The last ‘new’ podcast before we head into our end of 2023 review shows showcases more exceptional sounds from across the world. From field recordings of Afro-Ecuadorian culture to Persian footwork, House bangers to sounds of the Sahara and Japanese folk, there’s a lot to enjoy on this week’s selection. You can listen to the first six tracks for free. To listen to the full episode, get a huge back catalogue of music, and access to our live shows and Discord group, please join our Patreon: patreon.com/independentmusicpodcast. The podcast only survives with Patron support TracklistingBounaly – Tamala (Sahel Sounds, USA)Alicia Mina, Maria Orovio, Ru Dei, Tai y Dalia – ¡Ay Carajo! (Akuphone, France)UKAEA – Le Stessa Croce (The state51 Conspiracy, UK)Aziz Konkrite – Mokido (Shouka, France)DJ Haram – Handplay (Hyperdub, UK)NTsKi – Milk White Steed (EM Records, Japan / Orange Milk, USA)The Body & Dis Fig – Holy Lance (Thrill Jockey, USA)Egil Kalman – Subtines (iDEAL Recordings, Sweden)Kali Malone – All Life Long (for organ) (Ideologic Organ, France)Phillipi – Hacido (DEEWEE, Belgium) This week’s episode is sponsored by the state51 Conspiracy, an independent music house. Go to state51.com to find out more about everything they do: state51 Factory sessions and events; hand-made Atelier products; a diverse roster of Label releases; Greedbag stores, pop-up and fanzine, and the Collective of distribution partner labels and artists Produced and edited by Nick McCorriston