This edition of LITM Rock Picks brings to songs with themes and sounds you might not have come across before. The list features artists University Drive, Barren Blue, Stray Blue, and more!
University Drive - Forget Me, Not.
Jagged guitars layered with drums starting off the track, ‘Forget Me, Not.’ by University Drive will take you back to the 90s to early 2000s rock music scene. The song is a powerhouse of energy, rawness, and emotion, and all of those are felt right from the first note to the very last note. The vocals in the song will have you stop whatever it is that you are doing, because they demand your complete attention. The vibe they go for seems to be between Pearl Jam and Nickelback while having a contemporary polish all over. Everything about this track is something that will have you hooked to it and pull you back many, many times.
Barren Blue - Algorithmic Deathbed Blues
Thumping guitars and drums setting off the song, ‘Algorithmic Deathbed Blues’ by Barren Blue will have your ear right from the first second with its interesting soundscape. The song leans towards an experimental rock sound and has light synths placed all over. The song seems tightly packed owing to its many different sounds, but still the song weaves in all the elements perfectly to bring out a sound that feels complete where each element stands distinct. The song can feel chaotic, uneasy even, but this complements the overall theme of the track which talks about living in the modern age. Give this one a listen and you’ll find yourself finding something new about it every time that you do.
Stray Blue - Wake Up & Smile (Acoustic)
Warm guitars and warmer harmonies bringing this track about, Stray Blue’s acoustic version of ‘Wake Up & Smile’ feels like waking up with the sun on your face with a wide smile on your face. The vocals feel like a friendly voice singing to you, urging you to meet life head on no matter what may come your way. The gentle groovy guitars fill you up with energy and the harmonies bring about a feel like that of the sea breeze on your face. If your goal is to have a great day then listening to this one first thing in the morning could be something that you can try.
Giù - The Last NÉANDERTAL
Giù’s ‘The Last NÉANDERTAL’ is a song with a concept you might not have come across before. The song takes you back to pre-historic times and puts you in the mindspace of the last neanderthal man to walk the earth and what it must have been like for him. Storytelling drives the song, as a haunting rock sound supports the narration. The song is something most people can experience for the video has translated lyrics in quite a few languages. Making you think about something you might not have before, this song gives a voice to a forgotten species, and makes us evaluate our own futures.
Glass Rumours - In The Valley Of The Cherry Trees
If there were a song that feels like floating through an otherworldly land, then ‘In The Valley Of The Cherry Trees’ by Glass Rumours would be that song. This pop-rock track brings in a wide array of sound textures creating for a lush, indulgent soundscape. The tones in the song feel uplifting and yet feel like a mysterious warning, the kind you get before you enter uncharted territories. The vocals are full of skill, as they drive the song through its ups and lows. The song is immersive, transporting you to another world altogether. Give this one a listen to feel like you’re flying through a world that is definitely not the one you live in.
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