LITM Rock picks tunes for you featuring Eoin Shannon, Heavy on the heart, Whooligans, ESTRADA Music Project and Le Concorde.
1. Eoin Shannon – "Going Through Hell"
"Going Through Hell" not only introduces Eoin Shannon's album, but it also raises the emotional stakes on the first note. Anchored by a steadfast rhythm of guitar and subtle percussion, the song radiates a sense of warmth that is unusually intimate. Shannon's voice conveys an unpolished candor—powerful enough to attract you, yet delicate in all the correct spots.
The lyricism is vivid without being overwrought. Meanwhile, the arrangement leans into a 50s R&B sensibility, particularly through the lead guitar, which dances in the background like a half-forgotten melody.
There's a palpable intimacy here, as though one is listening in on a confession in a small room. It's exposed without imploding under its own gravity, an opening song that strikes one as an invitation, guaranteeing the ride that follows will be as authentic as it is genuine.
2. heavy on the heart. – "Pretty Pills"
When heavy on the heart lays addiction to in "Pretty Pills," they do so with raw honesty and alt-rock intensity. This is not a balladization of the struggle; it grabs you by the collar and makes you feel the burden of dependence, desperation, and the tenuous hope hidden under it.
Instrumentally, the song hovers on the cusp of vintage rock grime and contemporary alt-styled modernity. The crunching riffs break into ascendant textures, with the rhythm section throbbing like a worried heart- driving, open, and relentless. Lyrically, the candor is severe. This is not a plea for help; it's a defiant admission of hurt, pure and unmitigated.
It's saved by frontwoman Nikki Wilmes. Her vocals straddle confession and control, confident enough to ride above the pandemonium, vulnerable enough to deliver every word like a punch to the gut. The end result? A song that feels like therapy and mayhem amalgamated into one, showing that rock music can still be meaningful when it's face-to-face with the darkest aspects of human existence.
3. Whooligans – "Losing Control"
Whooligans' new single, "Losing Control," is a call to arms for anyone stuck between self-betterment and self-destruction. It's the anthem of the restless, the broken, and the perfectly imperfect. Musically, the song gets going hard from the outset: snappy riffs, thumping beats, and a bassline that straddles chaos and clarity with hooky precision.
What makes “Losing Control” stand out is its emotional transparency. These lyrics don’t posture or pretend, they own the messiness of growth. It’s a song that says, “Yeah, I’m struggling, but I’m still here,” and that message resonates far beyond genre lines.
The recording heightens the sense of urgency without overstuffing, allowing each instrument to breathe while producing a frenetic energy. It's refined but not cold, impassioned without veering into melodrama. The overall impression? Whooligans has produced an alt-rock anthem that's as cathartic as it is infectious, a song you can yell along with at 2 a.m. and still relate to when morning comes.
4. Estrada Music Project – "I love when you see through my eyes"
Alejandro Estrada demonstrates that less is more with "I love when you see through my eyes," a tune so intimate it sounds like it was whispered across a candlelit room. Bare to the bone, a simple synth line, a root bass riff, and unadorned vocals, the song allows its emotional centre to be the focus.
What gives it strength is its honesty. The lyrics eschew metaphysical acrobatics in favour of plain speaking: a raw declaration of love, devotion, and mutual understanding. In a world choking on excess production, this conscious restraint is a revolution. Each note is placed with purpose; each silence, a breath that allows the message to bite.
The recording exudes warmth without flash, making the song have a live, near-physical quality. It's music that is hand-built, made not for machines, but for touch. "I love when you see through my eyes" is an indication that a song doesn't necessary to be epic in order to affect you; sometimes, all it takes is honesty and emotion.
5. Le Concorde – "Morning by Morning"
"Morning by Morning" is the sort of song that doesn't merely play, it envelops. Le Concorde builds rich instrumentation into a sonic landscape that's cinematic but intimate. Strings, synths, and subtle guitar lines intersect to form a tapestry that glows with detail, and the rhythm section anchors the track with a living pulse.
Vocally, there's a subtle power at play. Smooth but authoritative, the delivery is compelling without strain, conveying lyrics that linger on a soul level. This is songcraft that's as concerned with content as with cool, thoughtful, complex, and well-honed.
The record glows with clarity, striking a balance between polish and warmth so nothing sounds artificial. Each detail, down to the lingering outro, sounds intentional, as if a story is being told frame by frame. "Morning by Morning" is not just a song; it's a mood, a moment, and a promise that Le Concorde is only now starting to hint at what they can do.
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