New Tracks

Volunteer Cheerleader – “July”

“July” is a shimmering new track from Volunteer Cheerleader, the duo of recently reconnected grade school friends originally from suburban Ohio, though now living in NYC the past few years. Previously featured

Shrek Is Love – “Lord Farquaad”

R&B four-piece Shrek Is Love spans from Los Angeles to NYC, their members operating on different coasts though with a mutual aim for smooth, laid-back R&B goodness — with some fairly wacky

Giant Flying Turtles – “No Turning Back”

Giant Flying Turtles are one of many bright lights in the bustling Brooklyn rock scene, home of many eclectic acts — though Giant Flying Turtles stand out particularly well for their admiration

Gifts or Creatures – “Two Hearts (Two Peninsulas)”

Male/female vocal duets don’t always work in the indie-rock/pop sphere, though “Two Hearts (Two Peninsulas)” – the new track from Michigan husband-wife duo Brandon and Bethany Foote – succeeds on this front.

Album Stream: Mavara – ‘Consciousness’

Dubbed “Iran’s first premier progressive rock band”, Mavara’s name derives from the translation “beyond everything you think.” Formed in 2001, Mavara developed a strong following in Iran, recording a Persian-language album in

Obscure Sound: Best of August 2017

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

Fellow Bohemian – “Get Away”

Los Angeles-based act Fellow Bohemian will drop their Calm & Modern EP tomorrow, and it’s preceded by today’s release of the single “Get Away”. The group is building a steady following after

Montauk Hotel – “Sense of Place”

Sense of Place by Montauk Hotel Montauk Hotel are a shimmering indie-pop act out of Dublin, whose new track “Sense of Place” features soaring vocals and a quaintly effective melody that takes

New Albums

Guido Affini – ‘RUST’

RUST is a riveting conceptual success from Genoese artist Guido Affini. Utilizing hydrophones to capture Ligurian Sea wrecks and industrial port noise,

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Runa Viggen – ‘Open Plains’

Open Plains marks a powerful sophomore effort from pianist and organist Runa Viggen, charting a conceptual healing journey from trauma toward strength.

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Slept All Day – ‘Yutori’

Austin, Texas-based duo Slept All Day craft an impactful sound throughout their second album Yutori, a conceptual release that embraces the concept

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Sunna Corona – ‘Demigold’

Demigold is the stirring solo debut of Sunna Corona, a project born from creative momentum amidst personal loss. Adopting a lo-fi, multi-instrumentalist approach,

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