The Journey, The Pause, The Trust

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.
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)
 
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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!!
 

The Italian Connection: House, Heat & Harmony

The heart of Italy is beating in 4/4 time — and it’s louder than ever.
In Episode 99 of Overlooked Tracks, host Kenny Chiba takes you on a sonic adventure through Italy’s underground house and electronic scene, where passion meets precision and the dancefloor becomes pure art. From deep, hypnotic grooves to soulful club anthems, this mix is a journey through rhythm, emotion, and the unmistakable Italian flair that makes every beat feel alive.
Featuring some incredible artists including Marco Faraone, Fabio Florido, RISE, Daddy’s Groove, Deborah De Luca, and more — Electric Amore builds from silky 90 BPM moods to 120 BPM of pure nightlife energy. It’s a moment of deep love for the craft — a celebration of DJs who spin stories instead of just songs.
Turn up the volume, close your eyes, and let these Italian frequencies move you from the first drop to the final fade.
Episode 100 is on the horizon — a historic milestone for the Overlooked Tracks Podcast — but this time around, it’s all about the revolution of rhythm, the spark of soul, and the power of Electric Amore.
🎧 Don’t overlook the urban in you.
 
For our Japanese listeners:
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A World Wrapped in Groove: The Neo-Soul Diaries

The Magical Music Bus is taking a quick pause to refuel, fine tune the rhythm and paying homage to D'Angelo , the heartbeat of Neo-Soul, and celebrating the new wave of global groove-makers. From the U.S. to Europe, Australia, and beyond, these artists blur genres and borders, crafting moods that move the soul:
Featured Artists & Links
Here are the artists we’re spotlighting in this episode, with their websites and social handles where available:
Blk Odyssy — Song: "Diamonds and Freaks" / Website: blkodyssy.com 
Throne x Protagonist — Song: "I Need Me" Bandcamp: somerapcouple.bandcamp.com T H R O N E
Armed Rhymery — Song: "Be Careful" / Instagram: @armedrhymery Instagram
Crystal Chen — Song: "Can't Help It" / Website: crystal-chen.com 
Kee’ahn — Song: "Heavy" with Kee'ahn, Pataphysics, OjiAji, Yusuf Harare Jnr, Kawel Che, Kasinda Fa'ase / Website: https://www.keeahn.com/
Rau_Ze — Song: "La dérive" / Website: https://www.117records.ca/rau_ze/
Joy Bogat — Song: "Growing Pains" / Website: joybogatmusic.com 
The Marías — Song: "Ruthless" / Website: https://www.themarias.us/ 
Secret Rendezvous —  Song: "Two Faced Lover" / https://www.secretrendezvous.org/ 
Evil Needle & Chromonicci — Song: "Highrise" / Website: https://www.evil-needle.com/ 
Alehlokapi —Song: "Silence" / Website: https://alehlokapi.com/ 
SophieTheHomie — Song: "fall" 
Erin Buku & DJ Spinna — Song: "The Ones (Featuring Ta'Raach)"
Fatima — Song: "Donuts Waffles Sweet Grief"
Seba Kaapstad — Song: "What the Beep" 
Michelle David & The True‑Tones — Song: "Brothers and Sisters" 
WizDumb — Song: "Daddy Bug" 
Shane Great —Song: "Revelation"
Alcynoos & Parental — Song: "Forsake"
Jalen Ngonda — Song: "Anyone in Love" Website: https://www.jngonda.com/ 
Mayra Andrade — Song: "Navega"
Azekel — Song: "02 DUPĖ ft Kwesi Arthur"
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
 

Fusion at the Edge: Turkey’s Sonic Mosaic

🎶 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

Midnight Ride to Lagos: A City That Sings in Its Sleep

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

Andes & Amplifiers: A Journey Through Chile’s Indie Pulse

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 Juke Joints to Journeys: The Overlooked Blues

They say the blues is a ghost genre—faded into vinyl grooves and backroom dive bars. They say it’s been overtaken, out-streamed, and out-hyped by shinier sounds and algorithm-friendly beats. 
But let me tell you something, fam... the blues didn’t fade. It just lit a cigarette, leaned against the amp, and watched the world catch up.
This is Episode 94 of Overlooked Tracks, and this time around, we’re not just spinning records—we’re testifying. We’re tuning in to a genre that’s not just alive... but kicking with fresh boots and electric grit.
The DNA of the blues is everywhere—threaded through rock, soaked into soul, sampled in hip-hop, and sizzling inside Americana like being served some southern fried kitchen on a hot sunny day.
Festivals are booking blues acts again. Venues are filling up. And young cats are out there bending notes with fresh pain and wild hope.
For this episode, we’re gonna take a ride—from Maxwell Street grit in Chicago to global groove. We're shining the spotlight on artists who are pushing the genre forward without forgetting where it came from.
Because the blues? The blues is not some museum relic. It’s a living, growling, adaptable spirit. It changes suits, but never loses its edge.
Now turn that volume up. It’s time to feel the weight and the wonder... of the blues!

A Conversation with……Keybeaux. Hustle, Harmony & Healing

🎙️ Episode 93 – Keybeaux: Hustle, Heart & Harmony
What’s good, everyone? You’re tuning into the 93rd episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast, where the rhythm speaks louder than algorithms and real stories echo past the charts.I’m your host, Kenny Chiba — your MC on this never-ending search for soul-stirring sound and sonic truth.
For this episode, I had the honor of connecting directly with a creative powerhouse who’s been making major moves behind the mic and behind the boards — Michael Burton, better known as Keybeaux. Through a one-on-one phone conversation, we got real about his journey: from humble beginnings to becoming a self-made artist, entrepreneur, and sound architect. The energy was electric, the insight was deep, and the inspiration? Off the charts.
Rapper. Songwriter. Producer. Engineer. Visionary. Keybeaux doesn’t just make music — he builds movements. And in this convo, he shared his grind, his growth, and the gems that remind us why betting on yourself is the real blueprint.
So press play and settle in. Because this episode isn’t just about listening — it’s about learning from a leader who's building his legacy in real time.
🌍 Wherever you are in the world, here’s how to tap in:
🎧 Stream the music:Japan – LINE Music, AWA, Apple Music JapanSouth Korea – Melon, Genie, Bugs!🌍 Africa – Boomplay, Audiomack, MdundoIndia – JioSaavn, Gaana, WynkGermany – Deezer, SpotifyFrance – Deezer, Apple MusicSpain, Mexico & South America – Claro Música, Spotify, YouTube Music
📱 Follow Keybeaux online:Instagram: @keybeauxX (Twitter): @keybeauxYouTube: youtube.com/@keybeauxFacebook: facebook.com/keybeauxmusic 
All heat, no filler. Tap in and catch these cuts:
I'm Feeling Like
Thin Ice
No Regrets
Free
On Point
From hustle to healing, Keybeaux’s tracks speak truth, rhythm, and realness.  🎧 Stream now and feel every bar.

Midnight’s Favorite Color: Jazz

🎷 Midnight’s Favorite Color: Jazz - From Smoky Dive Bars to Outer Space Symphonies—Where the Groove Stays Eternal 🎷
A sonic postcard from the corners of jazz you never knew you needed.  
Yo, what’s good everyone? You just tuned in to the Overlooked Tracks—where the sounds you didn’t know you needed become the beats you’ll never forget.  I’m Kenny Chiba, your guide through the grooves less traveled.And today, we’re gliding into jazz—where smoky skylines meet poetic freedom.
 

Global Grooves & Jazzed-Up Bars: We Got the Jazz!

Welcome back, rhythm seekers and crate diggers—this is the Overlooked Tracks, Episode 91, and I’m your host, Kenny Chiba, and this time around we’re riding a global groove that swings smooth and rhymes sharp. We’re dipping the mic in brass and vinyl, flowing with the spirit of Jazz Rap and Hip Hop that knows no borders.
From smoky street corners in Prague to rooftop jam sessions in California, U.S.A. this episode is a sonic passport into the soul of jazz-infused hip hop—a genre where the kick drum swings and the saxophone testifies. We’re talking MPC board meets Miles Davis, boom bap with a blue note twist, and lyricism that sips espresso with Coltrane.
This is the spiritual follow-up to Episode 90, but now the basslines walk, the samples breathe, and the flow is as cool as Thelonious Monk  in mid-solo.So sit back, lean in—We Got the Jazz. We Got the Jazz.
Let’s press play on something timeless.

Bars Beyond Borders: The Overlooked Voices of Hip Hop

What’s good, everyone? You just touched down where the pavement talks and the bassline breathes — welcome to the neighborhood of rhythm and rebellion.
This is Overlooked Tracks, and you’ve just stepped into Episode 90 — a milestone moment, a lyrical landmark, a cipher in time dedicated to the kings and queens of cadence, rhythm, and raw production.
This time around we ride the pulse of hip hop, rap, and producer maestros — those behind-the-boards alchemists and mic-slaying storytellers who turn pain, pride, and poetry into pure gold.

From Vinyl to Vengeance: Rock’s Overlooked Icons

Welcome to Episode 89 of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast—hosted by me, Kenny Chiba. 🎸🔥
This time, we’re turning the dial all the way up and diving into the thunderous world of rock music—from the underground legends of the past to the genre-benders shaping its future. This episode is for the headbangers, the riff chasers, and anyone who knows that a good guitar solo can speak louder than words.
We’re talking indie rock with bite, heavy metal that hits like a freight train, and the intricate brilliance of Japanese math rock that’ll leave going bananas. But we’re not just about what’s new—we’re also paying homage to overlooked rock from history that still hits  just as hard today. These are the tracks that time tried to forget, but couldn’t silence.
Whether it’s a fuzz-drenched riff from a ‘70s deep cut or a genre-pushing banger from a present-day band on the rise, this episode is proof that rock—real, gut-punching, soul-shaking rock—is timeless.
So lace up your boots, plug in your air guitar, and get ready to feel the feedback. This is Episode 89 of  Overlooked Tracks, where the past and present collide in glorious volume. My name is Kenny Chiba and again this is the Overlooked Tracks Podcast. 🤘🎶💥

Ladies First

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.