Obscure Sound lists their favorite albums from 2022.
New Tracks
A dreamily enveloping pop charmer from Mild Monk, “21st Century” balances twinkling keys with psych-friendly guitar twangs amidst the artist’s soothing vocal presence. The project of multi-instrumentalist Henry Stein, Mild Monk impressed
Enthralling with soaring rock valleys and intimate folk-laden trickling alike, “From Me” is a resonating new track from NYC singer/songwriter Ava McCoy. “I can’t seem to find my way,” the vocals drive
“Don’t Get Much Better” is an emotive pop success from Denver-based artist fun machine, also featuring siestablend. Per the artist, the track was “inspired by a long drive down The Pacific Coast
Full of grooving intrigue, “These Days” is a recent track from Dan Spirk. The New York-based artist conjures a stylish vein of rock with hints of funk and jazz, recalling a bit
Los Angeles-based artist Claire Brooks consumes with the single “Oxygen,” traversing from dreamy guitar chirps into a replay-inducing hook with dazzling charisma, propelled by Juno-106 synth work. “Don’t you wanna feel alive?”
Berlin-based artist Ark White impresses with aspects of psychedelic folk and dreamy rock. “Mind’s Eye” is a highlight on the stellar Foldin’ Love EP. The project’s seven-track debut release melds the artist’s
A single from New Jersey-based collective KIDSNOT$AINTS., the heartfelt “Love, Always” struts a city-pop elegance with breezy hook-filled temptations. Island-set acoustics and twinkling keys meld into love-professing vocals, complemented by bursting synths
New Albums
Crafting an impactful sound that succeeds in both twangy rock mystique and folk-forward lushness, I’ve Been Here is the new EP from
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Las Vegas-based artist Bev captivates with a memorable house aesthetic on the Bev House EP, successfully embracing a new style following past
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Glasgow-based project An Dannsa Dub captivate with a magnetic sound throughout their second full-length, Through The Storm — unveiling an eclectic, colorful
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Infusing nostalgic spy film inspiration with a knack for hooky psych-pop expanses, Evasion is the riveting new album from Y is Nature.
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