"New Weird America" emerged in the late 90s and early 2000s, blending folk, psychedelic rock, and experimental music. Popularized by journalist David Keenan, this movement showcased American musicians embracing DIY ethos and drawing inspiration from folk traditions, avant-garde, and outsider art. 

Delve into bands like MV & EE, Chalambides, and Fursaxa, alongside influential acts like Sun City Girls and Jandek, in this guide exploring the genre's innovative sound. 
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NTS Guide to: New Weird America 190324

Living Room n°70 ~ @liatsesmelis

q. pls introduce yourself 
hello I’m Lia, I am based in Aus. I make music & dj under my own name

q. is there a story behind the mix? 
it reminds me of driving late at night

q. what’s the best way to enjoy your mix? 
pottering about at home, or listening in transit on your way somewhere

q. describe a favorite object in your living room...
 a painting by my dear friend Tamara Marrington that hangs in my living room, titled ‘Hold your fear with love’  tamaramarrington.com/

q. are you working on any projects right now (music or not music)?
very slowly working on some music (thanks to folks who are so patient w me), 
I am also in the process of starting up a lil project to release some music by friends / put on some shows :)

Living Room n°70 ~ Lia T

2017 mix of all Australian/NZ electronica from past decades for defunct mix platform Libra Mix

LM091 - Below the Above (2017)

San Antonio producer & sound artist Claire Rousay journeys through healing plaintive electronics, quotidian field recordings & minimalist compositions...  
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Claire Rousay 050525

A survey in minimal micro emo tech low end sonics with Loidis.

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Outsiders: West Mineral Ltd. w/ Loidis @ Kiosk Radio 06.05.2025

Room 303 ・三○三号室 
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2025年4月24日

OsmosisクルーのDJ Eftとnite biteはオレゴン州ポートランド出身で、レフトフィールドのテクノ、ダブ、アンビエントなどを探求している。彼らは共にbugbiteという名で活動している。

DJ Eft and nite bite from Portland, OR of the Osmosis crew explore left-field techno, dub, ambient, and beyond. Together they go by bugbite.

DJ Eft
nitebite
bugbite
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https://instagram.com/__nitebite 


@ WPÜ HOTEL SHINJUKU 
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DJ Eft & nite bite (bugbite)｜2025年4月24日

Gassy’s NTS transmissions are radiophonic arrays of old and new soundwaves, spanning the psychedelic, bass dubs, synth odysseys and rave memories. Simply add a pinch of special herbs and spices and bring to the boil.  
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Gassy 260525

An hour to let the sun do its thing, while the breeze gently stirs the leaves and time begins to stretch.
This mixtape is a breath of fresh air: melodies that drift without hurry, guitars that seem to converse, voices arriving as if from far away. Everything is woven to accompany the soft sway of a warm afternoon, where long shadows stretch and thoughts come loose. Put it on, lean back, and let the music carry you gently. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/carlos-rene/episodes/carlos-rene-29th-may-2025

Carlos René: Primavera en la hamaca 290525

raised on promises

Her Words

We're joined by mu tate, NEXCYIA and Exzald S this month, who just released Labège together on Good Morning Tapes – easily one of our favourite albums to come out this year. Catch their mix at the 1.10 mark.

@nexcyia
@mu_tate
@exzald-s

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Skylab - Theory Therapy E38 - w/ LET & mu tate, NEXCYIA & Exzald S

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NTS Guide to: New Weird America 190324

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