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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

    44 min

  7. 08/01/2025

    Andes & Amplifiers: A Journey Through Chile’s Indie Pulse

    There’s a sound rising from the foot of the Andes… not one sound, actually—but many. In the shadows of Chile’s history, in the glow of its digital future, a vibrant chorus is coming alive. It doesn’t play by genre rules. It doesn’t chase algorithm gold. It breathes in protest, poetry, and passion. And for this episode, The Overlooked Tracks Podcast is tuning straight into it. This is Episode 95, and we’re riding the magical music bus right into the heart of Chile—where independent artists are flipping tradition on its head and remixing cultural roots into something fierce, strange, and deeply human. Each track on this episode is a postcard. Each lyric a landmark. Each beat a brushstroke of Chile’s ever-shifting, soul-filled soundscape. Because music? It’s not just what we hear—it’s where we go.

    24 min

  8. 07/08/2025

    From Juke Joints to Journeys: The Overlooked Blues

    They say the blues is a ghost genre—faded into vinyl grooves and backroom dive bars. They say it’s been overtaken, out-streamed, and out-hyped by shinier sounds and algorithm-friendly beats.  But let me tell you something, fam... the blues didn’t fade. It just lit a cigarette, leaned against the amp, and watched the world catch up. This is Episode 94 of Overlooked Tracks, and this time around, we’re not just spinning records—we’re testifying. We’re tuning in to a genre that’s not just alive... but kicking with fresh boots and electric grit. The DNA of the blues is everywhere—threaded through rock, soaked into soul, sampled in hip-hop, and sizzling inside Americana like being served some southern fried kitchen on a hot sunny day. Festivals are booking blues acts again. Venues are filling up. And young cats are out there bending notes with fresh pain and wild hope. For this episode, we’re gonna take a ride—from Maxwell Street grit in Chicago to global groove. We're shining the spotlight on artists who are pushing the genre forward without forgetting where it came from. Because the blues? The blues is not some museum relic. It’s a living, growling, adaptable spirit. It changes suits, but never loses its edge. Now turn that volume up. It’s time to feel the weight and the wonder... of the blues!

    38 min
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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
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved - A Member of the Genre Media Group, LLC.
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