"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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Stellar wind, pink flamingos and bubbly geysers: The Edge of the Forest takes you on a listening trip to the Atacama, weaving together recordings of the desert with sonifications of data from the ALMA radiotelescope.
Image credit: Cristina Tarquini
Stellar wind, pink flamingos and bubbly geysers: The Edge of the Forest takes you on a listening trip to the Atacama, weaving together recordings of the desert with sonifications of data from the ALMA radiotelescope.
Image credit: Cristina Tarquini