Obscure Sound kicks off their 'Best Albums of 2018' feature with albums #50 to #41, including audio streams and write-ups of each album.
New Tracks
“No Secrets” is a consuming track released today from Nolan Garrett, off his new EP what if. The repeating hook – “got no secrets, though I maybe lie,” – rides on an
“White Moon” is the second single off Dylan Rodrigue’s upcoming LP Cat’s Game, which is releasing on on Jan 25th. It’s a pleasure to premiere the track, which meshes power-pop infectiousness with
The timeless-sounding “Looking on Down the Line” is a new track from The Flings, recalling acts like The Band and their ability to infuse mellow aesthetics, twangy guitars, and warm vocals into
Wonderluck are a duo churning out catchy songs with an emphasis on electro-pop, dipping into a funk-tinged ’70s allure with bouncy bass lines and quick guitar swipes, as is evident on the
“Push & Pull” is a successful new track from Jordana Lilly, a Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter who infuses old-school R&B with a modern pop shine. Lyrics like “I’ve got him screaming my name,
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jared Doherty shows his charming psych-pop arsenal on new track “Flower,” a highlight from his Small Window LP, released in November. The Kamloops, British Columbia-based musician plays in the
“The Christmas Tree” is a bright, peppy seasonal track from Peter Senior, a Sydney-based singer/songwriter whose previous two releases, Cool Ride and Baby I Love You, drew praise for their infusion of
New Albums
A deeply personal neoclassical release, In Omeostasi is the captivating EP from Italian composer Francesco Trento. Fusing historic acoustic piano with spacey
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An enjoyably emotive rock-charged album, When and How It Happened is the compelling sophomore album from San Francisco-based band 37 Houses. Live-recorded
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A powerful output after decades away, Leviathan is the memorable new album from Philadelphia post-punk band Sri Lanka. The record reworks archival
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A riveting display of new-wave and post-punk precision, Videopticons is the new album from Vancouver-based trio The Zaxons. Built on catchy rhythms,
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