Turkey Nilipek. The fourth album from Nilipek. sounds like a debut album with songs that have been crafted over a long period.
Belgium J. Bernardt Emotional break-up album, “Contigo” is a must-listen for lovers of indie pop with a touch of melancholy.
Japan xiexie If you like indie pop and musicians like Faye Webster or psychedelic rock as represented by Mac DeMarco, xiexie is the band you should listen to next.
Morocco Tarwa N-Tiniri Amazing Amazigh music from Tarwa N-Tiniri, which aptly translates as Sons of the Desert.
Armenia Hogh Arthun Hogh Arthun is a modern ethno-electronic project that reinterprets Armenian folk music.
Iran Rian Lo-fi jazz-hop with brass instruments and microtonal trumpet solos from Iranian (not quite) newcomer Rian.