This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you nostalgic indie rock, breezy rock, and more. The list features The Northside Pleasure Club, Statues Of Love, Untold Jukebox, and more.
The Northside Pleasure Club - Shadow
Breezy, while holding within its melody and lyrics a depth that pulls you within, ‘Shadow’ by The Northside Pleasure Club will make you want to set off on a drive all by yourself, as you play this song out loud with the windows down. The instrumentation is simple and profound in that simplicity. All the elements come together as perfectly synchronised layers, leading to a smooth, and a flowy sound. The vocals carry a rawness and honesty that only comes from the voice of someone who has known and learnt from life. The song will remind you of Billy Idol’s recent music – modern while carrying that distinct sound of the times gone by.
Statues Of Love - Across The Bridge (Radio Edit)
Driven by a pop sound that has your soul twist and turn in both melancholy and rhythmic joy, ‘Across The Bridge (Radio Edit)’ by Statues Of Love perfectly captures the modern emo-pop/ electro-rock genre through its layered sound. The song builds gradually, maintaining a steady pace that stands in contradiction with the singing that is quite soft, slow and swirling. This face-to-face nature of the song in terms of its ethereal vocals and fast-paced production brings about the multi-natured-ness of melancholia. The entirety of the song feels like a complete journey through the lake of blue emotions - touching its surface, its depths, and coming back to the surface again.
Untold Jukebox - Rehnskiölds Fraustadt Strategy
Bringing to you a chill, vibe-y sound, ‘Rehnskiölds Fraustadt Strategy’ by Untold Jukebox is the perfect kind of song to unwind to in the evenings or start your days with. The instrumentation of the song leans on a chill-pop sound alongside piano progressions that give the song that special shimmer. The vocal layers in the song come through really well, and give the song a lush, textured sound that evokes warmth and comfort. The choir-like vocal improvisations also give the song a glowing quality. So put on this tune, brew yourself a comforting cup of tea, and give into the melodies and story of this song.
Last Night Watchman - Old Blighty
With a sound that makes you think of sitting round a fire and listening to someone with great stories and wisdom sing about life, ‘Old Blighty’ by Last Night Watchman is unexpectedly warm and comforting. The song leans towards an alternative folk sound, as it adopts acoustic and light electric guitar layers, gentle drum patterns, and more. The vocal harmonisations feel like being wrapped by a warm blanket, and drown you in nostalgia for something you cannot quite name. The main vocals are simple, and feel like someone speaking to you personally, bringing in that intimate quality that is hard to achieve in music.
Barndancer - Open Season
With shimmering guitar and drum layers opening up the track, ‘Open Season’ by Barndancer holds within it a plethora of moods. The song’s instrumentation is simple but deceptively so, because its kind of simplicity is difficult to manage – in its sleek, smooth sound it hides brilliance. The mood in the song moves between a bittersweet nostalgia, to something quite melancholic, to something hopeful and bright. The vocals do a great job in capturing the tones of these moods, allowing the listener to travel through that emotional spectrum along with the playing of the song. The song truly asks you to sit with it and enter its world, which is something you should agree to in order to experience the beauty of the track.
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