Independent Music Podcast

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, Brazi

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)

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

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 – K

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) (PRA

Short, spiky, transcendental, and everything in between on this week’s independent music podcast. We have acid-tinged electronics, field recordings of birds, spoken word, club bangers, drones and much 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 TracklistingMikrodot – Hypnotoad (Next Level, Netherlands)Sheherazaad – Mashoor (Erased Tapes, UK)Flightless Birds Take Wing x Benjamin Shannon – Noisy Miner (4000 Records, Australia)Liv Wynter – VIOLENCE (How To Catch a Pig, UK)Melanie De Biasio – Lay Your Ear to the Rail (PIAS, UK)USA Nails – Feel Worse (One Little Independent, UK)Surusinghe – Boka (AD 93, UK)Marina Zispin – Ski Resort (Night School, UK)The Lord & Daniel Kubinski – Palliare (Southern Lord Recordings, USA)Burnt Friedman & João Pais Filipe– 18 – 140 2 (Nonplace, G

Full of abstract and lofi electronics, this week’s podcast lulls you into a false sense of security this week before blitzing you with the 175+bpm of Judgitzu. We’re only just recovered with the beautiful noise of Frankie and Joachim Nordwall before a triumphant return of jazz’s favourite living Pharaoh Idris Ackamoor. Elsewhere, we have dubs from Prince Fatty, Kirstin Hayter’s new Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter moniker, the Tokyo-Caribbean-German Grace Jones, 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 TracklistingMarijus Aleksa – Tizita I (Miclithuania, Lithuania)Judgitzu – Dagyde (Nyege Nyege Tapes, Uganda)Frankie – Clouds (Hot Salvation, UK)Joachim Nordwall – Healing Music 7 (Otomatik Muziek, Germany)Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids – Afro Futuristic Dreams

A podcast of exceptional music and bad puns this week, as we travel through the genres, including spooooky drum and bass from Basic Rhythm, Palestinian folklore from Maya Al Khaldi, and thunderous psych rock from Osaka’s Hibushibire. We also have three pretty special collaborations, including Sarah Davachi and Quatuor Bozzini, Abu Ama and BedouinDrone, and YCO founders AYA and BFTT. Throw in some Russian rock, club bangers, and a long awaited return of The Haxan Cloak, and you’ve got yourself a very tasty 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 TracklistingBasic Rhythm – No End (Musique Nocturne, UK)Hilary Woods – Where the Bough Has Broken (Sacred Bones, USA)Maya Al Khaldi – الضوء – Al Daw’ (Nothing Comes Back the Same) (Tawleef, Palestine)Lucidvox – Don’t Look Away (Gl

The usual sonic journey across continents, where you can immerse yourself in a fusion of sounds, from Finland’s futuristic funk with The Stance Brothers to the avant-garde creations of Eartheater. Elsewhere, we have experimental noise from Argentina’s Francisco Ali-Brouchoud and ferocious Iberian hardcore from Lame, amongst such 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 Tracklisting The Stance Brothers – Futuristic Earth (WeJazz, Finland) Francisco Ali-Brouchoud – Catálogo de Amenazas (Pakapi Records, Argentina) Marina Herlop – Karada (PAN, Germany) Lame – Matanza (La Vida Es Un Mus Discos, UK) Lenhart Tapes – Vodu Brala (feat. Tijana Stanković) (Glitterbeat, Germany) East Coast Love Affair – I’m So Glad (Athens of the North, UK) Eartheater – Face in the Moon (Chemical X, USA) 

A wondrous array of sounds coming from the Independent Music Podcast this week, from cold wave disco to harmonium folk, stopping off via dub rap, French dance floor bangers, and outrageous Japanese psych.  It’s not just that though, we have wonderful experimental music from Kepla, the long-awaited return of Bokeh Versions, 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 TracklistingBaby’s Beserk – Limousine (Toy Tonics, Germany)Zyggurat – Evil Eye (Old Technology, UK)Yokel x D.Ham x Franco Franco – 2020THRU ft. Sensational (Bokeh Versions, UK)Sam McLoughlin – A.four (Folklore Tapes, UK)Kepla – Spectre in Summer (Chinabot, UK)O-Mandroid – Proto Sapiens プロト人類 (Riot Season, UK)Siu Mata & Amor Satyr – Phowa (WAJANG, France)June McDoom – Emerald River Dance (Temporary

Good things come to those who wait, like those of us who have waited six years for new Evian Christ material. That being said, good things come to those of us who can’t wait either, and – just six months after their debut masterpiece – the Japanese folklore-French prog collaboration PoiL Ueda have another exceptional, outlandish record for you. Elsewhere, Iranian poetry electronics, abstract footwork, absolutely stunning Slovak-Hungarian folk, and Mexican Alien House music round us off. 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 TracklistingEvian Christ – On Embers (Warp, UK)PoiL Ueda – Yoshino 吉野(静の和歌) (Dur & Doux, France)Flamingods – Dirty Money (The Liquid Label, UK)Kãve – Cathode (Zabte Sote, Iran)Better Corners – Cremated Pets (The state51 Conspiracy, UK)Slut Online – Pregnan

Opening tracks can be deceiving, but as soon as the beautiful, delicate sounds of Swedish Congolese artist Vumbi Dekula have drifted into field recordings of bees, things turn a little nastier, with Infested Monastery and the latest from Moonworshipper’s Arcanist. Elsewhere there is fabulous jazz from Armenia, metal from Kazakhstan, industrial noise from Barcelona, didgeridoo drone, ghost stories from Finland 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 TracklistingVumbi Dekula – Afro Blues (Hive Mind Records, UK / Sing-a-Song Fighter, Sweden)Setting – Zoetropics (Paradise of Bachelors, USA)Arcanist – Colossal Pareidolia in the Distant Mountains (Moonworshipper Records, USA)Paavoharju – Unohtaa (Fonal Records, Finland)Mårble – Chomga (DiG Records, Armenia)Gallops –

We're taking a break this week, so we're going way back to 2017 and our first favourites of that year. We have the 7″ stunner from Idris Ackamoor, the digital dubs of Roger Robinson and Disrupt, hip hop from Ill Camille, the best track from Gnod’s mouthful of an LP – JUST SAY NO TO THE PSYCHO RIGHT​-​WING CAPITALIST FASCIST INDUSTRIAL DEATH MACHINE – Russian punks Mirrored Lips and a load more TracklistingIdris Ackamoor & the Pyramids – Tinoge Ya Ta’a Ba, Pt. 1 & 2 (feat Guy One) (Philophon Records, Germany)Ill Camille – Black Gold (Jakarta Records, Germany)Gnod – Real Man (Rocket Recordings, UK)Group Doueh & Cheveu – Bord de Mer (Born Bad Records, France)Roger Robinson & Disrupt – Bun Bun Bun (Jahtari Records, Germany)Pessimist – Peter Hitchens (Blackest Ever Black, UK)Mirrored Lips – Дорогой Хороший (Alakir, Israel)Mahatma X – Mahatma and the White Devil (Home Assembly Music, UK)Part Chimp – Mapolean (Rock Action Records, UK)Hampshire & Foat – Galaxies Like Grains of Sand (Athen

Phoar, what a scorcher! It’s a hot box in the studio and hot on the sounds as well. Kicking off with a remarkable track from Matmos, who use the sounds of the Mud-Dauber Wasp to create a thumping electronic banger. We move through various degrees of ferociousness, with Nihiloxica, Gazelle Twin, and Lila Tirando a Violeta and Sin Maldita bringing hefty fire. Elsewhere we’re treated to a new percussive experiment from Hihats in Trees, there’s an opus from Tenerife’s Gaf y la Estrella de la Muerte, multiple tastes of Polish experimentalism and 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 TracklistingMatmos – Mud-Dauber Wasp (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, USA)Nihiloxica – Kudistro (Crammed Discs, Belgium)Gazelle Twin – Black Dog (Invada, UK)Hihats in Trees – Steppestep (Maloca, Bel

It’s early morning when we’re recording, but the sounds are far from appropriate to a sleepy English Summer morning, going positively abrasive with the latest nastiness from The Bug. We also have the awaited return of Max Tundra, something off the wall from Galen Tipton, stunning percussive goodness from CZN and a 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 TracklistingAryaxz – ƈ0 ռ ռ 3 ƈ ȶ ɨ 0ռ (Childsplay, UK)Natalia Beylis – Afloat in Fog and Feathers (Touch Sensitive, UK)The Bug – Drop(Machine Sex) (Pressure, Belgium)Max Tundra – This Woman’s Work (Domino Recording Co, UK)Galen Tipton – Ghost Fly Parade (self-release, USA)Sally Anne Morgan – Awake (Thrill Jockey, USA)Jun Kamoda – difference, overlay – 異 な り と 重 な り (Jun Records, Japan)Timothy Werewolf – Habberjinkies (Mil

Kick off with Indonesian metal from Bandung, finish off with Mexican disco, it’s another new Independent Music Podcast.  Between the bookends, we’re moving through various levels of experimental electronics, including a welcome return for Croatian-French-Irish traditional avant folk group Chant Electronique. We also have stunning music from Rosie Carr, an incredible new one from Amore Muere, and a surprise turn from traditional dancefloor terrorisers Spooky Shit. 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 TracklistingAnemosdesma – II (self-release, Indonesia)Joaquín Cornejo – Más Allá Que Acá feat. Crvzloma (YUKU, Czechia)Çhâñt élečtrónïqùe – Biograd na Moru (self-release, France)Spooky J – Doom Whistle (Spooky Shit, UK)Rosie Carr – Hawthorn (Toothpaste Worldwide, UK)JOBS – Allure (Ra

In and out of the club at unexpected moments on this week’s Independent Music Podcast. Whilst Ecstatic-signed Cypriot producer Spivak brings stunning ambient sounds, Julek Ploski – a former signee to multiple ferocious Polish rave labels – brings us a cinematic masterpiece. What a time to be alive. Elsewhere, the first taste of Kazakh-British violinist Galya Bisengalieva is very, very exciting, there’s a return of pod favourite Comité Hypnotisé, sludgy rock sounds from Vangas, acid house, trip hop, hip hop and 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 TracklistingVangas – Every Day is the Same (Chunklet Industries, USA)Comité Hypnotisé – Blind Ear Boogie (Cortizona, Belgium)Julek Ploski – New York, Poland (Orange Milk Records, USA)Spivak – Mid Week Ritual (Ecstatic, UK)Neo Imag

Let’s get ferocious this week, with heavy tunes aplenty from all corners of the noisy spectrum. Rattling out with thrash from Pest Control, via a screamy masterpiece from Elvin Brandi and Lord Spikeheart, and the latest from Human Worth. Elsewhere, there’s excellent house music from Ciel, hardcore from BBBBBBB, a 20-minute opus from Sly & the Family Drone, and much 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 TracklistingPest Control – Enjoy the Show (self-release, UK)BBBBBBB – GO (Deathbomb Arc, USA)Opal X – Augmented (Brachliegen Tapes, UK)Everything Falls Apart – somn 7 (Totalism, Belgium)TORPOR – Accidie (Human Worth, UK)Ciel – Scenes From a Marriage (!K7 Records, Germany)Arnold Dreyblatt – Flight Path (Drag City Records, USA)Elvin Brandi & Lord Spikeheart – Do You Lik

It’s sweet hellos and sad goodbyes on this week’s Independent Music Podcast as we welcome back Ragga Twins, who are releasing their first new record in 28 years, and the Jungle is as blistering as ever it was. Not so blistering as ever it was is Not Waving, who continues his development into more thought-provoking downtempo electronics, bringing back frequent collaborator Marie Davidson on his latest.  Elsewhere there’s stunning folk from Mary Hampton, beautiful psych guitar experimentation from Jon Richards, Israeli psych funk, and a lot more. We also have the latest posthumous record from Jaimie Branch, which is poignant and as excellent as ever she was. 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 TracklistingRagga Twins – Too Much Madness (Nice Up! Records, UK)Mary Hampton – Hares i

All hail returning heroes on this week’s podcast. It’s been a long while since we last saw Teeth of the Sea, Rocks FOE, Jlin, or Sealionwoman, so it’s great to see them all returning with exceptional new material. Elsewhere, there’s psychedelic cumbia from Argentina in the shape of Los Siquicos Litoraleños, we have an absolute stormer of minyo footwork from the incomparable WaqWaq Kingdom, as well as ferocious rock 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 TracklistingTeeth of the Sea – Megafragma (Rocket Recordings, UK)Rocks FOE – 1Hundo (self-release, UK)SANAM – Aykathani Malakon (An Angel Woke Me) (Mais Um, UK)Jlin – Fourth Perspective (Planet Mu, UK)Sealionwoman – Giselle (self-release, UK)Los Siquicos Litoraleños – Traigan las Turfas (Futurex Records, Argen