This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to you anthemic rock tracks, meditative pop-rock tracks and more. The list features The Trusted, Prem Byrne, Ker, and more.
The Trusted - Spin
A vibrant rock sound opening up the track, ‘Spin’ by The Trusted is the song that will force the grey and gloom out from your heart. The instrumentation is very post punk and indie-pop, bringing to you the best kind of upbeat, restless, bright energies. Beneath the sunshine-like, urgent beats, there lies a beautiful honesty and vulnerability that is sure to warm your heart. The dusty vocals fit in perfectly with the vibe that the instrumentation holds, moving dynamically with the song. Grab your love and dance the night away in your home with this song playing loudly in the background.
Prem Byrne - Love is Blind
A soft, meditative sound starting off the track, ‘Love is Blind’ by Prem Byrne will have you in its grip with its unique instrumentation. Blending soft pop energies with the Indian instrumentation, namely the flute and the tabla, the song achieves a uniquely tender sound through the blending of two different worlds of music. Bryne’s smooth, slow vocals add on just the perfect amount of grounding to the song. The beautiful light feather-like quality of the song makes it the right choice for when you just want to relax and calm your senses down. If you are looking for something truly different in the contemporary music scene, give this song a listen.
Ker - Lofty Thoughts
With slow, intentional guitar layers opening up the track, ‘Lofty Thoughts’ by Ker will enchant you with its magical, thoughtful rhythms. The instrumentation, through its soft and delicate arrangement, carries immense amounts of depth that is sure to penetrate your heart. The vocals have the charm and vulnerability of the songs of the yesteryears, and might remind you of some of the softer Pink Floyd songs. Lyrically, the song captures the individuality of people and how things that might be dear to one person might not be for another. The song is perfect for a long drive by yourself, for it will inevitably gently push you into a realm of reflection and introspection.
Juno Empire - Panpsychist
A cyberpunk sound welcoming you to the experience that the track is, ‘Panpsychist’ by Juno Empire feels like a transcendental listening experience. The song employs a unique sound, with its blend of genres like rock, pop-rock, electronic pop, and cyberpunk. The vocals too feel otherworldly, with their cyber, electronic quality. Lyrically, the song alludes to the enormity of the universe and how it's moving as we are moving. The song moves with a certain urgency and somehow at the same time maintains a reflective, introspective quality to it. A sonic experience like no other, you will find yourself to be gladly drowning in the song’s cosmic soundscape.
I.D.K.- Nark 5
Exuding power, grit and boldness from the very first note, ‘Nark 5’ by I.D.K. is for you if powerful rock anthems are what you dig. The instrumentation goes hard, and there is no trying to be subtle there, with thunderous drums and gritty, raw guitars that characterise the song. The vocals too complement the powerful, bold nature of the instrumentation. The song will take you back to the heavy rock songs from the 80s with its unapologetic sound which makes clear the intention that they are not here to adhere to trends. If that is the kind of rock you mind the current music scene lacking then look no further than here.
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