With tracks making loud political statements to tracks talking about new love that feels exciting, this edition of LITM Rock Picks is emotive as well as important. The list features artists Headsticks, Bold Boy, Brother., and more.
Headsticks - Pantomime
Starting off with punching guitar riffs, Headsticks’ ‘Pantomime’ makes no attempt at being subtle with its energy. The track brings back good old heavy rock, with its explosive and dynamic riffs, energetic drums, and powerful vocals. Delving with the realities of the common folk, the song is relevant and will remain so till the end. With all the energy it possesses, the song leave you feeling on the edge and exhilarated. A blend of AC/DC and Black Sabbath elements, the song does complete justice to the world of hardcore rock. Listen to this if rock music from the roots with a modern polish interests you.
Bold Boy - She Looked Me Up And Down
If there were a track where alternative rock meets the feeling of sunshine after long days of winter then it would be Bold Boy’s ‘She Looked Me Up And Down’ from start to end. The song captures the exhilarating experience of love in younger days, days when you feel like you could do anything you put your mind to. Brightness mixed with emotion, the song is filled with imagery as it tells a story, allowing us to entirely picture the song as it plays. Emotional while capturing the playfulness of youth, this song will take you back to your younger days.
Brother. - Eleanor
Playing with shifts in pace, ‘Eleanor’ by Brother. is masterfully arranged, and you will notice that right from the first note in the song. A layering of acoustic and electric guitar is used, with gentle drums supporting that. The guitars and the drums are layered to create an infectious rhythm that holds weight and depth. There is a sense of truth in the vocals, which will make itself noticed. The song is light and yet heavy with all the emotion it holds within it, making the song that demands an attentive, quiet listening. Polished generously with everything that makes a song memorable, this track will surely appeal to your senses.
The Radio Addicts - Scroll My Life Away
Off with an explosive start, ‘Scroll My Life Away’ by The Radio Addicts is a song everyone, and especially the younger generation will connect to, as it talks about screen addiction that’s plaguing us. This punk rock track doesn’t try to be overly polished, and maintains its messiness, which complements the overall theme of the song. Featuring punchy guitars, energetic drums, and raw vocals, this song is the essence of the punk scene of today. What makes the song even more relevant is the fact that the song has been created by youngsters themselves as they address what’s affecting their lives.
The Zaramutas - WATERMELON
A track that is extremely important in the current times, ‘WATERMELON’ by The Zaramutas focuses on Palestine and Gaza as they go through their darkest times. Boldness weaved into every second of the track, it features soaring, emotive vocals, heavy guitar riffs, and pounding drums. The song is brave as it does not shy away from making a strong political statement and creating awareness about what’s going on. Using music, a universal thing, as a tool to talk about things that need talking, this song does that and more in its 3:01 minutes. Musically brilliant and conceptually weighty, this song is one for the times and one whose echo will linger long after its last note.