New Tracks

Magdalena Bay – “Set Me Off”

Magdalena Bay’s previous single, “Neon“, showcased a chilled-out take on pop. Their just-released effort “Set Me Off” certainly plays on more of a sugar rush, though again shows the duo’s incredible capacity

Holden Laurence – “A Whisper and She Takes Me”

Cleveland native Holden Laurence has a perfect grasp of ’80s post-punk twang. His second single, “A Whisper and She Takes Me” is a smashing success, integrating hook-y “ooh-la-la-la” guitar twang fixings as

Eskimo Blue – “All My Attention”

It’s not difficult for Eskimo Blue’s new single to capture all your attention. The aptly named track from this one-man Danish project touts a lovable lo-fi vein of psych-pop, expanding at 00:44 with

Jared Mees – “I Believe”

Jared Mees will release his fourth album, Life Is Long, on 4/21. The release showcases the many strengths of the songwriter and poet, with simile, alliteration, and euphony abound in his lyrical

Guest Rooms – “With Me” + “Put Me Together”

Mason Parva constructs gorgeous, wall-of-sound arrangements under the name Guest Rooms. The project seems poised to erupt in recognition with strongly impressive new release Put Me Together, “a six-track narrative about a

Hate Drugs – “Afterimage”

Hate Drugs’ new track “Afterimage” incorporates both accessible to-the-point indie-rock and more innovative, atmospheric synth-laden tendencies. It results in a striking sound, one whose trickling verses find a subtle accompaniment in the

Memoryy – “Damn Fine Predicament”

Memoryy’s new, nocturnal electro-pop track “Damn Fine Predicament” is a riveting peek at his forthcoming LP, SKELETONS, out 4/14. Just released today, the track rides on a growing chorus that features a

Premiere: Diary – ‘Love Shadows’ EP

Obscure Sound is very excited to premiere the debut EP, Love Shadows, from New York dream-pop quartet Diary. Recorded at Greenpoint’s Creamery Studio, the EP is an outstanding release that will appeal

New Albums

Darker Lighter – ‘Darker Lighter’

The self-titled debut album from Los Angeles-based project Darker Lighter captivates with a cathartic, melodic rock immersion. Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Salar

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The Kanz – ‘Alienation Party’

Captivating with its blend of pop-punk nostalgia and modern electronic infusions, Alienation Party is the debut full-length album from London-based band The

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