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Mellowship – “Ketuvi”

Toronto-based band Mellowship balance dark alt-rock and dreamy psychedelic soaring on their gripping new single “Ketuvi,” the first from their upcoming album. The dexterously grimy guitar pushes find hypnotic accompaniment in the jangling 12-string guitar, as confident vocals drive to a phase-friendly shift. Wordless vocal soaring and crisp guitar jangles kickstart the track’s psych-friendly turn, exuding a weightlessly ethereal charm prior to the re-emerging alt-rock bustle thereafter. The vigor leads into an exciting conclusion, with sporadic pauses and heightening guitar tones further this stellar track’s budding momentum. The band elaborates on the track’s creative formation: “My phone generated a location

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itsoverjorden – “back room”

“back room” is the latest single from itsoverjorden, an NYC-based artist whose fusion of alt-pop and post-punk makes for an engrossing sound. The production enamors with a myriad of twists and turns, retaining a dark mystique in soundscape while also emphasizing hooky vocal switch-ups. “Like a bird in a cage,” vocal exudes emotion, while the contagious title-touting punchiness and “my fault,” sequence show a strongly addictive energy. “back room” is full of stylish mystique and infectious pull alike. — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of April 2023’ Spotify playlist.

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Candyland – Bye!

California-based dance music duo Candyland is excited to say hello to fans once again, sharing their new single BYE!. It’s full of fresh elements that knock your socks off as soon as you hear them. There are catchy guitars and punchy drums here, for example. The vocals frequently change tone and sound striking, which adds…

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