New Tracks

Guest Rooms – “With Me” + “Put Me Together”

Mason Parva constructs gorgeous, wall-of-sound arrangements under the name Guest Rooms. The project seems poised to erupt in recognition with strongly impressive new release Put Me Together, “a six-track narrative about a

Hate Drugs – “Afterimage”

Hate Drugs’ new track “Afterimage” incorporates both accessible to-the-point indie-rock and more innovative, atmospheric synth-laden tendencies. It results in a striking sound, one whose trickling verses find a subtle accompaniment in the

Memoryy – “Damn Fine Predicament”

Memoryy’s new, nocturnal electro-pop track “Damn Fine Predicament” is a riveting peek at his forthcoming LP, SKELETONS, out 4/14. Just released today, the track rides on a growing chorus that features a

Premiere: Diary – ‘Love Shadows’ EP

Obscure Sound is very excited to premiere the debut EP, Love Shadows, from New York dream-pop quartet Diary. Recorded at Greenpoint’s Creamery Studio, the EP is an outstanding release that will appeal

Tim Akin – “Dali’s Persistence”

“Dali’s Persistence” is the very impressive debut track from Tim Akin, an artist from South London who shows an infectiously grimy atmosphere throughout his blend of hip-hop and dark electronica. There’s ample

No Telescopes – “River Song”

Inspired by and written at a river, “River Song” is the first track off No Telescopes’ debut album — so it’s certainly a striking introduction. A pulsating synth beeping coincides with guitar

Lost Beach – “The River & The Breeze”

Released this week, “The River & The Breeze” is a memorable, rootsy rocker with soaring vibes reminiscent of The Walkmen. It comes courtesy of Lost Beach, an act from the beaches south

Sara Ontaneda – “Chico Bien”

Ecuadorian-American singer/songwriter Sara Ontaneda integrates Southern-American rhythms with melodic and colorful folk and R&B, with a background in classical music, jazz, and bossa nova. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music,

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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