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China: Canned Dream 谷水车间 –“Family” LP (家庭)
One of Shanghai’s most delightfully strange and beguiling acts, Canned Dream returns with a new album “Family” (家庭). Albeit they return with a new name, Canned Dream (谷水车间), and abridged lineup...
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Japan: Kaneko Ayano –“タオルケットは穏やかな” LP
Kaneko Ayano’s alternative folk-rock is like a mirror reflecting who we are. Born in Yokohama, singer-songwriter Kaneko Ayano was probably influenced by indie rock legends like Television or Radiohead,...
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Philippines: Gabba –“Recollections” LP
Blending mathematical approach with a joyous and carefree feel, Filipino guitar architect Gabba finally presents his debut solo album “Recollections”. Gabba’s debut full-length album starts quietly...
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China 热键被杀手 ReJianBeiShaShou –“Red and Blue Simple Songs 红蓝简歌”
Short story from Chinese noise rockers ReJianBeiShaShou with each chapter told in a different pose. Noise rock daydreamers ReJianBeiShaShou (热键被杀手) are in fine form on their new EP – “Red and Blue...
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Pakistan: Natasha Humera Ejaz –“Ordinary Miracle” (ہیرے موتی)
Mixing global and local influences, Pakistani singer-songwriter Natasha Humera Ejaz manifests the breadth of her inspirations – and her talents. Natasha Humera Ejaz has been on our radar for almost 10...
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China: 有话 A Fishy Tale –“话音刚落 As the Words Drop”
Every raindrop has a thunderous sound – says Chinese psychedelic group Fishy Tale, whose debut EP will take hold of your psyche. A Fishy Tale (有话), out of Guangzhou don’t so much shed their indie...
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Japan: miaou –“The Only Way To Find You”
miaou’s latest effort – along with the new album by Cornelius – are my favorite electronic albums of the year so far. After a long time when they were exploring a fusion of post-rock and electronic...
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China: Wachi 蛙池 –“郊游 Outing”
Chinese newcomers Wachi (蛙池) combine rock with ethnic music and folk songs, with vocal melodies that roam freely. Dongguan’s Wachi have become one of the indie scene’s most sought after bands these...
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Japan: Tokutaro Hosoi –“Sakana＝Sakana” LP
On his new album “Sakana＝Sakana” (“Fish=Fish”), singer-songwriter Tokutaro Hosoi plays stylish pop songs, noise, and improvisation at the same time! He plays and sings with his friends, drummer Shun...
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Japan: betcover!! –“Uma” LP
Coming back in time to the ’60s, betcover!! restores Japanese folk, garage rock, and psychedelic rock with the sensibility of modern indie rock, hip-hop, jazz and global music. The fifth album of...
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