A list of Obscure Sound's favorite albums released in 2023.
New Tracks
Wilmington, NC-based artist Winston Orz captivates with a lushly psychedelic vein of pop on “Smooth Magic.” The self-described Tame Impala-inspired “dream waltz” melds various influences — soul and synth-pop notably — for
The Chicago-based project of Mike Ryan, Wail Pigg presents a quaintly melodic vein of dreamy electro-pop with slight guitar infusions. Ryan describes the release as “a meditation on traffic patterns and the
A lovely, timeless-feeling folk enamoring takes hold on "Here and New York," thematically exploring how the grass always seems greener on the side. The track comes via singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Elliott Ok.
"Demons" is a gorgeous new single from Alma Jette, the project of Mary Bryce. The stirring production conjures a symphonic vein of soaring folk with shades of Weyes Blood and Tennis.
Philadelphia-based act Cold Fronts evoke a peppy early ’00s indie-rock nostalgia with “Bad Habit,” whose snarly guitar tones and swelling vocal momentum combine for a replay-inducing impact. Bouncy synth additions linger alongside
Presenting a gripping escalation from late-night contemplation into a cathartic soaring, “Sweet Salvation” is the latest stirrer from Nashville-based producer Matt Kass and his NIGHTMØDE project. Impressing in prior years with tracks
Another success from Oklahoma City-based artist Monsonic, “Time Stops” captures a state of “feeling stuck,” alongside an array of intriguing synths — from nocturnal buzzing to effervescent twinkling. “Time doesn’t stop for
New Albums
Swedish musician and producer Kristoffer Ragnstam, who records as They Owe Us, has spent over two decades in the alternative scene, supporting
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Stereotyping is the latest album from electronic artist Marek De Vann, also featuring Hammond organist Paolo Apollo Negri, released via influential Italian
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In The End is an emotionally raw EP from Australian outsider artist Hurb Jephasun, drawing on decades spent in Sydney’s underground music
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More People Than Teeth is the debut album from South London folk-punk band The Early Swerve, pairing infectious melodies, acoustic instrumentation, violin,
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