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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
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,
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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: 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
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
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
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
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: 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: 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
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: 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,
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
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.
New Album: Loving Backwards - 'Rubbish Twilights'
A psychedelic pop and rock enamoring take hold on Rubbish Twilights, the debut album from Loving Backwards. The band’s primary songwriter, Or Izekson, is based in the remote countryside of Ostfriesland, North-West Germany — in an off-the-grid commune, where he moved with his family last summer as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensified. His songwriting and the band’s high quality of musicianship results in a fantastic psychedelic success. Opening track “Finally” captivates in its buoyant, melodic charm and upbeat lyrical introspection. “Finally I can set my eyes to see,” vocals commence amidst lush guitar tones. An ensuing “la-la-la,” vocal exuberance continues that
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
Listen: Kids In Decay - "Cue The Cronies" -- Obscure Sound
“Cue The Cronies” is a consuming track from Dallas-based band Kids In Decay, whose mixture of progressive, metal, and alt-rock results in a memorably dark success. The industrial-forward soundscape is bolstered by a constant sense of evolution; the guitars expand from creaky haunts into invigorating swells of distortion, while the vocals ascend accordingly from steadier introspection into raucous ardency. “Time for empathy and compassion, everyone of us called to action,” the vocals let out during a climactic drive, complemented by murmuring bass and textured guitars. As the vocals fade momentarily past the two-minute turn, lonesome guitar twangs drive into the
Listen: B. Hawksley - "God You're Gifted" -- Obscure Sound
A lush yet emotive folk and alt-pop appeal shows on “God You’re Gifted,” a new track from B. Hawksley, the project of South London-based songwriter, vocalist, and producer Alexa Harley. An affecting love song, the melodic production pairs with lyrics that seemingly capture a state of infatuation and the power of love’s arrival. “I’ve been waiting my life for this,” heightened vocal layers consume a serene acoustic guitar backing, bolstered by gentle rhythms as the “bring me back,” reflections come. This evolves enjoyably into a more illuminated synth-forward mid-point and a yearning “to be loved,” — compelling in its dreamy,
Listen: Jessica Ever - "Ugly & Out of It" -- Obscure Sound
“Ugly & Out of It” is a resonating single from Chicago-based artist Jessica Ever, strutting a commanding songcraft in the evolution from jangling contemplations into anthemic rock punchiness. “We ride trains around to feel alive just for a moment,” a steady vocal entrancement commences, expanding seamlessly into bursting guitar distortion from the preceding jangly introspection. “Start to disappear, the more you draw me near,” the vocals let out — with the “I’m not here,” resonance artfully conveying a relatable disassociation from long winters and continuing melancholy. “Ugly & Out of It” is a stirringly emotive success from Jessica Ever. —
LOGICA ABSTRACTA - 'Amber' EP -- Obscure Sound
An immersive new EP from LOGICA ABSTRACTA, Amber weaves a captivating blend of ethereal, spacey atmospheres and cinematic soundscapes. From the glimmering, radiant swells of “Amber – Video Version” to the haunting, neon-lit textures of “Ecoton,” each track transitions smoothly through moments of vast, otherworldly beauty. The project of New York-based artist Vadim Militsin first caught our ears with last year’s album, Headspace Station, and continues to captivate here. “Amber – Video Version” opens the EP with a spacey, glimmering entrancement. Spacious illumination swells into moments of grandiose power, amidst a mechanical-like flickering that plays with rhythmic effect. Warming synth tones,
Listen: Glyss - "Dissipating" + "Understanding" -- Obscure Sound
Los Angeles-based project Glyss unveils a hazy, shoegaze entrancement across the debut album Eternal Return. Amongst the many standouts within, “Dissipating” and “Understanding” are two tracks that enjoyably embody that atmospheric, heady rock pursuits throughout the release. The album’s third track, “Dissipating” quickly traverses from brief distortion into a moody, jangly intrigue. Subdued vocals enamor into the re-ignition of textured guitar distortion, aligning with a hypnotic vocal refrain upon its reveal. The track consumes in its steady sense of momentum, succeeding across both its dreamy introspection and sludgy shoegaze-forward invigoration. “Understanding” is a stellar album finale. A dazed vocal elongation
Listen: Ballsy - "Easy" -- Obscure Sound
Charming in its pulsing hookiness, “Easy” is a replay-inducing new track from Ballsy, the new solo project of Caveboy’s synth-bassist Isabelle Banos. She describes the release as an exploration of “about getting in your own way of feeling real love.” A glistening pop dreaminess and alt-rock vigor sway back and forth with compelling immersion. The “just dying for you to listen,” vocals envelop alongside dynamic instrumentation — ranging from the balmy acoustic strums and hazy synths to the more ardent rock expanses. “You’ve got a way of making it feel easy,” Banos continues during the lush folk-friendly build-up, culminating seamlessly