This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you gritty, raw rock, era blending rock, soft rock, and more. The list features Least We Got Shoes, Ker, Estrada Music Project, and more.
Least We Got Shoes - All In
Blending a retro rock sound with a very 2000s coded rock sound, ‘All In’ by Least We Got Shoes through a claiming of their own unique flavour is here to make a mark on the modern rock scene. The instrumentation shows a great control of grit and rawness, exhibiting a fine balance where nothing feels too much. Guitar layers characterise the track predominantly, with solid basslines, electric guitar soars, and rhythm keeping guitars. The drums too in the song are pretty thunderous and dynamic. The vocals are so full of personality, shape shifting as and when the song demands, bringing in an exciting side to the song. The song deserves a sure checking out.
Ker - Just What Happened
Taking you through your memories, both good and bad, ‘Just What Happened’ by Ker sees a beautiful play of the past and the present. The instrumentation is upbeat in a soft manner, allowing the listener to fully familiarise themselves with every single groove and riff of the track. Lyrically, the song captures the trajectory of life and all the choices and decisions that mould and shape what one calls their life. The tone of the lyrics is not a sense of pure regret and is instead of perception. A song that you can see your life through, this song deserves a sure listen.
Estrada Music Project - Sacred Heart
Haunting, enigmatic ambient sound textures setting the tone of the song, ‘Sacred Heart’ by Estrada Music Project is an honest, vulnerable meditation on emotions and feelings. The song is atmospheric, with a quality to draw you in and have you note every single one of its notes and keys. Guitars layered with electronic rhythms and beats create a unique texture that feels both mechanical and surprisingly human and tender. The vocals are raw and brimming with unguarded emotions. If you are into songs with unique themes, textured ambiences, haunting atmospheres and musicality, then you must absolutely give this song a listen.
Delta Fire - Eyes Burn Gold
Starting off slow in an intentional manner, ‘Eyes Burn Gold’ by Delta Fire grips you with its unhurriedly built hypnotic nets. The instrumentation leans towards a curious, but brilliantly done mix of alternative rock, blues rock, and psychedelic rock, bringing about a unique set of textures. The song delves into themes of adventures and fantasies that you are predestined to step into and navigate. The guitar solos in the track are simply, very rightfully keeping up with the themes, out of this world. Soaring and emotion-laden the solos are transcendental. The song thus, makes you feel like you are at the centre of your world.
Fanny Alexandra - Ride the Storm
Rugged, gritty and raw, ‘Ride the Storm’ by Fanny Alexandra is the kind of song you can’t get your mind off of after the first listen – it simply consumes you. The instrumentation is electrifying, with sharp, hard-hitting guitar riffs and thunderous, pounding drum patterns. The song truly embodies its title through its instrumentation. The vocals are equally rugged, raw and perfectly reflect the musicality in its essence. The song does not try to be neat and does not try to achieve a crystal like shine in terms of its polish, and instead embraces the chaos and upheaval that comes with meeting life and its storms head on.
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