This edition of LITM Rock Picks is all about blending genres to create a sound that will stick with you for a long, long time. The list features artists Ren Shelter, Renny Paris, A Dangerous Affair, and more.
Ren Shelter - Superhero Life
Echoe tinged vocals and gentle guitar strumming starting off the track, Ren Shelter’s ‘Superhero Life’ is an alt-rock song that will enchant you with its sombre tones. A song about overcoming trauma in your life and deserving a “superhero life,” it has Shelter paying tribute to his father and the struggles he had to face. The track maintains simplicity, which leaves the storytelling in the song to be on the centrestage. Characterised by soaring electric guitar riffs and consistent drum patterns that don’t shift around a lot, the song is deeply emotive, an aspect that’s further strengthened by Shelter’s raw vocals.
Renny Paris - Psycho Nympho
Mixing a playful and dark vibe, Renny Paris’ ‘Psycho Nympho’ has a cinematic edge to it, and is surely an entertaining piece of music. A one man project, the song features what is entirely Paris’ personal touch in the song, which maintains a distinct sound separate from the rest out there. The song maintains a percussion rhythm that is sure to get you moving along, whether you want it to or not. The lyrics are bold and fun, which will make you want to memorise all of it and then sing along. A definite crowd pleaser, this song with its unique sound can definitely be one for the charts.
A Dangerous Affair - The Secrets We Keep
Early 2000s rock influence crystal clear in the track, ‘The Secrets We Keep’ by A Dangerous Affair will take root in your mind with its overly catchy hooks. Blending pop-punk with alternative rock, the song focuses on trying your best to hold onto the love in your life. The way the song flows, the way it peaks and falls, is simply too good and will have you turning up your speakers and not caring what your neighbours might think. With its nostalgic sound, the song will take you back to simpler days of your life, when you had been listening to similar music.
Mylittlebrother - Soldiers
Gentle piano notes and slow, swirling synths layered with a steady drum set starting off the track, ‘Soldiers’ by Mylittlebrother will enamour you with its gentle strength. The song focuses on the power of love in the face of all adversities, which is a truth that all of us must cherish and have faith in. Electric guitars creating a rich texture in the otherwise smooth composition, the indie-rock track maintains a lush soundscape that draws you in. The song builds softly, not dramatically, which perfectly complements the emotional aspects in it. A gentle yet powerful track, this one deserves a place among your loved songs for all things good that it is.
Captain Blistermint - Spider Web
A song that feels like sunshine on your face with a salty breeze in your hair, Captain Blistermint’s ‘Spider Web’ will have you charmed with its laid-back style. Bouncy electric guitar strums characterising the song and giving it a feel-good energy, the track embodies what easy-going is all about. Towards the end at 3:15 minutes, noisy electric guitar strums elevate the song as it draws to a close. The song also has an old school rock vibe to it, which makes it very nostalgic to listen to. A track with a clever, vibrant composition, it is sure to remain in your mind a long time after you’ve heard it.
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