After a 2,5 year break, in which many things have changed in my life, I have found the time again to record a new episode. In Episode 19 of TSIR – an adventurous and inspiring global journey for music lovers, I share with you music that I enjoyed in 2024.

The podcast is just under 6,5 hours long and features 52 different tunes from 51 different artists from over 20 countries. For more details about the episode and the full tracklist please visit thissoundiride.net

In Episode 18 of TSIR – an adventurous and inspiring global journey for music lovers, we love bittersweet soothing soundtrack music from the USA and discover transformative zither music from Syria.

We are also fascinated by an untamable epic tune from Slovenia, enjoy fantastic voice explorations from Japan and are blown away by an energetic mix of jazz and folk from Panama.

The featured artists in this episode are Bryce & Aaron Dessner, Maya Youssef & Al Macsween, Alai K, Antonina Nowacka, 75 Dollar Bill, Pape Nziengui, Park Jiha, Toumba, Sirom, Soccer 96, Helms Alee, Iceboy Violet w/ Blackhaine & Daemon, Hatis Noit, Daniel Villareal and El Khat.

For more details about the episode, the full tracklist and lots of other information, please visit thissoundiride.net

In Episode 17 of TSIR – an adventurous and inspiring global journey for music lovers, we discover haunting vocal-driven music from Canada and enjoy a colourful polyrhythmic anthem from Poland.

We also drift away to psychedelic folk from Turkey, take joy in immersing in a dreamy lullaby from Spain and plunge into an otherworldly Shakuhachi bamboo flute sound experience from London.

The featured artists in this episode are Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, Rokia Kone feat. Jacknife Lee, Mythless, Betamax & Clive Bell, Native Soul feat. TapSoul, Tanya Tagaq, Sirr TMO, Baba Zula, Marina Herlop, Aho Ssan, Roly Porter, Kasai Allstars, Spooky-J, Abdullah Miniawy & HVAD, Smerz, DJ Travella, Keeley Forsyth, Nyati Mayi & The Astral Synth Transmitters and ||ALA|MEDA||.

For more details about the episode, an in-depth artist feature with Marina Herlop, the full tracklist and lots of other information please visit thissoundiride.net

In Episode 16 of TSIR – an adventurous and inspiring global journey for music lovers, you will find a selection of 30 tracks by 30 artists that I loved in 2021.

There are lots of different things to be expected. From experimental mouled out of Egypt to a post rock ensemble deluxe from Switzerland. We go to Kongo in Africa, also visit Cyprus with experimental Cypriotic folk music and of course Eastern Africa is always a topic on this show.

The featured artists in this episode are James Johnston & Steve Gullick, Wau Wau Collectif, Yunis, Slikback, Tomaga, Antonis Antoniou, Arooj Aftab, Sunken Cages, Lucas Santtana, Deena Abdelwahed, Sons Of Kemet, Blyth, Jaubi, Scotch Rolex, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, Orchstre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp, Karkhana, Rey Sapienz, Lingua Ignota, Nazar, Mamaki Boys, Marisa Anderson & William Tyler, New York United, Low, Delay Grounds, Moor Mother, Jucara Marcal, Jerusalem In My Heart, Gnod and Principe Collective.

For more details about the episode, an in-depth artist feature with Antonis Antoniou, the full tracklist and lots of other information please visit thissoundiride.net

In Episode 15 of TSIR – an adventurous and inspiring global journey for music lovers, we dive into a 12-minute noise rock masterpiece from England and are blown away by an outstanding accordion track from Bosnia.

We also drift away to a sublime ambient folk song from the US, discover colourful ancestrally influenced club music from La Reunion and fall in love with the diverse and playful music from a versatile Brasilian singer.

The featured artists in this episode are Sons Of Kemet, Dominowe, Molly Sarle, Madensuyu, Mario Batkovic, Jucara Marcal, Amami, Maurice Louca, Springtime, Lyra Prymuk, Colin Self, Lycox, Tarta Relena, Boogzbrown, Gnod, Devin Schaffer, Lofty, Francesco Cavaliere and Tomoko Sauvage.

For more details about the episode, an in-depth artist feature with Boogzbrown, the full tracklist and lots of other information please visit thissoundiride.net

In Episode 14 of TSIR – an adventurous and inspiring global journey for music lovers, we discover the term drone pop music in Switzerland and are mesmerised by a mythical vocal anthem from South America.

We also dive deep into highly energetic free Middle Eastern sounds, discover a mix of historical 1930´s recordings with contemporary sounds from Brasil and enjoy a dramatic dance on the mud floor in Poland.

The featured artists in this episode are Marisa Anderson & William Tyler, Numa Gama, Ceeys, Blue Ruth, Augenwasser, Khalab, Yunis, Maassai, Resina, Semblanzas Del Rio Guapi, Matthias Puech, Ahmoudou Madassane, Takuma Watanabe, Karkhana, Xochimoki, Midwife, Om Prakash Yadav & Kavita Krishnamurthy and Scratcha DVA & Mxshi Mo.

For more details about the episode, an in-depth artist feature with Resina, the full tracklist and lots of other information please visit thissoundiride.net

In Episode 13 of TSIR – an adventurous and inspiring global journey for music lovers, we discover a hidden music gem in the Rwandan backcountry and are blown away by a Colombian powerhouse.

We are also excited by glitchy ancestral club sounds out of Honduras, celebrate a highly energetic version of hip hop from Niger and get immersed into contemporary ambient music from Russia.

The featured artists in this episode are Meridian Brothers, Delay Grounds, Tropical Fuck Storm, Soup, Mamaki Boys, Alessandro Cortini, Jerusalem In My Heart & Rabih Beaini, CZN, New York United, Aya feat. Iceboy Violet, Masayoshi Fujita, Chancha Via Circuito & Luvi Torres, Dalibor Cruz, Cassels, Yaera, The Good Ones, The Lord & Robin Wattie, Flore remixed by Deena Abdelwahed, Antonis Antiniou, Perila and Yin Yin.

For more details about the episode, an in-depth artist feature with Meridian Brothers, the full tracklist and lots of other information please visit thissoundiride.net

In Episode 12 of TSIR – an adventurous and inspiring global journey for music lovers, we drift away to a divine lullaby from Lithuania and discover energetic hip hop sounds out of Angola.

We also celebrate Tirana´s 100th birthday as the capital of Albania with local musicians, are stunned by a beautiful neoclassic electronic tune from Chile and fall in love with a brass infused Ethio Jazz inspired banger from a mind-blowing Belgium 9 piece band.

The featured artists in this episode are Slikback, Irreversible Entanglements, Kutiman, Samba Toure, Max Winter, Cucina Povera, IKOQWE, Dialect, Tirana-Tirona Allstars, Praed Orchestra!, Fletcher Tucker, Barker, Natacha Atlas, Duo Odio, Witch Camp (Ghana), Kolonel Djafaar and Merope.

For more details about the episode, an in-depth artist feature with IKOQWE, the full tracklist and lots of other information please visit thissoundiride.net