Obscure Sound — “Block” unveils a memorable rock sound from The Horses, channeling a melodic and momentum-filled appeal with fond shades of The Replacements. The duo, comprising Tyler Wyatt (formerly of Surfliner) and Johnny Burke, fully impress on this debut, which comes on the heels of a sold-out headlining show in Boston. Panting percussion ventures into a sturdy guitar-forward immersion, thematically reflecting on cycles of habit, growth, and self-acceptance. The refrain “it’s just one more lap around the block” captures resilience amid repetition, also excelling in its emotive vocal layers and no-frills guitar spiritedness. “Block” is a gripping, jangling fun time that has The post The Horses – “Block” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — Strutting a catchy rock drive, “Nothing to Prove” is a consuming new track from GO XO, representing the third release from the project of Chicago-based, Australian musician Luke Davis. Playful bass bounces combine with a sturdy vocal presence, gradually accompanied by twanging guitar suaveness and climactic strums that gear up into escalated vocals and a punctuating “am I addicted to nothing?” questioning. “And you’re excused of all you’ve done to me,” Davis’ vocals emanate during an especially melodic sequence, reminding fondly of Father John Misty in its stylishness and artful momentum. “Nothing to Prove” is a wholly convincing success from The post GO XO – “Nothing to Prove” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — Madrid-based The Kiss That Took A Trip, the solo project of M. D. Trello, resonates on the reflective new single “We are what we protect,” a lush, atmospheric track weaving emotive piano, graceful acoustics, and string-laden textures. Balancing nostalgic ’90s Richard Marx–style sensibilities with post-rock and ambient flourishes, the song meditates on resilience, self-reflection, and two decades of artistic evolution — resulting in a stellar sound that also draws enjoyable comparisons to The Radio Dept. and The Clientele. Lush acoustic strums and emotive piano work adorn the production with graceful precision, building beautifully into a string-touched somberness as the vocals The post The Kiss That Took A Trip – “We are what we protect” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Antimusic Rock — The Cranberries released UNCERTAIN in October 1991. Today, January 30, 2026, Island / Ume is excited to announce the reissue of this special snapshot more info

Antimusic Rock — The interactive multiview livestream platform VOLTA announced a special ticketed event with Dave Matthews Band more info

Antimusic Rock — Swedish progressive metal icons Opeth have announced their highly anticipated return to Latin America in 2026 more info

Antimusic Rock — Atreyu return with 'Ego Death,' a bruising but cathartic new track that digs into the idea of shedding who you were to become who you're meant to more info

Antimusic Rock — Lagunitas Brewing Company is proud to announce a powerhouse partnership with Trooper Beer more info