This edition of LITM Rock Picks will have you listening to the many territories under the evergreen genre of Rock music. The list features artists Michellar, Firebird Union, Selmander, and more!
Michellar - Conquer All with Love
A soft rock ballad that will feel like driving on the highway with the setting sun on the horizon is Michellar’s ‘Conquer All with Love.’ The song through its beautiful imagery filled lyrics talks about the power the love holds in the face of life’s hurdles. The song is characterised by soft acoustic guitar riffs and gentle percussions which help in making the song a warm, calm piece that draws you in. The lyrics “We will stray away from our everyday / But we will come back to stay” will resonate deeply with you as it talks about setting out to find your place in life but having someone to always come back to.
Firebird Union - Stand & Wait
With a soaring, emotional guitar riff starting off the track, ‘Stand & Wait’ by Firebird Union is their latest indie rock single that is sure to warm your senses. With beautiful violin notes spread throughout the song, the song comes through as deeply emotional because of it. “Time moves in seconds but it always seems so slow / I never notice but it never stops at all” reflects on how one’s own reality can largely differ from facts. The song has the lingering presence of early 2000s indie rock music, and shares a resemblance with the music of Snow Patrol. An emotionally riveting song that will make you reflect on your own life, it is one that deserves a listen and more.
Selmander - Take it all back
‘Take it all back’ by Selmander is a heartfelt indie rock track that will leave you awash with nostalgia for times you wish you could live again. The echo-like atmosphere created in the song makes it feel very dreamy and ethereal. The verses feature simple guitar strums while the chorus is emotionally explosive, with vocals that have a touch of reverb, with layered guitar riffs, and an impactful drum set. The lyrics “Wake me up when it’s time to take it all back / We won’t ever get another chance to say goodbye” will have you thinking of those times where you wish to have done things differently.
Rosetta West - Dora Lee (Gravity)
Rosetta West’s hauntingly raw track ‘Dora Lee (Gravity)’ will draw you in with its deeply inviting sound. A mix of psychedelic rock, blues rock, and classic rock, the song will take you back to the times when rock music was the star of the music world. The song deals with the sense of helplessness that comes with completely being enamoured by someone. The shift in pace that comes at 1:15 minutes which picks up again at 1:44 minutes will leave your ears yearning for more. The track will make you think of Led Zeppelin and Def Leppard, due to its high energy and shifts in pace and intensity.
Jonny Corralitos - Over Before It’s Begun
The latest alternative rock single from Jonny Corralitos ‘Over Before It’s Begun’ is a fresh piece of music that will take you back to the early days of alternative rock music with a bit of modern twist. The guitar in the song is very dynamic – you have something to look out for with every few seconds. The verses are fuller with instrumentation than the chorus which helps pull you into the song. Ṭḥe song begins with the lyrics “When you look back from here / It’s all so crystal clear / Somewhere along the way / You lost sight of what to say” which sets the tone for the rest of the track. A fun track that will make you think of some of the music of R.E.M. and Pixies, this one is a must listen if you’re looking for some new alternative rock music with twists.
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