Obscure Sound — Billy Peake‘s new album Manic Waves delivers a captivating mixture of hooky rock, nostalgic new wave, and sharp lyrical wit. Navigating personal and societal themes, from reflections on family and fatherhood to incisive critiques of modern life, the release impresses with both playful energy and thoughtful storytelling. Drawing on decades of experience in Columbus, Ohio’s underground scene, the 49-year-old Peake channels influences ranging from ’80s pop to college radio discoveries, combining them with contributions from collaborators that include engineering by Mike Montgomery (Superchunk, The Breeders, Protomartyr) and mastering by Sarah Register (David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Caroline Rose). “Go Back to
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