A folk-forward mystique takes hold on “Dark Side of the Mountain,” a recently released track from Karavay. The Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter shows a commanding sound, melding emotive lyricism with a cinematic-friendly folk grandiosity, with lingering orchestral components amidst a twangy guitar assortment.

“I wanna bathe in your dirt,” smitten, vulnerable lyrical disposition combines with a cinematic folk feeling, arising into thumping rhythmic momentum around the three-minute turn and culminating in a satiating rock soaring. The evolution from brass-touched, western-film nostalgia into the riveting rock allure is enthralling.

Check out the track’s music video, below:

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A new single from Cameron Sonnier, “Strange Lately” is another memorable cut from the Houston-based artist, who caught our ears already this year with “Anytime” and “Burning To Death.”

Hazy acoustics, ghostly twangs, and a echoed percussive character drives into Sonnier’s compelling vocal presence. “The “seems so strange lately,” chorus exudes a soaring character, diversifying enjoyably from the debonair “see what you wanna see,” verses. The twangy guitar tones and steady percussion evolve seamlessly into the more starry-eyed demeanor of the enveloping title-referencing hook; “Strange Lately” is further exemplary of Sonnier’s quality songwriting and confident aesthetical direction.

Stream Sonnier’s new album, Synchronicity, in full:

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The debut single from newly formed trio PsiloMine Sun, “Fall Back” consumes with a meditative electro-folk immersion. With roots in the Chicago music scene, the three (anonymous) members explore a heady atmospheric realm within, self-described as “music for psychedelic therapy and beyond.”

Specifically, their music was created in response to personal loss, that of the artist’s late mother. They explain: “Through PsiloMine Sun, I hope to provide solace for those navigating the challenging terrains of grief, depression, and anxiety. Music has always been a refuge for me, and I aim to offer the same comfort to others through this project.”

Representing the first single from the project’s upcoming album Instrumentality, “Fall Back” evolves with delicate precision from comforting acoustic twangs into glimmering synth fragments. A melancholic, reverbed vocal emergence lends a caressing engrossment, admitting they “can’t look away,” and face a sort of retreat, reflected in the track’s title. Ruminations on hesitation, and seemingly lingering on the past, prove impactful alongside the trickling array of guitars string-laden hints in the second half. “Fall Back” is a powerful debut from PsiloMine Sun.

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A cinematic, psychedelic folk spirit takes hold on “Outlaw in the Sky,” the new single from Daze of Laur, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Laura Esgro. Born and raised in Topanga Canyon, Esgro takes inspiration from mythology, folklore, and immersive atmospheres; they were initially first spurred into songwriting by family road trips through California and the Southwest, and also by influences ranging from Ennio Morricone to Hope Sandoval and Dr. John.

A chiming gentleness quickly evolves into a steady acoustical intrigue, as Esgro’s vocal references to the night sky further a strongly introspective haze. Twangy guitars and an orchestral-feeling shimmer crafts a spaghetti-western sort of nostalgia, with the title-touting vocal escalation adding to the intoxicating soundscape as well. “Outlaw in the Sky” is a riveting showcase in atmosphere and mood from Daze of Laur.

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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Folk.

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Los Angeles-based collective Desert Magic unveil a gorgeously hypnotic folk enamoring on new single “Can You Be Like a Bird?” — emitting a free-spirited glow aptly reflective of its nature-friendly soundscape. The hermit thrush bird makes a stirring appearance with its lovely chirping, set amidst a range of comforting upright bass and trickling guitar twangs.

The “piercing right through the cosmos,” arrival proves especially impactful, concluding the track with gentle composure following an array of orchestral snippets and bird-chirping ambience; “Can You Be Like a Bird?” proves inviting and replay-inducing in its serenely enchanting production.

The project elaborates further:

“Can You Be Like A Bird?” features an unlikely soloist: the hermit thrush, a small, unassuming bird whose dual vocal tracts allow it to harmonize with itself and whose songs align with the harmonic series. The second half of the track features a resonator guitar solo by Alex Wand doubling a field recording of the bird’s song, backed by Brock Stuessi’s deep, flowing bowed upright bass and Logan Hone’s gentle piano melody.

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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.

The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Folk.

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A Tokyo-based project that revives traditional Japanese folk songs, Suzumeno Tears showcases their memorable sound with the track “Itokuri Bushi.” Trickling acoustics complement the sparkling vibraphone playing from Tomoko Kageyama, while Agatha and Miyuki Sato lend their enchanting vocal presences. The soaring vocal tones and meditative instrumentation builds to a dazzling one-minute turn, where the lush trickles assembles into a multi-vocal layering with spine-tingling results.

The polyphonic vocals’ hypnotic impact melds with the acoustical folk allure throughout, with Kageyama’s vibraphone adding a nostalgic touch of lounge-fitted jazz. A wordless vocal section at mid-point is especially lulling, emitting a strongly psychedelic pull amidst the twinkling, chilly vibraphone tones. Suzumeno Tears breathe new life into the gorgeous “Itokuri Bushi,” described as “a Japanese traditional work song from Amami Island.” This modern, serene twist is gripping throughout.

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We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.

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Enthralling in its journey from hypnotic folk understatements into a rousing rock exhilaration, “Green Pastures” is a resonating new single from Sunrosa. Lush acoustics and ruminating vocal reflections craft a hypnotic, textured appeal into an ardent liftoff of a second half. Dexterous percussion is the first to signal the oncoming storm, approaching full force past the three-minute turn and into a blaring array of guitar distortion and frantic rhythmic passion. “Green Pastures” is a grippingly climactic success from Sunrosa.

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