This edition of LITM Rock Picks features a fun mix of fist-pumpingly riotous music as well as somber tunes, from the artists Melinda Joy and Son of Cormack, Charlie Winton, Shaun Brown, Twenny Bucks and Nashville Exile.
1. Melinda Joy and Son of Cormack- Out of The Blue
If you’re looking for a soothing, indie alt-rock-inspired track to tap your feet to, Melinda Joy and Son of Cormack’s latest track would be a great pick. The song features a duet of Melinda Joy Rothouse and George McCormack as they take you through a romantic venture across the coastal landscapes of South West Ireland. The music surrounds you with glassy guitar strums along with edgy overdrives, giving the track a grungy, rocky terrain feel, while the bass anchors the melody with its own steady outline underneath, as the vocals carry you through the poetic verses. The ending chorus makes the track soar with the lines “Out of the blue, into the wild with you” with a soulful yet anthemic spirit. Check out the track here:
2. Shawn Brown - What a Way to go
This next indie track is pure character soundtrack energy with its edgy-mixed-with-warm approach. The music is energetic and experimental with its use of chord progressions, taking you through different moods and themes as the lyrics describe reflective moments captured in lyrical snapshots. The instrumentation channels a smooth mix of glossy overdrives from the guitar along with the peppy atmospheric soundscape of rustic drum beats and crunchy strumming, which morphs and changes throughout the course of the song. Overall, it’s one of those songs that goes with every mood, be it festive or solemn. Check it out here:
2. Twenny Bucks – Small Green Frog
If you’re looking for a predominantly crunchy soundscape, Twenny Bucks has a solid one in their latest track, ‘Small Green Frog’. The track features upbeat rhythms with broad strokes of post-punk revival and garage-rock style execution, as the instrumentation goes from whittle-y to crusty to punchy. The surrounding swirl of textures creates an electrical mishmash of broken chords, peppering the soundscape with hints of angular noise, while the vocals surf through the turbulence with ease, giving the chorus an explosive release after the deadpan delivery in the initial verses. Listen here:
4. Nashville Exile – Sing Our Song
Bringing one from the pop-rock and feel-good genres is Nashville Exile’s latest, ‘Sing Our Song’—a wholesome romantic track and the perfect setup for Valentine’s Day or a wedding bash. The song is warm and celebratory, the lyrics a heartwarming proclamation with the chorus singing “It ain’t ever gonna fade out” as the lead vocalist sweeps you off your feet, leading up to a momentous chorus. The accompanying harmonies create a shimmering glossy feel, uplifting the mood further as the lead guitar accompanies the lead vocalist, resulting in a charming vocal-instrumental duo. Check out the song here:
5. Charlie Winton – Rising Tide
Charlie Winton’s latest track, ‘Rising Tide’, is another track on the list that’ll get you pumped up and ready to go to work or hit the gym with its off-beat, energetic composition. The alt-rock track uses a fun exploration of a rooted bass, high guitar overtones, and suave, earthy vocals, flooding the soundscape with rocky shapes and grungy textures. The instrumental hooks turn up in short bursts of color interspersed between segments, making the song all the more entertaining. Check it out here:
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