2024-02-14 09:05
Venturing from ghostly folk intrigue into a sharp lounge-friendly pop assortment, “When?” is a memorable new single from Just Super. The artist was featured in the past under t… Read More
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2024-02-14 09:04
A dynamic pop and rock sound, that spans from psychedelic vocal soaring to Talking Heads-esque punchiness, stirs on “Secrets” — a newly released single from CHAFT. The pr… Read More
2024-02-14 09:02
“Nora” is a melodic new single from Famous Friend, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Zachariah Carlson. Murky guitars and a subdued bass pulse traverses into a spacey syn… Read More
2024-02-14 09:01
“On Purpose” is the latest dream-pop success from Atlanta-based artist MatAre, enamoring previously with the tracks “Gone Away For You” and “Dream About You… Read More
2024-02-14 09:00
Milwaukee-based project Known Moons unveil their third single from the upcoming Everything Is EP. “This Hell” straddles colorful synth-laden hookiness with a moody post-punk un… Read More
2024-02-14 08:59
An emotive rock escalation stirs on “Engraved,” a new single from amph..”You lift me up like a hot air balloon,” the vocals express alongside subdued guitar trickle… Read More
2024-02-14 07:30
Out today from Duke Keats, “Heavy Heartbreak” exudes a dynamic pop enamoring — propelled by twinkling synths, funky bass, and trickling guitar additions. A fitting releas… Read More
2024-02-14 07:29
Los Angeles-based artist Edie Yvonne meshes anthemic rock spirit with pop effervescence on new single “Delusion,” continuing a quick ascent for the 15-year-old singer/songwrite… Read More
2024-02-13 09:42
The Breakdown EP is a stellar output from Sugartin, a dreamy synth-pop duo from Stuttgart, Germany — embracing a self-described arsenal comprising “one voice, two synths, three… Read More
2024-02-13 09:41
Ranging from anthemic rock to serenely hypnotic contemplation, the Clean Slate EP is a success from When Hush Falls. The project comes via Rajarshi Boro, an artist based in Guwahati, India… Read More
2024-02-13 09:40
The third release from Chicago-based rockers Getting Started, “Anywhere” succeeds with a soaring guitar-led production alongside a sturdy lyrical drive, exploring the beauty in… Read More
2024-02-13 09:38
“It Starts Again” is an engaging new single from Band Spectra, the project of Southeast England-based musician Robert Manning. The single includes hypnotic vocals from Jade Coo… Read More
2024-02-13 09:37
UK-based artist Mick J. Clark provides a warming, melodic timelessness on the single “There’s Nothing Anybody Can Do,” exuding a breezy singer/songwriter charm that plays… Read More
2024-02-13 09:35
Vancouver-based act Gone Sugar Die present a lushly melodic pop sound on “Valentine,” a fitting release for this Valentine’s Day week. The duo of Mike Hindert (The Braver… Read More
2024-02-10 09:57
“mercury in retrograde” is a stylishly dark rock production from Baula, the Swedish duo of Karolina Thunberg and Ísak Ásgeirsson. “The song dives into the p… Read More
2024-02-10 09:56
“Overpass” is a mellow, melodic single from Little Champion, immersing with gentle guitar lines and lush vocal entrancement. The Asheville, NC-based music project of Dustin Gol… Read More
2024-02-10 09:55
Brooklyn-based quartet Rat Palace infuse ’90s rock and trip-hop nostalgia with a cutting-edge passion for memorable results on new single “Look My Way.” Representing the… Read More
2024-02-10 09:54
Los Angeles-based artist Lia Woods impresses with crunchy alt-rock vigor and dreamy pop soaring alike on debut single “Fevering.” Chugging guitar distortion complement vocals t… Read More
2024-02-10 09:52
A dynamic electronic soundscape stirs on “Never Come Back,” a new single from Graffick, the project of San Francisco-based producer and DJ Blaine Counter. The third single from… Read More
2024-02-10 09:51
Twangy guitar work enamors alongside a lush, introspective vocal feeling on “Circles,” a single from Raleigh, NC-based quartet Good Deal. Lyrics stir in capturing a certain tim… Read More
2024-02-10 08:06
Enthralling in its journey from hypnotic folk understatements into a rousing rock exhilaration, “Green Pastures” is a resonating new single from Sunrosa. Lush acoustics and rum… Read More
2024-02-10 07:57
The striking debut single from Los Angeles-based artist Aptøsrs, “Rust Mountain” is an instrumental tour-de-force — spanning from gentle orchestral haunts into a m… Read More
2024-02-10 07:55
Denver-based artist Cameron Cade presents an emotively gripping sound with the new single “changing (at your hands).” A chilly piano-forward folk sound complements lyrical pers… Read More
2024-02-10 07:55
An evolving chamber-pop charisma engages throughout “Saving It All,” a recent single from San Diego-based artist Sluka. Representing the first single from Sluka’s upcomin… Read More
2024-02-10 07:54
Evolving from soulful nostalgia into a hard-hitting hip-hop energy, “Alive” is a new single from Dallas-based rapper Nana Bangz. ’90s rap influences like Lil Kim and Miss… Read More
2024-02-09 08:58
A ravish array of electronic soundscapes, from the electro-pop briskness of “Resonator” to the meditatively hypnotic “Bowls in Motion,” impresses throughout Somewher… Read More
2024-02-09 08:56
A grippingly escalating sound stirs on “Cemetery Days,” a new single from Kwolek. Originally from New Jersey and now based in Boulder, CO, the artist ventures from murky contem… Read More
2024-02-09 08:55
A dark and dreamy pop spell takes hold “Colours,” a new single from Belgian trio Fortress. Hanne Torfs’ haunting vocal presence captivates within a range from murky thumpi… Read More
2024-02-09 08:53
Guildford, UK-based electronic artist Elleodin exhibits a compelling structural evolution on new single “Cadmus.” The largely instrumental production captivates in conveying at… Read More
2024-02-09 08:51
London-based band Dissolved Girl strut a climactic rock fervency on new single “Silt,” venturing from moody bass-fronted verses into an impassioned display of rock-forward vigo… Read More
2024-02-08 21:31
Out on February 15th, the self-titled debut album from South London-born artist Misty Drinx showcases a hooky, atmospheric range of pop and soul — drawing from ’70s influences l… Read More
2024-02-08 07:30
The debut EP from Liverpool-based artist Georgie Weston, Play It Georgie is a fantastic display in hooky songwriting — exploring a retro-friendly melding of ’60s rock/pop, radia… Read More
2024-02-08 07:29
A grippingly beautiful convergence of eerie strings and dreamy pop momentum succeeds on “Coincidence,” a strikingly successful debut single from San Diego-based artist Danny Ch… Read More
2024-02-08 07:27
“Circles” is a gripping dream-pop production from Fancy Animals, a band based in Portland, Oregon. Suave bass and jangling guitars complement Rochelle Mikulich’s caressin… Read More
2024-02-08 07:26
Toronto-based rockers Quirks enamor on newly released single “Hollywood Was Right,” infusing bright organs, radiant vocals, and nostalgic guitar twangs for a melodic appeal. Th… Read More
2024-02-08 07:25
Strutting amply atmospheric pop appeal, Quam Sentire is the new EP from Toronto-based artist Wrené. Its creation arising from personal grief, the EP’s Latin name translates to… Read More
2024-02-08 07:23
A gorgeous swell of orchestral emotion stirs on “Echos of the Moment,” a new track from Swiss artist Taavi Daft. Their ambient musical approach embraces a meditative, caressing… Read More
2024-02-08 07:22
“Run Away” is a textured melding of electronic and folk components, marking a thorough success from Twin Pine. The Swansea, Wales-based duo release “Run Away” as th… Read More
2024-02-08 07:20
New Jersey-based trio Prettier Now craft a moody rock mystique across their new album, Perfect Crush. Dreamy textural engrossment and bursting charisma alike enamor throughout, especially… Read More
2024-02-08 07:19
Impressing in its range from contemplative folk-pop into dreamy psychedelic intrigue, “Handsome but Pitiful” is a memorable new single from Siblings, a Dallas-based project com… Read More
2024-02-08 07:17
Described as “an experiment with delays and reverbs on guitars and vocals,” “Memories” is a new single from Sunday,June, the Swiss solo project of Mario Peiró&hellip…Read More
2024-02-08 07:15
Greg Bounce and Marc Pell combine their talents for a compelling track in “Teacher (Marc Pell Rework),” which finds Pell putting a twist on Bounce’s original. Reputed for… Read More
2024-02-07 07:32
Obscure Sound’s favorite albums of 2023:
50. Tim Hecker – No Highs
49. Slauson Malone 1 – EXCELSIOR
48. Oneohtrix Point Never – Again
47. Nas – Magic 3
46. und… Read More
2024-02-07 07:29
Wilmington, NC-based artist Winston Orz captivates with a lushly psychedelic vein of pop on “Smooth Magic.” The self-described Tame Impala-inspired “dream waltz” me… Read More
2024-02-07 07:27
The Chicago-based project of Mike Ryan, Wail Pigg presents a quaintly melodic vein of dreamy electro-pop with slight guitar infusions. Ryan describes the release as “a meditation on… Read More
2024-02-07 07:26
A lovely, timeless-feeling folk enamoring takes hold on “Here and New York,” thematically exploring how the grass always seems greener on the side. The track comes via singer/s… Read More
2024-02-07 07:24
“Demons” is a gorgeous new single from Alma Jette, the project of Mary Bryce. The stirring production conjures a symphonic vein of soaring folk with shades of Weyes Blood and T… Read More
2024-02-07 07:22
Philadelphia-based act Cold Fronts evoke a peppy early ’00s indie-rock nostalgia with “Bad Habit,” whose snarly guitar tones and swelling vocal momentum combine for a rep… Read More
2024-02-07 07:19
Presenting a gripping escalation from late-night contemplation into a cathartic soaring, “Sweet Salvation” is the latest stirrer from Nashville-based producer Matt Kass and his… Read More
2024-02-07 07:18
Another success from Oklahoma City-based artist Monsonic, “Time Stops” captures a state of “feeling stuck,” alongside an array of intriguing synths — from noc… Read More
2024-02-07 05:53
A chilling, nocturnal electronic soundscape lingers with delectably unsettling appeal on “MRKTPLC,” a new single from London-based artist Yodashe. An eclectic array of influenc… Read More
2024-02-07 05:51
Your stellar new single “No Alternative” critiques blind faith in the current capitalist system. Can you delve into the inspiration behind the song, and the message you aim to c… Read More
2024-02-06 08:02
Austin, Texas-based duo Millennium Resorts deftly balance spacey electronic soundscapes and moody guitar work throughout In the Key of David. Previously releases single “The Big Show… Read More
2024-02-06 07:59
A compelling punk-rock vigor is prevalent throughout the aptly titled Punk Not Dead EP. The release comes via Spike Polite & Sewage — comprising notable punk-rock artists Spike Po… Read More
2024-02-03 06:42
Stockholm-based band The Connecting Dots unveil an effervescent, hooky rock appeal on new single “Dancing On Water Lilies,” venturing from moody introspection into a warming cho… Read More
2024-02-03 06:41
Synth pulses and hazily melodic guitars enamor alongside mellow vocals on the catching “Riot,” a new single from Stranger Attraction. The project was formed by Barcelona-based… Read More
2024-02-03 06:40
UK-based artist Skimo blends dance music scene expertise with atmospherically consuming production on his debut album, Connected Memory, which marks the return from a ten-year hiatus. &ldqu&helli…Read More
2024-02-03 06:38
French band Santa Claws strut an introspective rock appeal on new single “Grain of Sand.” Climactic guitars and escalating vocal layers successfully tackle lofty, space-minded… Read More
2024-02-03 06:36
Raleigh-based band Pretty Crimes appeal with a genre-hopping appeal on their newly released album, Every Moment All at Once. From the grungy rock vigor of “New Years” to the ele… Read More
2024-02-03 06:35
A compelling single with an evident Talking Heads inspiration, “The Day the Internet Died” comes via Brooklyn-based artist Jeremy Aaron. A wry wit is apparent in contemplating… Read More
2024-02-03 01:57
“I Think I Do” is a lushly entrancing blend of dream-pop and electronica, marking another success from Ghostcake. The artist’s debut single “Get It Right” cau… Read More
2024-02-03 01:56
Traversing from murky distortion into a triumphantly clear folk-pop soaring, “Tower” is a moving new single from Great Howl, an 8-piece based in Austin, Texas. The project aros… Read More
2024-02-03 01:55
“Haven’t I Seen Your Face Before?” is the latest from Dr. Rocket, the solo project of Seattle-based artist Nick Carver. The self-produced success exudes a mellow psych-po… Read More
2024-02-03 01:53
“Same Dream Every Night” is a nocturnal, atmospheric success from Canadian artist James Wyatt Crosby, fusing a delicate piano loop and evolving vocals with pulsing electro-touc… Read More
2024-02-03 01:52
A dynamic, grooving rock sound consumes on “Connected Endlessly,” a recent single from San Francisco-based collective Mild Universe. A suave bass line, light guitar swipes, and… Read More
2024-02-03 01:49
From the upcoming album Xtra Mild, “Where’d You Go?” is a soulful soft-rock success from Chicago-based Floral Couches. Cody Gray, the artist behind the project, describes… Read More
2024-02-03 01:45
Philly trio Lunison strut a confident rock infectiousness on new single “Name 3 Songs,” described as “an ode to a lover who has no interest in my music career.” The… Read More
2024-02-03 01:41
A chilled-out debut pop success from LOUISE, “the OC” explores the impact of a relationship’s break-up — and how certain shared interests, like a TV show, can be a… Read More
2024-02-02 09:31
A chillingly gorgeous dreamy folk mystique shows on “Love Come Back,” a new single from Benny Fisher. Hazy acoustics and expressively sporadic flute adornments complement Fishe… Read More
2024-02-02 09:30
“Like a Painting” represents the first single from Head Sound‘s forthcoming debut album. Based out of upstate New York, the band draw from influences reputed for dreamy… Read More
2024-02-02 09:27
A consistently engaging folk album that spans from pub-set jubilation to heart-aching lushness, Tales From The Greenhills Tavern is a success from Australian artist TB Whiteside. This is a… Read More
2024-02-02 09:25
Abundant in riveting atmospheric soundscapes — propelled often by melodically caressing synths with sporadic guitar infusions — DAYSTAR NOCTURNAL is the latest album from Gianfr… Read More
2024-02-02 09:23
A gripping instrumental rocker with climactic structural fervency, “Heal My Rage” is the newest single from The Sound of Mountains. The project is based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA… Read More
2024-02-02 09:22
A creatively contemplative pop enamoring intrigues throughout EP1, a recent release from Montreal-based artist TROUT01. The solo project of producer and engineer Sebastien Perry balances lu… Read More
2024-02-02 09:20
A meditative rock exploration of “ghosting” and its role in modern society, “Digital Void” is a new track from Tarita, an artist based in Chennai, India. Also a sci… Read More
2024-02-02 09:18
Considering your background as a semi-retired orthopaedic surgeon, how do you find the intersection between the fields of medicine and music to have overlapping commonalities, if any?
Music… Read More
2024-02-02 09:16
The title of your album, Admiratio Magna, translates to “The Big Surprise” in Latin. Could you elaborate on the concept behind this title
For me, the fact that anyth… Read More
2024-02-01 09:05
Minneapolis-based band Briefcase present a gripping rock appeal throughout their fourth EP, Are the Stars Keeping Score?. A melodic garage-rock sound persists throughout, embracing inventiv… Read More
2024-02-01 09:04
Icelandic artist KRISTRÚN compels throughout her debut EP Covet, spanning from delectably unsettling industrial darkness to dreamier pop pursuits. A resonating production is showcase… Read More
2024-02-01 09:03
“Dog Days” is the melodic debut single from Slowklahoma, a band based in Cologne, Germany. Quaint, twangy verses — lamenting “it’s getting lonely building pla… Read More
2024-02-01 09:02
Icelandic solo artist Guzo reveals a gorgeous atmospheric appeal on the album Unhappy Unwell, traversing across realms of delicate ambience and emotive pop enthrallments alike. Crafted enti… Read More
2024-02-01 09:00
The debut track from Los Angeles-based solo artist BC Smith, “Ashes” engrosses with a serenely atmospheric power. Smith has also worked extensively as a film composer, scoring… Read More
2024-02-01 08:59
An impassioned rock anthem, “Drown” is a fervent success from Los Angeles-based band Inkakai. A tonally dynamic sound takes hold in the “alone I drown,” refrain espe… Read More
2024-02-01 08:57
A timely rock mystique shows throughout “The American Villain,” a recent single from Seattle-based artist Rusty Reid. The track is another success from Reid, who impressed a few… Read More
2024-02-01 00:29
Seamlessly traversing between moody and hooky amidst an ’80s nostalgia, the track “Second Sight” dazzles in its array of synth-led effervescence and debonair post-punk mu… Read More
2024-02-01 00:24
Sonoma, CA-based band Aquamarine strut a riveting rock sound on new single “Honeymoon Phase,” the fourth track on their new full-length, Two Perched. Dreamy guitar jangles comp… Read More
2024-02-01 00:23
A sturdy, twangy rock appeal lingers throughout “Like the Earth is Flat,” a new track from Little Champion. The project of Asheville, NC-based Dustin Goldklang first caught our… Read More
2024-02-01 00:22
“PERMANENT” is a new track from ryan john clary, who was the frontman of the band Vú/Driip from 2015 to 2020. His solo material reflects a more introspective, acoustic-e… Read More
2024-02-01 00:21
A hypnotic, lulling rock soundscape features on “Goodnight,” a recent track from Carl Dolphin. The closing track from the album Music for Frogs Vol. 1, “Goodnight”… Read More
2024-02-01 00:15
The new single from Maudlin Strangers, “Don’t Worry, I’m Fine” stirs in its thumping rock momentum, fondly reminiscent of Arctic Monkeys in its debonair vocal tone… Read More
2024-02-01 00:14
California-based artist Kevin Nichols shows a compelling rock sound on new single “Looking at The Ocean,” excelling in its reflections on complacency; “I don’t thin… Read More
2024-02-01 00:12
Suave guitars and brass complement a soulful vocal charisma on “day after dark,” a recent single from wishpenny. The Nashville-based duo of Brian and Regina Russell compel with… Read More
2024-01-31 09:37
Exploring a beautifully atmospheric realm of rock, Galvanize is the new album from UK-based band A Sudden Burst of Colour. The independently released album explores a blissful vein of post… Read More
2024-01-31 09:34
A subdued folk sound with ample emotional depth is showcased on EP ii, the new release from Chicago-based artist One Dan Band. “The songs touch on love, relationships, and feelings fe… Read More
2024-01-31 09:33
A bluesy, distorted rock nostalgia lingers on “COMING.GOING.,” a new track from VELIKA VELIKA, a project based in Belper, UK. Distorted bass amps and live drums complement a ch… Read More
2024-01-31 09:31
A stellar new single from Pittsburgh-based artist Miss Freddye, “Let It Burn” conveys a sense of seduction and ensuing loss of control alongside a bluesy, soulful rock charisma… Read More
2024-01-30 07:53
Austin-based singer/songwriter Devon Grace reveals a hauntingly intimate sound on “Losing Game,” casting an eerie sense of melancholy and longing. “I wrote it about a gir… Read More
2024-01-30 07:52
Warming guitar jangles and harmonious vocals enamor on “Star,” a newly released single from New York-based duo Joyer, comprising brothers Nick and Shane Sullivan. “It&rsq&hellip…Read More
2024-01-30 07:50
Pacific Northwest-based project Girls Know deliver an emotively gripping rock sound on “Stranger” and “Lovesick,” two new singles that showcase Girls Know’s kn… Read More
2024-01-30 07:49
Multiple vocal layers, understated acoustics, and starry-eyed backing synths combine on the gorgeous “I Hope You Never Think of Me,” a new single from Cricket Blue. The chamber… Read More
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