Obscure Sound — Strutting a melodic pop immediacy amidst heartfelt inspiration, Songs From Hospital Rooms is the new EP from Classtronaut. The Boise, Idaho-based act melds nostalgic electro-pop and breezy, hypnotic yacht-pop for a memorable sound — first catching ... more info

Stereogum — Tame Impala mastermind Kevin Parker is announcing a nifty new instrument that appears to do a lot without taking up much space. Called “Orchid,” the tool was apparently developed by Parker and friends and originally conceived as a gadget for P... more info

Obscure Sound — Brooklyn-based duo Immortal Wound dazzle on their track “starlight,” whose throbbing synths, pulsing rhythms, and soaring vocals balance hooky and hypnotic appeal. The initial vocal spell reminds fondly of Tame Impala, as does the soaring guitar ... more info

Stereogum — Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker recently accepted a one-time payday for his life’s work, selling his past and future catalog to Sony Music Publishing. It would be hilarious if he just stopped releasing new music now to focus on fashion. More likely... more info

Stereogum — Queen have set a new benchmark in the trend of superstar legacy musicians (and Tame Impala) selling their catalog for big bucks. more info

Obscure Sound — A new single from Nashville-based duo Slender Dan, “Every Morning The World Is Created” enamors with its dreamy pop glistening and loving thematic tone. The track is an apt release for Mother’s Day weekend, with explorations into the “psyched... more info

Stereogum — On Friday, Dua Lipa released her new album Radical Optimism , which was co-produced by Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker. She celebrated by pulling double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live this weekend, and she also did a pop-up s... more info

Obscure Sound — Glistening synths, bouncy bass, and heartfelt vocals dazzle on “Shade Of The Dawn,” a new single from yoomcircle that captures the unique beauty of becoming a parent. The vocal tone and plucky guitar work at mid-point remind of Tame Impala especi... more info

Stereogum — Four years after Future Nostalgia , Dua Lipa’s third album is finally here. She’s been rolling out Radical Optimism for six months now, starting with the release of “Houdini” in November. She’s since released “Training Season” and �... more info

Stereogum — Today, the reliably hedonistic French blog-house duo Justice return with Hyperdrama, their first new album in eight years. When Justice officially announced the album in January, they led it off with the silky, disco-adjacent track “One Night/Al... more info