THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. I wrote in depth about the excellent start-up GroopEase last week, noting it as a great way to find
HAL were featured on Obscure Sound over five years ago. They were under-exposed then, and remain so now. That HAL have not released anything
Regular readers know this by now: the aim of Obscure Sound is to expose quality artists that, for whatever reason, have yet to achieve
Sometimes, the story of a good band can be told through the variety and blend of their influences. Put a new spin on something
The subdued form of electronic-pop that NYC-based Silk Flowers pursue is a glittery cross between industrial ambience and chillwave. Behind their simplistic leads of
After the release of their most recent album Departing this year, Ben takes a look back at their memorable debut, Hometowns. After lukewarm acclaim
Billowing clouds of smoke, a neon-lit cast of tie-dye colors, and various voodoo references help define The Great Society Mind Destroyers. Chaos is an
The best way to get a feel for a band is to hear them live. It’s a great way to start a review, too;
Jake and Jamin Orrall specialize in fuzzy West Coast rock that plays best in a party atmosphere (or on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2).
This site aims to emphasize newer releases, many of which have not been released yet. Several times though, I feel an artist is so
