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.

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For this show, we have Mexican cumbia, Ugandan grime, dungeon techno, Japanese dub, and a whole lot more.

Tracklisting
Son 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, Brazil)
Teeth of the Sea - Butterfly House (Rocket Recordings, UK)

This week’s episode is sponsored by the state51 Conspiracy, an independent music house. Go to state51.com to find out more about everything they do: state51 Factory sessions and events; hand-made Atelier products; a diverse roster of Label releases; Greedbag stores, pop-up and fanzine, and the Collective of distribution partner labels and artists

Produced and edited by Nick McCorriston.

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

Tracklisting
Bounaly – 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 (for organ) (Ideologic Organ, France)
Phillipi – Hacido (DEEWEE, Belgium)

This week’s episode is sponsored by the state51 Conspiracy, an independent music house. Go to state51.com to find out more about everything they do: state51 Factory sessions and events; hand-made Atelier products; a diverse roster of Label releases; Greedbag stores, pop-up and fanzine, and the Collective of distribution partner labels and artists

Produced and edited by Nick McCorriston