Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog

Latvian guitarist Reinis Jaunais expands his instrumental folk sound on Vest, an album whose title translates to “to lead,” “to guide,” or “to take along.” Conceived as a continuation of his acclaimed previous album Nest, the release brings together guitar, Latvian traditional kokle, cello, double bass, drums, trumpet, and tongue dru...

Rain Steam Speed finds Danish composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Nils Lassen bringing a long history of work across film, electronic music, and dream-pop into a focused solo setting. Arriving as his second album, the 11-track release draws from the restrained atmospherics of artists like Talk Talk and Slowdive while reflecting Lass...

Another memorable track from Spanish band Sehore, “IA” serves as the first single from the project’s forthcoming third album, using its 5/4 framework to reinforce the track’s deliberately fragmented rhythmic character. Recorded in 2026 at Paco Loco Studio and mastered by Mario G. Alberni at Kadifornia, the track explores an increasingly releva...

Copenhagen-based Somali-Danish artist Bashir Billow explores self-discovery and belonging throughout his debut album How Will It Be, where electronic production meets organic instrumentation and alternative R&B songwriting. Written, produced, and recorded by Billow over 18 months in a basement studio at Copenhagen’s Kapelvej 44, the album...

Gentle synths and fingerpicked acoustic guitar open “Missed Connections” with a gorgeous folk-forward character, quickly showcasing the compelling songwriting of Great Elk. Coming from the artist’s upcoming LP, out next year, “Missed Connections” ascends from its folk beginnings to touches of twangy electric guitar, bolstering a heartfelt deli...