The second album from Supercaan, A Tiger Walks The Streets presents a meditative allure in its tactfully unfolding array of atmospheric rock. Serene vocal introspection and spacey synth incorporations appear in enjoyable form throughout the album, which pursues a thematic poignancy in perseverance and survival. “The tiger represents the creeping threat of modernisation and the sense that our place in the world is fragile,” says lyricist Tom Whitfield. The album’s opening title track sets into motion an atmospheric listening experience, one propelled initially here by spacey synths with a glim ..read more

A stimulating, spacey hip-hop collaboration from Chicago-based artists Oh Well and Wilhelm Duke, The Mobius Tape EP incorporates dynamic electronic-minded beats with a captivating hip-hop flow, driven by the fleeting and precise delivery of local rapper Wilhlem Duke. Oh Well’s experience in the trap and EDM realms make for a creative complement, bolstering the infectious vocal drives with a consistent sense of melodic intrigue through the colorful, evolving beats. “Indiscretion By Design” wastes no time in showcasing the project’s aesthetical grip. A bass-y intrigue traverses into a catching ..read more

A ceaselessly gripping hip-hop allure shows across the Shit Outta Luck EP, an upcoming release from Jakk Da Rhymer, releasing on April 25th. The EP marks his first collaboration with Philadelphia-based producer Hafafuk, and also is Jakk’s first release for Madcap Records. “WNYU (Intro)” aptly introduces Jakk Da Rhymer, while noting his artistic pursuits getting underway back in fifth grade. The heady mystique of “Young Squalor” follows, emphasizing his evident talents. Percussive pit-pattering and cinematic vocal sample eeriness guide into the commanding lead vocal flow. References to black c ..read more

Serene guitar jangles exude a breezily melodic charm across “I Am Brad Pitt,” a hooky rock single from Flat Pop, representing the fourth single from the project of Jave Foster. A synth-touched mid-point enamors into a bass-y thumping for added momentum, sitting in between an infectious array of concise guitar strums and soaring vocal charm, certainly capturing a sound fondly reminiscent of The Strokes. Flat Pop describes the release as “an unapologetic breakup song about a recent toxic relationship which reflects on the immense amount of empowerment that is experienced when you take charge o ..read more

Dreamy synth bounces and evolving vocal intensity stir on “If There is a God,” a lush pop success from Adaline. The lyrics convey a melancholic longing for a place that once felt warm and familiar, though has evolved into a cold sense of strangeness. The subdued synth pulses and introspective vocals enamor in the verses into a gripping chorus — noting a state of humanity where God would fail to recognize what has become — and into the satiating finale. The track comes via the Canadian artist’s upcoming EP, Hymnal, and features production from Chris Coady. Adaline says that the release is “bo ..read more

Los Angeles-based act This is a Revolver emit heavy-rocking sentiments of dissatisfaction on rousing new single “What I Need.” Thunderous guitar bursts drive into the “I think I wanna be famous, and live inside your mind,” vocal aspirations — though reminding that, for now, being able to pay the bills on time would suffice. Nikki Born’s howling vocal ferocity resonates during the invigorating chorus, traversing seamlessly into the grungy passion of the verses, where more debonair vocals engage. The track is a firm success from This is a Revolver. “It’s always felt like there is a giant gapin ..read more

Chicago-based artist Bomethius presents a stirring sound on “Aida,” casting a heartfelt folk and rock appeal within an emotional thematic emphasis. The track is described as “about domestic abuse, and the sorts of relationships that keep women from knowing and being who they actually are.” String-laden chills and gentle acoustical strums complement a developing vocal sincerity, exploring the plight of being caught in an abusive relationship, which suffocates one’s light and zeal for life. “Aida you’re dying, but you don’t know,” the vocals open, capturing this sense of suffocation. “Aida” is ..read more

An emotional introspection compels throughout “March,” a new single from Wasp Eater that drives from folk-ready passion into a trumpet-forward soaring. The lyrics convey how time “feels like it moves faster every day,” while asking if one remembers March amidst a sense of yearning for better days — emphasized amidst themes of “existentialism, depression, and heartbreak.” The “river’s edge,” setting is conveyed multiple times, with the in-my-head, stream-of-conscious vocal outpouring invigorating into blaring guitar tones in the finale; “March” is a consistently consuming success from Wasp Ea ..read more

Denver-based artist Johnathan Maske impresses with a catchy rock appeal on “After Everything,” following up the previously featured single “Chasing Shadows.” Described by Maske as “all about a night out in the city, and all the grit and glamour that follows,” the track captures the fluctuating emotions of the night — from the evening’s initial excitement to the yearning for connection as late night takes hold. The “come on!” hook punctuates the track with a brass-touched ardency, following compelling depictions of a search for nighttime excitement. “After Everything” is another strong showin ..read more

“Reverie” is a memorable new single from Los Angeles-based act Cap’n Marble. Suave guitar buzzing past the first minute traverses into woozy, hypnotic synth accompaniments with enduring psychedelic appeal. “I wanted you to know,” the vocals let out into bouncier synth adornments, excelling in its brisker escalation and “fast asleep,” subdued shift into enigmatic mystique. “Reverie” marks another success from Cap’n Marble, who have impressed in the past with tracks like “Song For Ella” and “Optical Wealth.” — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure So ..read more