Modesta are an indie-rock duo from Boston, crafting a hypnotic and gripping sound on the track “Opus,” the opener on Modesta’s new 4-track EP, Ode to the Peculiar. Modern rock sensibilities combine
New Tracks
Sir Francis Drake by Cartography “Sir Francis Drake” is a newly released track from Cartography, the solo project of New York-based artist Trevor Misplay. Crisp acoustics and bird chirping opens the track
Israel-based rock band Iris Hill tout strong songwriting and a nicely climactic feel throughout new track “Buona Notte.” The band notes a point of comparison as Phoenix, a band I’m reminded of
“Pyramid” showcases the serene dream-pop sound of Catch a Dinosaur, intertwining jangly guitar dreaminess with slight backing synths and a gentle rhythm section. The band — based out of Somerville, Massachusetts —
“Rabbit” is a hypnotic track from DefByMisadventure, touting lulling keys and vibrant acoustics. 01:37 sees the shifting percussion fade momentarily, kicking back into gear shortly thereafter. The sitar-y effect on the guitars
“Comforts of an Apocalypse” is a catchy track from NYC rockers Strange Loops, touting melodic synths and a stirring vocal lead. Sef Kapur’s vocals impress in alternating between the rousing verses and
Obscure Sound features the ten best albums of 2019.
Obscure Sound rolls into the top 20, covering the best albums of 2019.
New Albums
matar la luz blends darkwave, post-punk, and dream-pop across Atlanta-based solo artist MatAre‘s latest full-length, balancing brooding guitar work and synth-driven atmosphere
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Delighting in its modular synth textures, escalating rhythms, and gradual shifts in intensity, Latticework is the debut album from Voix Nulle, the
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Spanish artist Santa Ana blends psychedelic guitar work, atmospheric synths, and expressive vocal arrangements across Vagío del 62, a debut album that
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The Clean Crime Scene‘s debut album Raw Cuts moves between gritty guitar rock, swirling psychedelic passages, and layered vocals, showcasing the project’s
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