Obscure Sound begins digging into the best albums of 2017, with albums #41 to #50 revealed.
New Tracks
Portland-based trio Maxwell Cabana impress mightily on new track “Texas”, released today. Distant, suave guitar tones establish the track’s smooth presence, the soulful vocals emerging shortly thereafter. As the lyrics hop between
Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer Dorvin Borman crafts an engaging vein of dreamy psych-pop. Just-released track “Wrath” works around his serene vocals and glistening, twangy guitars, with a reverbed drum
“Mind Designs” is the second single off Wax Mistress’ debut EP, A Ghost in the Garden. The Nashville-based act will certainly appeal to fans of Tame Impala, with similar psych-friendly guitar pulsations
San Francisco indie-pop quartet Faux Canada is comprised of members My First Earthquake, Crashfaster, and Sir Salvatore. With mutual admiration for Secretly Canadian’s roster in the early ’00s, the band channels a
“Partisan”, the debut single from South West London five-piece Yawwn, releases fully on all digital platforms tomorrow, though is presently available to stream above on Soundcloud. The single is a blast of
Amera are an act whose expansive vein of electronica has earned them an expansive following of their live sets. Their sound incorporates infectious beat drops and engaging soundscapes in studio and live,
Phil Collen (Def Leppard, Manraze) has pulled together a supergroup, recruiting Rob DeLeo (bassist for Stone Temple Pilots), Forrest Robinson (drummer for TLC, India.Arie, Engelbert Humperdinck, Joe Sample & The Crusaders) and
New Albums
NYC-based collective Paper Nova enthralls with a range of theatrical vocals, moody guitars, and adventurous rock dynamics throughout their new album, Black
MoreAmbient jazz, world music, and cinematic instrumentation converge across Michael J McEvoy‘s memorable album Terra Cognita, featuring legendary Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira.
MoreChamber-pop melodies and intricate arrangements envelop throughout Ben Lester’s self-titled debut, a 13-track collection shaped by his admiration for Brian Wilson. Released
MoreClassic post-punk rhythms and shimmering synth-pop textures define Chicago trio FRENCH INHALER‘s debut album PRACTICED LINES, where live bass and drums meet
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