"New Weird America" emerged in the late 90s and early 2000s, blending folk, psychedelic rock, and experimental music. Popularized by journalist David Keenan, this movement showcased American musicians embracing DIY ethos and drawing inspiration from folk traditions, avant-garde, and outsider art.
Delve into bands like MV & EE, Chalambides, and Fursaxa, alongside influential acts like Sun City Girls and Jandek, in this guide exploring the genre's innovative sound.
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Get to know Akito Hearnshaw - chief of the minimal club tracks. Tune in for his selections of burnt out, distorted, rhythmic movers. Bitcrushed, resonant snares clap and kicks punch…
Get to know Akito Hearnshaw - chief of the minimal club tracks. Tune in for his selections of burnt out, distorted, rhythmic movers. Bitcrushed, resonant snares clap and kicks punch…