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Obscure Sound: Best of April 2017

Above are the most memorable tracks featured throughout April 2017, streaming on both Spotify and Soundcloud. Some tracks may be missing from the Spotify playlist, since not every track is available there

Bliss Nova – “All That I’m Used To”

Based out of Toledo, Ohio, brothers Daniel and Joel Trzcinsk front dream-pop project Bliss Nova. Their debut EP, Do You Feel, was released in 2015 to acclaim, with comparisons then to the

John Dominy – “Money”

John Dominy’s new album Atlantic Coast is a consuming, very successful creation inspired by dream-pop and jangle-rock. Dominy is a gifted singer/songwriter, with a great knack for twangy hooks, as shown on

Trapanese – ‘Lil Tokyo’ EP

San Francisco-based Trapanese is a very promising producer who incorporates elements of Japanese soul and funk, adapted to hip-hop, in his melodically blissful beats. His new mixtape Lil Tokyo is a strong showing, particularly

The Dream Eaters – “Neanderthals”

“Neanderthals” is a beautiful piece of songwriting and production from The Dream Eaters, the project of Jake Zavracky and Elizabeth LeBaron (foermly known as ‘Jake and Elizabeth’). Both share vocal duties on

January Zero – “Gravity”

The Long Radio Silence by January Zero January Zero is an indie-rock project fronted by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gareth Phillips, aided by the talents of drummer Dan Piccolo, organist/mixer/editor Jim Roll, and

Evil Astronaut – “Seasons”

Evil Astronaut’s “Seasons” is an extremely hook-y, spacious gem from the Swedish duo, who impressed in January with the track “Orbit Berlin“. While that track exuded a serene, folk-laden sound with hints

New Albums

Uncanny Valet – ‘Silo’

New York-based artist Uncanny Valet unveils a variety of melodic soundscapes throughout debut album Silo. Encompassing both lushly enveloping ambient atmospherics and

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Humming – ‘Far Below’ EP

Perth-based rockers Humming reveal an eclectic tonal range on their new EP, Far Below. The self-produced success pairs themes of yearning and

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