This past December, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Christina Rubino’s “Godspeed and Guns” showed an artist capable of eclectic stylistic appeal and contemplative, philosophical themes. The track explored the concept of Jung’s “shadow self”, over
New Tracks
Obscure Sound is pleased to premiere a new track from the collaboration between friends/neighbors Mikael Ögren and Johan Agebjörn, previously featured here for his solo works as well as his dazzling work
POKAL is the DIY-project of Sweden-based Norwegian Arne Barlindhaug Ellingsen, who shows off hook-y melodic pulsations and soundscape that merges past/future on new track “Great Expectations”. There’s an ’80s vibe, especially reminiscent
Pekoe Cat is a new act bursting at the seams with creative energy, on new track “Test” reminding strongly of early Ariel Pink with the creative lo-fi vocal production and melodic development,
Verena von Horsten is an emotionally powerful Swiss singer/songwriter whose second solo album Alien Angel Super Death blends infectiously eclectic music with heartfelt lyrical content. Heavy synth-rock combines with a passionate vocal
Based out of New Haven, Connecticut, new indie-rock act Sweet William shows considerable charm on new track “My Connection”, which they recorded in their basement and released last week. It comes off
DIRT by KING ROPES Bozeman, Montana-based act King Ropes have an impressive debut album with Dirt, a showcase of frontman/guitarist Dave Hollier’s penchant for moody, engrossing tracks. Opener “Dogleg Boy” shows this
With extended national airplay and an appearance on the Johnny Doom TV show, London-based alt-rockers The Survival Code are fast on the rise with their latest EP, Broken Strings. Producing a muscle-y
New Albums
On sophomore album Before It Mattered, 2nd Time Around delivers engaging indie-rock through vibrant guitar work, pulsing basslines, and melodic keys. Detailed,
MoreNewly released album New Colors of the Sky traces Noah K‘s rapid creative evolution across seven distinct tracks, capturing his shift from
MoreLed by New York-based composer Dash Lunde, VPC Ensemble presents Life Is a Strange Loop: Side A, a recursive meditation on consciousness.
MoreBudapest-based artist Bárdits Éva‘s solo debut, Inertia, delivers a striking fusion of avant-garde soundscapes and raw confessional songwriting. Recorded entirely at home,
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