This edition of LITM Rock Picks has songs both introspective and cathartic, but one thing remains the same for them all, the fact that they are brimming with energy. The list features THEHERO, DrewJam, CATSINGTON, and more.
THEHERO - The Howitzer
Steeped in a solid punk rock energy, ‘The Howitzer’ by THEHERO is the kind of song that will have you head banging into the air before you even realise you are doing it. Pounding drums, jagged and gritty guitars, and raw, bold vocals characterise the track. The song is filled with an infectious energy that stays consistent throughout, keeping you on an edge. The finale of the song happens in a dramatic burst and winding down of all the instruments which gives it a theatrical feel. This is not the kind of song you play on a quiet evening when you want to relax ; this is a song you play when you want a cathartic musical release.
DrewJam - Holding Fast
Emotive piano notes starting off the track, DrewJam’s ‘Holding Fast’ will have you mesmerised by the gentle, depth filled beauty it holds. Right at the beginning you will be greeted by DrewJam’s beautiful vocals which are so full of emotion. The song gradually swells to reach a peak that will have you drop whatever else you are doing to pay complete attention to the gorgeousness that it is. Everything in the song, the drumming, the guitars, fit in perfectly with each other, and one thing that is consistent through all the elements is the amount of emotion they evoke. You absolutely should give this track a listen and surrender your senses to all that it is.
CATSINGTON - enough is enough
Presenting to you a unique soundscape, ‘enough is enough’ by CATSINGTON brings together elements you would’ve thought don’t work together until you heard this song. The song lies in the pop-rock area, but generously borrows from a lot of other fields, which gives it its interesting sound. There’s beats similar to ones found in tropical music, there are synths, guitars, and a lot of other instruments. The vocals are layered to create a chaotic sort of atmosphere along with the use of multiple sounds. If you’re looking for something new to listen to, something you might not have across before, then give this one a listen.
Rosetta West - Boneyard Blues
Kicking off the track with dusty, gritty guitar riffs, ‘Boneyard Blues’ by Rosetta West will take you back to days of classic rock. The song is raw, real, with no attempt to sound neat and polished, which is what gives the song its personality. A blend of blues, psychedelia, goth, punk, and classic rock, this song will have you hitting on the ‘save’ button the moment after the first listen. The solo section in the track sounds spontaneous in the best way possible. Believe us when we say that you will be coming back for multiple listens after the first one.
Shyfrin Alliance - Colours of Time
If the concept of existentialism were a song, then ‘Colours of Time’ by Shyfrin Alliance would be that song. Rooted in the classic rock genre, the song and the way it moves is an experience in itself. The vocals are haunting, like they are making us aware of an unfavourable future if we don’t mind our present. The lyrics are full of deep introspection, making the song feel like a piece of philosophy. The song, with its length and its shifts, has a grand and cinematic sound to it. You can’t help but be forced to look at your life with a changed lens upon hearing this song.
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