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Walkie Talkie – “Jellybean”
Walkie Talkie are the duo of Yuval Katz and Tomer Borenstein. The project was formed in Haifa, Israel, and on new track “Jellybean” showcases a sound resembling parts Super Furry Animals and parts Toro y Moi. There&...
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Lucinda Belle – “I’ll Be Loving You”
“I’ll Be Loving You” is a timeless-sounding gem from Lucinda Belle. Considered a prodigy at the harp when she was a child, Lucinda now crafts music with “smoky jazz-noir rhythms” and nods to vintag...
Pop
Lazyear – “I Guess It’s Not (the end of the world)”
Lazyear’s new track “I Guess It’s Not (the end of the world)” reminds me of multiple favorites — the East London-based artist touts a Bowie-like quiver in his vocals (the “ashes to ashes,R...
Pop
Premiere: The Francos – “Back to Basics”
Previously featured with the track “Tasman,” The Francos are back at it with new track “Back to Basics,” which we’re happy to premiere. The track is “about waking up to reality, eliminating a...
Pop
David Alexandr – “Take Your Leave”‘
“Take Your Leave” is a striking track released today from David Alexandr, whose soul-infused vein of pop is immaculately melodic and suave. The North London-born artist combines classic pop influences, such as Micha...
Pop
Col3man & Carling – “How Low”
Released today, “How Low” is a smooth-flowing, melodic electronic/pop collaboration from rising Los Angeles artists Col3man and Carling. A lush synth pad gives way to bouncy key trickling, as serene vocals ascend in...
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Shai Nowell – “Sunkissed” (feat. Nai Br.xx)
“Sunkissed”, a new track from Shai Nowell, begins with a thumping bass, with suave vocals – from both vocalists – showing excellent melodic form in the verses. The transition around the one-minute mark g...
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The Derevolutions – “Research Cognitivity”
Longtime Obscure Sound favorite The Derevolutions just put out a new track, “Research Cognitivity”, that continues the project’s penchant for bursting hooks. Guitar strums, whistling, and anthemic multi-layere...
Electronic
FRAUDS – “Silent”
“Silent” is a piece of thrilling, catchy electro-pop from Paris-based trio FRAUDS. The “think I’m so silent,” hook throbs with glitzy synths and a powerful vocal. The verses flicker as well with mo...
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EP Stream: CRÈME – “BRÛLÉE”
Today marks the release of BRÛLÉE, a five-track output from CRÈME. Stream it above, and on Spotify here. “Beaches” succeeds in a buzzing inectiousness while still retaining a sense of atmosphere, a great entry from the former C...
