Featuring nostalgic guitar riffs that will take you back to the 90s and early 2000s, this edition of LITM Rock Picks will have you adding every song on here to your playlists. The list features James Zero, Violet Dawn, TC TENET, and more.
James Zero - YOU’RE A GHOST
Embodying a classic punk-emo energy, James Zero’s ‘YOU’RE A GHOST’ will take you back to the days when this genre of music was creating all the rage. Adding modern flavours to the well loved genre, Zero has created a melody and sung lyrics that will connect with the masses easily, automatically making it a song for the crowds. Featuring punch guitar riffs that are a classic of the 2000s punk-emo scene, the song will make you want to turn up the volume on your speakers. The song shares similarities with the greats of the genre like My Chemical Romance, and it will be an immediate loved one, if this is a kind of music you greatly enjoy.
Violet Dawn - Burn For You
With bold, fierce grunge guitar riffs starting off the track, Violet Dawn’s ‘Burn For You’ makes no mistake in establishing what it is all about. Delving with the themes of all consuming love, the song delivers something passionate and gritty that is sure to strike a chord with people who enjoy grunge. Tension keeps building throughout the song, right from the very first notes to the very end, and yet it maintains consistency. Producing a sound that is similar to Alice in Chains’, the track is an emotion heavy song as much as it is a musically heavy one. Connoisseurs of grunge music give this one a sure listen to indulge yourselves in something new, something fresh yet something reminiscent of the good old classics.
TC TENET - Animals
A thumping sound that is sure to get your groove on, TC TENET’s ‘Animals’ carries itself with a power that demands to be noticed. With a solid bassline that sets the tone for the song, it doesn’t try to be subtle about what it wants to be - a powerhouse of energy. The masterful vocals that exhibit skill and drive the song will have you head bumping into the air. Recorded unbelievably in one take, the song has an Arctic Monkeys energy about it, owing to the brit-rock sound it has. If you’re in the mood for some nostalgic sounding rock music, give this one a listen and you will find yourself searching for more of their music.
The Lunar Keys - Dreams Are Never Spoken
With gentle layered piano notes making their presence felt at the beginning of the track, ‘Dreams Are Never Spoken’ by The Lunar Keys is an anthem for getting up and going towards what sets your heart on fire. Possessing a pop-rock sound that is evergreen, the song features soaring vocals, smooth guitar riffs, and a percussion set that moves the song along. Towards the end shimmering synths are also featured in the song along with violin notes that come in and go out, making the song a power packed show. Fitting in perfectly with the kind of music that’s made for romcoms, this one will light a spark in your hearts and only grow it as it unfurls.
MayFall - Forevermore
With a feel-good sound riding on it, MayFall’s ‘Forevermore’ will take you back to the old days with its late 90s rock sound. There is a beautiful warmth about the song that brings in a sense of nostalgia, with its steady percussion and uplifting electric guitar riffs. MayFall’s delivers a story of life’s truth, one that involves leaving behind people and places in order to get somewhere you want to be. They do this storytelling beautifully, with melodic, controlled vocals and harmonies. With similarities with what Third Eye Blind does in their music, the song has in it what makes one an instant favourite.
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