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Ester Rada

While Ester Rada’s consecutive albums appear with clockwork regularity, each after a three-year period, her latest effort signals a substantial shift in her musical style.

Ester Rada

While Ester Rada’s consecutive albums appear with clockwork regularity, each after a three-year period, her latest effort signals a substantial shift in her musical style.

The Butcher's Bride

Distinctive vocals paired with atmospheric electronics.

The Butcher's Bride

Distinctive vocals paired with atmospheric electronics.

Tayar (تيار)

There’s a talented new band in Jordan called Tayar (تيار)

Kinematik

Post-rock aliens in the midst of Lebanon’s contemporary music scene.

Zazuka

2,200 hand-painted frames – ink on glass – in one special music video.

Zazuka

2,200 hand-painted frames – ink on glass – in one special music video.

Five beautiful songs from one of Israel’s most talented singer-songwriters.

Passionate hymn about lost childhood of a whole generation of Iranians.

Sandmoon

“Angels” is the new single from Lebanese singer & bandleader Sandmoon’s new album “Put a Gun/Commotion”, due for release in the spring of 2020.

Sandmoon

“Angels” is the new single from Lebanese singer & bandleader Sandmoon’s new album “Put a Gun/Commotion”, due for release in the spring of 2020.

El Khat

You’ve probably heard about this band already, but if you haven’t…

El Khat

You’ve probably heard about this band already, but if you haven’t…

Imane El Halouat

On her debut EP, Imane El Halouat augments classic indie/alternative sound with her outstanding songwriting.

Imane El Halouat

On her debut EP, Imane El Halouat augments classic indie/alternative sound with her outstanding songwriting.