New Tracks

The Federal Empire – “Gasoline”

“Gasoline” is a just-released track from The Federal Empire, who impressed last month with the single “What Are We Fighting For“, a riveting effort with a stadium-sized chorus and sampled old church

Premiere: Jonie – “Take Great Care”

“Take Great Care” is the second single off Jonie’s first tape release, Jonie Tapes Vol I. “I wrote this song after a tragic situation in my life, and crafting it was a

A Thousand Hours – “Christina”

Sleep by A Thousand Hours A Thousand Hours draw from influences like Slowdive and Cocteau Twins to craft an ethereal, atmospheric vein of nocturnal rock. Engaging new track “Christina” is the second

The Holifields – “Water Ghost”

The Holifields – EP by The Holifields The Holifields are a young psych/progressive rock group from Knoxville, Tennessee. Their new track “Water Ghost” is an excellent piece of songwriting, with soaring, psych-friendly

Brother Cephus – “Toxic Slip”

“Toxic Slip” is the first single to be released from Brother Cephus’ forthcoming six-track collection, out July 21st. The Tampa-based act is comprised of brothers Gabe and Seth Davis, who share vocal

Luke Rathborne – “Don’t Call Me Baby”

“Don’t Call Me Baby” is the stellar new release from Luke Rathborne, the Brooklyn-by-way-of-Maine singer/songwriter who since moving to New York has garnered an impressive following through recent 2015 release Soft. Produced

Small Talk – “Adventure Song”

“Adventure Song” is a beautiful, fluttering piece of indie-pop from Boston act Small Talk. Self-propelled by “tight vocal harmonies and a healthy dose of groove”, the six-piece rides on a harmonious male-female

Obscure Sound: Best of June 2017

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

New Albums

Fortress – ‘Chroma’ EP

A haunting electronic pop infectiousness shows throughout Chroma, the new EP from Antwerp-based trio Fortress. Satiating structural swells are apparent throughout, often

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Erro – ‘Strawberry Moon’

Pittsburgh-based duo Erro craft a heartfelt, nostalgic rock appeal across their new album Strawberry Moon. ’60s and ’70s rock influences pair with

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