Stereogum — Sometime after the British-Australian singer-songwriter Hana Stretton released her album Soon last year, she was booked to open for Mount Eerie in Melbourne. When Phil Elverum saw who was playing the show, he decided to check out Stretton’s album and was gobsmacked by what he heard. The result: Elverum’s record label P.W. Elverum & Sun has reissued Soon today, a rarity from a label that mostly just releases Elverum’s own work as Mount Eerie and the Microphones. more info

Obscure Sound — The Most Important Thing Is Peace Within Yourself is the sixth full-length from Eoin Dolan, a singer/songwriter based in Galway, Ireland. An affecting blend of folk and harmonious pop radiates across the release, which boasts an abundance of quality songwriting — from the tranquil, nature-set folk lushness of “Circle of Your Song” to the hypnotic, synth-touched mesmerizing of the finale “The Cave.” The album presents an intoxicating array songwriting that balances personal immersion with serene folk and psych-pop songcraft. Calming organs and introspective vocals — reflecting a steady rainfall — compel on the opening “Don’t Ever Be An Architect of The post Eoin Dolan – ‘The Most Important Thing Is Peace Within Yourself’ appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — “dreams between” is a memorable folk track from Los Angeles-based artist Sam Caldwell, paying homage to dreamers that embody courage in their pursuit of goals in the midst of obstacles. Further, the track explores how these ambitious pursuits can impact personal relationships, reflected in the “between me and you,” lyrical contemplations. Captivating vocals and string-laden infusions gradually intertwine as this refrain invigorates, concluding with a delightfully serene folk-forward quality. Plucky guitars complement a resonating vocal presence, reminiscent of Bright Eyes in its emotive outpouring and lyrical references to fleeting time and emotional perception. Twangy guitar infusions delight alongside the acoustical The post Sam Caldwell – “dreams between” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — A warming rendition of the CCR classic, “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” plays enjoyably in this cut from Milwaukee-based band The Pulltops. Impressing plenty in the past with more fervent rock tracks, like previously featured “Here We Are” and “3-2-1 Go!,” “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” succeeds in the mold of a more climactic rock sound — ascending from understated, contemplative questioning into a triumphant, brass-touched culmination. The memorable cover serves as the finale on The Pulltops’ new EP, Sight Lines, streaming below. The pit-pattering percussion and twangy guitars stir alongside an illuminated background, as the vocals beckon The post The Pulltops – “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

New York Post — Billie Eilish's third album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” shows that the singer is just way ahead of her peers even when she misses. more info

New York Post — Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion and Norah Jones are just a few of the other huge headliners on the stacked lineup. more info

Antimusic Rock — STYX have announced that Terry Gowan will be taking over on bass as they begins their tour in the Maritimes and Quebec this evening more info

Antimusic Rock — Bon Jovi have released a lyric video for their new single 'Living Proof'. The song comes from the band's forthcoming 16th studio album more info