Raleigh-based producer CGMUZIK handles the beats for OWK (James), an aspiring rapper from South Philly. The latter's location renders the samples on OWK's debut EP, SPTMBR, appropriate. Extracted from gems of Philly
New Tracks
Bishop Allen's EP project in 2006 found the Brooklyn-based group releaasing a new EP every month of the year. Usually quality is sacrificed for such frequency, but not on those EPs. The
“All you do is cry, especially at night,” Ross Fish sings solemnly on “A349M”. It’s the only lyric in the song, which rides on the strength of its gripping and ominous atmosphere and
Zach Schimpf produces easy-flowing pop that ranges from the fleeting guitar-led rock of "Movin' Right Along" to the warm, synth-led twinkles of the more emotive "July". The St. Louis-based producer and songwriter
The joyously infectious "Mr and Mr. Kong" introduces us to The Royal Tribesmen, a new indie-pop group from Chicago. The track features streaks of distorted synth-bass reminiscent of The Flaming Lips, and
As their name suggests, The Curious Incident’s twist on Latin alt-rock conjures up plenty of curiosity. Their eclectic stylistic approach is the result of several musical intellects within the band. Presently a
Here is the premiere of Obscure Sound’s new video feature. The first band featured is Los Encantados, a rising Brooklyn-based six-piece with a knack for throwback, summer-friendly rockers. They pack a breezy, nonchalant, hook-filled
Mr. Meeble's grimy electro-pop lends itself to late-night club music, but without the stale repetition that numbs party-goers. The range of emotion conveyed on the trio's new EP, Nostalgic for Now?, shows
New Albums
The fourth album from Twice Dark, Telekinetic touts a gripping blend of synth-pop, goth-rock, post-punk, and beyond. The Bloomington, Indiana-based project of
MoreStereotaxi is a consuming new album from pianist Zack Clarke and cellist Chris Irvine, both blending modern classical and jazz with stirring
MoreA psychedelic rock sound with funky appeal enamors on Vol (1), the new EP from Indonesian trio MERAK. The Jakarta-based act take
MoreRanging from bluesy rock appeal to lush jazz guitar sophistication, Musings from a Coastal Prairie is a delightful new album from J
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