“I wanna be your boyfriend,” yearning vocals admit amidst throbbing synths and guitar flourishes on new single “Boyfriend,” driving into a memorable chorus that admits not knowing how to convey such feelings. Described as “synthy, cheesy and melody heavy,” the memorable production is a melodic charmer from Venice, California-based project Humdrum Book Club, which comprises songwriter Andrew Ross and producer John Helfrich. The verses resemble the playful synth within Blur’s “Girls & Boys,” fondly, while the central hook dazzles in its replay-inducing radiance and invigorating vocal rise ..read more

Balancing dreamy and danceable electronic captivation, “medea” is a new collaborative single from producer AKINAT and vocalist Joey Sachi. Both artists are originally from Australia, and are now based in Tokyo, Japan. Their collaboration arose over social media, and the result is the engrossing “medea,” which is described as “written about taking back your power and creating the dream life that you want.” A grooving electronic intrigue takes hold from the get-go. Woozy synth lushness pairs with steady rhythmic pulses and wordless vocal snippets, adding enjoyably to the percussive dynamic. Joey ..read more

Spacey synth glimmers and soaring vocal passion intertwine on “Astralade,” a compelling new single from White Flashes, a band from Boulder, Colorado. Illuminated synths and bass-y reverberations complement a caressing vocal soaring to start, expanding into a headier realm of swelling electronics and rhythms as the mid-point approaches. Moments of withdrawn percussion and effervescent synths invoke a more ambient-laden direction, bursting seamlessly into vocal re-emergences. “Astralade” is a starry-eyed, melodic success from White Flashes. — This and other tracks featured this month can be stre ..read more

Vancouver-based artist SIESKI melds electro-pop and house immersion on new single “Gumdrops,” conveying smitten sentiments within a blissful yet grooving sound. The multi-disciplinary, queer artist fully succeeds on this follow-up to her cover of “Lunch” in June, released for Pride Month. “Gumdrops” is further exemplary of SIESKI’s ability to craft memorable hooks within stirring electronic soundscapes. Spacey synths complement a debonair vocal presence and pulsing percussive momentum, exuding “all the pain it seems to fade away,” within an aptly hypnotic caressing. Danceable piano-laden snipp ..read more

NYC-based synth-pop act Parlour Magic enamor with the new single “Summerlin,” beholding an unraveling world within colorful synths and vibrant vocals. The verses project a sense of seeking change — “a journey man, a second town, your future plans are worthless now,” — and not quite coming to fruition. An arpeggio-laden synth drive combines with new-wave guitar sensations within the enamoring chorus, inducing replays with its melodic immediacy and serene production, from noted producer Fab Dupont. German multi-instrumentalist Florian Stepper also contributes on bass, and features across Parlour ..read more

Los Angeles-based act Paycheque deliver a sharply melodic synth-pop moodiness on “Joy & Laughter,” embracing a new-wave influence. Steady percussive and warbled, bass-y synths complement a debonair vocal presence to start; an illuminated rise takes hold as twinkling synths and post-punk guitar movements enter the fold. “Ever after, joy and laughter,” the vocals let out there, traversing seamlessly into the enjoyable yet more sporadic nature of the verses. A stylish success, “Joy & Laughter” has us anticipating what’s next from Paycheque, who recently opened for TOPS’ Jane Penny and app ..read more

A dark and stylish synth-pop success, Crystals is the new album from the San Diego-based duo Glass Spells. Tania Costello’s riveting vocals pair with Anthony Ramirez’s atmospheric instrumentation to create a consuming sound, aesthetically reminiscent of Chromatics. Dreamy soundscapes and bursting hooks emanate throughout the album’s eight tracks, exuding a late-night, introspective enthrallment. The eight-song release represents Glass Spells’ first full-length in three years and will be supported by a tour with Cannons in October. The album’s lead single and opening track, “Without You,” build ..read more

A riveting electro-pop success, "Liquid Skies" is the latest single from Fonoptikon, the project of Greek musician Stefanos Konstantinidis. The post Fonoptikon – “Liquid Skies” (feat. Myrto Stylou) appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog ..read more

A hooky synth-pop delight from Los Angeles-based artist dylanVO, “next time_” captures nocturnal drives in downtown Los Angeles in its lushly melodic production. Toronto-based singer/songwriter Melissa Lamm adds riveting vocals, spanning from the steady verses’ recollections to the pitch-altering cap-off to the central hook. “Better off next time,” Lamm sings with glowing intrigue, complemented by pulsing percussion and radiant synths — the “floating on air,” lyrical remarks capturing the ethereal charm. Glistening synths during the “I’m better off,” bridge are especially magnetic, driving to ..read more

A catchy synth-pop success from Venezuelan artist KS, “Unlucky” balances darkly invigorating synth/guitar interplay with lush vocal intrigue. The project of musician and filmmaker Jose Zambrano Cassella, KS showcases an infectious blend of pop and rock, with a lovable dose of ’80s nostalgia amidst its “nothing feels right,” vocal ruminations. “I can’t believe it again,” dreamy vocals admit amidst plucky, funk-tinged bass — fading back in favor of illuminated synths and grimy guitar distortion as the track progresses. Catchy vocal refrain — “chasing the light, nothing feels right,” — compels ..read more