This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you shimmering indie rock, 2000s emotion laden rock tracks, and more. The list features Sean MacLeod, Alex Comaish, The Big East, and more.
Sean MacLeod - I've Seen You Around
Atmospheric in a way that has the melody slowly yet solidly settle into your mind, ‘I've Seen You Around’ by Sean MacLeod is a bright, shimmering piece of rock that embodies the light that filters in through stained glass windows. The song's instrumentation is deeply gentle, while holding a soft rock energy that will elevate your long drives out of town, when you have the wind ruffling your hair. The song, through its arrangement of drums and guitars, occupies an unique position that is between soft Britpop and indie rock. With raw emotion moulded into a sound mimicking the feeling of summer breeze, this song ought to be listened to.
Alex Comaish - Damp Streets
Embodying the emotive sound of early 2000s rock with a tinge of the atmospheric folk sound, ‘Damp Streets’ by Alex Comaish will have your heart swell with a warmth that is so comforting. The song’s instrumentation is lush, but not in an overwhelming manner, for all the instruments come together in a gradual, paced out manner and they come together in a beautifully cohesive manner. The guitars, drums, the banjo, all have a bright, hopeful sound to them. The song will remind you of Ben Rector’s music, especially the track ‘Brand New’ owing to similar bright soundscapes. There is no way you won’t fall in love with this track completely.
The Big East - Cruel Morning
With a guitar riff so emotive that it will remind you of the blues, ‘Cruel Morning’ by The Big East feels like a really chill take on Americana music. The guitars that have the Americana and country soul in them blend with the electronic beats and synths and create a truly memorable sound. The song might be titled “cruel morning” but in its sound the song feels like a perfect chill, laid-back sound you can unwind to after a trying day. The vocals hold that perfect balance between country vocals and an indie rock sound. With a super unique soundscape, this song will be an instant hit on your playlist if you love a little experiment with country music.
Watch Me Die Inside - Uneasy
With melancholy laden piano notes starting off the track, ‘Uneasy’ by Watch Me Die Inside sounds like an entirely new move in the genre of nu-metal and post punk music. The atmospheric and simultaneously compressive electronic beats clubbed with the pianos, the guitars, alongside the hip-hop leanings within the nu-metal, post-punk sound, comes through as an experimentation bearing great results. With every section of the song, there is something new and different to look out for. This is a great production choice for it keeps the listener hooked to the track from the beginning to the very end. The song sounds like Deftones, Linkin Park, EDEN coming together to create a song.
Body - Did You Just Ask Me If I Would? Hold the Bag
Bringing to you a sound you absolutely do not see coming, ‘Did You Just Ask Me If I Would? Hold the Bag’ by Body is fresh, it is new, and it is everything that the current music scene is in dire need of. The production is the definition of brilliance and creativity. The song uses interesting sound elements, which come together to create the fabric of the song, and in doing so create such stunning textures. The song is truly hypnotic, and feels like falling through a freefall surrounded by colourful, flickering lights. You simply should not miss out on this track, if you are looking for something truly different.
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