals are trying to do. All in all, the song is definitely a unique listening experience and one you’ll want to play again, and again, and then some more.
Catherine Elms - Brutal Heart
Clearly influenced by the goth music scene, Catherine Elms’ ‘Brutal Heart’ throws light on the way desires can often take a two fold path – one that pulls us in and one that can devour us. Featuring frantic guitar riffs and vulnerable vocals, the song takes on the death metal scene along with being gothic. The shifts between verse and chorus are powerful, with the verses being dark and haunting and the chorus being explosive and cathartic. A sense of urgency is evoked by the instrumentation in the song, which perfectly complements what the song is all about. If you want something fresh from the house of goth and metal, then this track is the one for you.
sammy. /REVERSIES - Dead of Night
Reaching out across borders and continents, ‘Dead of Night’ by sammy. /REVERSIES features Japanese and English lyrics and a sound so fresh that you are sure to enjoy it. Blending punk and grunge, the song is highly energetic with its zigzag musical arrangement that never stays still. Even though it might seem chaotic, there is still a control that is maintained throughout the song. Featuring two languages, it blends emotional depths of two different kinds. A song that many will relate to, owing to its themes of inner turmoil, it is raw and honest in both its lyricism as well as musicality.
Glass Rumours - Still Dancing Tonight
An indie-rock anthem of resilience in the face of all that life may throw at you, ‘Still Dancing Tonight’ by Glass Rumours mixes an early 2000s sound with a modern polish. The song also has a dance club quality about it, with its guitar riff and percussion choices, which is interesting regarding a primarily indie-rock tune. The vocals in the song are powerful and confident and remain the star of the show throughout the length of the song. Having an Avril Lavigne sound to it, the track is bold and loud and one that will garner attention wherever it is played.
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