Best Music from Around the World – beehype – Best Music from Around the World

Hurricane winds, radio transmissions, power generators, and other recordings made on battery-operated equipment during the first year after Hurricane María’s devastating path through Puerto Rico.

Japan

The Natsuyasumi Band

Like a bizarre mirage, the Natsuyasumi Band’s collaborative song with art-rock band Mitsume echoes the last days of summer vacations – or adolescence.

Japan

The Natsuyasumi Band

Like a bizarre mirage, the Natsuyasumi Band’s collaborative song with art-rock band Mitsume echoes the last days of summer vacations – or adolescence.

Faroe Islands

Sakaris

“Cluster Bomb” is Sakaris’ best track to date, accompanied by an equally brilliant video – and a dose of nostalgia.

Faroe Islands

Sakaris

“Cluster Bomb” is Sakaris’ best track to date, accompanied by an equally brilliant video – and a dose of nostalgia.

Taiwan

Zoomie (柔米)

With a sensitive and fragile soul, singer-songwriter Zoomie (柔米) began her songwriting journey when she was a teenager.

Taiwan

Zoomie (柔米)

With a sensitive and fragile soul, singer-songwriter Zoomie (柔米) began her songwriting journey when she was a teenager.

Belgium

Outer

Scandinavian scenery (and ambient) meets Belgian songwriting in the beautiful new single “Slow It Down” from Outer – which we’re delighted to premiere today.

Argentina

Las Sombras

In leather jackets and with guitars in their hands, Las sombras keep the tradition of Argentinian rock and roll alive.

Argentina

Las Sombras

In leather jackets and with guitars in their hands, Las sombras keep the tradition of Argentinian rock and roll alive.

Germany

Netherlands

Bülow

If you like Charli XCX or MØ, check out Bülow’s modern, relentless pop.

Italy

Riccardo Sinigallia

Strong and emotional new album “Ciao Cuore” from acclaimed Italian singer-songwriter Riccardo Sinigallia.

Italy

Riccardo Sinigallia

Strong and emotional new album “Ciao Cuore” from acclaimed Italian singer-songwriter Riccardo Sinigallia.

Australia

Phantastic Ferniture

Captivating new album and a number of impressive singles from Sydney-based trio Phantastic Ferniture.

Iceland

Mammút

Icelandic rockers release a new video to remind us of their captivating fourth album.

Iceland

Mammút

Icelandic rockers release a new video to remind us of their captivating fourth album.

Saudi Arabia

Another impressive video from Majed Alesa (ماجد العيسى), one of the region’s most versatile and unpredictable artists.

Saudi Arabia

Another impressive video from Majed Alesa (ماجد العيسى), one of the region’s most versatile and unpredictable artists.

Puerto Rico

iLe

Puerto Rican singer Ileana Cabra – formerly “Peje 13”, now known simply as “iLe” – continues to blaze her own trail after the dissolution of the legendary latin hip-hop group Calle 13.

Puerto Rico

iLe

Puerto Rican singer Ileana Cabra – formerly “Peje 13”, now known simply as “iLe” – continues to blaze her own trail after the dissolution of the legendary latin hip-hop group Calle 13.

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