New Tracks

Dead Heart Bloom – “Ways to Go”

State of Mind by Dead Heart Bloom Dead Heart Bloom first caught my ears in 2014 with the track “Broken Babylon“, a thunderous space-rock jam with a likeness to Mercury Rev. The

Hyphen – “Futuristic” ft. Josh Tenor

“Futuristic” is a just-released track from Hyphen, who impressed last year with the tracks “Lost” and “4 Hours“. The London-based hip-hop artist continues showcasing his fluid, melodic delivery, this time complemented by

shy-c – “Hooligan”

Throbbing bass and breezy windchime-y looping make for an inviting beginning to shy-c’s new track “Hooligan”, released this past week. Percussive additions around the 00:40 mark do well in bringing listeners to

Orchid Mantis – “Porch Song”

“Porch Song” is the first single from Orchid Mantis’ new album Yellow House, which releases on November 11th via Slovakian lo-fi bedroom-pop cassette label Z Tapes. The project of Atlanta songwriter Thomas

Shai Nowell – “Sunkissed” (feat. Nai Br.xx)

“Sunkissed”, a new track from Shai Nowell, begins with a thumping bass, with suave vocals – from both vocalists – showing excellent melodic form in the verses. The transition around the one-minute

Desert Moons – “Come Over”

Desert Moons is a brotherly duo comprised of Jake and Simon Dobson, who have been playing music together since a young age, and later as session musicians in studio and live. Desert

Don Dellpiero – “Living the Dream”

Swedish Synthwave producer Don Dellpiero just released his fourth full-length album, Time Travel. If you enjoyed the sounds of previously featured track “Journey Through Time and Space” – featuring bright synth arpeggios,

The Derevolutions – “Research Cognitivity”

Longtime Obscure Sound favorite The Derevolutions just put out a new track, “Research Cognitivity”, that continues the project’s penchant for bursting hooks. Guitar strums, whistling, and anthemic multi-layered vocal escalation comprise a

New Albums

villafeign – ‘Tragically True’

Tragically True is a consuming new album from NYC-based artist villafeign, moving seamlessly between driving, high-energy rock and moments of reflective intensity.

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Alessiah – ‘Obscentra’

The gripping debut album from Alessiah, Obscentra marks her bold step into adulthood and artistic self-realization. Building on nearly a decade in

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Christian List – ‘Beach’

The riveting new album from Christian List, Beach shows the talented songwriter expanding his sound with a fuller, band-driven approach. The release

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