This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you a wide range from under the umbrella term of rock, starting from electronic rock protest anthems to dystopian rock. The list features Energy Whores, Neil Potter, Setting Suns DC, and more.
Energy Whores - Pretty Sparkly Things
Shimmering synths starting off the track, ‘Pretty Sparkly Things’ by Energy Whores on the first listen seems like a fun, groovy synthpop track. What you will realise on a closer listening is that it is a sharp commentary on the incessant rise of consumerism, and thereby capitalism in the present day world. The song blends art rock, protest elements, synthpop to create an electronic upbeat track that can easily qualify as one for the dancefloors, until you decide to pay attention to the lyrics. Bold, raw, and unfiltered, this song is deeply satirical while also being sincere, a reflection of the society that we live in
Neil Potter - Shipwrecked
Hiding layers of meanings within its words, ‘Shipwrecked’ by Neil Potter starts out shimmering and sounding all happy, but stands only as an illusion. The song using the metaphor of the ship and the sea alludes to the internal struggles that we face on the everyday, struggles that threaten to wreck us. The shift in key at 1:55 minutes comes unexpected, as it moves into a haunting atmosphere, perfectly reflecting the confusion and uncertainty that follow bad mental health. Bringing together the tension, the emotional weight and weaving them into music, this song will surprise you at every turn.
Setting Suns DC - Wildflower
Starting out strong dynamic drums and shimmering, light guitars, ‘Wildflower’ by Setting Suns DC is warm, it is hopeful, and will no doubt lift your moods instantly. The song leans towards alternative rock, and the instrumentation remains pretty steady, without too much straying, keeping the essence of the song tight. The vocals along with the overall soundscape might remind you of the early 2000s alt rock scene. Despite being a pretty raw rock track, the song also holds space for a lot of emotions, especially the ones that leave a warm, fuzzy feeling in your chest, and for all this and more this one deserves a sure listen.
BruceBAn$hee - Fingerfood
Bringing together hard rock, metal, and hip-hop elements, ‘Fingerfood’ by BruceBAn$hee sounds intense and is intense. The song moves in an urgency from start to finish, and keeps you on an edge throughout its 2:04 minutes, not giving you a chance to divert your attention. Fast paced guitars, faster drums majorly contribute to the urgency that the song is all about. There is something raw, something sharp and fierce about the song that will absolutely make its presence felt right from the first note. This is a listening experience unlike anything else, and if you are in the mood for that then look no further.
Stone Sea - Alien
With jagged, gritty guitar riffs opening the track, ‘Alien’ by Stone Sea, true to its name, feels like something out of a dystopic world where nothing is as it seems. The song brings together post-metal energy and alt-rock energy to create a dark, haunting sound. The vocals in parts which are muffled and radio static sounding, add on to the dystopian sound of the sound. The guitars in the song truly drive the song as it moves through phases, making the track feel like a complete movie in itself, with a start, a climax and an end so soft you wouldn’t see it coming.
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