New York Post — "The Tortured Poets Department" will be released on April 19. more info

Obscure Sound — Spanning from funky momentum into an effervescent swirling of synths and guitars, “Parallax” is an infectious single out today from Brooklyn-based band Gold Stars For Everyone. Described as “a song about waking up in a post-pandemic world,” “Parallax” emphasizes the project’s tendency toward illuminated productions with big-time hooky climaxes. Playful synths and a throbbing funk-ready bass line converge into a jubilant vocal lead, reminding enjoyably of MGMT. The pulsing bass and exuberant vocals ride seamlessly into glistening synth arps and blasts of guitar, melding together with seamless entrancement. “We got lost in the wilderness,” the vocals let out during an The post Gold Stars For Everyone – “Parallax” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. 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” stirs in its “I’m not giving up,” lyrical perseverance — supported in the second half by warming brass and bursting guitars alike. Aesthetically conjuring a vibe similar to The War on Drugs and Kurt Vile with its driving rock atmospherics, “Edited Adrenaline” is a winning output from Proper Youth. We’re certainly excited to hear the rest of Rusty Grand Am. — This and other The post Proper Youth – “Edited Adrenaline” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — Brooklyn-based band bloodsports explore a shoegaze-friendly direction on new single “Canary.” Gorgeous waves of guitar distortion quickly envelop, falling back into a warming dose of ’90s alt-rock nostalgia as lethargic vocal charm and hazy guitar strums intertwine. Aesthetically resembling a lovable cross of The Wrens, Nirvana, and Slowdive, “Canary” is an excellent standalone single from bloodsports. — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist. The post bloodsports – “Canary” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

New York Post — Dickey Betts, a singer, songwriter and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday in Osprey, Florida. He was 80. In an Instagram post, his family said, “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024)... more info

Obscure Sound — Belgian artist Alexander Greenfield unveils a climactic prog-rock appeal with horror-film intrigue on new single “Poltergeist,” immersing with haunting piano and simmering string-forward momentum amidst haunting vocal whispers. Chilly strings and ghostly vocals, which assume an eerie reversal state momentarily, propel the riveting culmination from the morose verses, showing shades of Roxy Music. Greenfield notes that the track is “was intended as part of a concept album about a newly married couple who decide to have their honeymoon in Transylvania.” That album never surfaced, though at least this fantastic single remains. — This and other tracks featured this month can The post Alexander Greenfield – “Poltergeist” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — A hooky dose of pop and rock nostalgia from Mariela, “Brandy” engages in both its twinkling synth brightness and bass-driven build there. The Southern California-based band drives delightfully into the “Brandy, all I know is your name,” hook, cautioning “I think I’m in danger,” as chirpy guitars and playful synths combine for a replay-inducing dose of throwback charm. The initial synth-laden radiance takes hold against amidst wordless vocals for a lovely bridge, reminiscent of Cut Copy. “Brandy” is a winning blend of rock and pop from Mariela. — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the The post Mariela – “Brandy” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — London-based act Shai Brides compel with dynamic pop allure on new single “Little Things,” spanning from bass-fronted suaveness into glistening bursts of harmonious effervescence. A multitude of replay-inducing sequences are apparent, seamlessly incorporating the dual vocals of Thom Dent and Meghan Avery within an array of buzzing guitars and twinkling synths alike; its “don’t sweat the little things,” hook lingers with affirming infection, ending the production with a satiating reminder to prevail beyond existentialist anxiety. The initial vocal peppiness ventures into a range of buzz-y, playful guitars as Avery’s dreamy vocals enter cohesively. Bubbly synth tones build into the bass-fronted The post Shai Brides – “Little Things” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info