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Feature: Caroline in the Garden - 'This Peak' EP -- Obscure Sound
Led by a melodic piano-driven production and memorable lyricism, This Peak is a stirring new EP from Caroline in the Garden. The project comes via Atlanta-based artist Caroline Milby, who played in Philadelphia art-rock band Weird Hot before relocating to Atlanta. Thematically insightful while also showing an array of hooks, the EP tactfully draws from personal nostalgia and messages of perseverance. “I am nostalgic for the 80s pop that I grew up with, as well as the 90s piano chicks that I adored,” she says. “This album fuses these two influences together, while weaving together themes of courage and self-empowerment.”
Listen: Peter Vogelaar - "Biakoye" (Rushkeys remix)
Rushkeys‘ remix of Peter Vogelaar‘s “Biakoye” retains the original’s soaring atmospheric power, while artfully intertwining creatively infectious rhythmic elements — like the use of balafon — amidst cohesive electronic textures. “The original’s field recordings and string arrangements already carried a strong sense of atmosphere, so I built around those elements, emphasizing the strings and weaving in a dynamic rhythmic flow,” explains Rushkeys, the project of Lithuanian artist Domas Ruškys, who has grabbed our ears with atmospheric cuts in the past like “Maya” and “Inner Flow.” The production flows with a magnetic, bright appeal throughout. Whereas the original features emotive strings
Listen: Books Of Moods - "Dreams" -- Obscure Sound
A warming sense of adoration is conveyed across “Dreams,” a melodic delight of a single from Parisian project Books Of Moods. Loving lyrical expressions emit the essence of blissful love, wherein time feels still and one hopes for the moment to last forever. “You were in my dreams, my chest against your chin,” dreamily enticing vocals let out during the chorus, bolstered by playfully reflective backing vocals that vibe enjoyably with the lush acoustics, serene electric guitar glistening, and steady rhythmic ruminations. The initial lyrics are set comfortably within those acoustic pulses and sporadic electric glistening, amidst portrayals of a
New Album: Me & Melancholy - 'Open Your Eyes' -- Obscure Sound
A hooky and atmospheric synth-pop grip takes hold throughout Open Your Eyes, the new album from Me & Melancholy. The Stockholm-based project of musician and producer Peter Ehrling takes inspiration from ’80s synth-pop and new-wave artists, like Depeche Mode and New Order, in addition to more recent rock/alternative acts — resulting in a sound that’s both familiarly inviting and infectiously creative. Open Your Eyes primarily touts a darkly enveloping synth-led appeal, embracing moody soundscapes while simultaneously emitting brisk rhythmic pulses and expressive vocal layers. The album’s opening title track quickly showcases a tendency for absorbing, nostalgic electronic atmospherics and hooky
New Album: The Tabloids - 'If Not Now, When?' -- Obscure Sound
San Diego-based act The Tabloids deliver a mesmerizing blend of jangly psychedelia and dreamy introspection on new album If Not Now, When?, weaving together shimmering guitar textures and lushly layered vocals. The album presents an immersive sonic journey that balances hypnotic atmospheres with moments of layered gorgeousness. The album immerses right away with opening track “All Around You.” A melding of hazy acoustics and soaring electric guitars accompany a dreamy vocal intrigue, flowing with a psych-friendly ethereality. Shades of The Stone Roses show in the aesthetic here, fondly, as twanging guitars add an invigorating quality as the two-minute turn approaches.
Listen: Baltic Jazz Recordings - "Futuristic" -- Obscure Sound
Liverpool-based project Baltic Jazz Recordings channels a captivating soul/funk cohesion on new single “Futuristic.” The heartfelt vocals of MÆVEY bolster the gripping soundscape, as do additions from Mama Terra, an act led by Glaswegian pianist and composer Marco Cafolla. The track’s stirring production and collaborative power is evident of what’s come out the past several years from Baltic Jazz Recordings, a label formed in 2022 by Grammy and Brit Award-winning producer Steve Levine. They showcase talented artists within memorable productions that intertwine neo-soul, jazz, classic pop, and beyond. Another shining example is last year’s RE:VEALED EP, which also featured MÆVEY.
Feature: Fernando's Eyes - 'A Million Times' EP -- Obscure Sound
Excelling across both dark synth-laden ruminations and brighter effervescence, “A Million Times” is a immersive new track from Fernando’s Eyes, the new solo project from Fernando Honorato. The Stockholm-based artist is noted for his work as the lead singer and songwriter of Principe Valiente, and now succeeds in the solo realm as well. The track releases within a three-song EP, which also includes two remixes — one by Albert Severin and the other by Magic Wands. The track’s memorable production melds a moody ’80s pop nostalgia with relatable lyrical introspection, championing personal growth while also being aware of the difficulty
Listen: Evelí Ray - "Particles" -- Obscure Sound
Barcelona-based artist Evelí Ray crafts a heady, dreamy pop introspection on new single “Particles.” The track draws inspiration from “Poem of the Atoms,” from Sufi mystic Rumi. The themes in that work, and within this striking track, convey how every particle, in its dance, is interconnected and yearning for divine oneness. These depictions of hopeful unity and interconnectedness prove particularly poignant within a modern society often beholden to materialism and technology-driven social separation. “This release synchronizes with the Aquarian Age we enter right now,” the artist explains. “Not only sounds it futuristic and modern, but also it talks about equality
Feature: Oiseau de Proie - 'Mélopées d'un ciel éteint' EP
Montreal-based duo Oiseau de Proie compel with an atmospheric coldwave prowess across their new EP, Mélopées d’un ciel éteint. More synth-based than their previous releases, the EP excels in its fusing of chilly synth lines, post-punk guitar jangling, and memorable vocal ascents. The creative partnership of Sovannak Ké and Patricia Jeanson impress thoroughly here. Sovannak notes the EP as being “heavily inspired by occult magick, fantasy and medieval times.” While the nostalgic post-punk tints of coldwave are an apt descriptor at points, the project also incorporates elements of ’60s pop, neo-folk, black metal, and beyond. A moody immersion takes hold
New Album: Nick Bellerose - 'Our Love Is Gone' -- Obscure Sound
Canadian singer-songwriter Nick Bellerose unveils an introspective folk success with his new album, Our Love Is Gone. His years of diplomatic service across the world resulted in experiences abroad that influence the songs within, depicting heartbreak and loss within an arsenal of sturdy acoustics, atmospheric keys/synths, and harmonious vocal layers. The heartrending opener “Our Love Is Gone” ruminates on a past relationship, admitting that lingering on the past won’t change anything — though still conveying the emotive turbulence with moving on. The “way I used to,” ghostly dual-vocal impact is especially memorable, as haunting acoustics craft as solemn intrigue into
Listen: Jamie Somerville - "Lonely Walkers" -- Obscure Sound
An impactful track out today from London-based singer-songwriter Jamie Somerville, “Lonely Walkers” emits a ghostly folk entrancement amidst lyrical perspectives on loneliness. Somerville wrote the track over Christmas holiday, and the morose vocals paired with depictions of an emotional void certainly convey a wintry feeling. “Everyone finds love, but you’ve given up — joined the lonely walkers,” Somerville sings toward the track’s conclusion, capturing the sense of heartrending yearning within. “Lonely Walkers” builds with a climactic atmospheric build throughout. “All you’ve ever wanted is to feel whole,” Somerville’s solemn vocal presence lets out, intermingling with beautiful guitar trickling and sporadic
The Curse of K.K. Hammond - "Walk With Me Through The Fire"
Intertwining Delta blues no-frills passion with a gothic Americana tint, “Walk With Me Through The Fire” is a riveting new track from The Curse of K.K. Hammond. The UK-based slide guitarist and singer-songwriter channels a thoroughly compelling film-like setting in the track and its accompanying video — lovably inspired by the Western genre and greats like Ennio Morricone. The track’s music video is a fantastic, cinematic ride. A solemn spoken-word prologue begins: “This story brings us to Death Letter Canyon back in 1886.” The setting is firmly established, as is the sense of mythos — where time-traveling potions given out
New Album: Sehore - 'Ladencia' -- Obscure Sound
Spanish band Sehore enamor with an era-hopping rock appeal throughout their debut album, Ladencia. A dynamic sound impresses within, emphasizing the band’s eclectic rhythmic inspirations — from tango to calypso — within a melodic rock aesthetic. Album track “Safari” caught our ears last week, and the rest of Ladencia proves similarly immersive in its hooky productions and palpable emotion. Jangly guitar swaying and pit-pattering rhythms build with momentum on opening track “Mariposa,” developing a steady entrancement in its expressive vocal work and hazy guitar propulsions. Another success, “Timba” moves with a jumpy infectiousness in comparison to the opener, while both
Feature: E.W. Harris - 'Machine Living in Relief' EP
An all-acoustic EP from Brooklyn-based artist E.W. Harris, Machine Living in Relief enjoyably contrasts intimate, warming folk productions with perspectives on a society becoming increasingly influenced by AI/robots. The release is the latest in a five-album series, taking place in a “romantic dystopia” called Rocket City. Machine Living in Relief offers a glimpse into an uncertain future, seamlessly blending existential musings on transhumanism, memory, and addiction with a narrative that challenges the boundaries between human and machine. “Sooner or Later” sets the EP into enjoyable motion with a palpable sense of momentum. “Let’s talk about you for awhile,” an enchanting
Listen: Michellar - "Dreaming" -- Obscure Sound
San Francisco-based artist Michellar crafts a soaring, psychedelic nostalgia on new single “Dreaming.” Drawing inspiration from ’60s psychedelia, and Grace Slick especially, the production excels in its twanging guitar hypnotics and melodic vocal layers — which span from the elongated title-touting declarations and peppier wordless backing reflections. Michellar’s knack for atmospheric songcraft and retro-friendly intrigue shines throughout the track, which was recorded at The Women’s Audio Mission Recording studio in San Francisco and then mixed in the UK. The resonating production also pairs with relatable themes, taking hold in capturing the sting of feeling unheard and the resentment of having
Listen: Stone Arch Rivals - "The One You'll Want Tomorrow"
A funky delight of a debut from Minneapolis-based band Stone Arch Rivals, “The One You’ll Want Tomorrow” infuses vibrant horns and a climactic vocal drive for a replay-inducing charm. The radiant production comes via the act’s upcoming debut album, That’s What They Say, releasing in early fall. “This song is like a note to my younger self,” says lead singer Claire Spinti. “It’s about realizing that the best things in life are worth waiting for—whether it’s love, success, or finding your voice. And if you can dance while you wait? Even better.” A bursting charisma is on display right away,
New Album: Plough - 'Plough' -- Obscure Sound
The self-titled debut album from Pittsburgh-based artist Plough unleashes an atmospheric post-punk appeal, spanning from enjoyably raucous to moody introspection. The project comes via Pittsburgh-based musician Ryan Davis, who wrote, recorded, mixed, produced, and mastered the album on his own. The release is described as “a stark meditation on progress and decay,” — drawing specifically from Pittsburgh’s industrial decay, and exploring the uneasy tension between modern convenience and the longing for something real amidst the noise. Opening track “Drought” is enjoyably representative of the album’s impressively dynamic tonal balances. A delectably eerie assembly of screeches and drones move into a
Listen: Matt C. White - "The Way Down" -- Obscure Sound
A riveting rocker from Matt C. White, “The Way Down” excels in its melding of fuzzy psychedelia and rollicking southern-rock charms. Recorded in his Brooklyn home studio, “The Way Down” comes ahead of an upcoming full-length, A Cosmic Year, which is performed, recorded, and mixed entirely by White. The dynamic rock entrancement on this track is bolstered by lyrics artfully conveying a foreboding sense of doom. “I wanted it to feel the writer is bound for the bottom but somehow that last little bit of fall is the trippiest and brightest,” White says. “Almost like there’s a fear of the
Listen: Steve and Dolapo - "Early Morning Glow" -- Obscure Sound
American/Nigerian singer-songwriter duo Steve and Dolapo craft a beautiful vocal jazz aesthetic on new single “Early Morning Glow.” Expressive vocal radiance combines with a smooth-flowing assortment of saxophone, keys, and rhythms — resulting in moments of both lush introspection and effervescent outpouring. The duo’s members — Steve Petrinko and Dolapo Oladejo — met in 2021, and became best friends quickly thereafter. They formed a production company last year, and also released a full-length album, Companion. Petrinko’s multi-instrumental abilities have a notable role on the project’s strong sound, as does the duo’s combined 60 years of choir experience. The mission statement
Listen: Chrome Zero - "deathwishkisses" -- Obscure Sound
Melding an industrial rock pulse with dreamy intrigue, “deathwishkisses” is an affecting new track from Chrome Zero, a project led by Tony Bautista (bass) and Matt Salinas (drums). Themes within showcase a love that lingers “like a ghost,” — resulting in a sense of loss and ensuing “battle between wanting to escape and fearing the loneliness of doing so.” A contrasting of ominous guitars and lush keys complement a ghostly vocal introspection to start. “I have realized the problem,” they let out, ascending seamlessly into a dreamy title-touting refrain. Nocturnal synths provide a backing illumination, bolstering an emotively enthralling soundscape.
New Album: John Puchiele Ensemble - 'ALIVE' -- Obscure Sound
The seventh album from Toronto-based John Puchiele Ensemble, ALIVE incorporates classical and ambient beauty within a journey of resilient creativity during trying times. Specifically, the album reflects Puchiele’s battle with cancer over the past year. Each track “provides a chronology of events that was experienced during this journey,” per Puchiele, who has wowed us with several albums over the past several years, including Change and AFTER LIFE. ALIVE is another fantastic showing. “Alive” opens the album with a gorgeous, ethereal intrigue. Woodwinds move swiftly with frolicking charm, invoking the minimalism of Steve Reich and Philip Glass in its hypnotic assembly.
Listen: Rob Mawer - "Cairo" -- Obscure Sound
London-based artist Rob Mawer stirs on his debut single “Cairo,” a darkly cinematic success with visions of nighttime haunts — bolstered further by a series of music videos that depict the titular location “as a nightmarish nightclub.” A memorable vocal brooding combines with a tight mix of guitars, synths, and rhythms that invoke a post-punk engrossment. Lyrical references to darkness and creeping shadows add to a soundscape-filled allure, concocting a ghost-town and eerie alleyways that feel extracted from a lost Lynch film. “I started writing it after visiting Cairo and being struck by the seemingly lawless and chaotic nature of
Listen: Why Dogs Why - "Clunkers" -- Obscure Sound
A peppy rock radiance charms on “Clunkers,” a new single from California-based band Why Dogs Why. Sharp melodic shifts — from soaring, harmonious surf-y convergences to punk-touched power-pop yearning — complement a crisp overall production. The “let’s write some clunkers together, baby,” anthemic hook and “our friends will never understand,” finality build for a climactic, replay-inducing ascent. The track comes via Why Dogs Why’s upcoming EP, Play The Hits, out on May 6th. Produced by Greg Cortez, the EP was recorded at Elliott Smith’s old studio in Los Angeles: New Monkey Studios. — This and other tracks featured this month
Listen: Winston Orz - "Goners" -- Obscure Sound
“Goners” is a stirring new single from Winston Orz, a Wilmington, NC-based artist who caught our ears last year with the track “Smooth Magic.” “Goners” represents Orz’s first single of 2025, and his fifth overall. A ghostly folk intrigue shows initially, with a whispered vocal entrancement building into a grungy allure as a moving vocal refrain arises. “I am just a goner, she is just a goner,” Orz’s enveloping vocals rise, attaining an atmospheric rock captivation as orchestral elements linger beautifully alongside. Shades of later-era Radiohead show in the emotional, orchestral-tinted rock/folk intertwining. — This and other tracks featured this
Listen: SAADI - "Hollow Body" -- Obscure Sound
Blending twinkling keys and catching guitar lines, “Hollow Body” is a memorable new single from SAADI. The project of Boshra AlSaadi, a Syrian-American New Yorker living in Los Angeles, SAADI compels with a sound that bridges serene atmospherics and hooky immediacy. “Hollow Body describes the seductive pursuit of that which is unavailable,” SAADI explains. “I tried to conjure an image of Penelope weaving as she waits for Odysseus.” “The initial inspiration was Cyndi Lauper’s Time After Time but it soon took on a life of its own, especially after I added the Stratocaster guitar rhythm track,” SAADI continues. Radiant vocal
Listen: Reduction in Force - "What's Next?" -- Obscure Sound
A melodic melding of synths and guitar complements a life-phase introspection within “What’s Next?” — the new single from Reduction in Force. The San Diego-based project of Mike Mills excels here with a sound bridging past nostalgia and current energy — with shades of Depeche Mode, The Killers, and MGMT in its powerful sound. For the track itself, Mills describes it as “a song about wrestling with the realization that your Second Act has always been your First Love—that moment when the path you’ve been on no longer defines you.” He continues: “It’s about knowing when it’s time to take the
New Album: Dozenz - 'Be Someone' -- Obscure Sound
An invigorating, melodic rock appeal shines across Be Someone, the new album from Dozenz. The project is led by the duo of Saleh Hamed (Sol Farah) and Ahmed Al Jamali, who have been pivotal in the past two decades shaping the United Arab Emirates’ alt-rock scene. Their involvement in the band Gray Test first brought Hamed and Jamali attention. Hamed later joined the successful band Juliana Down, amongst the most successful UAE artists of the past decade — and also earning a nomination with MTV Europe Music Award for Best Middle East Act. With their band Dozenz, Hamed and Jamali
Listen: Floss Jordan - "Midas" -- Obscure Sound
A magnetic pop single out today from London-based artist Floss Jordan, “Midas” combines melodic vocal captivation with a sharp synth-forward production. A compelling theme emanates within the lyrics as well, exploring the Greek myth of king Midas in the context of his “crush” challenging Midas — and preventing him turning her into gold, as a result. “Midas” marks the latest artistic success from Floss Jordan, who has also excelled as an international DJ and acclaimed dancer, working with artists like Charli XCX, Beach, and Years & Years. The “wrapped up in gold,” opening lyrics and lamenting of “losing my soul,”
Listen: Sehore - "Safari" -- Obscure Sound
An enjoyably developing art-rock intrigue compels across “Safari,” a track from Spanish project Sehore. A murky guitar-led crawl fuses enjoyably with vocals that range from a spoken-word feeling to quivering psych-ready punchiness. A hypnotic whirring effect around mid-point combines with the jumpy guitar work for an especially memorable sequence, as the vocals assume a sporadic though impactful presence throughout. “Safari” is described by Sehore as utilizing the whole-tone scale, complemented by lyrics that “go against aporophobia.” It’s amongst the many successes on their new album LADENCIA. Other standouts on the album include the atmospheric “Deja de llorar,” a critique of
Feature: Antoine Guigan - 'No Pants Allowed' EP -- Obscure Sound
French electronic music producer Antoine Guigan succeeds with dynamic appeal across the No Pants Allowed EP, succeeding from the downtempo house intrigue of opener “STEPPENWÖLFE” to the jazzy piano/bass interplay within the enveloping “MAGMA CREATURES.” Opening the album, “STEPPENWÖLFE” immerses with a spacey entrancement — melding flashes of lush instrumentation with a steady rhythmic drive, embrace a house-friendly flow in its hypnotic captivation. The track was written as a tribute to German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter Hermann Hesse. The subsequent “LE JARDIN” struts a more elegant disposition, intertwining ghostly backing vocal effects with harmonious piano and orchestral ruminations. “Casey Is
Listen: Jaime Travezán - "Tribal Trouble" -- Obscure Sound
An illuminating and dynamic track from Peruvian artist Jaime Travezán, “Tribal Trouble” captivates with infectious synth flourishes and tribal-like rhythmic entrancement. The release takes inspiration from the artist’s passion for Africa and Asia — the former emphasized in percussive incorporations of djeme and talking drums, while Asian voices inject with lush intrigue amidst the Eastern melodic scales. An enjoyable shifting of soundscapes takes hold right away. Lush vocal layers build amidst a pit-pattering rhythmic charm, evolving into a more bellowing vocal presence and “la-la,” expressiveness. Spacey synths flash between the vocal elements as the one-minute turn approaches. By mid-point the
New Album: R.M. Hendrix - 'YUKS' -- Obscure Sound
R.M. Hendrix crafts a consuming atmospheric prowess throughout YUKS, whose production is often dark and unsettling — though beautifully so. These productions succeed from the more radiant art-pop yearnings of “What Do Boys Become?” to the trip-hop hypnotics within “A Heat Surrounds the Hive,” in addition to tracks that embrace steadily unraveling drones and inventive sample infusions. Icelandic producer Valgeir Sigurðsson co-produced four of the album tracks, and also handled mixing and mastering. “I wanted an album that was equally lyrical and instrumental, melodic and chaotic,” R.M. Hendrix explains. “The tracks progress through crumbling psychological landscapes.” YUKS thematically plays as
Listen: Anna-My - "Memoria" -- Obscure Sound
The debut single from Stockholm-based DJ and producer Anna-My, “Memoria” blends bursting synth effervescence with hypnotic house-inspired beats for an immersive, replay-inducing success. Noting influences such as Jamie xx, Peggy Gou, and Caribou, Anna-My channels an atmospheric electronic appeal throughout the production, which draws upon personal nostalgia and an appreciation for the city of London. “It feels like I’ve been working on this music my whole life. It’s a reflection of memories and melodies that I’ve collected,” Anna-My says. “Memoria transfers me to the vibrant streets of Brixton, London, where I somehow became an adult. The crowds of people, each
Listen: Ryan McMurtry - "Let Me Be Me" -- Obscure Sound
Another success from Bristol, England-based artist Ryan McMurtry, “Let Me Be Me” conveys a lush folk introspection in its blend of warming vocals, trickling acoustics, and caressing flute. While just two minutes in length, “Let Me Be Me” makes a stirring impression with its timeless-sounding production; it was recorded on reel-to-reel tape, and bears an aesthetical likeness to classics like John Martyn and Nick Drake, as a result. We last heard from McMurtry via last year’s Ashes EP, which was amongst the year’s finest folk-forward efforts — showcasing a commanding tonal range of both sparser beauty and expansive orchestration. His
New Album: Ivy League - 'American Love' -- Obscure Sound
Brooklyn-based act Ivy League shows a cathartic rock sound throughout the new album American Love. Referenced within the creative process is the Japanese art of kintsugi, which repairs broken pottery with gold to highlight its history rather than conceal it. Comparatively, the themes within American Love embrace past fractures, weaving them into something more valuable. The album doesn’t dwell on what caused the breaks but instead focuses on piecing them back together, gilding the wounds with reflective lyricism and dynamic rock immediacy. A moody swell of solemn guitars and spacey synth pads stir on the opening “Enouement,” moving into a heavier rock pulse
José Torres Vicente - 'Flamenco de Cuartito Vol.1 Cantaoras'
Spanish guitarist and composer José Torres Vicente compels across the new EP Flamenco de Cuartito Vol.1 Cantaoras, producing a lovely aesthetic described as a fusing of “flamenco with lo-fi aesthetics and DIY culture.” Alongside the gorgeous instrumentation are immersive vocal performances, from four talented artists: Sara Holgado, Inma la Carbonera, Cristina Tovar, and Laura Madero. Their vocal performances invoke traditional flamenco, while Vicente tactfully infuses guitar, electronic elements, and field recordings within the accompanying instrumentation. “SEGRUM” opens the release with an inviting rumba groove, expanding past the one-minute mark into crisper guitars and bouncy percussion as Holgado’s stirring vocals emerge.
Listen: John Goldrust 2000 - "Rainbows & Rivers Meditations One"
The first of a series of instrumental works from John Goldrust 2000, “Rainbows & Rivers Meditations One” captivates with its passionate guitar work and atmospheric production. The output stands out as an memorable exploration of music theory, drawing inspiration from Bach’s mathematical approach to composition while also responding to the diminishing complexity of modern music. The artist seeks to break the theoretical constraints of music, believing that freeing composition from its rigid, inherited rules could also expand human consciousness. The track’s creative process underwent several evolutions. Goldrust originally composed this piece as a classical-style piano composition based on music theory,
Listen: Indoor Friends - "Psyayayduck" -- Obscure Sound
Balancing drives for self-betterment with the sweet allure of escapism, “Psyayayduck” is a memorable rocker from Boston-based band Indoor Friends. “I’d rather play Mario Kart all day, than think about the breakdown underway,” the fervent vocals admit alongside melodic alt-rock guitar tones, following recounting of a therapy session. A punchy rock charisma — with ’90s and ’00s nostalgia — emanates consistently throughout. The themes within are particularly relatable in a strife-filled world, filled with ongoing pressures and impacts on mental health. Sources of escape, like songwriting and video games, can meanwhile provide a sense of catharsis and personal achievement. “I
Listen: Consequential - "LivinLife-NeedU" -- Obscure Sound
A sharply melodic electro-pop success from producer Consequential, “LivinLife-NeedU” melds a mixture of dreamy and infectious synth tones with a dynamic vocal spirit. Recorded in the Suffolk, England countryside, “LivinLife-NeedU” moves with replay-inducing immersion as spacey synths adorn vocals that span from chopped-up energy to soaring lushness. The Bury St. Edmunds-based artist cites Sub Focus and Wilkinson as amongst their influences, while noting that “LivinLife-NeedU” embraces “more of a poppy vibe than some of the weird stuff I make.” While strutting a pop immediacy, there’s also an inventive structural prowess throughout the release’s production. A buzzing assortment of glimmering and
New Album: Sterile Cuckoo - 'Until All The Flocks Are Gathered'
Dreamy pop, atmospheric shoegaze, and lush orchestral elements adorn the gripping Until All The Flocks Are Gathered, the new album from Sterile Cuckoo. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, the project excels with a dynamic sound throughout — from intensifying rock fuzziness to reverb-laden dreaminess. Somber strings and a vintage crackling effect send chills on the opening “Altered Beast,” which then moves with intrigue into the creaky guitar haunts within “Blatherskite.” A swell of ghostly vocals linger alongside textured guitar work and simmering orchestral backing, attaining a spacey blissfulness in the convergence of dreamy shoegaze and chamber-pop beauty. “Spring And Loss” continues