Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Moonface, Swan Lake, Frog Eyes). Your chariot awaits. Read our Moonface feature: The post Happy Birthday Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Moonface, Swan Lake, Frog Eyes) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — A single that embraces steady momentum into an intensified vigor, “Let’s Start Over” develops with ample intrigue — representing the latest single from Nuclear Shadow, and the third release from their EP, A Eulogy for the Desolate Things. Textured slabs of guitar complement a spoken-word vocal presence to start, developing into woozy wordless vocal effects that pulse alongside the murmured guitar tones. The track’s second half embraces a “90s grunge and 00s garage rock,” influence, per the artist, following a first section “influenced by Warmduscher, Nada Surf, and Dry Cleaning.” “Let’s Start Over” presents a satiating rock evolution from Nuclear The post Nuclear Shadow – “Let’s Start Over” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — New York-based artist Alexei Shishkin dazzles with an immersive sound on new single “Bermuda,” melding nylon guitar, lap steel, and piano flourishes amidst vocals that depict a certain idyllic place, that feels just out of reach. Twangy guitars and pulsing acoustic undercurrents combine with an engaging vocal lead with shades of Stephen Malkmus. A decisive piece of quality songwriting, “Bermuda” has us firmly anticipating Shishkin’s upcoming album, Open Door Policy, out on June 28th. — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist. The post Alexei Shishkin – “Bermuda” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Mirah released C’mon Miracle. Under those Argentine skies. Read our classic feature on her: The post Mirah Released “C’mon Miracle” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, David Cross released It’s Not Funny. He greets the world with arms wide open. Read our Bob Mould cover Q&A by Mr. Cross: The post David Cross Released “It’s Not Funny” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Mike Dirnt (Green Day). They’re all out without you having fun. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read the San Francisco popcore feature we did on Green Day, Jawbreaker and J Church 30 years ago: The post Happy Birthday Mike Dirnt (Green Day) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — Glistening synths, bouncy bass, and heartfelt vocals dazzle on “Shade Of The Dawn,” a new single from yoomcircle that captures the unique beauty of becoming a parent. The vocal tone and plucky guitar work at mid-point remind of Tame Impala especially, while the title-touting traversal struts an effervescent synth-pop appeal with a starry-eyed adoration. The title references “the morning after my daughter was born,” per the artist, describing the track as “a song about love on first sight (“hold my breath and I count till ten, falling in love at 2 am”).” — This and other tracks featured this month The post yoomcircle – “Shade Of The Dawn” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Matt Pond PA released Emblems. Don’t get caught dancing. Read our Q&A with him: The post Matt Pond PA Released “Emblems” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info