A journey through Japan’s quietly radical independent underground of the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Drawn from small-run CDs, obscure compilations, and deeply interconnected label networks, reflecting a moment where ambient, glitch, IDM, and experimental club sounds flourished into new forms — shaped by a generation of artists working across clubs, galleries, and record shops.
Created by Cameron Cullen
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Tim & Barry have been documenting underground music since 2000. Journey from the latest UK drill back in time to classic grime and garage, all the way to afrobeats, dancehall and RnB. Expect the unexpected.
Tim & Barry have been documenting underground music since 2000. Journey from the latest UK drill back in time to classic grime and garage, all the way to afrobeats, dancehall and RnB. Expect the unexpected.