Best Indie Music Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 151: Halshack ep 30.5 (INDIE FLAVORS 5)- AUG 2024- All new indie sounds- mixed genre bonus 58:51

13m ago58:51

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Back with an all new deep dive into some eclectic indie sounds from yours truly the Halshack! This series has won awards for the many different flavors it scoops out for the listener. 31 flavors or musical sounds for your ears to gravitate towards and your tuned up taste buds to savor! Get your indie fix here on the Halshack! Featuring Greg Goodell…

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Episode 150: Halshack ep. 30.5 (SUPERNOVA) --JULY 2024--Space based theme show 1:01:43

16d ago1:01:43

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Back again with a special theme show for your July summer fun! We just blasted off a bunch of fireworks for 4th of July Independence Day fun so why not hop in my music rocket for a joyride through space and all things space related! Find titles of songs from Gravity to Space Case to Bedroom Astronaut, the Chemist, Shining Star and more! Have fun on…

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Episode 149: Halshack Ep 30.5 (INDEPENDENCE DAY SWAY- Happy 4th) July 4th, 2024 --(rock then country then more rock bonus) 1:02:16

1M ago1:02:16

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Happy 4th of July! First time ever independence holiday show for the Halshack! Enjoy some new rock and country vibes verging on the traditions of the USA! Titles dealing with Red white and blue or songs mentioning the 4th or summer fun or drinking and more! Have fun grilling out and swimming the day away while you chill to the freedom sounds of the…

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Episode 148: Halshack Ep 30.5 (DADS ROCK 4) - June 2024 (Fathers Day Special) 1:02:53

27d ago1:02:53

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Happy Fathers Day!! Brand new Dads Rock 4 on deck! Every year we love to celebrate our Dads! These guys LOVE to rock out! Dads are the best! Dads just rock and Dads love rock! We got brand new tunes from brand new bands! Houston based rockers THROWER has been touring with DROWNING POOL this summer! They were produced by SALIVA's producer and Saliva…

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Episode 147: Halshack ep 30 (SHACKNATION 15) May-June 2024 (Hosted show by HALSHACK)--REVERBNATION RADIO SUBMISSION CAMPAIGN #9--all new music 1:45:25

2M ago1:45:25

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Were back for some summer fun! Reverbnation Campaign #9 wrapped up for the spring and here were the gems that were dug up for this round of submissions! Don't have time for a lengthy bio right now! Ill type one up soon! Find the Halshack on every major platform! Find all new for Halshack and tracklists at Halshack.com 24 hour radio station on Zeno …

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Episode 146: Halshack ep 29.5 WONDER SHACK 3 -- APR 30 2024 (new pop, alt, rock) --1 hour Bonus show 57:45

3M ago57:45

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Catch the all new Wonder Shack! Its a wonder why these songs arent hits yet. These artists are a wonderful at what they do! This show is full of wonders who could be big hits should they become known. We cover all the bases in the Wonder Shack series. BIG HITS from many different genres put into a professional curated flow just for you the listener…

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1 Indie Nation Episode 154 Bang the Drums 1:04:41

3M ago1:04:41

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Thank you for tuning in to another Episode of 1 Indie Nation Podcast. Tonight's guest is DJ Cuervo // Hollywood CA. @deejaycuervo Mixcloud.com/djcuerv0 Hope you have a happy Spring. Check out DJ Cuervo online and follow him on his instagram for club info and stream updates!

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Episode 145: Halshack Ep 29.5 (BRITISH INVASION 2)-- Mar 2024 -- New wave and new pop rock from the UK (bonus show) 59:36

4M ago59:36

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Back after popular demand we have great sound from across the pond for your ears to lavish! Rock, pop, indie and much more including a new retro Brit wave! Get all your fun new music here at the Halshack where it always "Feels like Fridays"! Find all the bands on the shacklists at Halshack.com/shacklists Go and support their pages and socials and t…

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Episode 144: Halshack Ep 29.5 (ROCKWAVES) potential megahits ROCK edition--FEB 2024-- (New Rock, Alt-rock, Numetal) --WARNING 18++ PARENTAL ADVISORY (some explicit language and themes) 58:06

5M ago58:06

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BRAND NEW SERIES ALERT!! ROCKWAVES -- (pop rock, alt rock, numetal hits edition) Well I decided to dig through my rocklogues...lol and dig out some of the best our library has to offer for sticky sweet anthems and crushing guitar riffs with soaring vocals and much more!! Our library of songs and rock gods did not fail to deliver on a pop rock crunc…

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Episode 143: Halshack ep 29.5 (Lonely Hearts Club)--Feb 2024-- Special bonus Valentines Day show-- (rock, pop, alt, indie) 59:50

6M ago59:50

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Its time for love or its time for disappointment. So much love to go around from those of us who don't have that special spice of life we call love and relationships. Love can be easy or the hardest trial of life! We all find pleasure in relishing in loves sweet rewards or loves sour remorse. Wherever you are in life or in your relationships we got…

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Episode 142: Halshack Ep 29.5 (DOUBLE TROUBLE 2)-- JAN 2024--(mixed genre- special theme series) 59:12

6M ago59:12

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Back after popular demand! Up next for your audible loving ears! Its been 3 years since the original Double Trouble hit the Halshack airwaves back during the crazy toilet paper lovin' year of 2020..lol Lets serve up another stellar show for your musical tray! Its a wild varied romp through different genres that will have your head spinning at how I…

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1 Indie Nation Episode 153 XTC by the big LA 1:01:02

6M ago1:01:02

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Greetings lover bunnies! I'm back!!!!!!!!!! for now. LOL. Who knows if this is just a glitch in the matrix or a fluke. either way new music coming to you bunnies. Its a proper 1iN electronic mix full of goodies just the way you like it. Mixed by The Big LA aka Todd Kelley. Oakland CA. Google him for more mixes and hes on twitter and instagram as to…

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Episode 141: Halshack ep 29.5 (Rap Shack 15) Jan 2024 --Warning!! Explicit 18+ (bonus show) 59:58

6M ago59:58

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Its a new year and time to rap up 2023 with a fresh start for your hip-hop life! Its winter so chill out to RAP SHACK 15! Were all hibernating here in the US due to the massive cold gridlock on the country! Don't let your music bore you to death or keep your tastes in gridlock over the same ole song and dance! Catch KJ from the cover chillin' with …

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Episode 140: Halshack ep 29.5 (SHACKNATION 14) Reverbnation Campaign #8 (DEC 2023) bonus show (Pop, alt, indie, rock and more) 59:58

7M ago59:58

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Welcome to the Halshack a bunch of new artists that will surely peek your ears and your curiosity! Your music senses will be abound as you delve into this library of aspiring hopefuls! We got pop rock indie and much more for your musical palette to savor! We had about 1000 submissions but less than 40 to make the cut! About half are returning membe…

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#439 - Patron Favourites of 2023 - 18 December 2023 1:06:17

7M ago1:06:17

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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-…

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Episode 139: Halshack ep 29.5 (SHACK COUNTRY 6) - DEC 2023 (mixed country-folk- bluegrass styles- 1 hr bonus) 59:47

8M ago59:47

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Time for another hog tying good time down in Shack Country! we got some new tunes and new acts again from the latest Reverbnation campaign! Plus we threw in some past artists from other country shows to bring you a great well round episode from the bluegrass country hills of the Halshack! Cameron Rodriguez is on fire with his new track about the tr…

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#438 – Favourites of 2023 part 2 1:18:20

8M ago1:18:20

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The second part of a double header celebrating some of our favourite music from 2023. The beers have been flowing and the music is exceptional, with Japanese diss tracks, Norwegian trombone drone, field recordings of broken horror houses, psychedelic folk and a whole lot more. Our final favourites episode will be out next week Tracklisting SANAM - …

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#437 - Favourites of 2023 part 1 1:14:33

7M ago1:14:33

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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 betwee…

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#436 – DJ Haram, The Body & Dis Fig, Kali Malone, NTsKi, UKAEA, Egil Kalman - 27 November 2023 41:48

8M ago41:48

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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 fr…

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Episode 138: Halshack ep 29.5 (WONDER SHACK 2) NOV 2023 (New mega-hits special pop-alt-urban) SAM TINNESZ & LEVI HUMMON- Rock Bottom 59:29

8M ago59:29

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We're back with our cool new hit series! WONDER SHACK 2 is on deck! Its sure to please your earbuds and give you tasty treats for an afternoon picnic or drive with our wondershack of talent! Its a wonder these bands aren't big hit acts! its a wonder you've never heard of these bands outside of my show! Too much great talent out there makes you wond…

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#435 – Flora Yin Wong, Camilla Sparksss, Persher, Julia Holter, Lisa Lerkenfeldt, Cinna Pegyghamy - 20 November 2023 35:11

8M ago35:11

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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…

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#434 - Elena Stein, Luzmilla Carpio, 33EMYBW, Cerys Hafana, DJ RaMeMes, Dunums & MANAS - 13 November 2023 41:27

8M ago41:27

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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 f…

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Episode 137: Halshack ep 29.5 (INDIE FLAVORS 4) Nov 2023 -mixed genre new indie pop-blues-rock plus more (theme show) 59:55

9M ago59:55

59:55

Back with another edition of our world renown Indie Flavor series! Lots of excellent diverse flavors for your musical palette from new indie pop to indie blues to indie rock and much more! Get a big heaping scoop of our musical assortment of ice creamy rich sounds! Most of these songs have come out of recent Reverbnation campaign submissions! Great…

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#433 – Melanie De Biasio, The Lord & Daniel Kubinski, USA Nails, Burnt Friedman & João Pais Filipe, Liv Wynter, Surusinghe - 6 November 2023 32:59

9M ago32:59

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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 show…

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Episode 136: Halshack Ep 29 (SHACKNATION 13) Oct 31, 2023-- Hosted show by Halshack --featuring ALL NEW BANDS and MUSIC-- BRAND NEW!! --Multi genre REVERBNATION CAMPAIGN #7 1:56:20

9M ago1:56:20

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All new Shacknation 13! Brand new season 5! We've got plenty of surprises for you in store! All new bands! All new songs including a special spotlight on #1 Billboard rock band CAVO!! We found a special delight for this show! Her name is SCKY from Utah! Her melodies and anthems soar as high as the sky and go as deep as the valleys! She's an impress…

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Episode 135: Halshack ep 28.5 (HALLOWSHACK 3) holiday theme special- Oct 31, 2023 (podcast release) Find Halshack on ZENO.FM first! All new material on the radio! 58:22

9M ago58:22

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Hey folks! Happy Halloween from all of us at Halshack! brand new theme show with song titles and songs with Halloween references and relevance! Have a spooky eerie time with the us! Be sure to check out the past Halloween specials! New Shacknation 13 talk/music episode being released next right after Hallowshack! Same day! Give me about an hour or …

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#432 – Marijus Aleksa, Judgitzu, Frankie, Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids, Prince Fatty, Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter - 30 October 2023 40:27

9M ago40:27

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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 …

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#431 – The Haxan Cloak, Hilary Woods, Aya & BFTT, Hibushibire, Lucidvox, Maya Al Khaldi - 23 October 2023 39:18

9M ago39:18

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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 BedouinDr…

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#430 - Eartheater, Fetus, Lenhart Tapes, Marina Herold, The Stance Brothers, Razen 31:16

9M ago31:16

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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 liste…

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#429 – Baby’s Beserk, Zyggurat, June McDoom, Oliver Rothstein, O-Mandroid, Siu Mata & Amor Satyr - 9 October 2023 38:56

9M ago38:56

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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 …

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Episode 134: Halshack Ep 28.5 (SHACKCREDIBLES 4) Oct 2023--Top 11-24 bands that received votes--(mixed into a show flow) 54:59

9M ago54:59

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Shackcredibles 4 --top 11-24 bands that received votes. (part of Battleshack 4--Top 10 contest results show for 2021-2023 season) Every 2 years we size up the competition here on the Halshack with a fan appreciation show! This group of contestants is chosen from the current lot of artists from the last 2 year season! We had over 125 bands an anothe…

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Episode 133: Halshack ep 28 (BATTLESHACK 4) Season 4 Contest --OCT 2023--(Full show-hosted by Halshack- Top 10 artists 2021-2023 voted by professionals and fans) 1:05:02

9M ago1:05:02

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Battleshack 4 (Top 10 contest results show for 2021-2023 season) Every 2 years we size up the competition here on the Halshack with a fan appreciation show! This group of contestants is chosen from the current lot of artists from the last 2 year season! We had over 125 bands an another 100 rappers. We just couldn't include everyone so we narrowed t…

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Episode 132: Halshack Ep 27.5 Rock Ages 3 (OCT 2023) - CAVO and NIC COLLINS (Better Strangers) --new rock/alt bonus 58:37

9M ago58:37

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#1 Billboard rock band CAVO with Nic Collins (son of Phil Collins touring drummer for Genesis and his own band BETTER STRANGERS) plus over a dozen other top indie rock/alt bands! History often repeats itself especially here on my show! There's a LEGENDARY show of mine from the age of rock and that is the very first ROCK AGES! This entire series is …

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#428 – Evian Christ, Adela Mede, PoiL Ueda, Kãve, Better Corners, Flamingods - 2 October 2023 42:44

10M ago42:44

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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. Els…

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#427 – Gallops, Paavoharju, Vumbi Dekula, Mårble, Infested Monastery, Fotocopia - 25 September 2023 42:12

10M ago42:12

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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 nois…

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Episode 131: Halshack ep 27.5 (Classic Shack) Sept 2023 (classic rock bands including our exclusive version of Stand Back by the Paper Jackets)--bonus show 59:56

10M ago59:56

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Its my birthday! I always give the gift of music! 52 trips around the sun and hoping for another 30 more to influence music back in the right direction! people seem to love this show already on some advanced screenings! It includes our special exclusive version of Stand Back (co-produced by Stevie Nicks and the Paper Jackets...original 1st version …

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#166 - Favourites of 2017 1:04:35

10M ago1:04:35

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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…

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#426 - Matmos, Gazelle Twin, Nihiloxica, Lila Tirando a Violeta & Sin Maldita, Hihats in Trees, Gaf y la Estrella de la Muerte - 11 September 2023 42:28

10M ago42:28

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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 he…

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Episode 130: Halshack ep 27.5 (Wonder Shack) Sept 2023-- (All New Mega Hits) bonus show 59:56

11M ago59:56

59:56

Bet you are wondering what the Wonder Shack is? Its a new series where we will focus on potential "mega hit tracks"!! Lots of these tracks have only had one play or no plays or haven't been played in a LONG time in rotation. There's many different reasons why these tracks have not had that much focus. It makes you wonder what we're doing over here …

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#425 – CZN, The Bug, Natalia Beylis, Max Tundra, Galen Tipton, Jun Kamoda - 4 September 2023 43:22

11M ago43:22

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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 fi…

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#424 – Ramzi, Chant Electronique, Joaquín Cornejo, JOBS, Spooky J, Anemosdesma 42:34

11M ago42:34

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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 Ca…

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#423 – Galya Bisengalieva, Spivak, Julek Ploski, Slauson Malone 1, Vangas, Los Sara Fontan - 21 August 2023 35:42

12M ago35:42

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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 violi…

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Episode 129: Halshack ep 27.5 (Rap Shack 14) Aug 2023---WARNING!! explicit 18+ 1:01:32

11M ago1:01:32

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Its August and Daft Punk (w/ Jawny Badluck) are bringing the fire! Its just hot and there's no mistaking that the heat you can find on the Halshack is just as hot as the heat outside! We're making some new nostalgic memories in the summer heat here in the Rap Shack! This show is half submissions and half regular artists on my show. It worked out to…

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#422 - Elvin Brandi & Lord Spikeheart, Pest Control, TORPOR, Ciel, Arnold Dreyblatt, Sly & the Family Drone - 14 August 2023 40:10

12M ago40:10

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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 Famil…

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#421 – Not Waving, BFTT, Jaimie Branch, Ragga Twins, Prince Fatty, Mary Hampton - 7 August 2023 42:40

11M ago42:40

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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 ba…

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Episode 128: Halshack Ep 27.5 (SHACK COUNTRY 5) Aug 2023 (theme show) 58:20

12M ago58:20

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Get your cowboy boots and your saddle together for a backwoods ride through the hills and valleys as well as plush the green meadows of the country soundscape that is the Halshack! Strap up for a good time from 2000s modern country flare to newer sounds of the country musicsphere, we will throw a little bluegrass party as well as you join in on the…

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#420 – Jlin, Teeth of the Sea, Thank, WaqWaq Kingdom, Rocks FOE, Sealionwoman - 31 July 2023 44:10

12M ago44:10

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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 foot…

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Episode 127: Halshack ep 27.5 (Destination Unknown 2) July 2023 (summer drive-- bonus show) 57:30

12M ago57:30

57:30

Time for summer fun! Who knows where the music will take you so lets get in the car and DRIVE baby! This will continue my famous theme show that started it all. Destination Unknown 1 was a sure fire hit!!! Lets capture the magic of the road again with a theme show full of "drive" titles or being on the road and reference titles for movement to unkn…

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#419 - Forest Swords, Vanishing Twin, Derya Yildirim & Graham Mushnik, Ethan P. Flynn, E.M.M.A., Flesh & The Dream - 24 July 2023 40:52

1y ago40:52

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Starting with an opus is a wonderful way to return after a week off, and the new collaboration between Shackleton and Heather Leigh is a fantastic bolt out of the blue that shifts through the genres in the same way the whole podcast tends to do. Elsewhere, we’re raising money for the cancer treatment for artist Glenda Torrado (PayPal donations: oct…

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Guest: The Ninehertz Podcast 1:36:53

1y ago1:36:53

1:36:53

We’re off this week so thought we would give you a taste of one of our other favourite music podcast - the Ninehertz podcast. Exploring hefty sounds and doing a fantastic job of showcasing the sheer variety of and nuances within heavy music. The Ninehertz Podcast is a weekly show all about the heavier end of things. From grindcore to doom, drone to…

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