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A weekly show that brings you ten new tracks from artists from across the world. We cover every genre conceivable, from abstract techno, mutated dancehall, dark metal to Chinese bin lid music or something else - if it's recorded outside of the major label system, we're up for playing it.

You'll find music you love, music you don't understand, and music that'll change your life.

Independent Music Podcast Independent Music Podcast

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    • 4.8 • 87 Ratings

A weekly show that brings you ten new tracks from artists from across the world. We cover every genre conceivable, from abstract techno, mutated dancehall, dark metal to Chinese bin lid music or something else - if it's recorded outside of the major label system, we're up for playing it.

You'll find music you love, music you don't understand, and music that'll change your life.

    #439 - Patron Favourites of 2023 - 18 December 2023

    #439 - Patron Favourites of 2023 - 18 December 2023

    The last episode of the podcast possibly ever, we're celebrating 2023 with a selection of favourites as voted for by our amazing Patrons - the people who have kept the podcast going this long.

    We have one more episode: our free live show on Friday 29 December. Sign up for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/independent-music-podcast-favourites-of-2023-live-show-tickets-778735688407

    For this show, we have Mexican cumbia, Ugandan grime, dungeon techno, Japanese dub, and a whole lot more.

    TracklistingSon Rompe Pera - Chucha (AYA Records, Argentina)MC Yallah - Tuli Mukintu (Hakuna Kulala, Uganda)VHS¥DEATH – Flagellation (Whipped Bound Records, UK)Hydromedusae - You’re Not Here (Trome Records, UK)Nihiloxica – Kudistro (Crammed Discs, Belgium)Arnold Dreyblatt - Shuffle Effect (Drag City, USA)7FO – ヒーリング剣 (Healing Sword) (EM Records, Japan)Matthew Herbert - The Horse Has A Voice (feat. Theon Cross) (Accidental Records, UK)Serra Das Máquinas – “Então, o aqui não é dito sertão?” (Tropical Twista Records, Brazil)Teeth of the Sea - Butterfly House (Rocket Recordings, UK)



    This week’s episode is sponsored by the state51 Conspiracy, an independent music house. Go to state51.com to find out more about everything they do: state51 Factory sessions and events; hand-made Atelier products; a diverse roster of Label releases; Greedbag stores, pop-up and fanzine, and the Collective of distribution partner labels and artists

    Produced and edited by Nick McCorriston.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    #438 – Favourites of 2023 part 2

    #438 – Favourites of 2023 part 2

    The second part of a double header celebrating some of our favourite music from 2023. The beers have been flowing and the music is exceptional, with Japanese diss tracks, Norwegian trombone drone, field recordings of broken horror houses, psychedelic folk and a whole lot more.

    Our final favourites episode will be out next week

    TracklistingSANAM - Bell بل (Mais Um, UK)Shit and Shine - Rewower (The state51 Conspiracy, UK)Aaron Dilloway - Bhoot Ghar: Walk Through 2 (Hanson Records, USA)Los Sara Fontan - Wall-E (Gandula, Spain)Moundabout - Instinct, Eye, and Mind (Rocket Recordings, UK)Yikii - Melancholia Glass Bird (self-release, China)Selvhenter - Connoisseur (Eget Værelse, Denmark)Kate NV - Sion (elephant) (RVNG Int., USA)Øxn - Cruel Mother (Claddagh Records, Ireland)Love Dolls - Abe es Hitler (Hamfuggi Records, Spain)



    This week’s episode is sponsored by the state51 Conspiracy, an independent music house. Go to state51.com to find out more about everything they do: state51 Factory sessions and events; hand-made Atelier products; a diverse roster of Label releases; Greedbag stores, pop-up and fanzine, and the Collective of distribution partner labels and artists

    Produced and edited by Nick McCorriston

    • 1 hr 18 min
    #437 - Favourites of 2023 part 1

    #437 - Favourites of 2023 part 1

    The first part of a double header celebrating some of our favourite music from 2023. It's been an incredible year for music, and we're in celebratory mood as we record the first two of our final three shows. This part includes Japanese prog, Indonesian metal, gigantic Ugandan xylophones, stoned hip-hop, Egyptian Mahraganat and a whole lot in between.

    Tracklisting
    PoiL Ueda - Kumo 雲 ( 船 弁 慶 ) part1 (Dur & Doux, France)
    Great Area - So Very (Relaxin Records, UK)
    Nakibembe Embaire Group - 160 (with Gabber Modus Operandi & Wahono) (Nyege Nyege Tapes, Uganda)
    Anemosdesma - I (self-release, Indonesia)
    WaqWaq Kingdom - Bad For My Soul Good For My Ego (Phantom Limb, UK)
    Chester Watson - East End (POW Recordings, USA)
    3Phaz - Labash (Discrepant, UK)
    V/Z - Bites feat Coby Sey (AD93, UK)
    Yokel x D.Ham x Franco Franco - 2020THRU ft. Dali de Saint Paul & Kelan (Bokeh Versions)
    Flesh & the Dream - Ecstasy Before the Affair (Everything Forever, Germany)

    • 1 hr 14 min
    #436 – DJ Haram, The Body & Dis Fig, Kali Malone, NTsKi, UKAEA, Egil Kalman - 27 November 2023

    #436 – DJ Haram, The Body & Dis Fig, Kali Malone, NTsKi, UKAEA, Egil Kalman - 27 November 2023

    The last ‘new’ podcast before we head into our end of 2023 review shows showcases more exceptional sounds from across the world. From field recordings of Afro-Ecuadorian culture to Persian footwork, House bangers to sounds of the Sahara and Japanese folk, there’s a lot to enjoy on this week’s selection.

    You can listen to the first six tracks for free. To listen to the full episode, get a huge back catalogue of music, and access to our live shows and Discord group, please join our Patreon: patreon.com/independentmusicpodcast. The podcast only survives with Patron support

    TracklistingBounaly – Tamala (Sahel Sounds, USA)Alicia Mina, Maria Orovio, Ru Dei, Tai y Dalia – ¡Ay Carajo! (Akuphone, France)UKAEA – Le Stessa Croce (The state51 Conspiracy, UK)Aziz Konkrite – Mokido (Shouka, France)DJ Haram – Handplay (Hyperdub, UK)NTsKi – Milk White Steed (EM Records, Japan / Orange Milk, USA)The Body & Dis Fig – Holy Lance (Thrill Jockey, USA)Egil Kalman – Subtines (iDEAL Recordings, Sweden)Kali Malone – All Life Long (for organ) (Ideologic Organ, France)Phillipi – Hacido (DEEWEE, Belgium)

    This week’s episode is sponsored by the state51 Conspiracy, an independent music house. Go to state51.com to find out more about everything they do: state51 Factory sessions and events; hand-made Atelier products; a diverse roster of Label releases; Greedbag stores, pop-up and fanzine, and the Collective of distribution partner labels and artists

    Produced and edited by Nick McCorriston

    • 41 min
    #435 – Flora Yin Wong, Camilla Sparksss, Persher, Julia Holter, Lisa Lerkenfeldt, Cinna Pegyghamy - 20 November 2023

    #435 – Flora Yin Wong, Camilla Sparksss, Persher, Julia Holter, Lisa Lerkenfeldt, Cinna Pegyghamy - 20 November 2023

    Dive into another eclectic Independent Music Podcast featuring a global tapestry of experimental music. From the haunting melodies of Aguja from Argentina to the rhythmic beats of Samurai Breaks. The diversity continues with the experimental vibes of Lisa Lerkenfeld and the electronic enchantment of Flora Yin Wong. With new Julia Holter and a taste of Hacker’s 2024 EP, we’ve got a wildly varied selection for you.

    You can listen to the first six tracks for free. To listen to the full episode, get a huge back catalogue of music, and access to our live shows and Discord group, please join our Patreon: patreon.com/independentmusicpodcast. The podcast only survives with Patron support

    TracklistingAguja – Huesos Afilados (unun., Argentina)Camilla Sparksss – My Way My Love (On The Camper Records, Switzerland)Lisa Lerkenfeldt – Amulet of Sweat (Shelter Press, France)Persher – Elemental Stoppage (Thrill Jockey, USA)Samurai Breaks – Gimme Dat (Manuka, UK)SabaSaba – Ul Qoma (Maple Death Records, Italy)Flora Yin Wong – Konna (Modern Love, UK)Cinna Pegyghamy – The Skin In Between (Zabte Sote, Iran)Hacker – Scammer (Beach Impediment Records, USA / Delta Skelta, Australia)Julia Holter – Sun Girl (Domino Recording Co., UK)

    This week’s episode is sponsored by the state51 Conspiracy, an independent music house. Go to state51.com to find out more about everything they do: state51 Factory sessions and events; hand-made Atelier products; a diverse roster of Label releases; Greedbag stores, pop-up and fanzine, and the Collective of distribution partner labels and artists

    Produced and edited by Nick McCorriston

    • 35 min
    #434 - Elena Stein, Luzmilla Carpio, 33EMYBW, Cerys Hafana, DJ RaMeMes, Dunums & MANAS - 13 November 2023

    #434 - Elena Stein, Luzmilla Carpio, 33EMYBW, Cerys Hafana, DJ RaMeMes, Dunums & MANAS - 13 November 2023

    A wonderful range of music this week, with multiple tracks exploring ancient folklore from the Quechuan Andes to Wales, as well as modern interpretations of Brazilian funk carioca, and multiple tracks from Mexico.

    We also have ferocious Palastinian psych, Chinese techno, Death Metal and a whole lot more.

    You can listen to the first six tracks for free. To listen to the full episode, get a huge back catalogue of music, and access to our live shows and Discord group, please join our Patreon: patreon.com/independentmusicpodcast. The podcast only survives with Patron support

    TracklistingElena Stein – Surfacing (Thrill Jockey, USA)DJ RaMeMes – Putaria Em Volta Redonda ft. DJ Pretinho de VR, DJ Ramom, DJ LC DA VG (self-release, Brazil)Cerys Hafana – The Wife of Usher’s Well (self-release, UK)Luzmilla Carpio – Ofrenda de los Pájaros (ZZK Records, USA)Underdark – Enterprise (Church Road Records, UK)Dunums & MANAS – I See the Past (Radio Khiyaban, Netherlands)Gentle Stranger – Kestrel (ft. Martha Skye Murphy) (PRAH Recordings, UK)33EMYBW – Drifting Nama 漂 流 纳 马 (SVBKVLT, UK)Pidgins – These Models Scale (Lexical Music, Mexico)Isaac Soto – Duda (N.A.F.F.I., Mexico)

    This week’s episode is sponsored by the state51 Conspiracy, an independent music house. Go to state51.com to find out more about everything they do: state51 Factory sessions and events; hand-made Atelier products; a diverse roster of Label releases; Greedbag stores, pop-up and fanzine, and the Collective of distribution partner labels and artists

    Produced and edited by Nick McCorriston

    • 41 min

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