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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks
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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks

Experimental rock band Horse Lords have announced their new album ‘Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!’ set for release…

Updated 21 days ago
Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’
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Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’

Canadian experimental folk artist Ora Cogan has released her new album ‘Hard Hearted Woman,’ which explores themes of r…

Updated 21 days ago
Flying Lotus Releases Experimental EP ‘BIG MAMA’
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Flying Lotus Releases Experimental EP ‘BIG MAMA’

LA-based producer and filmmaker Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison) has released a new experimental EP titled ‘BIG MAMA,’ his…

Updated about 1 month ago
Charlotte Cornfield Releases ‘Lost Leader’ Featuring Christian Lee Hutson
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Charlotte Cornfield Releases ‘Lost Leader’ Featuring Christian Lee Hutson

Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield has released ‘Lost Leader,’ a new single featuring Christian Lee Hutson,…

Updated about 1 month ago

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Best Indie Folk Albums Ever, Vol. II – Gregory Alan Isakov’s ‘This Empty Northern Hemisphere’
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Best Indie Folk Albums Ever, Vol. II – Gregory Alan Isakov’s ‘This Empty Northern Hemisphere’

Gregory Alan Isakov's album ‘This Empty Northern Hemisphere’ is a profound musical journey that exp…

indierockcafe.com · Nov 23, 2023
folk
Best Indie Folk Albums of the 2000s, Vol. I – Iron & Wine’s ‘Our Endless Numbered Days’
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Best Indie Folk Albums of the 2000s, Vol. I – Iron & Wine’s ‘Our Endless Numbered Days’

Iron & Wine's ‘Our Endless Numbered Days’ is a pivotal indie folk album from 2004 that represen…

indierockcafe.com · Oct 26, 2023
folk
Exclusive Premiere: GOkU “Ojos 22”
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Exclusive Premiere: GOkU “Ojos 22”

GOkU, a Glasgow-based artist, releases a psychedelic Afro Latin jazz single ‘Ojos 22’ inspired by h…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Sep 12, 2023
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Mill Valley Music Festival 2023
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Mill Valley Music Festival 2023

The Mill Valley Music Festival offers an opportunity to enjoy performances by favorite musicians wh…

silencenogood.net · May 31, 2023
psychedelic
Exclusive Premiere: Eje Eje “Saved From The Jazz”
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Exclusive Premiere: Eje Eje “Saved From The Jazz”

Eje Eje, a new psychedelic funk project led by Itamar Kluger, is featured on the ‘Middle Eastern Gr…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Mar 06, 2023
jazz
Exclusive Premiere: Ben Hauke “Save The Date”
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Exclusive Premiere: Ben Hauke “Save The Date”

Ben Hauke's latest release ‘Save The Date’ is a fresh take on house and garage music, showcasing hi…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Feb 20, 2023
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MIMS Guest Mix: LAURA DE VASCONCELOS (Berlin, Germany)
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MIMS Guest Mix: LAURA DE VASCONCELOS (Berlin, Germany)

Laura de Vasconcelos is a DJ from Berlin who creates an energetic house music experience that invit…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Nov 25, 2022
house
Exclusive Premiere: Vusi Mahlasela & Norman Zulu & Jive Connection “Faceless People”
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Exclusive Premiere: Vusi Mahlasela & Norman Zulu & Jive Connection “Faceless People”

Strut Records will release a lost 2002 recording featuring South African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Nov 22, 2022
folk
Exclusive Premiere: Art of Tones vs Chatobaron “Flight Of The Comet”
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Exclusive Premiere: Art of Tones vs Chatobaron “Flight Of The Comet”

Art of Tones, a house music producer, collaborates with jazz funk band Chatobaron on a unique EP fo…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Nov 16, 2022
house
MIMS Guest Mix: MAD MATS presents “Jazz-ish”
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MIMS Guest Mix: MAD MATS presents “Jazz-ish”

MAD MATS curates a guest mix showcasing the jazz-influenced sounds of Local Talk Records. The compi…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Oct 21, 2022
house
Exclusive Premiere: Myele Manzanza “When We Could Dance Together” (Sampology Remix)
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Exclusive Premiere: Myele Manzanza “When We Could Dance Together” (Sampology Remix)

Myele Manzanza has released a remix of his track ‘When We Could Dance Together’ by Sampology, trans…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Jul 25, 2022
folk
Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro
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Hidden Waters: Strange and Sublime Sounds of Rio de Janeiro

The ‘Hidden Waters’ compilation showcases the vibrant and experimental contemporary music scene in …

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Jul 21, 2022
experimental
Exclusive Premiere: Sababa 5 (feat Shiran Tzfira) “Ya Hizal - ياهزلي'’
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Exclusive Premiere: Sababa 5 (feat Shiran Tzfira) “Ya Hizal - ياهزلي'’

Sababa 5, a Middle Eastern psychedelic groove outfit, collaborates with vocalist Shiran Tzfira to r…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Jul 06, 2022
psychedelic
Exclusive Premiere: Monzanto Sound “Nuff Blues”
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Exclusive Premiere: Monzanto Sound “Nuff Blues”

Monzanto Sound is a London-based band blending neo soul, jazz, and psychedelic funk from the Africa…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Jul 06, 2022
jazz
TOUCH OF LOVE #08 — Hosted by Rissa Garcia (NYC)
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TOUCH OF LOVE #08 — Hosted by Rissa Garcia (NYC)

Rissa Garcia has created a mix to celebrate her new residency night called Dancing Room Only at Hou…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Jun 02, 2022
house
Exclusive Premiere: Skygaze “Minor Mood”
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Exclusive Premiere: Skygaze “Minor Mood”

Spanish producer Skygaze (Jamie Tellado) is releasing the ‘Astral Trip’ EP, blending house, broken …

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Apr 28, 2022
house
Video Premiere: Bex Burch & Leafcutter John
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Video Premiere: Bex Burch & Leafcutter John

Bex Burch & Leafcutter John have developed an experimental music project called Boing!, which w…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Apr 25, 2022
experimental
Exclusive Premiere: MNTH “Demanda E Despejo”
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Exclusive Premiere: MNTH “Demanda E Despejo”

Brazilian experimentalist MNTH is releasing a new EP called ‘Iminente’ featuring the track ‘Demanda…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Apr 06, 2022
experimental
Exclusive Premiere: Wipe The Needle “Round of Applause” (Feat. Aleysha Lei)
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Exclusive Premiere: Wipe The Needle “Round of Applause” (Feat. Aleysha Lei)

Wipe The Needle, a UK-based house music artist, releases a new EP on Local Talk record label featur…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Mar 31, 2022
house
2021 Japan music roundup: LEFTFIELD ROCK
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2021 Japan music roundup: LEFTFIELD ROCK

The article explores a collection of Japanese music releases from 2021, focusing on leftfield rock …

clearandrefreshing.wordpress.com · Mar 03, 2022
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2021 Japan music roundup: EXPERIMENTAL
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2021 Japan music roundup: EXPERIMENTAL

This article appears to be an overview of experimental and improvised music from Japan in 2021, exp…

clearandrefreshing.wordpress.com · Mar 02, 2022
ambient
Exclusive Premiere: Spiritual Emphasi “Jazz Excursion”
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Exclusive Premiere: Spiritual Emphasi “Jazz Excursion”

Spiritual Emphasi returns with a new deep house EP on Cosmic Rhythm after a four-and-a-half-year hi…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Feb 23, 2022
house
Exclusive Premiere: Horatio Luna “Boom Boom” (Patrice Scott Remix)
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Exclusive Premiere: Horatio Luna “Boom Boom” (Patrice Scott Remix)

Detroit house and techno artist Patrice Scott has remixed Horatio Luna's track ‘Boom Boom’ as part …

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Feb 12, 2022
house
Exclusive Premiere: Lavan “Family Reunion”
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Exclusive Premiere: Lavan “Family Reunion”

Lavan, a rising electronic music producer, has released a new EP on Allison Recordings featuring ho…

www.musicismysanctuary.com · Nov 18, 2021
house