UK-based quintet Dunebug balance spirited rock charisma and palpable yearning on new single “Terracotta.” They describe the stellar release as “the first track we’ve made that encapsulates the sound we wanted when
New Tracks
Chicago-based singer/songwriter Sarantos charms with a dynamic, emotive enthrallment on new single “God Doesn’t Make Mistakes.” Acoustic-laden introspections ascend into soaring guitar work, feeling representative of renewal and invigoration as one reflects
First catching our ears in 2020 with their debut album Flagship, Continua continue to impress with invigorating rockers and introspective balladry alike — showcased enjoyably across three recent singles in “Underrated,” “The
A memorable track from Charlotte&Magic, “Flower Fighter” impresses with a hypnotic art-pop appeal. The Paris-based project is fronted by Charlotte Cegarra, whose artistry is evident throughout the production’s strong atmospheric hold and
New York-based artist Noam Shapira consumes with a smoothly absorbing jazz sound on new single “Taltalit’s White Stripes.” Shapira and his talented band recorded the track at Kicha Studios in Tel Aviv,
A calming, reflective folk sound enamors throughout “Standstill-Sol Invictus,” a lovely new track from Dean Carter, an artist based in Glastonbury, England. The instrumental sound spans from quaint acoustics to multi-layered ardency,
Glasgow-based act The Gilhoolys shows a spirited, hooky rock ascent on new track “The Passing Of Time.” The project, led by Paul Devlin, succeeds in a contemplative yet decisive call — musing
Obscure Sound highlights their top 50 albums of 2024.
New Albums
New York-based Canadian artist Melissa Geurts creates what she calls “nervous system anthems,” set within a consuming dark synth-pop aesthetic. Her sophomore
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Brooklyn-based artist Sanford: returns with the expansive Big Tent Revival, a self-produced record that picks up exactly where his previous effort, Extinguished
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The project Hunki Dori embraces a lushly absorbing, atmospheric minimalism on the album Ciclo. Warm, detailed productions excel with gorgeous soundscapes, also
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Philadelphia-based band Cigarettes for Breakfast embrace bedroom-project origins with their excellent colour wheel EP, a follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 sophomore LP
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