Music Blog, est. 2006 https://www.obscuresound.com/https://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mvspukbrxc2aCopenhagen-based Somali-Danish artist Bashir Billow explores self-discovery and belonging throughout his debut album 'How Will It Be,' where electronic production meets organic instrumentation and alternative R&B songwriting. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/bashir-billow-how-will-it-be/18 Sep 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvspukbrxc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mvsptzuq722aLizet Aviva’s stirring eponymous EP captures the perspective of an introspective songwriter navigating a world that rarely seems to slow down. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/lizet-aviva-lizet-aviva-ep/18 Sep 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsptzuq722ahttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mvspt62tn22aAn EP with gripping folk and rock directions, 'Beacons' marks a career relaunch for Stephen Douglas Wolfe, bringing newly remastered songs from throughout his long-running songwriting career to a wider audience. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/stephen-douglas-wolfe-beacons-ep/18 Sep 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvspt62tn22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mvspslklic2aDenver-based psych-rock trio DOOM SLUG make their full-length debut with 'Year of the Slug,' a captivating 10-track release that embraces a wide-ranging approach to psychedelic rock. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/doom-slug-year-of-the-slug/18 Sep 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvspslklic2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mvjogdhjr22vConsuming in its simultaneous depictions of a personal journey and a confiscated jade plant, “Industrial Grinder” is an enthralling track from Storylike, bridging textured rock and hooky pop dynamics. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/storylike-industrial-grinder/15 Sep 2026 03:25 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjogdhjr22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mulmtqqlfc2wMelding hazy psychedelia and melodic rock, Drawing Room’s single "Object Permanence" grew from an improvised jam, keeping the original bass and drum take to anchor themes of memory and absence. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/drawing-room-object-permanence/03 Sep 2026 04:36 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulmtqqlfc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mulmgfedqk2wRIP DUNES embraces a nostalgic strain of post-punk and new wave on “Living In Fear,” the first single from the upcoming album 'Tales From The Ripped.' https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/rip-dunes-living-in-fear/03 Sep 2026 04:29 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulmgfedqk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mulmdn54xs2wSonic Anonymous pairs glimmering synth-pop momentum and guitar-driven texture on new single “Be Good Tonight,” balancing late-night energy with memorably emotive enthrallment, reminding fondly of Cut Copy. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/sonic-anonymous-be-good-tonight/03 Sep 2026 04:27 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulmdn54xs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mulljxhz3k2wA replay-inducing power-pop appeal glows on “You Don’t Trend,” a stellar single from Kansas City-based band The Creepy Jingles. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/the-creepy-jingles-you-dont-trend/03 Sep 2026 04:13 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulljxhz3k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mull3dev2k2wEddie Wrevlonne shows continued quality songwriting with recent track "And Also Tomorrow," a melodic synth-pop standout that he describes as "about the quiet moments that test a relationship—and the choice to keep letting light in anyway." https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/eddie-wrevlonne-and-also-tomorrow/03 Sep 2026 04:05 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mull3dev2k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mulkldb6sk2wDetroit-based act Chirp envelop with a dynamic sound, succeeding across realms of prog-rock, funk, jazz fusion, and beyond. Their knack for memorable melodies and stellar musicianship is strongly apparent on two new tracks in “11” and “Sanctify.” https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/chirp-11-sanctify/03 Sep 2026 03:56 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulkldb6sk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mulk4zjj7s2wbest hit tv‘s “previously bossanova” pairs dreamy acoustics and glitchy electronic flourishes with a sharp examination of the moment a manipulative relationship finally becomes clear in retrospect. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/best-hit-tv-previously-bossanova/03 Sep 2026 03:48 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulk4zjj7s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3muljskkyzs2wBelfast-based artist Infinicom unveils the project’s debut with “Loop,” a memorable rocker spanning from bass-driven introspection to more rousing rock heights. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/09/infinicom-loop/03 Sep 2026 03:42 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3muljskkyzs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtutqxpl4s2gBalancing a lushly hypnotic delivery with dynamic rock spells, from shoegaze-y textures to alt-rock ardor, “Weight of Ease” is a consuming new track from SLEEP CLUB, the solo project of Matt Jones, who is also a member of The High Lines. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/sleep-club-weight-of-ease/25 Aug 2026 03:09 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtutqxpl4s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtut2khwy22gA lovely track that fuses folk, bossa nova, and Hawaiian music influences, “House of Worth” is a thorough success from Alex Catchings. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/alex-catchings-house-of-worth/25 Aug 2026 02:56 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtut2khwy22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtusif5xck2gA single that envelops in its soulful hookiness, “Charlie” is the excellent debut from PSILY. It moves from a smitten soul-pop allure initially to a riveting, brass-laden rock swell. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/psily-charlie/25 Aug 2026 02:46 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtusif5xck2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtus3sofsc2gA memorable output from Matt of Matts, “Come Thou Fount of Unforgetting” is a stirring psych-folk reimagining of a childhood hymn, embracing spiritual ambiguity, fractured love, and an ominous sense of impending disaster. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/matt-of-matts-come-thou-fount-of-unforgetting/25 Aug 2026 02:39 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtus3sofsc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtuqozvhrs2gA resonant new track from Zach Montana, “Son” develops from acoustic-set introspection to soaring rock charisma. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/zach-montana-son/25 Aug 2026 02:14 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtuqozvhrs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtuqe6dsa22g“He Thinks He’s Got Free Will” is a recent track from Anthony Menzia, pairing fuzzy synth nostalgia, driving bass-y rhythms, and a resonant delivery, overall conjuring a sound that draws from influences like Nine Inch Nails and Depeche Mode. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/anthony-menzia-he-thinks-hes-got-free-will/25 Aug 2026 02:08 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtuqe6dsa22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtul3bbdfk2e'Soul Reserve' is the absorbing new full-length from producer, beat maker, and musician Spoken Thought, who crafts a versatile beat tape drawing from soul, jazz, R&B, and underground hip-hop. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/spoken-thought-soul-reserve/25 Aug 2026 00:34 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtul3bbdfk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtn6n3wut22nOslo-based trio Mind Tides dazzle with a hooky surf-rock and psychedelic convergence on “Us Two,” the lead single from their upcoming album. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/mind-tides-us-two/22 Aug 2026 02:02 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtn6n3wut22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtd4a7xa6s2f“New Misty Morning” is an alluring electronic pop success from Awaywhere, the San Francisco-based project of visual artist and musician Justin Kleiner. Lucy Rod‘s melodic vocals star throughout, accompanying an array of house influences and glitchy pop vibrancy. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/awaywhere-new-misty-morning/18 Aug 2026 01:53 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtd4a7xa6s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtd3obgzbc2fAn impassioned, climactic rock power shows across “Helio,” an impactful new single from Chatrooms, a band based in the San Fernando Valley. A dynamic structural prowess unveils, from initially dreamy introspection to a second half with hardcore inspiration https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/chatrooms-helio/18 Aug 2026 01:43 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtd3obgzbc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtd3cdvrxc2fA resonant new track from Brooklyn / Lancaster (UK)-based artist Luke Benjamin’s project Kodak Kid, “Half Moon” struts a dub-friendly surf-rock appeal, drawing inspiration from both a painful breakup and the solace of ’60s pop influences. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/kodak-kid-half-moon/18 Aug 2026 01:36 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtd3cdvrxc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtd23ivj522fLouisville, Kentucky-based band Routine Caffeine present a lushly mesmerizing blend of shoegaze and alternative on “Porcelain Doll,” the second single via their upcoming album. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/routine-caffeine-porcelain-doll/18 Aug 2026 01:14 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtd23ivj522fhttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtcyye4gss2fElla Aslin‘s new single “Be With Her” turns unrequited love into a warmly melodic pop-rock reflection, balancing prancing piano, lush vocals, and twangy guitars. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/ella-aslin-be-with-her/18 Aug 2026 00:55 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcyye4gss2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtcycyr3wk2fBrooklyn-based band Honeysucker unveil a funky, shimmering hookiness throughout recent track “Femme Fatales & Bicoastal Divas,” a grooving delight coming from their upcoming debut LP, out this fall. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/honeysucker-femme-fatales-bicoastal-divas/18 Aug 2026 00:43 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcycyr3wk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtcxubcs7k2fBalancing dreamy captivation and momentum-filled rock, “Don’t You Tell Me” is a compelling rock success from Heimat, an Italian-American music project rooted between Venice and Seattle. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/heimat-dont-you-tell-me/18 Aug 2026 00:34 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcxubcs7k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/obscuresound.bsky.social/post/3mtcxh3uios2fThe third release from SPORTMODE, “17” evolves from acoustic-touched contemplations into a more ardently compelling composure. https://www.obscuresound.com/2026/08/sportmode-17/18 Aug 2026 00:27 +0000at://did:plc:dooexgaow4emcjqa4phpou6y/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcxh3uios2f