Magdalena Bay’s previous single, “Neon“, showcased a chilled-out take on pop. Their just-released effort “Set Me Off” certainly plays on more of a sugar rush, though again shows the duo’s incredible capacity
New Tracks
Cleveland native Holden Laurence has a perfect grasp of ’80s post-punk twang. His second single, “A Whisper and She Takes Me” is a smashing success, integrating hook-y “ooh-la-la-la” guitar twang fixings as
It’s not difficult for Eskimo Blue’s new single to capture all your attention. The aptly named track from this one-man Danish project touts a lovable lo-fi vein of psych-pop, expanding at 00:44 with
Jared Mees will release his fourth album, Life Is Long, on 4/21. The release showcases the many strengths of the songwriter and poet, with simile, alliteration, and euphony abound in his lyrical
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’ 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’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
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
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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