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Obscure Sound: Best of October 2017

Above are the most memorable tracks featured throughout October 2017, streaming on both Spotify and Soundcloud. Some tracks may be missing from the Spotify playlist, since not every submitted track is available

Raised by Dinosaurs – “Sleepless” + “Human”

Showing a strong, haunting atmosphere and captivating melodic charm, Raised by Dinosaurs is an impressive new project from San Francisco, incorporating elements of jangle-pop and synth-pop into their nocturnal sound. With a

GEO – “Flax Pond”

Following up on his dazzling pop effort “Better“, featuring the angelic vocals of Gabriela Francesca and a lush hip-hop flow courtesy of Rex Mac, “Flax Pond” is the newest release from LA-based

Midnight Pilot – “Stepping Stone”

Nashville-based act Midnight Pilot tout a rock sound that’s powerful and immersive from the get-go, their vocals projecting a bluesy twang over a alt-rock-leaning backing on new track “Stepping Stone”. The track

Geoff Gibbons – “Ain’t Goin’ Back”

With country guitar twangs and a lush symphonic backing, “Ain’t Goin’ Back” is a beautiful piece of songwriting from Vancouver-based Geoff Gibbons, whose expansive and emotional delivery has hints of Sturgill Simpson

Paul Maged – “Light Years Away”

NYC rock singer/songwriter Paul Maged has impressed in the past, with 2014’s “Look At Me” and 2016’s “The Wild” showcasing impressive songwriting with emotional grit. His influences are all over the place –

New Albums

Twice Dark – ‘Telekinetic’

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

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MERAK – ‘Vol (1)’ EP

A psychedelic rock sound with funky appeal enamors on Vol (1), the new EP from Indonesian trio MERAK. The Jakarta-based act take

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