This edition of LITM Rock Picks is all about the moods, with songs high on the 70s rock energy to atmospheric, sombre alt-rock tracks. The list features artists Electric High, NBP Human, Vogue Abyss, and more.
Electric High - Ain’t Got Nothing But Time
A catchy riff starting off the track, ‘Ain’t Got Nothing But Time’ by Electric High will remind of the swagger found in the 70s and 80s rock scene. Groovy, confident, the vocals in the song will have your attention from the start till the end, with all the personality it possesses. The shift at the 1:50 mark carries the song towards an explosive end that will stick with you long after the last second. Imagine AC/DC meeting ZZ Top, because that intersection is what this dynamic track sounds like. With an ending you won’t see coming, this song is one of power, swagger, confidence and all the things that will lift your moods.
NBP Human - We’ve Got the Moment
Starting off with springy beats, ‘We’ve Got the Moment’ by NBP Human quickly slips into a grunge tinged rock sound that’s powered with energy and grit. The rhythm in the song will keep you on an edge, as it builds and builds and reaches to a pace that heightens the song’s energy altogether. A reminder for living in the present, the song will resonate with just about anyone under the sun. The universal message in the track backed by the confident, gritty vocals and jagged guitars give it a proper polish of the kind of energy that is sure to enliven your spirits.
Vogue Abyss - Girl in the Mirror
A blend of elements from the pop scene and the rock scene, ‘Girl in the Mirror’ by Vogue Abyss is a raw, poetically vulnerable track that is sure to touch your hearts. Emily Vogue’s vocals in the song are tender and yet hold so much depth and power in them. The vocals take a shift around the 1:42 mark, as they move into a hypnotic tone. The music is shimmering, the kind you would expect to hear in a 2000s rom-com. Cinematic and heartfelt, this song with all its warmth and tenderness is sure to have you rewinding it.
Fiona Amaka - Cowards and Shadows
A hazy, rough guitar riff starting off the track, ‘Cowards and Shadows’ by Fiona Amaka is a folk-rock tune that will send a shiver down your spine with all its truth and rawness. The song has an atmosphere that will draw you in and you will want to stay there. Reflecting on the lack of closure that we have to unfairly deal with sometimes, the song will make you feel seen if you’ve had such an experience. The sound texture is rich but it doesn’t overpower Amaka’s vocals which are drenched in vulnerability and emotion. Both painful and empowering in its truth, this is a song that many people will resonate with in different capacities.
Torre di Fine - Understatic
Layered guitars with soft, gentle riffs inviting you into its atmosphere, ‘Understatic’ by Torre di Fine creates a soundscape so unique that you will find yourself unable to escape. Layered vocals along with the emotive guitars and driving drums add great personality to the song. The solo section at 1:28 minutes will undoubtedly make you hit on the like button, if you hadn’t already until then. The song, with all its elements, might make you think of Paramore and also the Twilight movie soundtrack with all the vibes it gives off. The song will make you think of dark winters and sombre days, with all its moody instrumentation.
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