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Obscure Sound covers emerging independent artists, featuring audio streams and detailed write-ups since 2006. We strive to provide music fans with the latest and greatest music from promising artists.
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A twangy, dreamy hookiness takes hold “Love Lies,” a single out today from Caleb Nichols. An affecting vocal presence, reminding at points of Elliott Smith, moves with deep entrancement alongside the atmospheric rock and psych-pop swirling. “I’ve been dreaming of a love that’s not a lie,” Nichols sings, as the sturdy strums and sporadic twangs meld gorgeously. Nichols notes taking inspiration from two mid-’90s radio hits — Duncan Sheik’s “Barely Breathing” and Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” — for the track, and the production here struts a stylish immediacy that’s comparably nostalgic. “Love Lies ..read more
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The stirring title track from moonweather’s upcoming album, out on February 20th, “Fall in the Void” builds with gripping momentum — traversing from haunting folk intrigue into more expressive vocal sentiments, twinkling backing keys, and glimpses of brass. Grabbing our ears with fellow album track “When I Know Her” earlier this month, moonweather again showcase a knack for compelling atmospheric constructions — evidenced especially here by the “now I’m saying quiet,” finality into the sonar-like concluding pulse. An introspective mixture of textured electric guitars and sturdy acoustics inter ..read more
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A grungy, ardently dynamic new single from Caden Stone, “Halogen Heart” represents the first single from his upcoming debut EP. “I hope you die before me, but if you want we’ll play pretend,” Stone’s scathing vocals let out, referencing “the bitter end,” as rumbling bass and slabs of electric guitar persist enjoyably. “I only want to hear you say,” he lets out thereafter, into a raspy, scream-y title-touting passion. A dreamy, wordless vocal follows with enamoring impact — thoroughly showcasing the artist’s commendable range, between raucous and dreamy. “Halogen Heart” is an invigorating succe ..read more
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Alternating grippingly between quaint folk and emotive expanses, “Need Some Life” is a thorough success from Strawrest. The project comes via Norwegian musician Terje Halmrast, formerly of the band Monalia. Pulsing acoustic pulses and prancing keys complement a wordless vocal immersion to start. A delicate folk arsenal unveils thereafter, as vocals beckon “need some life,” and “need someone,” with compelling yearning. Spacey synths arrive as dazed vocals send chills. Mingling acoustic twangs and twinkling piano converge into a stirringly wordless envelopment around mid-point, achieving a textu ..read more
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Washington, DC-based band Color Palette impress with their new single “Grateful,” which plays as a nod to the role adversity plays in shaping and strengthening oneself. A moody post-punk current emanates in the initial verses, swelling into anthemic rock heights and lush synth complements. The bursting rock character past the three-minute turn is especially invigorating — “I’m grateful…” — into a final heightened alt-rock send-off. The five-piece, fronted by Jay Nemeyer, have a full-length album planned to release in the fall, preceded by singles like this — and if “‘Grateful” is any indicatio ..read more
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A soaring psych-rock radiance stirs on “Charlie Brown,” a delightful track from Michael Elmer. Catching “na-na,” vocal reflections complement the steady vocal lead, as buzzing guitar distortion and panting percussive stomps meld with seamless entrancement. A bass-heavy segment past the two-minute turn furthers the momentum, culminating impactfully in an orchestral spiritedness that adds an enjoyable dynamic to the already thrilling and dynamic psych-rock appeal. A final, distortion-laden hook — “sleeps like an infant,” — caps it all off with satiating effect. The stellar track comes via Elmer ..read more
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Two recent singles from JJ Sweetheart impress with a heartfelt rock appeal — spanning from the fuzzier intrigue of “Heart Medal” to the more charismatic immediacy within “Cinnamom.” The former track was written 15 years ago, and was the first song the artist ever wrote. “I barely knew how to play guitar and was going through my first real break up with my highschool sweetheart,” he says. “It’s a romantic but broken song, with a chorus meant to be a drunken sing along chant.” Its “I’m sinking,” vocal ascent proves particularly resonating, as jangling guitars and distortion combine with the
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Psych-pop band Nematode craft a hypnotic, immersive sound across their track “Spirits.” Lush vocals admit “I’m out of my mind,” as the production ascends from glistening keys into pit-pattering percussion, spacey synths, and a bouncy bass pulse. The act, led by Aaron Easton and Larry Flatley, impresses especially through a dynamic second half. Glimmering piano tones and reverbed percussion lead into a caressing vocal, haunting and immersive into some gorgeously enveloping brass and strings. “Spirits” is a creative tour-de-force from Nematode. The track comes via the band’s Suds EP, streaming b ..read more
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London-based artist Esbe crafts a gorgeous instrumental folk appeal on her new album Mountain Aires. Esbe’s tenth release enamors in its multiple layers of guitar and wonderful atmospherics, invoking nature and landscape-set reflections in its track titles and memorable compositions. “Away from the speed and noise of the human world, alone with the natural sounds, the birds, or just the breeze, I wanted to capture the essence of mountain views and the surroundings,” Esbe explains. “Mount Iwaki, Cherry Blossom at Hirosaki Castle” opens the album with an enchanting lushness. A sporadic, flowing ..read more
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“ARI” emits a soulful rock captivation from Jhon Allan, a Swedish-Peruvian songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. The eclectic talent describes the track as “the soundtrack to a perfect love story beginning on the dance floor,” noting further that he “wanted to capture that instant connection and raw chemistry.” The result is thoroughly enveloping, strutting a hooky and easily digestible immediacy within a diverse array of influences — touching on R&B, rock, hip-hop, reggae, and ska. “Let’s get out and dance fast,” Allan tempts in the opening lines, matched by funky guitar swirls ..read more