Obscure Sound highlights their top 50 albums of 2024.
New Tracks
A dynamic folk success that compels from solemn acoustic-set ruminations to brass-laden anthemic heights, “When The Sea Came To Tea” comes via Little Juke. The Birmingham, England-based band thoroughly impress on their
A whirring synth-driven intensity invigorates on “All set for adventure!” — a new single from Finnish artist GIDE. The Vantaa-based producer takes inspiration from the group Above & Beyond, in addition to
A soulfully melodic charmer from German artist Cris Cap, “Live Like My Cat” daydreams about switching places with a pet cat — and enjoying the simplicity and relaxed pursuits of such a
An atmospheric and delectably unsettling electronic intrigue takes hold on “Radiation,” a new single from ZIFR. The producer and DJ — based in Pune, India — infuses house and techno inspirations within
Oregon-based singer/songwriter Rich Swanger showcases a quaint yet insightful folk appeal on new single “Awfully Good,” representing the artist’s first solo effort in a decade — following releases with full bands. The
A hypnotic, expansive psychedelic splendor takes hold on “Seasonal Furs,” a newly released single from Ilan Woodward. Suave vocals immerse with perspectives on uncertainty and feigned smiles, bolstered by a wordless vocal
Invigorating with buzzing synth power and melodic guitar lines, “Passengers” is a recent track from The Underwater Believers. The Phoenix, Arizona-based artist describes the release as “a power progression explaining my frustration
New Albums
Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending
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Impressing in both its superb original songwriting and covers of Christmas classics, What Stops Time is an alluring new EP from Shiny
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Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,
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Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,
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