New Tracks

LOVING – “The Not Real Lake”

LOVING by LOVING LOVING’s gorgeous eponymous debut release presents a laid-back alternative lo-fi sound, its stylistic approach reminding me fondly of Little Joy’s 2008 eponymous debut. Similarly to that, lush guitar lines

Matt Elleray – “Talk Baby”

Somewhere in the midst of King Krule’s darkly developing soundscapes, Mac DeMarco’s suave psych-friendly delivery, and Dent May’s funk-laden infectiousness, Matt Elleray’s stylistic approach lives. Simultaneously infectious and atmospheric, his new track “Talk

Sing, Bird of Prey – “Microsatellite”

Crystal Embryo by Sing, Bird of Prey Sing, Bird of Prey produce fluid and melodic indie-rock out of the Lehigh Valley/Poconos area in PA, where they find a beautiful middle ground between

Phil Gammage – “Arms of a Kind Woman”

With the track’s commanding and reverberating vocal presence, saloon-style keys, and swift harmonica use, “Arms of a Kind Woman” sets a memorable presence. The style, with its salvation-focused topic and spaghetti-western tinge,

Reid the Martian – “The Other Side”

“The Other Side” is a soaring single from Reed the Martian, an artist based in Kansas City that incorporates spacey electronica and hip-hop into his sound. This past December, Reid returned to

Nick de la Hoyde – “Thinking Bout You”

“Thinking Bout You” is an original track from Nick de la Hoyde — not the millionth cover of the Frank Ocean track of the same name. The young Australian-based act – who

Obscure Sound: Best of August 2016

Above are 23 memorable tracks featured throughout August 2016, streamable via both Spotify and Soundcloud. The Spotify and SoundCloud apps are recommended for mobile listening. For the Obscure Sound write-up on any

New Albums

sleepy soph – ‘lucky’ EP

Boorloo/Perth singer-songwriter sleepy soph captivates on her debut EP, lucky — unveiling a warming, introspective blend of indie folk and alt-pop. Built

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