This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you pop-rock, genre blends, powerful, gritty rock, and more. The list features Maverick Smith, Tim Ellis, Jared Fullerman, and more.
Maverick Smith - Waste of Time
Giving the pop-rock genre a contemporary polish while still paying tribute to its origins, ‘Waste of Time’ by Maverick Smith will have you swooning over with its infectious rhythms. The instrumentation is not overly complicated, and has the right balance of powerful guitar riffs and grounding drum patterns, which help maintain the emotional intensity in a consistent manner. The lead vocals have that 2000s flavour in them, which make you deeply nostalgic for a time long gone by. The lyricism is unflinchingly confessional, which allows listeners to really relate to the track in all its emotionality. Real and oh so vibrant and catchy, this song ought to be on your playlists asap.
Tim Ellis - Easter Brunch
Starting off with a very sonically interesting bass guitar play, ‘Easter Brunch’ by Tim Ellis will surprise you with its musical choices and its lyrics. The instrumentation is light and takes on a jazz-rock sort of style, with its saxophone sections, alongside a subtle drum pattern and the driving bassline, and touch of the electric guitar. The song is a comedy rock track, where the lyrics are about how Easter celebrations in contemporary times do not just belong to one religion but belong to whoever wishes to celebrate it, owing to the cultural importance it has taken on. Witty, funny, and groovy, you must absolutely give this song a listen.
Jared Fullerman - Smoke (I Blame)
Dreamy and complete with a touch of pop and rock, ‘Smoke (I Blame)’ by Jared Fullerman feels like floating over the world and watching it in its totality, its beauty and its human manufactured ugliness. The instrumentation is driven by a beautiful, dreamy piano progression, and has electronic beats that give the song its rhythm and groove, and the electric guitar that comes in the latter section of the song will have you absolutely stunned. The song actually feels like a complete story just in its sound, in the way that it starts and ends, and in it it stands as pretty cinematic and theatrical.
Euplasia - Romeo Ohio
Starting off with a super spirited drum pattern, ‘Romeo Ohio’ by Euplasia hides a sharp commentary on modern society within its rhythms and riffs. The track leans towards a modern pop-rock sound. The instrumentation is vibrant, and bright, which almost makes you not notice the sharp critique woven into the lyrics. Dynamic, but not overwhelming drum patterns, driving guitar riffs that are full of personality and vigour characterise the track. The shift in pace that comes in towards the bridge section helps the song with its dynamicity. The lyrics capture the superficialness that plagues most people in today’s time, where appearance and status are deemed as most important.
Bill Barlow - Time Stands Still
Brimming with a sombreness and reflectiveness, ‘Time Stands Still’ by Bill Barlow will have you intoxicated to its raw, real approach to life. The instrumentation is gritty, and full of that raw vigour and energy, as it features powerful guitar riffs and pounding and thunderous drums. The vocals are immensely energetic, and mirror the instrumentation’s energy, and the bridge sections will have you widen your eyes in absolute wonder and surprise. The song showcases a great ability to balance restraint with a let-loose energy, which especially comes through in the vocals. Give this song a listen and find yourself absolutely addicted.
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