"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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Audio-visual adventurer Trevor Jackson presents a broad spectrum of brand new experimental music, along with ancient oddities of every perceivable genre. A fortnightly uncompromising journey into the unexpected.
Music for sick minds and warm hearts
Audio-visual adventurer Trevor Jackson presents a broad spectrum of brand new experimental music, along with ancient oddities of every perceivable genre. A fortnightly uncompromising journey into the unexpected.
Music for sick minds and warm hearts