New Tracks

MP3: Zach Schimpf – “Movin’ Right Along”

Zach Schimpf produces easy-flowing pop that ranges from the fleeting guitar-led rock of "Movin' Right Along" to the warm, synth-led twinkles of the more emotive "July". The St. Louis-based producer and songwriter

MP3: The Royal Tribesmen – “Me and Mr. Kong”

The joyously infectious "Mr and Mr. Kong" introduces us to The Royal Tribesmen, a new indie-pop group from Chicago. The track features streaks of distorted synth-bass reminiscent of The Flaming Lips, and

MP3: The Curious Incident – “Impostor”

As their name suggests, The Curious Incident’s twist on Latin alt-rock conjures up plenty of curiosity. Their eclectic stylistic approach is the result of several musical intellects within the band. Presently a

OS Video: Los Encantados

Here is the premiere of Obscure Sound’s new video feature. The first band featured is Los Encantados, a rising Brooklyn-based six-piece with a knack for throwback, summer-friendly rockers. They pack a breezy, nonchalant, hook-filled

MP3: Mr. Meeble – “Star Power”

Mr. Meeble's grimy electro-pop lends itself to late-night club music, but without the stale repetition that numbs party-goers. The range of emotion conveyed on the trio's new EP, Nostalgic for Now?, shows

MP3s: Kolapore

Highly recommended. Kolapore produce a grandiose and exotic sound using a wide variety of instrumentation and styles. This is folk music at heart, but in the same way one classifies some of

Stream: Wickerbird – “Druids”

If possible, play “Druids” while trudging through a green forest as the sun sets. There’s something about this dark folk track that evokes that natural sentiment, sort of like how mellower Led

New Albums

Apex4X – ‘Nightfall’

San Francisco-based band Apex4X craft a darkly introspective rock appeal on Nightfall, melding alternative, darkwave, and metal influences amidst starkly impactful themes.

More