Earlier this year LA based singer Rilan made his debut with his steamy single "Chemical" that had the nights blowing up with each stellar note. Today, we get our second dose of Rilan that literally will send your mind into a state of shock with his lyric video for "RIP". "RIP" finds itself delivered in such a manner that the roaring 80s rock/pop vibes mix perfectly with the haunting visuals delivered on silver platter. It's all of the visual effects and the perfected track that mixes so ruthlessly that your body remains absolutely still and accepts each grungy pop stab. Rilan has perfectly crafted something so stellar that it will be haunting your dreams for months on end. Dive into the most pleasing nightmare above.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Love Shine Down On Me
NGAN has been providing the world with some down-tempo R&B for over a year now, but today she comes stronger than ever with "Silence". The track instantly has a lullaby-like sound as NGAN's vocals float elegantly over the clouds of a midnight sky. It's the softness of the track that makes everything about its glisten in the night like city lights bouncing off of cold air and then you get her doses of R&B style that calms your nerves. Float above the stars and into the calmness below.
Fall To The End All

Wednesday, October 29, 2014
We Can Move It On Tonight
Back in May there was quite some noise coming from EKKAH, the latest girl-powered duo hailing from the UK. After stepping away for a few months, the returned a few weeks ago with their latest single "Last Chance To Dance" and the announcement they signed to Honeymoon. This week, we get grunge-laced video compliment to this already fierce track. the choreography reminds us a bit of Haim's "If I Could Change Your Mind" while stay raw with the improvised dance moves. If anything, we get that EKKAH knows how to party and are gonna prove they are disco stars just about to break across the horizon. Get that dance fever above!
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
I Am Bound To You


Monday, October 27, 2014
We Fade Away
Swiss duo True have been a duo we've been keeping our eyes on over this year. The duo has been giving us this electro mix of pop meets R&B that we just can't get enough of. They deliver another does of this perfection with their live video for their latest single ""Colors Of My Estimation". The video is pure cinematic genius with the simplistic blacks and whites that consume every aspect of the masterpiece. You get all wrapped up in the awe-inspiring vocals that shine with a hint of electronic effects that make it shimmer like a beacon in the night. "Colors Of My Estimation" drops November 14th via Mouthwatering Records.
You're Looking Zoned Out

You Are Golden


Thursday, October 23, 2014
Calling Up & Coming Tastemakers

- writing blog posts
- going through submissions
- bringing new discoveries to Oblivious Pop
- scouting live talent
- working to create new original content
- and much more.
Please note that this position is unpaid, done on your own time with flexible deadlines set together as a team, and you must reside in or near the New York City area . You will be asked to attend meetings and attend shows alone/together. We need someone who's very interested in changing the music industry and helping to make their mark. To apply for this position please fill out the online application here and send a resume to info@obliviouspop.com with the subject line "Team Member Application - (your full name). We will reach out to you to schedule an in-person interview. Together we can bring Oblivious Pop to a whole new level.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
[PREMIERE] Learn To Love Every Part Of Me

Monday, October 20, 2014
Get Your Name In Lights
It's hard to believe that 2014 is quickly coming to an end and with so the industry is already making prediction of who's going to be the break out stars for 2015. Today, we have another one to add to your list with Chløë Black's latest track "27 Club". Chløë Black has literally blown us away with this track as she catches you from the beginning with smokey Lana Del Rey-like lyrics in the verses that paint lucid pictures reminiscent of a hazy bar. It's when she brings in the Lorde sounding "oohs" to back all of it up that things really find its heat. Finally, you'll hear her soul-ridden Jessie J vocals soar in the chorus where you'll be blown back 10 feet and knocked on your back. Press play below and prepare to see Chløë Black's name in lights. She's coming up strong!
Voice Of The Empire
Tove Styrke has been working the music scene for quite some time, but has just started making waves in the US this year. This last week she returned with yet another smash "Borderline" and provided us with the perfect video to compliment all of its perfection. The track itself is build off of a classic Swedish-pop sound with notes of darkened synths that rock with the waves of an stormy ice-covered sea. The video shows Tove looking fierce in an apocalyptic world. It's Tove Stryke showing that she's here to claim the pop world as her empire and nothing can get in her way.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Maybe I'm The Villain

Saturday, October 18, 2014
Seem Closer To Finish Line

Thursday, October 16, 2014
Who Is Gonna Save Me Now?

You And I Collide Into Eachother

Wednesday, October 15, 2014
CMJ 2014
With CMJ quickly approaching this next week, we found it no better time to announce that we are teaming up with Kaiotic Music, The Paper Box, and CMJ to bring you a showcase like you've never seen before. We've got a lineup filled with new faces you're going to want to check out before their massive superstars!
The night starts off strong with the orchestral-soul of Seattle's Shaprece leading into the a set by one of the hottest R&B singers on-the-rise Oyinda. Next, Australia's NGAIIRE takes the stage to blast us with her perfect mix of funky electronics over sassy vocals. Things continue to heat up when Marcus Alan Ward takes us on journey through his space-laced sound of futuristic soulfulness. Then we get a hot taste of Tkay Maidza's powerhouse set that's bound to tear down the walls. Things don't stop there though; we get a blast of our favorites with the lullaby melodies meets symphonic electronics of Australia's SAFIA and a pure-pop showdown with Wonderful Humans. The night is topped off by another does of Australian pop done-right with Okeyno sending out an icy set that's burning at the core.
It all goes down next week Thursday, October 23rd, so mark your calendars. Doors open at 7 PM and the show kicks off at 7:40 PM and is an 18+ event. The show is free for CMJ badge holders, $8 ADV, and $10 doors. Come out and party! You're not going to want to miss this.
The night starts off strong with the orchestral-soul of Seattle's Shaprece leading into the a set by one of the hottest R&B singers on-the-rise Oyinda. Next, Australia's NGAIIRE takes the stage to blast us with her perfect mix of funky electronics over sassy vocals. Things continue to heat up when Marcus Alan Ward takes us on journey through his space-laced sound of futuristic soulfulness. Then we get a hot taste of Tkay Maidza's powerhouse set that's bound to tear down the walls. Things don't stop there though; we get a blast of our favorites with the lullaby melodies meets symphonic electronics of Australia's SAFIA and a pure-pop showdown with Wonderful Humans. The night is topped off by another does of Australian pop done-right with Okeyno sending out an icy set that's burning at the core.
It all goes down next week Thursday, October 23rd, so mark your calendars. Doors open at 7 PM and the show kicks off at 7:40 PM and is an 18+ event. The show is free for CMJ badge holders, $8 ADV, and $10 doors. Come out and party! You're not going to want to miss this.
I Can See The Light

Tuesday, October 14, 2014
You'll Be Out Round One

Friday, October 10, 2014
All Of These Moving Parts

Thursday, October 9, 2014
Gave You Everything I Had
Last December Aria came onto the scene with a vocally stunning debut that had the industry on the edge of its seat waiting to see what was next. After leaving us for a long minute, Aria returns with "Shot In The Dark", and it's her best offering yet. It's the trickling guitar from the very start that starts the down pour of pop bliss. The lightning strikes when Aria's vocals shoot you like a bullet pushing through the dead of night. She give off the full 80s female power of Haim with that dash of vocal power of Robyn. You'll be gripping onto every note as she continues to shower you in every golden aspect to her sound. Press play below and prepare to blown away by Aria.
Hallucinations Of Us In A Better Life
Over the past year we've seen artists like Tove Lo and Marlene ∞ slowly break out and make a huge name for themselves as pop stars that are here to stay from Sweden. This week Sirena is coming forward as another gem from Stockholm. Her latest single "Chemicals" delivers everything you could imagine and more from it's classic, pure-pop landscape to her stellar vocals that shine through the night like a beacon of sun-laced hope. The verse are soft-spoken and sweet, but when the chorus kicks in you'll be blown light years away to where Sirena is soaring high among the stars. Take flight with this new Swedish delight below.
Inside My Hollow Veins
Back in August a new face in the LA music scene emerged from the darkness to bring his haunting melodies int your life. After giving us a hot minute break, AMAN returns this week with his second offering "Home". AMAN continues his reign of plasma-laced synthetics that have a death gripping hold on you, all while grasping a 70s rocker vibe that rushes through your veins sending you on an adrenaline high. The track brings a cringing feeling that lurks around every corner of your existence. Right when you think its gone it all comes back for one final call. AMAN will have you finding your darker side below.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
[PREMIERE] Can't Love If You Lie

Monday, October 6, 2014
Cold Wind Biting Our Skin

Friday, October 3, 2014
Can You Hear Them Searching?
For the longest time the industry's attention has been focused on places like Australia, Sweden, and the UK for the indie acts that are going to break out. No one would have epected it but there is a bustling indie scene down in South African and indie label SMACM is definitely an outlet to watch for all things indie-South African. Releasing off of the SMACM label is Drift Prism with the release of his debut EP. Within his astounding electronic EP comes his single "Escape". Drift Prism pulls on the haunting aspects of Hoodlem-based pulsing synthetics doused in elegant yet atomospheric-shattering vocals by Lenny-Dee Doucha. Its throughout the track that you get little hints of Laurasia-like effects that makes things so sweltering hot you're caught in a full-on meltdown. Watch as things melt off the walls and you discover a whole new definition of hot below!
Take Me Higher

Thursday, October 2, 2014
Let Me Be Your Savior
L.A.'s latest and greatest elctro-R&B duo Tuch are making things steamy with their debut single "Unlock". The guys build on a foundation of ASTR-like electronics that rattle your bones and send shivers down your spine. Things get caught in a blizzard of frozen vocals doused a flux of haunting elements from the very start and continue to bluster until things drop down only to be resurrected again into a fiery storm of boiling electronics. It's a full-on contrast of heat and ice mixing to create a track that you're going to be chilling to for quite some time.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Don't Cry Now

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