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Obscure Sound: Best of June 2017

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

Margot Polo – “Sing Hallelujah”

California-based Margot Polo is the solo project of David Provenzano, singer/guitarist of Fialta and Sherwood. He produces a vein of indie-pop touching on soul, psychedelia, and R&B, with his hook-y tendencies on

The Laytcomers – “Sharpie Head”

“Sharpie Head” is a charismatic, stylistically engaging listen from The Laytcomers, a rock act out of Fremont, California. Guitar distortion and kazoo-like enthusiasm give this track a peppy start, reminiscent in its

RUFFO420 – “Pinnacle’s”

“Pinnacle’s” is a striking track from rising NYC-based hip-hop artist RUFFO420, whose flow is lush yet rhythmically precise over chilled-out beats and production from .phase. His delivery reminds of NYC natives Das

Adam Winn – “Burnout”

Adam Winn produces a heartfelt vein of folk that appeals to the human connection, his intimate lyrics and vocal approach touching on the fragility of life. The native of Creston, BC picked

Gnarsh – “Putting on Your Face”

As the self-professed aim of Gnarsh’s music “is to make people smile, tap their foot, and scratch their heads,” it’s easy to say “Putting on Your Face” hit the mark — at

Two Birds One – “I Can Have It All”

“I Can Have It All” is the striking debut single from Two Birds One, a duo comprised of multi-instrumentalists Michael and Shoota, who met whilst playing in bands Aquila Young and TH’FIKA.

Skytone – “Taking Our Time”

“Taking Our Time” is the lead single off Ottawa duo Skytone’s new full-length JangleWaves. The twangy slice of jangle-pop isn’t a far cry from the aesthetic of fellow Canadian Travis Bretzer, with

New Albums

vja – ‘Compartments’

The consuming debut album from Los Angeles artist vja, Compartments stirs with a a transportive blend of dream-pop haziness and fervent rock

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