The Overlooked Tracks Podcast

Kenny Chiba
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🌍 A Global Frequency for the Unheard The Overlooked Tracks Podcast is more than a playlist—it’s a passport stamped in sound. Each episode is a journey on the “Magical Music Bus,” traveling from Lagos to Tokyo, Santiago to Barcelona, unearthing independent music gems hidden in the underground corners of the world. We stand for the voices that refuse to be boxed in by algorithms or industry gatekeepers. From bedroom producers and rebel poets to visionary DJs and genre-bending bands, Overlooked Tracks amplifies the artistry that might otherwise get lost in the noise.

  1. Jun 25

    The Space Between Songs

    For the last few episodes we've traveled across cities, countries, languages, cultures, and sounds.  We've crossed oceans.   We've ridden the Magical Music Bus through neon streets, underground clubs, jazz cafés, rooftop parties, and late-night train stations.  But this time around...The bus is parked. No passports required. No customs. No destination. Just a moment to remember who we are when the world gets quiet.  This episode is known as "The Space Between Songs."   It's dedicated to anyone who's been moving too fast. Anyone carrying a little too much. Anyone trying to remember the person they were before the notifications, before the deadlines, before the endless scrolling.  Tonight we're slowing down. Taking a breath.  And spending some time with artists who deserve far more attention than they're getting.  No superstar playlists.  No Top 100 countdowns. No algorithms telling us what we should hear.  Just great music.  Music created by artists whose work quietly changes lives one listener at a time. Featured Music Artists for Episode #104 Overlooked Tracks Podcast — Episode 104 Artist Directory “The Space Between Songs” Follow and support the artists featured in Episode 104. 1. Gianni Brezzo — The Awakening Instagram: @giannibrezzo https://www.instagram.com/giannibrezzo/ 2. Khruangbin — Summer Madness Instagram: @khruangbin https://www.instagram.com/khruangbin/ X (Twitter): @Khruangbin https://x.com/Khruangbin SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/khruangbin 3. Modha feat. Allysha Joy — At Your Pace Modha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_modha_/ Allysha Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allysha_joy/ 4. Don Glori — Paper Can’t Wrap Fire Bandcamp:  https://mrbongo.bandcamp.com/ 5. Nick Kurosawa & Ohtoro — Univibes Nick Kurosawa Instagram: @Bombye - https://www.instagram.com/bombye808/ Website: https://nickkurosawa.com/ 6. Big K.R.I.T. — K.R.I.T Is Here Instagram: @bigkrit https://www.instagram.com/bigkrit/ X (Twitter): @BIGKRIT https://x.com/BIGKRIT SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/bigkrit Website: https://bigkrit.com/ 7. slowya.roll feat. Rob Araujo — Come Again slowya.roll Instagram: @slowya.roll Rob Araujo: Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/robarousal /    X (Twitter):  https://x.com/robarousal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robarousal X (Twitter): https://x.com/slowya_roll SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/slowya_roll 8. Jonwayne — That’s O.K. Instagram: @jonwayne https://www.instagram.com/jwayniac/ X (Twitter): @jonwayne https://x.com/jonwayne SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jonwayne 9. Moonchild — Cure Instagram: @moonchild https://www.instagram.com/moonchild/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thisismoonchild 10. Visti’s Vinyl Collective — Volume 1 Bandcamp: https://vistisvinylcollective.bandcamp.com/album/vol-1 11. Rita Satch — Breath Instagram: @ritasatch https://www.instagram.com/ritasatch/ SoundCloud: https://www.instagram.com/ritasatch/ 12. Kokoroko — Never Lost Instagram: @kokorokomusic https://www.instagram.com/kokorokomusic/ X (Twitter): @kokorokomusic https://x.com/kokorokomusic SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kokoroko-music 13. Cousin Kula — Vitamin D Instagram: @cousinkula https://www.instagram.com/cousinkula/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/cousinkula 14. Alfa Mist — Easily, I Forget Instagram: @alfamist https://www.instagram.com/alfamist/ X (Twitter): @alfamist https://x.com/alfamist SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/alfamist 15. The Bad Plus — These Are The Vistas Instagram: @thebadplus https://www.instagram.com/thebadplus/ X (Twitter): @TheBadPlus https://x.com/TheBadPlus SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-bad-plus 16. Samm Henshaw — For Someone Somewhere Who Isn’t Us Instagram: @sammhenshaw https://www.instagram.com/sammhenshaw/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sammhenshaw   PLEASE NOTE:  The Overlooked Tracks Podcast — Use & Intent Statement Each episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast is created to promote independent and established music artists and to introduce listeners to sounds they may have overlooked. This podcast is noncommercial in nature.  No episodes are produced for profit or monetary gain. The music featured is used with the intention of: - Supporting and amplifying music artists - Encouraging listeners to explore, follow, and purchase music directly from the artists - Celebrating global music culture and creativity Listeners are strongly encouraged to: - Visit the artists’ official pages - Purchase music through platforms such as Bandcamp and artist websites - Support artists through live shows, merch, and direct engagement The Overlooked Tracks Podcast exists to give music room to breathe—not to exploit it. If you are a rights holder and have questions or concerns, please reach out and we will respond promptly and respectfully.  Thanks for listening and supporting music!! Don’t just listen. ADORE.

    1h 3m

  2. Jun 1

    Bars Without Borders — Global Hip Hop Rising

    Episode 103: Bars Without Borders brings the Overlooked Tracks Podcast back on the Magical Music Bus for a worldwide rap and hip hop journey. This episode is built around independent and overlooked music artists who bring sharp flows, heavy drums, personal stories, cultural pride, and underground energy from across the globe. Different countries. Different languages. Different cities. One Global Bar Exchange. For this ride, the bus has bass in the back of the bus, drums in the dashboard, and verses flying out the windows. Featured Artists by Segment Segment 1 — Opening the Global Bar Exchange Rama Pantera — “Game Over” — @ramapantera Ruby Ibarra — “Here” — @rubyibarra Meiso featuring Kaigen — “Brave Small World” — @meiso_meditative / Kaigen IG TBD Dhanji featuring Sammad, MLHVR & Ishan — “In Event of Change, Money & Noteriety” — @skrrtt.skrrrt / Sammad IG TBD / @mlhvr / @_ishandhawan Mary Sue and Clementi Sound Appreciation Club — @sweetmarysue / @clementisoundappreciationclub Segment 2 — Streets, Stories, and Heavy Ink James Digger, Souffrance & Cenza — “Top Ten” — @jamesdigger / @souffranceluzine / @cenzaluzine Bocafloja — “Mambises” — @bocaflojaquilombo Niña Dioz & Hispana — “Mezcal” — @ninadioz / @mambastik Drama B — “Where I’m From” — @dramabmusic Segment 3 — Poetry, Brass, and Pressure Otis Mensah — “40 Years” — @otismensah Hip Horns Brass Collective — @hip_horns Lex Amor — “Plant Your Feet (P.Y.F.)” — @lexysaluteme Febem, Fleezus & CESRV — “TERCEIRO MUNDO” — @febem / @zusflee / @cesrv Segment 4 — Gratitude, Truth, and the Last Turn Mascote — “Gratitude” — @mascoteducontra THRONE featuring New Villian, WaffleJax & Hidden Renaissance — @somerapcouple / New Villian IG TBD / WaffleJax IG TBD / @hiddenrenaissance THRONE & Protagonist — “Display the Truth” — @somerapcouple / Protagonist IG TBD Snotty Nose Rez Kids — “Welcome to My World” — @snottynoserezkids PLEASE NOTE:  The Overlooked Tracks Podcast — Use & Intent Statement Each episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast is created to promote independent and established music artists and to introduce listeners to sounds they may have overlooked. This podcast is noncommercial in nature.  No episodes are produced for profit or monetary gain. The music featured is used with the intention of: - Supporting and amplifying music artists - Encouraging listeners to explore, follow, and purchase music directly from the artists - Celebrating global music culture and creativity Listeners are strongly encouraged to: - Visit the artists’ official pages - Purchase music through platforms such as Bandcamp and artist websites - Support artists through live shows, merch, and direct engagement The Overlooked Tracks Podcast exists to give music room to breathe—not to exploit it. If you are a rights holder and have questions or concerns, please reach out and we will respond promptly and respectfully.  Thanks for listening and supporting music!! Don’t just listen. ADORE. Don't forget to check the Urban Overlooked Online Store: urbanoverlooked.com Don’t overlook the urban in you.

    1 hr

  3. Apr 23

    Neon Frequencies

    From sunset rooftops…to neon-lit streets… The rhythm of the world doesn’t sleep—it evolves. Five countries.  One continuous groove. You’re tuned into The Overlooked Tracks Podcast…and this is Episode 102. This wasn’t just a playlist—this was a world in motion. Neon Frequencies.   🎧 Episode 102 — Artist Instagram Profiles / 🌍 Confirmed / Official Profiles FKJ 👉 @frenchkiwijuice - France Jael 👉 @knownasjael - The Netherlands Rimon 👉 @ri.mon - The Netherlands Aoki Takamasa 👉 @aokitakamasa - Japan Nulbarich 👉 @nulbarich_official - Japan Darius 👉 @darius.music - France Tendre 👉 @tanaakin - Japan L'Impératrice 👉 @limperatrice - France Sirup 👉 @sirup_insta - Japan Meduza 👉 @meduzamusic - Germany Goodboys 👉 @goodboys - United Kingdom Pantha du Prince 👉 @panthaduprince_official Sofia Kourtesis 👉 @sofiakourtesis - Peru / Germany Populous 👉 @populousmusic - Italy Stefano De Santis 👉 @s.desantis_ - Italy DJ VTwelve 👉 @dj_vtwelve - Japan / U.S.  PLEASE NOTE:  The Overlooked Tracks Podcast — Use & Intent Statement Each episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast is created to promote independent and established music artists and to introduce listeners to sounds they may have overlooked. This podcast is noncommercial in nature.  No episodes are produced for profit or monetary gain. The music featured is used with the intention of: - Supporting and amplifying music artists - Encouraging listeners to explore, follow, and purchase music directly from the artists - Celebrating global music culture and creativity Listeners are strongly encouraged to: - Visit the artists’ official pages - Purchase music through platforms such as Bandcamp and artist websites - Support artists through live shows, merch, and direct engagement The Overlooked Tracks Podcast exists to give music room to breathe—not to exploit it. If you are a rights holder and have questions or concerns, please reach out and we will respond promptly and respectfully.  Thanks for listening and supporting music!!

    1h 1m

  4. Mar 5

    Miles Between Midnight Cities — A Global Neo-Soul Road Trip

    The road begins quietly.  No loud announcements. No flashing lights. Just the soft hum of an engine… and the sense that something new is unfolding.   This time around, the Magical Music Bus rolls into 4 countries — not with noise, but with rhythm. Places where melodies feel ancient, magical and futuristic at once. Outside the window, colors move like brushstrokes across these lands. Cars and Motorcycles hum around many cities, and  conversations drift through the air. Somewhere in the distance, a soulful voice rises and refuses to be ignored. We’re not chasing charts this season.  We’re chasing the dreams hidden inside melodies, the desires carried in basslines, the quiet parts of ourselves that only music seems to understand. Let these tracks meet you where you are — and maybe help you discover who you’re becoming.   From neo-soul whispers to indie R&B reflections and pop confessions that linger long after the last note, this journey moves through voices meant to travel beyond borders.  So take a seat. Let the world soften. Find your window.  You’re riding with the Overlooked Tracks Podcast.  Season Seven — On the Road Again. The journey is already in motion. Featured Music Artists for Episode 101: MUSIC FROM INDIA:  - Easy Wanderlings: Instagram - Shilpa Ananth: Instagram - Sanjeeta Bhattacharya: SoundCloud - Mali: Bandcamp, Instagram and Website MUSIC FROM KOREA:  - Hoody: Apple Music and Instagram - Rad Museum: Instagram - Sumin: Instagram and Soundcloud - Saay: Instagram and Soundcloud MUSIC FROM BRAZIL:  - Jadsa: Instagram - Mahumundi - Instagram & SoundCloud & Adriana Calcanhotto - Instagram  - Luedji Luna: Instagram and X - WandermanXVR: Instagram, SoundCloud and X MUSIC FROM SOUTH AFRICA: - Filah Lah Lah: SoundCloud & X - Ami Faku: Instagram & X  - lordkez: Instagram & X  - DJ Lag: SoundCloud PLEASE NOTE:  The Overlooked Tracks Podcast — Use & Intent Statement Each episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast is created to promote independent and established music artists and to introduce listeners to sounds they may have overlooked. This podcast is noncommercial in nature.  No episodes are produced for profit or monetary gain. The music featured is used with the intention of: Supporting and amplifying music artists Encouraging listeners to explore, follow, and purchase music directly from the artists Celebrating global music culture and creativity Listeners are strongly encouraged to: Visit the artists’ official pages Purchase music through platforms such as Bandcamp and artist websites Support artists through live shows, merch, and direct engagement The Overlooked Tracks Podcast exists to give music room to breathe—not to exploit it. If you are a rights holder and have questions or concerns, please reach out and we will respond promptly and respectfully.  Thanks for listening and supporting music!!

    1h 6m

  5. 12/26/2025

    The Journey, The Pause, The Trust

    This episode was written somewhere between cobblestone streets and quiet realizations. Between missed turns, long walks, train windows, and moments where time slowed down just enough to let the truth catch up. Italy didn’t ask me to change. It asked me to pay attention. Episode 100 lives in that awareness. --------------------- This is Episode 100. No flex. No fireworks. Just heart, breath, and truth. This one isn’t about talking over tracks. It’s about letting the music carry the weight— like a soul finally exhaling. This episode is a love letter. To myself. To you. To anyone learning how to stay standing when life tries to fold them. ------------------------------- Music Artists  & Tracks Featured in Episode 100  (Alphabetical Order):  14KT – The Power of Same Alfa Mist – Run Outs Aman-D & Lost Desert – Open Form Axel Boman – Hello Christian Rich – Real Love (feat. Angela McCluskey) Cornelius – If You’re Here Domenico Modugno – Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu Double Touch & Reigan – Greatest Day (Lost Desert Remix) Floating Points – LesAlpx Glue70 & KinKai – All I Can Send Ichiko Aoba – Asleep Among Endives IIya Gerus – Illusory Worlds Khruangbin – Texas Sun Leon Bridges – River Leo Brunbaum – Bloom (feat. Aerial East) Lifafa – Jaago Mali – Walk Away Maysa – Right Here Right Now Nu Genea – Marechià (feat. Celia Kameni) Nujabes – Feather Odyssee & Saib – Montmartre Ornella Vanoni – L’appuntamento Otis McDonald – One for Dilla Secret Rendezvous – Feels So Good (Don’t It) Steve Arrington – Keep Dreaming Terita – In My Head (feat. Cold Callers) Tom Misch – Follow (feat. Laura Misch) Ultra Naté – Twisted Wanderson XVR – Now Weir – innerbloom (feat. Tanner Fruit & Cassie)   PLEASE NOTE:  The Overlooked Tracks Podcast — Use & Intent Statement Each episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast is created to promote independent and established music artists and to introduce listeners to sounds they may have overlooked. This podcast is noncommercial in nature.  No episodes are produced for profit or monetary gain. The music featured is used with the intention of: Supporting and amplifying music artists Encouraging listeners to explore, follow, and purchase music directly from the artists Celebrating global music culture and creativity Listeners are strongly encouraged to: Visit the artists’ official pages Purchase music through platforms such as Bandcamp and artist websites Support artists through live shows, merch, and direct engagement The Overlooked Tracks Podcast exists to give music room to breathe—not to exploit it. If you are a rights holder and have questions or concerns, please reach out and we will respond promptly and respectfully.  Thanks for listening and supporting music!!

    2h 24m

  6. 11/12/2025

    The Italian Connection: House, Heat & Harmony

    The heart of Italy is beating in 4/4 time — and it’s louder than ever. In Episode 99 of Overlooked Tracks, host Kenny Chiba takes you on a sonic adventure through Italy’s underground house and electronic scene, where passion meets precision and the dancefloor becomes pure art. From deep, hypnotic grooves to soulful club anthems, this mix is a journey through rhythm, emotion, and the unmistakable Italian flair that makes every beat feel alive. Featuring some incredible artists including Marco Faraone, Fabio Florido, RISE, Daddy’s Groove, Deborah De Luca, and more — Electric Amore builds from silky 90 BPM moods to 120 BPM of pure nightlife energy. It’s a moment of deep love for the craft — a celebration of DJs who spin stories instead of just songs. Turn up the volume, close your eyes, and let these Italian frequencies move you from the first drop to the final fade. Episode 100 is on the horizon — a historic milestone for the Overlooked Tracks Podcast — but this time around, it’s all about the revolution of rhythm, the spark of soul, and the power of Electric Amore. 🎧 Don’t overlook the urban in you.   For our Japanese listeners: 免責事項： このエピソードは、紹介している音楽アーティストを応援するためにシェアしています。私たちはこの投稿から利益を得ていません。 インディーズ音楽を発見して応援することに共感したら、ぜひフォローしてね。 アルゴリズムが見落とした音、ここにあるよ。 いつも聴いてくれてありがとう🙏🏽🎧 \#OverlookedTracks #インディーズ音楽 #音楽発見

    1h 47m

  7. 10/21/2025

    A World Wrapped in Groove: The Neo-Soul Diaries

    The Magical Music Bus is taking a quick pause to refuel, fine tune the rhythm and paying homage to D'Angelo , the heartbeat of Neo-Soul, and celebrating the new wave of global groove-makers. From the U.S. to Europe, Australia, and beyond, these artists blur genres and borders, crafting moods that move the soul: Featured Artists & Links Here are the artists we’re spotlighting in this episode, with their websites and social handles where available: Blk Odyssy — Song: "Diamonds and Freaks" / Website: blkodyssy.com  Throne x Protagonist — Song: "I Need Me" Bandcamp: somerapcouple.bandcamp.com T H R O N E Armed Rhymery — Song: "Be Careful" / Instagram: @armedrhymery Instagram Crystal Chen — Song: "Can't Help It" / Website: crystal-chen.com  Kee’ahn — Song: "Heavy" with Kee'ahn, Pataphysics, OjiAji, Yusuf Harare Jnr, Kawel Che, Kasinda Fa'ase / Website: https://www.keeahn.com/ Rau_Ze — Song: "La dérive" / Website: https://www.117records.ca/rau_ze/ Joy Bogat — Song: "Growing Pains" / Website: joybogatmusic.com  The Marías — Song: "Ruthless" / Website: https://www.themarias.us/  Secret Rendezvous —  Song: "Two Faced Lover" / https://www.secretrendezvous.org/  Evil Needle & Chromonicci — Song: "Highrise" / Website: https://www.evil-needle.com/  Alehlokapi —Song: "Silence" / Website: https://alehlokapi.com/  SophieTheHomie — Song: "fall"  Erin Buku & DJ Spinna — Song: "The Ones (Featuring Ta'Raach)" Fatima — Song: "Donuts Waffles Sweet Grief" Seba Kaapstad — Song: "What the Beep"  Michelle David & The True‑Tones — Song: "Brothers and Sisters"  WizDumb — Song: "Daddy Bug"  Shane Great —Song: "Revelation" Alcynoos & Parental — Song: "Forsake" Jalen Ngonda — Song: "Anyone in Love" Website: https://www.jngonda.com/  Mayra Andrade — Song: "Navega" Azekel — Song: "02 DUPĖ ft Kwesi Arthur" Disclaimer: This episode is shared solely for the purpose of promoting the featured music artists. We do not profit from this publication in any way. If you believe in discovering and supporting independent music, follow us for more sounds the algorithm forgot. Thank you for listening. 🙏🏽🎧 For our Japanese listeners: 免責事項： このエピソードは、紹介している音楽アーティストを応援するためにシェアしています。私たちはこの投稿から利益を得ていません。 インディーズ音楽を発見して応援することに共感したら、ぜひフォローしてね。 アルゴリズムが見落とした音、ここにあるよ。 いつも聴いてくれてありがとう🙏🏽🎧 \#OverlookedTracks #インディーズ音楽 #音楽発見

    1h 8m

  8. 08/29/2025

    Midnight Ride to Lagos: A City That Sings in Its Sleep

    What’s good, fam? You’re now tuned in to Episode 96 of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast. And guess what? We're still riding aboard the Magical Music Bus — your one-way ticket to the most vibrant, vital, and overlooked sounds from around the globe. Last stop? We were deep in Chile, where protest anthems and Andean soul lit the sky with revolution and rhythm. But this time? We’ve crossed oceans and landed in the bold, beating heart of West Africa — Nigeria. This ain’t just another pit stop — it’s a cultural collision, a sonic uprising, and a global vibe transmission from Lagos to the world. I’m your host Kenny Chiba — your music selector, narrator, and guide through the grooves less traveled. And this time around, we’re tuning into a musical landscape that refuses to be defined. This is more than Afrobeats. It’s alté, afro-fusion, spiritual jazz, rebel soul, and DIY cool. Buckle up. The Magical Music Bus has no brakes. Let’s go!!  Featured Music for Episode #96:  - Fave: https://www.instagram.com/faveszn/?hl=en# - Wurld: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thisiswurld  and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiswurld/?hl=en# - Yemi Alade: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/yemialade and  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yemialade/?hl=en - Aṣa: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/asaofficial and X: https://x.com/Asa_official  - Olamide: Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/olamidemusic - Ayra Starr: X -  https://x.com/ayrastarr and Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ayrastarr/ - Qingmadi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qingmadi/ - Damilfice:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/damilfice/?hl=en and Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/damilmusic - Lady Donli:  Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/ladydonli and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladydonli/?hl=en - Tems:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/temsbaby/?hl=en - Mádé Kuti: Bandcamp - https://madekuti.bandcamp.com/track/free-your-mind - Tay Iwar: Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/tayiwar and Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tayiwar/ Disclaimer: This episode is shared solely for the purpose of promoting the featured music artists. We do not profit from this publication in any way. If you believe in discovering and supporting independent music, follow us for more sounds the algorithm forgot. Thank you for listening. 🙏🏽🎧 For our Japanese listeners: 免責事項： このエピソードは、紹介している音楽アーティストを応援するためにシェアしています。私たちはこの投稿から利益を得ていません。 インディーズ音楽を発見して応援することに共感したら、ぜひフォローしてね。 アルゴリズムが見落とした音、ここにあるよ。 いつも聴いてくれてありがとう🙏🏽🎧 \#OverlookedTracks #インディーズ音楽 #音楽発見

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🌍 A Global Frequency for the Unheard The Overlooked Tracks Podcast is more than a playlist—it’s a passport stamped in sound. Each episode is a journey on the “Magical Music Bus,” traveling from Lagos to Tokyo, Santiago to Barcelona, unearthing independent music gems hidden in the underground corners of the world. We stand for the voices that refuse to be boxed in by algorithms or industry gatekeepers. From bedroom producers and rebel poets to visionary DJs and genre-bending bands, Overlooked Tracks amplifies the artistry that might otherwise get lost in the noise.

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  • Creator
    Kenny Chiba
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved - A Member of the Genre Media Group, LLC.
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    The Overlooked Tracks Podcast