LITM Rock Picks Tunes brought to you by Solamente, Love Ghost and Chloe Tsangaris

LITM Rock picks tunes Solamente, Love Ghost and Chloe Tsangaris!

1. Storm Corrosion – "Solamente"

Storm Corrosion's "Solamente" is more than a song; it's a gradual slide into a dream that refuses to end. Picture a twilight forest where the shadows stretch on forever and every noise sounds as though it's been yanked from another plane of existence; that's the atmosphere. This is an audacious experiment with space and stillness, with no percussion at all but textures so gentle you feel as if you are listening in on the wind. Acoustic guitars ripple under the deft fingers of Mikael Åkerfeldt like dark water, with Steven Wilson's arrangements lingering like a ghost in the room. The charm of "Solamente" is its inability to please in a hurry; it's brooding, patient, and asks you to give in to its world. It's not for everybody; metal fans looking for Opeth riffs or Porcupine Tree climaxes might be confused. But for the daring ear, it's a mesmerising experience that pays dividends on every listen with new secrets. You don't merely listen to "Solamente"; you disintegrate into it.

2. Love Ghost – "Car Crash"

Love Ghost's "Car Crash" is the aural equivalent of heartbreak colliding with poetry on a rain-slick street at 2 a.m. Ditch the screaming guitars of their grunge origin; this one goes for intimacy, a stripped-down affair where each note feels weighted, like a gentle confession shared in the shadows. Finnegan Bell's vocals are the focus here, rough and reassuring, walking you through a tale of love that struck and hurt more. The piano is minimalistic, on the verge of breakability, as if it has the same kind of regret. Lyrically, it's emo genius, "a love that felt sudden and violent, like a collision", translating devastation into haunting perfection. And while the track aches with melancholy, there’s warmth in the delivery, a promise that even in the wreckage, you’re not alone. “Car Crash” doesn’t just play in your ears; it parks itself in your chest and refuses to leave.

3. Chloe Tsangaris – “Elephant in The Room”

Chloe Tsangaris didn’t just write a pop song; she crafted a confrontation dressed in rhythm and melody. "Elephant in The Room" bursts in at 118 BPM with a beat that is deceptively light until you feel the bite in those words. This is emotional tension, masquerading as a dance number, the sort of thing that gets you moving even as it berates you. The hook? Highly contagious. The beat? Sleek and contemporary with the perfect amount of punch to sustain the energy. But the magic is actually in Chloe's vocals, smooth yet with an edginess of urgency, like a person who's had enough of playing nice. There's sass, there's truth, and most of all, there's that uncomfortable ugh, let's discuss what we're all not talking about kind of vibe. It's more than just a bop; it's therapy set to music. If Billie Eilish exploded into a Dua Lipa session with a side of truth bombs, this could be the outcome.

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LITM Singer-songwriter presents tunes to set the mood for the weekend featuring Coral Z, Craig Gould & The Noble Thieves and iRO

LITM Singer-songwriter brings you weekend tunes featuring Coral Z, Craig Gould & The Noble Thieves and iRO

1. Coral Z – "No More"

Coral Z's "No More" is that hot declaration you want to air in your car with the windows down after a goodbye to something, or somebody, that no longer serves you. From the opening beat, this song vibrates with confidence. The production has that slick, contemporary-pop texture shot through with electronic accents, but it's Coral Z's vocals that take centre stage, strong, vivid, and full of sass. She doesn't simply sing the words; she claims them, like a queen striding through a throng, head held aloft. What is so refreshing is the way the song navigates raw emotion with an inescapable beat. You sense the heartache in the lyrics, but the vibe yells freedom and empowerment. It's that sort of anthem you find yourself wanting to raise your hands and cry out, "No more drama, no more games!.” If you’re building a playlist of breakup-to-glow-up tracks, this belongs right at the top.

2. Craig Gould & The Noble Thieves – “Out of The Woods (Live at Beckview Studios)”

Live tracks tend to be bare-bones, but Craig Gould & The Noble Thieves make minimalism work with "Out of The Woods." This live track exudes sincerity. the kind that prompts you to shut your eyes and picture yourself in a snug studio with the band directly in front of you. The acoustic guitar is forefront, rich and natural, while the vocals have a bruised, soul-moving candidness. You can almost hear the imperfections in the playing, and that's precisely what makes it so perfect. It's folk at its finest, intimate, emotional, and full of lyrical richness. The harmonies are stunning, softly interweaving in and out, like light filtering through woodland trees (pun absolutely intended). This tune doesn't command your attention with glossy production; it deserves it with emotion and narrative.

If you've been hankering for music that's real, this one grabs and holds on.

3. iRO (Ori Rakib) – "Lonely"

There is something romantically haunting about iRO's "Lonely." It begins with a fragile melody that sounds like a breath in the darkness, immediately setting a cosy atmosphere. iRO's vocals are smooth yet exposed, conveying the pain of loneliness in a way that's refreshingly universal. The lyrics don’t overcomplicate things; they hit straight at the heart of what loneliness feels like. And then there’s the production, minimal but purposeful, with subtle electronic layers adding depth without overshadowing the emotion. It’s almost cinematic, the kind of track you’d expect to hear during a quiet, powerful scene in an indie film. What is so striking about this song is the way it takes sadness and turns it into something weirdly reassuring, like a cosy blanket for a chilly evening. It's sad, yes, but not despairing. By the time the song is over, you are both heavier and lighter simultaneously, a compliment to iRO's creativity.

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LITM Rock Picks Tunes for the week brought to you by Eoin Shannon, Heavy on the heart, Whooligans and More!

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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