Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade, Divine Fits, Handsome Furs). Smooth operator. Read our review of Wolf Parade’s essential Cry Cry Cry: The post Happy Birthday Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade, Divine Fits, Handsome Furs) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 10 years ago today, Dr. Dog released The Psychedelic Swamp. Clear the way. Read our Dr. Dog cover story from that year: The post Dr. Dog Released “The Psychedelic Swamp” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Hal Blaine (Wrecking Crew). Dude played drums on every song to win the Grammy for Record Of The Year from 1966 through 1971: Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, Frank Sinatra, 5th Dimension (twice) and Simon & Garfunkel (twice). The post Happy Birthday Hal Blaine (Wrecking Crew) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses). Don’t be lonely tonite. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. McKagan and Shooter Jennings live in 2019: The post Happy Birthday Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — Conjuring a hazy alt-pop charm, “Two Peas in a Pod” is an enamoring track from Blackbird Blackbird. The project of SF/Bay Area native and Filipino-American musician Mikey Maramag first caught our ears way back in 2013 with the single “Summer’s Almost Here,” and this newly released track shows a continued knack for quality songwriting and immersive productions. Blackbird Blackbird has excelled since we last heard from them, with a multitude of acclaimed albums and singles, and “Two Peas in a Pod” plays as a great entry point for those just familiarizing themselves. Written in 10/8 time and delivering a caressing The post Blackbird Blackbird – “Two Peas in a Pod” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Metalsucks — Tickets are available now. The post Eluveitie to Tour Europe This Winter with Pain and Wolfheart appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Obscure Sound — Inspired by whiskey releases from Redwood Empire and influences like JJ Cale, Joni Mitchell, and Sam Beam, Grounded is a captivating debut album from Displaced Stranger. The Lynden, WA-based artist Don Sullivan functions as a one-man powerhouse, weaving ghostly folk and soulful vocal work into a deeply resonant self-produced journey. “I basically began writing songs inspired by names of whiskey releases from Redwood Empire, a distillery in Northern California,” Sullivan says. “After working with Corallo Records at Groover, I finished a full album worth of music.” The album is abundant in quality songwriting. Early on, “Lost Monarch” consumes with an The post Displaced Stranger – ‘Grounded’ appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — Amsterdam-based composer Ustur explores the resonance of memory on his riveting solo piano single “Faded Ink.” Embracing a sound that balances minimalism and cinematic allure, the self-produced piece mirrors the softening of past experiences through delicate repetition and intentional silence. Drawing from influences like Gibran Alcocer, Andrea Vanzo, Ludovico Einaudi, and Evgeny Grinko, the track transforms personal introspection into a shimmering, wintry soundscape where every note feels like a permanent, gentle trace. “What makes “Faded Ink” significant is its intentional focus on universal intimacy,” the artist says. “In a world of constant noise, this piece offers a space for quiet The post Ustur – “Faded Ink” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info