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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!!

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 artistsEncouraging listeners to explore, follow, and purchase music directly from the artistsCelebrating global music culture and creativity
Listeners are strongly encouraged to:Visit the artists’ official pagesPurchase music through platforms such as Bandcamp and artist websitesSupport 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!!

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.
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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.
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Music Artists  & Tracks Featured in Episode 100  (Alphabetical Order): 
14KT – The Power of SameAlfa Mist – Run OutsAman-D & Lost Desert – Open FormAxel Boman – HelloChristian Rich – Real Love (feat. Angela McCluskey)Cornelius – If You’re HereDomenico Modugno – Nel Blu Dipinto Di BluDouble Touch & Reigan – Greatest Day (Lost Desert Remix)Floating Points – LesAlpxGlue70 & KinKai – All I Can SendIchiko Aoba – Asleep Among EndivesIIya Gerus – Illusory WorldsKhruangbin – Texas SunLeon Bridges – RiverLeo Brunbaum – Bloom (feat. Aerial East)Lifafa – JaagoMali – Walk AwayMaysa – Right Here Right NowNu Genea – Marechià (feat. Celia Kameni)Nujabes – FeatherOdyssee & Saib – MontmartreOrnella Vanoni – L’appuntamentoOtis McDonald – One for DillaSecret Rendezvous – Feels So Good (Don’t It)Steve Arrington – Keep DreamingTerita – In My Head (feat. Cold Callers)Tom Misch – Follow (feat. Laura Misch)Ultra Naté – TwistedWanderson XVR – NowWeir – 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 artistsEncouraging listeners to explore, follow, and purchase music directly from the artistsCelebrating global music culture and creativity
Listeners are strongly encouraged to:Visit the artists’ official pagesPurchase music through platforms such as Bandcamp and artist websitesSupport 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!!
 

🎶 Episode 97: “Fusion at the Edge: Turkey’s Sonic Mosaic”Where continents hum, and music is the bridge.
🌀 Ride the Bosphorus with us.
I’m Kenny Chiba — your cosmic bus driver and sonic guide — and in this episode we plunge deep into Turkey’s soundscape. Here, East and West don’t just touch — they collide, converse, shake hands, and remix. The Bosphorus isn’t just geography — it’s pulse, it’s groove, it’s the tubular vein where melodies flow between worlds.On this journey, tradition coexists with jazz fusion, rock chops echo in ancient alleys, and rap/hip-hop voices carry modern rebellion on old winds.
✨ In Episode 97 of the Overlooked Tracks PodcastWe let Anatolian psych, jazz fusion, and boundary-breaking hybrids rise — from Anatolian soil, through crowded bazaars, out into the cinematic sky.
🎤 Featured Artists & Their Online Footprints
Kapiko — Website: https://www.kapikoband.com/ KAPIKO • Instagram: @kapikoband Instagram • SoundCloud: kapiko SoundCloud
Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek — Artist Page Info / Profile: https://www.europavox.com/bands/derya-yildirim-grup-simsek/ Europavox or https://deryayildirimgrupsimsek.com/ 
Gaye Su Akyol — https://www.gayesuakyol.com/ 
Lalalar — https://lalalar.net/ 
Hey! Douglas — https://heydouglas.bandcamp.com/ 
Baba Zula — https://www.babazula.com/ 
Congulus — https://www.congulus.com/ 
Hiçamahiç — https://hicamahic.bandcamp.com/ 
Fuzziliers — https://www.slavalobanov.com/fuzziliers 
Altın Gün — https://altingunband.com/ 
DJ Psychiatre — https://djpsychiatre.bandcamp.com/ , https://oathcreations.bandcamp.com/track/moving-into-jazz or https://www.oathcreations.com/ 
Brother Ali — https://brotherali-mmg.bandcamp.com/track/cast-aside
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

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

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.

From day one, this podcast has been about uncovering hidden gems, championing fresh sounds, and giving overlooked artists the spotlight they deserve. Now, stepping into our sixth season, the energy is bigger, the passion is deeper, and the music? Oh, it's about to be next level.
As your host, we're thrilled to kick things off with Episode 88, celebrating women music artists who are changing the game. These fearless creators are pushing boundaries, redefining genres, and making music that demands to be heard. It’s the perfect way to set the tone for a season full of bold themes, global sounds, and groundbreaking artistry.
We're beyond excited to keep digging, discovering, and delivering the best unheard music straight to your ears. Whether you’ve been rocking with Overlooked Tracks from the start or just tuning in, trust me—you won’t want to miss what’s coming next.

After an incredible experience in Singapore with IAMTHEONEMANGANG on the Live in the Lab podcast for episode #85, I almost forgot I had another journey lined up—this time to the captivating Kingdom of Spain. It was my first visit back since the early days of the COVID pandemic, and I was eager to immerse myself once again in Spain’s rich culture, stunning landscapes, and mouthwatering cuisine. While the Magical Music Bus stayed in Singapore under good care, I traveled from Southeast Asia to the heart of Europe, ready to uncover more hidden musical treasures.

Alright, folks, buckle up because we’re taking a special trip to Singapore on this episode of the *Overlooked Tracks Podcast! I had the chance to roll through on the Magical Music Bus and link up with my guy IAMTHEONEMANGANG, who’s holding it down as the host of *Live in the Lab*. Together, we’re diving deep into Singapore’s vibrant music scene—and beyond—to uncover some serious gems that are way too good to be overlooked. So sit back, relax, and get ready for an unforgettable ride through fresh sounds and incredible talent. Singapore and beyond, let’s get into it!

What's up, everyone? This is Kenny Chiba, and welcome to episode #83 of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast. Today, I’ve got some Alternative and Indie Pop lined up for you. Normally, I'd be heading off to a new destination around the world to bring you music from different regions, but life had other plans—I ended up catching COVID and was down for about a week and a half. It all started while I was in Tokyo, where I found an amazing record shop in the Harajuku district. If you want to check out what I picked up, just head over to my Instagram, @overlookedtracks.
I was super pumped about the vinyl I scored, but once I got home—COUGH, COUGH—I started feeling awful and spent the next few days in bed, like a sick dog. Still not 100%, but I'm well enough to bring you some killer tracks today, ones you might have overlooked, and to shine a light on some incredible artists out there making waves in the music universe. 

The past few months have been wonderfully lazy, with the summer heat making it hard to get much done. Life gets so busy during this season, both personally and professionally. But one thing that has kept me going is music. Music is such an inspiring force, especially when things get tough and hard to navigate. For me, your host of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast, Kenny Chiba, life without music would be, well, quite dull.
Just like in episode #81, we’re keeping it simple and pure with sounds you might have heard before or perhaps new artists showcasing their talents. Either way, the music will be fresh, and as you let these vibes wash over you, feel free to reach out to the artists and ask for more. It’s straightforward and to the point.

Get ready to groove and dance as we dive into the realm of Pop music in this session, delivering another vibrant collection from the musical landscape of 2023. Once again, we're reintroducing you to some exceptional Pop artists whose beats are set to elevate your energy as we approach the new year. These lively tunes are more than just songs; they're spirited companions crafted to accompany you through life's challenges, guiding you with grace into the journey of 2024.

In the upcoming 56th episode of the Overlooked Track, we'll maintain a consistent musical vibe by featuring a selection of global Pop tunes to keep you grooving. In the last episode (Episode 55), we rocked out to some awesome tracks by talented artists. I hope it got you energized and perhaps even prompted a bit of head-bobbing—though not too much, as I wouldn't want to cause a headache. It's important to keep moving and stay in the dance-ready spirit, especially considering that October marks the onset of chilly weather in many parts of the world. Winter is indeed approaching.

To the dedicated listeners of the Overlooked Tracks podcast, I want to share that this summer has posed significant challenges for me personally. Shortly after the release of episode #53, I encountered illness, pain, and heartache, creating a rather unfavorable experience. During this time, I gained clarity about the individuals I could truly rely on; those who stood by me during this temporary setback and those who merely made empty assurances. This eye-opening period reinforced the notion that life is a continuous learning journey. Despite the years that have shaped my existence up to this point, each experience imparts new lessons, highlighting the essence of perpetual learning and growth.

Argentina is known for its outstanding and oh so beautiful landscapes, the welcoming atmosphere of the people of Argentina, their foods and wine (especially their meats and wine and you can get fat and drunk very quickly because is it oh so good, and you just can’t stop.  Argentina is also known for its gorgeous dance of tango and most importantly, without the fine music being played in this country, there is no tango.  It’s sort of a package deal.