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Obscure Sound: Best of May 2017

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

Danke Shane – “Cave In”

With a sound steeped in dreamy harmonies reminiscent of The Beach Boys, Grizzly Bear, and Vampire Weekend, Danke Shane is the very impressive solo project of Washington, D.C.’s Andrew Burke. The excellent

Camp Candle – “Before the Night”

Camp Candle caught my attention last year with the stunning track “Surface“, whose sample-forward, vintage orchestral allure with hip-hop rhythmic sophistication reminded of Avalanches. New track “Before the Night” is equally engrossing,

All Things Blue – “Tattle”

All Things Blue showcase a smoothly infectious sound on new track “Tattle”, written and recorded by India Coombs and Jon Joseph (former bassist for BORNS). There’s a psychedelic flair in the glistening

King Wilderness – “Here I Go Again”

Adam Walton fronts Nashville-based project King Wilderness. His sound merges his love for folk and mountain music with immediate, rock-forward tendencies. On the project, Adam says: “King Wilderness was created as a

It’s Just Craig – “Goodnight”

Produced by indie-rock great John Vanderslice, It’s Just Craig’s new album Dark Corners tells the story of a cargo boat captain and his journey. From temptations of the sea to losing control

Eric Anders – “So Wrong”

Developing a steady fanbase since his 2003 debut, California-based singer/songwriter Eric Anders’ 2016 compilation Big World Abide: The Best of Eric Anders compiled a bunch of his memorable efforts, including the self-titled

Premiere: Boy Days – “In My Ways”

“In My Ways”, a cut from London-based trio Boy Days’ forthcoming EP of the same name, is a gripping and soulful gem — led by a classic, emotional vocal delivery that recalls

New Albums

The Willis Ordeal – EP

London-based project The Willis Ordeal delivers an inviting and organic charm with their new four-track EP, recorded in a single day on

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Karey Lee – ‘REDEMPTION’

Karey Lee‘s new album REDEMPTION is a heartfelt testament to survival and rebirth, channeling rock, Americana, and soul into hard-won catharsis. “I

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Hollow Shift – ‘Reload’ EP

Athens, Greece-based duo Hollow Shift showcase a riveting darkwave sound across Reload, an EP that leans into pulsing electronics and nocturnal momentum.

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