This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings you soul-stirring psychedelic rock to dance-worthy Americana. Featuring artists: Kenny Mehler, Starboard to Sunset, Beth Cameron, Josey Reinhardt, and Chip Greene.
1. Kenny Mehler - Cornbread and Whiskey
Kenny Mehler’s latest track, ‘Cornbread and Whiskey’, is the perfect song to tune into if you’re looking for a lively Americana escapade. The arrangement is catchy, with infectious beats you can dance and sing along to, while the instrumentation captures the energy of a live jam session—each musician taking off with their own riffs and solos, almost as if extending an invitation to the dance floor. There’s a slight tipsiness to the fiddle, which, combined with the weightiness of the guitars and bass, creates a perfect balance that adds to the song's charm. This is one of those tracks you’d want to hear at a pub on a Friday night.
2. Starboard to Sunset – Without You Here
If you’re looking for a heavy, crunchier sound, Starboard to Sunset’s latest track might match your vibe. The track ‘Without You Here’ combines alt-rock energy with incredibly visual descriptors and dusty instrumentation, creating a vivid and electrifying arrangement. With opening lyrics like, “I stare at the tops of the trees that are painted gold,” you feel immediately drawn in, and as the lines become increasingly visceral, you experience every moment secondhand. The bass and guitars interweave notes to create a layered, dappled effect that makes the verses hypnotic, while the chorus explodes into a powerful release, ultimately leaving you wanting more.
3. Beth Cameron - Something in the Offing
Best described as feverish and hypnotic, Beth Cameron’s latest track, ‘Something in the Offing’, takes you through soft, shifting landscapes and warping timelines. Stepping well outside commercial boundaries, the music feels delightfully exploratory; the mix hones in on a drifty quality, leaving background instrumentation suspended in the air for just a moment longer, while Cameron’s ethereal vocals and floating harmonies draw you straight into the song’s core. If you’re looking for a dose of soothing escapism or a lilting soundscape, look no further than this track-
4. Josey Reinhardt
Another swirly, hypno-grunge combination on the list is Josey Reinhardt’s latest track ‘Over My Head’. The instrumentation is vivid with both, jagged and silky textures from the melding of guitars, synths and the bass. The arrangement isn’t static, it slowly builds in intensity, leading up to a satisfying release in the chorus, finishing off with a soulful piano towards the end. Upon playing the song on repeat, it almost feels like an infinity loop, where you can’t tell where the song starts, you just feel like you’re moving along with the ebbs and flows of the ride. Check it out here-
5. Chip Greene - Strike a Match
Chip Greene’s latest track brings a dusky, evening sound, filled with a disappearing sun, fast-shifting clouds, and the arrival of bright city lights and late-night scuffle. The sound is grungy, ethereal, and nostalgic all at once, layering instrumental riffs texturally through dappled, woozy, and dusty tones. Greene’s raw vocals are mirrored by soft vocal undertones that echo the instrumental mix of the synth-guitar combo. The sudden appearance of the brass section takes the song to a new place of excitement, breaking the sultry flow from before. The combination of all these elements makes you want to plunge right into the depths of its atmospheric soundscape.
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