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Obscure Sound: Best of July 2017

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

Indianapolis Jones – “Please Come Home”

Atlanta-based psych-pop act Indianapolis Jones will release their new 5-song EP, Chaos and Light, on September 8th. The first look at the release comes via the single “Please Come Home”, which showcases

Western Jaguar – “Lake Placid”

“Lake Placid” is the twangy and enjoyable third release from rock quartet Western Jaguar, based out of Mission, British Columbia. Incorporating elements of post-rock, dream-pop, and indie-rock, the band shows some impressive

Perfect Families – “Reminders”

“Reminders” is the third single from Seattle duo Perfect Families, whose new EP Gradients will be released on August 16th. The verse features soft vocals, an illuminated synth pad, and funky bass

SIDIZEN KING – “When the Drugs Don’t Work”

The two SIDIZEN KING tracks we’ve featured so far – “Stuck in the Middle” and “Roll the Dice” – show a notably talented producer/songwriter/performer with eclectic charm, integrating elements of modern electronic-pop

Scotch Mist – “Big Red Button”

NYC-based Scotch Mist impressed mightily last October with the track “Daggers”, which showcased beautiful vintage-pop vocal harmonies, western-y guitar twangs, and a twinkling orchestral-like chamber-pop majestic quality toward the end. They were

Cape Weather – “Telephono”

“Telephono” is the debut single from California’s Cape Weather, who conjure ’60s nostalgia with the track’s sweetly seductive vocals, suave guitar jangles, and overall hypnotic allure — aided nicely by the subtle

Joe Murray – “Free”

Free by joemurray. “Free” is one of the singles off Denver-based Joe Murray’s debut album I Am, releasing on November 3rd. The track showcases a very promising songwriter with an enjoyable aesthetic.

New Albums

TJ Manuel – ‘The Iridescent Void’

A deeply immersive ambient journey, The Iridescent Void finds Nevada City, California-based artist TJ Manuel crafting captivating soundscapes shaped by handcrafted improvisation

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Dust Choir – ‘Dust and Sand’

A collaboration between songwriter Ed Reilly and producer Lee Thompson, Dust Choir enthralls throughout new album Dust and Sand. Blending Americana, folk,

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Lydia Fairhall – ‘The Narrows’

Chronicling the varied, challenging paths throughout life, The Narrows is the sophomore album from Australian singer-songwriter Lydia Fairhall. Tracks like “Heavy Is

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cae – ‘Alt Girl Encounters’

Alt Girl Encounters is an immersive new album from cae, a Birmingham, Alabama-based artist blending lo-fi textures and electronic-rock influences. Opening track

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