New Tracks

Canopies – “Miss You Now”

Canopies was one of my favorite discoveries of 2011 with their fantastic track “Rebels“, an anthemic synth-pop stunner that drew comparisons to groups like Cut Copy and Hot Chip for their incredibly

Vizier – “All the Things You Said”

You may remember Vizier from his exceptional nocturnal effort “Tonight“, which showcased his production chops and grasp of various electronic hybrids, from Knife-like icy electro-pop to sample-infused soundscape creations reminiscent of Air

Fire and the Romance – “Way Down Below”

The lead melody of “Way Down Below”, the new single from Fire and the Romance, was formulated in the middle of the night by frontman Dion Roy. It makes sense; there’s certainly

Obscure Sound: Best of January 2014

Sorry for the delay in this month’s compilation, but at least this now has the potential to serve as a bright spot for Valentine’s Day non-participants. Well, that’s assuming the compilation is

Taani Ester – “Kangaroo”

I don’t know any Hebrew, but the title of this track seems fairly obvious by its irresistibly infectious hooks, where the word “kangaroo” is apparent over a variety of perky guitar bursts,

RY X – “Vampires”

Swedish folk artist RY X released his debut EP, Berlin, back in August, but the release’s gorgeously serene offerings tend to sound even better in the winter. One of Berlin‘s standout efforts, “Vampires” is a beautifully

Satchmode – “Best Intentions”

“Best Intentions” is the second single from Satchmode’s EP Collide, released on the 16 January. The track was recorded and mixed at the band’s home studio in LA and mastered by Dave Cooley

New Albums

Bárdits Éva – ‘Inertia’

Budapest-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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FloreJack – ‘Mode7’

Mode7, the debut conceptual album from French songwriter Julien Daval’s project FloreJack, charts a narrative arc through both intimate acoustic storytelling and

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