About this episode
It’s been a stellar year for lounge and exotica — a wave of fresh releases keeping the hi-fi world spinning in style. Tonight, we spotlight the cream of the crop: Tikiyaki and The Hawaiiana Brass, Vibeexotica, Tiki Delights, Ixtahuele, and more.
We’ll hear from Andrew Munger of Vibeexotica, Skip Heller on the latest Voodoo 5 record, Matt Spacer on Bond style, Dana Countryman on the return of Cool and Strange Music Magazine, and Richard S. Green on Marketing Mayhem!
Pour yourself something smooth — it’s the Best of the Best 2025, right here on The Cocktail Nation.
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Tikiyaki and The Hawaiiana Brass – Weekend in Waikiki
Vibeexotica – An Ocean Away
Tiki Delights – Port of Call Tahiti
Tiki Delights-Midday Mai Tais
Kane Manakoora- Rainbows Over Kaneohe
Mr Moai and The Tikiheads-The Dawn of Tiki
Mark Riddle- Lahaina Hula (Luau Version)
Voodoo5 – Desolation Center
Ixtahuele – House of the Gods
JG Thirlwell – Copycat
Project K-67 – Atomic Pool Party
Ultra Beaver Lounge – La Playa
Freddy Canoe – Nosedive
Messerchups – Humanica
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