Obscure Sound — A mellow, dreamy rock allure envelops on “all this time,” a new single from Tokyo-based band Yasu Cub. Led by Atlanta-born songwriter Jacob Oki Ahearn, they fuse dream-pop, slowcore, and indie folk influences with seamless entrancement. “You sa... more info

Obscure Sound — A warming, hypnotic unveiling of jangly guitars and mellow vocals delight on “Ugly Jazz (Out of Faith),” a new track from NYC-based quintet Weird Magazines and their new EP, Out of Faith. Their own original songwriting and production shine, while... more info

Obscure Sound — A heartfelt folk-pop radiance shows on “Call You Back,” the debut single from Swedish band Egentid. Lyrical ruminations on personal growth and striving to improve prove relatable, within a warming arsenal of lush piano, shimmering acoustics, and ... more info

Obscure Sound — “Rooftops” is a warming, hypnotic single from Odd Relics, the project of Los Angeles-based Producer Brian Squillace. The guitar-loop feeling into spacey synth trickles makes for a cohesive evolution amidst the calming vocals and backing vocal sam... more info

Obscure Sound — “With Our Eyes Closed” touts a lush electro-pop groove driven by pulsing synths and guitar flourishes, aesthetically reminiscent of The Radio Dept. The melody touts an effervescent pick-me-up around 01:43. It’s a calming and melodic success fro... more info

Obscure Sound — Channeling a mellow dream-pop sound reminiscent of The Radio Dept., English five-piece Flashes impress with serene sounds and a twilight-friendly glow on new track “Folki.” Representing the first of several new singles to be released this year fr... more info

Obscure Sound — Los Angeles duo The Paper Flowers craft synth-pop with catching hooks and nocturnal appeal throughout their debut EP In a Different Light. Among the release’s highlights is “Stop!” — a vibrantly melodic synth-popper that melds the lush pop of... more info

Obscure Sound — A highlight from their new album Tempest, “Strange Kind of Love” is a hypnotic gem from New York-based act Moony Matelot. Swaying, twangy guitars give off an island-set feel, as lush vocals repeat the track’s title — sounding tonally like a c... more info

Obscure Sound — We’re happy to premiere “Retrieve,” the opening track from V-Neck Sweater’s just-released EP Second Cycle (streaming below). The moniker of Jake J Brotter’s NYC-based solo recording project, V-Neck Sweater crafts dreamy bedroom synth-pop. H... more info

Obscure Sound — Swedish act Blooms Tracy unleashes a beautiful blend of dream-pop and shoegaze on track “The Winner Takes It All,” a captivating effort that reminds me of a cross between Wild Nothing and The Radio Dept. Bare, hazy guitars start the track, with a... more info