New Tracks

The Vaporettos – “Fortress”

EP by The Vaporettos The Vaporettos are a rock group from Vancouver that sound relatively similar to early Blur, but with an added post-punk punch. These Canadians showcase a bevy of talent throughout their debut

Mangoseed – “Brix-Tone”

Reggae music is often associated with hazy, relaxed days on a beach. The trickling feel-good vibe is certainly emphasized by some of the genre’s more popular artists, such as Bob Marley and

Michael Rault – “Lost Something”

“Lost Something” is a bouncy psych-rock gem from Michael Rault, who previously wowed with the excellent “Too Bad So Sad“. The Canadian singer-songwriter’s track is an upcoming peek at his band’s new EP, Living Daylight,

Ocean Hands – “Pictures of What”

Ocean Hands deliver a polished mix of anthemic indie-rock and riveting electro-pop, with a sound comparable to The Helio Sequence, Passion Pit, and Local Natives. Formed two years ago, the San Diego-based

Christina Rubino – “Pending the Last Soul”

Christina Rubino’s smoky vocals and personal lyrics for a engrossing experience throughout her new album, Alive from the Scrapheap. Touching on a variety of topics – from losing parents to artistic struggle

Obscure Sound: Best of April 2014

April’s compilation is a tidy one, with thirteen tracks clocking in at an accessible 50 minutes. I was probably a bit more selective than usual this month, but that’s OK — I

Snowblind Traveler – “Lobster”

I featured Matt Dorrien/Snowblind Traveler last year, noting how his rich and soulful intermingling of acoustic-pop and soulful rock reminded me of a twangy Wilco crossed with the solemn folk of Elliott Smith.

Tachyon – “Aliens”

Electro-pop duo Tachyon is comprised of Grammy Award-winning “trombonist-turned-singer/songwriter” Jonathan Arons and “Juilliard trumpet player-turned-music producer” James Cage. Some may recognize Arons as the viral “dancing trombone player” on the Steve Harvey Show,

New Albums

Lukey2Legs – ‘Truth’

The debut album from Melbourne-based artist Lukey2Legs, Truth radiates with a spacious and dynamic art-pop sound. Its sweeping arrangements and emotive vocals

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roar taylor – ‘kostner’

The new album from Chicago-based artist roar taylor, kostner is a consuming hip-hop success. With a commanding mix of grit and grace,

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GlasGlas – ‘GlasGlas’ EP

The debut, self-titled EP from GlasGlas captivates with a fusion of electronic elegance and lyrical depth, balancing atmospheric mystique with themes of

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