Obscure Sound — “Here We Go Again” is a moving new track from MIDTONES, coming via their upcoming third album, Mountain, out later this year. A dreamy, late-night rock expanse shows within, fondly reminiscent of The War on Drugs. “Here we go again, on the wire... more info

Obscure Sound — Denver-based band Slow Dance consume on their debut single “Little Missouri,” infusing soaring guitars and glistening synth tones for a sound that reminds fondly of The War on Drugs. The project, fronted by singer/songwriter Luke Klifman, describ... more info

Obscure Sound — Serene guitar jangles and melodic vocal dreaminess compel on “The Day I Left This World.” The track marks another stylish, debonair rock success from MatAre — enamoring earlier this year with tracks like “On Purpose” and “Forever Light.�... more info

Obscure Sound — Prancing synths and twangy guitars complement a debonair vocal presence on “We’re Worth It,” an engaging new single from Bryce Styan, an artist based in Yellowknife, NWT, Canada. The synth work dazzles in its flourishing additions, culminating ... more info

Obscure Sound — A single released today from Chicago-based band Provider, “Run Away” struts a desire to “make it out tonight,” and escape from seemingly destined mundanity. A peppy rock sound enamors, scaling back as the vocals admit never wanting to return ... more info

Obscure Sound — A dexterous range of twangy guitars and steady vocal momentum enamor on “Edited Adrenaline,” a new single from Proper Youth. Described as “the first and fastest single,” from their upcoming full-length, Rusty Grand Am, “Edited Adrenaline”... more info

Obscure Sound — Washington-based singer/songwriter Lauren Wanamaker touts a stirring folk sound on new EP Rest & Reprieve. The release represents Wanamaker’s first release under her full name, after performing under the stage name WOMAN ALIVE from 2020 to 2022. �... more info

New York Post — Dad rock mode: Activated. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The "Zen Diagram Tour" launches in September 2024. The National and The War on Drugs Announce Co-Headlining Tour Scoop Harrison more info

Obscure Sound — Northern California-based singer/songwriter Are We Hunting resonates on new single “Jail Calls,” conjuring a blend of The Replacements and The War on Drugs in its twangy guitar work and melodic vocal outpouring. Described as a “post west coast ... more info