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.
Niger Mdou Moctar Direct, charged, even angry when he goes political – impressive new album from Saharan guitar icon Mdou Moctar.
Hungary Ajsa Luna Don’t let her soft voice deceive you – young Hungarian talent Ajsa Luna has some angrier undertones.
Philippines Munimuni From anger to love and hope, Filipino indie folk collective Munimuni examine a range of human experiences on their newest album “Alegorya”.
Belgium BLUAI Ten songs, a mix of indie folk, Americana, and country pop, contain all killer, no filler.