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Tarantismo: Odyssey of an Italian Ritual

Tarantismo: Odyssey of an Italian Ritual, distributed in the United States by Light in the Attic Records, is the second release from European label, publishing house, and exhibition organizer, FLEE.

Mdou Moctar’s “Ilana: The Creator”

Artwork by Robert Beatty 

Residing in the town of Abalak, Niger, Mdou Moctar has become one of the most innovative Tuareg guitarists in recent years.

Slayyyter’s self-titled debut

Courtesy of Pop Matter

Slayyyter, a St. Louis-based pop artist who has been releasing singles since 2018, released her first full-length project on September 17, and it has quickly become one of my favorite pop projects in a very long time.

100 Gecs and bubblegum bass in the American consciousness

100 Gecs is an emo-rap/bubblegum bass duo formed by Laura Les and Dylan Brady, and although they are branded as “experimental pop,” they draw from an endless supply of genres to create a very cohesive sound.

Kankyō Ongaku and Environmental Music in the 21st Century

With Kankyō Ongaku, Light in the Attic Records has carefully and diligently crafted the most enjoyable compilation of 2019.  Kankyō Ongaku, which directly translates to “environmental music,” is a compilation of ambient environmental music by Japanese musicians from 1980 to 1990. 

Singeli’s jump to mainstream

Despite lurking in the underground scene of Tanzania’s former capital, Dar es Salaam, for 15 years, Singeli is ready to take over.