New Tracks

Anne Steele – “Better”

“Better” is a great example of Anne Steele’s electro-minded pop, unleashing a yearning infectiousness during the “I’m gonna love better,” hook. The NYC-based singer/songwriter just released her new EP of original music,

Bobbie Morrone – “Whiskey and Water”

“Whiskey and Water” is a new track from Indianapolis-based singer/songwriter Bobbie Morrone, who touts a soulful sound with his vibrant vocals, organ usage, and gospel-like backing vocal additions. A twangy guitar lead

Nine Blind Men and the Tiger – “Leader”

Nine Blind Men and the Tiger is the solo project of Johnny Saigusa, who has been actively releasing material since high school (when he wrote and released three full-length albums). One of

Lucky Horses – “Terraces & Discos”

“Terraces & Discos” is a new single from Lucky Horses that touts a sound particularly appealing to Pet Shop Boys fans like myself. The London-based duo have the shimmering synth-pop aesthetic down

Emily Chambers – “Left Alabama”

Canadian R&B artist Emily Chambers impresses with the very catchy track “Left Alabama,” a showcase in enthralling vocal performance and sweet melodic suaveness. A faultless vocal performance combines with a vibrant funk

Former Faces – “Colorful Anger”

The stylish and suave “Colorful Anger” marks a fluidly catchy success for Former Faces, a project from the Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles. A vibrant bass line is accompanied by slick

Bad Wave – “I Can Be A Friend To You”

Bad Wave is a duo comprised of songwriter Tucker Tota and producer Patrick Hart. They share a fondness for ’90s alt-rock and Weezer in particular, though their own musical output takes more

Best Albums of 2018: Top Ten

Obscure Sound wraps its coverage of the best albums from 2018, providing comprehensive write-ups of the top ten albums from the year.

New Albums

Little Oil – ‘Twelve Songs’

Bay Area-based project Little Oil present a dynamic, ceaseless creativity on their new album, Twelve Songs. The production succeeds across various fronts,

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laisve – ‘Oscillations’

Described as “an album about the delicacy of our planet,” Oscillations is a stirring fusing of electronic, classical, and rock pursuits from

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