The Overlooked Tracks Podcast

For the last few episodes we've traveled across cities, countries, languages, cultures, and sounds.  We've crossed oceans.   We've ridden the Magical Music Bus through neon streets, underground clubs, jazz cafés, rooftop parties, and late-night train stations.  But this time around...The bus is parked. No passports required. No customs. No destination. Just a moment to remember who we are when the...

Episode 103: Bars Without Borders brings the Overlooked Tracks Podcast back on the Magical Music Bus for a worldwide rap and hip hop journey. This episode is built around independent and overlooked music artists who bring sharp flows, heavy drums, personal stories, cultural pride, and underground energy from across the globe. Different countries. Different languages. Different cities. One Global B...

From sunset rooftops…to neon-lit streets… The rhythm of the world doesn’t sleep—it evolves. Five countries.  One continuous groove. You’re tuned into The Overlooked Tracks Podcast…and this is Episode 102. This wasn’t just a playlist—this was a world in motion. Neon Frequencies.   🎧 Episode 102 — Artist Instagram Profiles / 🌍 Confirmed / Official Profiles FKJ 👉 @frenchkiwijuice - France Jael 👉...

The road begins quietly.  No loud announcements. No flashing lights. Just the soft hum of an engine… and the sense that something new is unfolding.   This time around, the Magical Music Bus rolls into 4 countries — not with noise, but with rhythm. Places where melodies feel ancient, magical and futuristic at once. Outside the window, colors move like brushstrokes across these lands. Cars and Motor...

This episode was written somewhere between cobblestone streets and quiet realizations. Between missed turns, long walks, train windows, and moments where time slowed down just enough to let the truth catch up. Italy didn’t ask me to change. It asked me to pay attention. Episode 100 lives in that awareness. --------------------- This is Episode 100. No flex. No fireworks. Just heart, breath, and tr...

The heart of Italy is beating in 4/4 time — and it’s louder than ever. In Episode 99 of Overlooked Tracks, host Kenny Chiba takes you on a sonic adventure through Italy’s underground house and electronic scene, where passion meets precision and the dancefloor becomes pure art. From deep, hypnotic grooves to soulful club anthems, this mix is a journey through rhythm, emotion, and the unmistakable I...

The Magical Music Bus is taking a quick pause to refuel, fine tune the rhythm and paying homage to D'Angelo , the heartbeat of Neo-Soul, and celebrating the new wave of global groove-makers. From the U.S. to Europe, Australia, and beyond, these artists blur genres and borders, crafting moods that move the soul: Featured Artists & Links Here are the artists we’re spotlighting in this episode, w...

🎶 Episode 97: “Fusion at the Edge: Turkey’s Sonic Mosaic” Where continents hum, and music is the bridge. 🌀 Ride the Bosphorus with us. I’m Kenny Chiba — your cosmic bus driver and sonic guide — and in this episode we plunge deep into Turkey’s soundscape. Here, East and West don’t just touch — they collide, converse, shake hands, and remix. The Bosphorus isn’t just geography — it’s pulse, it’s gr...

What’s good, fam? You’re now tuned in to Episode 96 of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast. And guess what? We're still riding aboard the Magical Music Bus — your one-way ticket to the most vibrant, vital, and overlooked sounds from around the globe. Last stop? We were deep in Chile, where protest anthems and Andean soul lit the sky with revolution and rhythm. But this time? We’ve crossed oceans and lan...

There’s a sound rising from the foot of the Andes… not one sound, actually—but many. In the shadows of Chile’s history, in the glow of its digital future, a vibrant chorus is coming alive. It doesn’t play by genre rules. It doesn’t chase algorithm gold. It breathes in protest, poetry, and passion. And for this episode, The Overlooked Tracks Podcast is tuning straight into it. This is Episode 95, a...

They say the blues is a ghost genre—faded into vinyl grooves and backroom dive bars. They say it’s been overtaken, out-streamed, and out-hyped by shinier sounds and algorithm-friendly beats.  But let me tell you something, fam... the blues didn’t fade. It just lit a cigarette, leaned against the amp, and watched the world catch up. This is Episode 94 of Overlooked Tracks, and this time around, we’...

🎙️ Episode 93 – Keybeaux: Hustle, Heart & Harmony What’s good, everyone? You’re tuning into the 93rd episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast, where the rhythm speaks louder than algorithms and real stories echo past the charts. I’m your host, Kenny Chiba — your MC on this never-ending search for soul-stirring sound and sonic truth. For this episode, I had the honor of connecting directly with...

🎷 Midnight’s Favorite Color: Jazz - From Smoky Dive Bars to Outer Space Symphonies—Where the Groove Stays Eternal 🎷 A sonic postcard from the corners of jazz you never knew you needed.   Yo, what’s good everyone? You just tuned in to the Overlooked Tracks—where the sounds you didn’t know you needed become the beats you’ll never forget.  I’m Kenny Chiba, your guide through the grooves less travel...

Welcome back, rhythm seekers and crate diggers—this is the Overlooked Tracks, Episode 91, and I’m your host, Kenny Chiba, and this time around we’re riding a global groove that swings smooth and rhymes sharp. We’re dipping the mic in brass and vinyl, flowing with the spirit of Jazz Rap and Hip Hop that knows no borders. From smoky street corners in Prague to rooftop jam sessions in California, U.S...

What’s good, everyone? You just touched down where the pavement talks and the bassline breathes — welcome to the neighborhood of rhythm and rebellion. This is Overlooked Tracks, and you’ve just stepped into Episode 90 — a milestone moment, a lyrical landmark, a cipher in time dedicated to the kings and queens of cadence, rhythm, and raw production. This time around we ride the pulse of hip hop, ra...

Welcome to Episode 89 of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast—hosted by me, Kenny Chiba. 🎸🔥 This time, we’re turning the dial all the way up and diving into the thunderous world of rock music—from the underground legends of the past to the genre-benders shaping its future. This episode is for the headbangers, the riff chasers, and anyone who knows that a good guitar solo can speak louder than words. We...

From day one, this podcast has been about uncovering hidden gems, championing fresh sounds, and giving overlooked artists the spotlight they deserve. Now, stepping into our sixth season, the energy is bigger, the passion is deeper, and the music? Oh, it's about to be next level. As your host, we're thrilled to kick things off with Episode 88, celebrating women music artists who are changing the ga...

As 2024 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect and express my heartfelt gratitude to all the listeners of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast. Thank you for your likes, feedback, constructive criticisms, and, most importantly, for helping me grow as both a person and a podcaster. This year has been a journey of learning, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to spotlight the incredibl...

After an incredible experience in Singapore with IAMTHEONEMANGANG on the Live in the Lab podcast for episode #85 , I almost forgot I had another journey lined up—this time to the captivating Kingdom of Spain. It was my first visit back since the early days of the COVID pandemic, and I was eager to immerse myself once again in Spain’s rich culture, stunning landscapes, and mouthwatering cuisine. Wh...

Alright, folks, buckle up because we’re taking a special trip to Singapore on this episode of the *Overlooked Tracks Podcast! I had the chance to roll through on the Magical Music Bus and link up with my guy IAMTHEONEMANGANG, who’s holding it down as the host of *Live in the Lab*. Together, we’re diving deep into Singapore’s vibrant music scene—and beyond—to uncover some serious gems that are way...

We're hitting the road again on the Magical Music Bus, and this time, I'm on the hunt for the best musical talent across Asia. I’m Kenny Chiba, and I’m digging deep to uncover standout tracks from talented DJs, producers, and singers on the Asian continent—tracks you might have overlooked. The Overlooked Tracks Podcast is here to make sure these musical gems don't slip under your radar. Join me, y...

What's up, everyone? This is Kenny Chiba, and welcome to episode #83 of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast. Today, I’ve got some Alternative and Indie Pop lined up for you. Normally, I'd be heading off to a new destination around the world to bring you music from different regions, but life had other plans—I ended up catching COVID and was down for about a week and a half. It all started while I was in...

The past few months have been wonderfully lazy, with the summer heat making it hard to get much done. Life gets so busy during this season, both personally and professionally. But one thing that has kept me going is music. Music is such an inspiring force, especially when things get tough and hard to navigate. For me, your host of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast, Kenny Chiba, life without music woul...

In this episode, we're stripping things down and focusing on what truly matters: the music. There's something powerful about simplicity, about cutting through the noise and distractions to get to the heart of what we're here for—the sound, the rhythm, the melody that moves us. By keeping it simple, we're allowing the music to speak for itself, to take center stage without any unnecessary frills or...

Welcome to the Overlooked Tracks Podcast, where I'm your host, Kenny Chiba. Summer is here, concerts are in full swing around the world, and dammit, it’s hot!! If you're heading to a music concert or two during these summer months, remember to stay hydrated and find that perfect spot in the shade to avoid turning into toast. As for me, I'll be staying cool under the air conditioner, waiting for th...