This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you retro rock influenced tracks, cinematic, soaring rock tracks, songs reminiscent of the 90s rock sound, and more. The list features Night House, Disco Lizards, PlanG, and more.
Night House - Heaven Knows
Electronic pop-rock with a dash of operatic vocals, ‘Heaven Knows’ by Night House will have you entranced with its super unique and magnetic musical arrangement. The instrumentation works through many interesting layers, ranging from stunning operatic harmonisations to powerful riffs and drum patterns to gentle, yet powerful electronic beats and bassline driving the track. The track makes no attempt at any singular, monotone sound and constantly surprises you through its shifts and progressions. The lyrics paint a story of a love, from its beginning to its end. The unique instrumentation and thematics of the song will have you obsessed in absolutely no time.
Disco Lizards - Pizza Boy
Starting off with a blazing sound that will take you to the days of 2000s punk and emo rock, ‘Pizza Boy’ by Disco Lizards will have you undoubtedly hooked to its unique thematics and iconic, nostalgic sounds. The instrumentation is powerful and filled with that unrestrained, uncloistered energy that drives punk and emo rock tracks. Enigmatic, ripping guitars and pounding, thunderous drums characterise the track. The track shifts around with the pace according to the intensity in the sections. The playful yet poignant lyrics especially catch your attention. The song might remind you of bands like Green Day, and will put a smile on your face if you miss the rock sound from then.
PlanG - Quite Some Feelin
Coming in with a moody, cinematic sound, ‘Quite Some Feelin’ by PlanG will remind you of the rock sound of the 60s and early 70s. The instrumentation is extremely soulful and fulling of feeling, and traces of the blues is pretty evident in the arrangement of the track. Emotive, shimmering guitars, gentle yet solid drum patterns, soaring electric guitar solos characterise the track and make and maintain the stunning instrumental framework of the track. The vocals and the background vocals add great textures to the track and give the song a grand, epic kind of sound. The lyrics tell the story of a journey that an artist takes on, journey that contributes to an artist’s art.
Timeless Afternoon - The Wind Sighs
Haunting and yet very interestingly groovy and magnetic, ‘The Wind Sighs’ by Timeless Afternoon is absolutely the song for you if you are an enjoyer of retro rock that carries similar vibes as this track. The instrumentation is characterised by a broody, mysterious bassline which is accompanied by a constant electric guitar riff. To add on to the eerie feeling that the song evokes, synths have been used which make the song really atmospheric. The guitar solo that comes in during the latter section of the song is simply to die for - absolutely magical. The introduction of the saxophone is an addition you do not see coming at all. You are bound to find a new favourite in this track if you call yourself a rock fan.
Laji George - Alone
Signalling its great emotional quotient right from the first strum of the guitar, ‘Alone’ by Laji George is strongly reminiscent of the 90s grunge rock sound, although it is a slightly softer version of the same. The instrumentation features powerful, soaring guitars that are emotive in a way that will send chills down your spine. Steady, solid drum patterns ground and give the song its magnetic rhythms. George’s vocals are phenomenal in carrying and conveying the pain that the song finds in its sound and lyrics. The song will remind you of some music of bands like Pearl Jam and 3 Doors Down. An absolute beauty of a song and you are missing out greatly until you hear it.
Follow the playlist for all new artist updates!
If you would like to submit your music for playlist or review consideration, please submit here