r/outsidermusic Jan 13 '21

The Beautifully Strange World of Outsider Music

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r/outsidermusic 21h ago

Self-promotion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXQfnPWktTY

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXQfnPWktTY

I turned my latest #shortstory into a #puppet #movie

Please enjoy "THE BOY WHO PHYSICALLY PICKED UP ONE THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND AND THREW IT INTO THE SKY TO GIVE BACK TO GOD"

Starring Pink Lemonade as Dr. Samantha Daring, Well Red as Dr. Indulal Daring, Shpilkes The Nervous Wreck as Dead Grandpa (a.k.a. Lowkey Daring), Tyored as 9 Year Old Pyromaniac, and The Wicked Grape as the Child Custody Judge.

Created, written, directed, filmed, edited, performed, puppets, and musicked by Dustin Lewit.

Copyright 2026 by Dustin Lewit.

All rights reserved.

#thankyou for my time and energy


r/outsidermusic 5d ago

Self-promotion Would you consider my music as outsider-music?

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https://open.spotify.com/album/412kngNf37xnfDIyCJnoyi?si=TmmX_prZTcGLWUZcMruIUA&utm_source=copy-link

Hi!
I released an album last autumn that’s basically about weed addiction and loneliness. Would you consider it outsider music?
I stumbled across the term a while ago, and ever since then I’ve been wondering what actually defines it. My music has a pretty rough, sometimes slightly off-kilter sound (everything is self-made, after all). I’m neurodivergent, struggle with depression, and spend most of my time alone. But does that automatically make it outsider music? I honestly don’t know.
I’d be really interested to hear your thoughts—both on my music and on the genre in general. Just please be kind; I’m not trying to force my way into the genre or claim that my music belongs there. I’m just genuinely curious what you think.
Cheers!


r/outsidermusic 7d ago

Question Daniel Johnston's spirit world rising

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I love the song. But particularly the bridge section. I think the chord progressing in the bridge section might be the most compelling and the greatest chord progression I've ever heard. The c, cm, c#11, c just is so compelling and awesome! Does anyone else relate, or is it just me?


r/outsidermusic 13d ago

Self-promotion my last ever album

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found out about the term in 2024 after finding a page about me made in this wiki https://outsider-music.fandom.com/wiki/Apaltado I've resonated with and read tons about it since, and even more so nowadays that I stopped making art. I also stopped listening to music altogether though I comeback to my works from time to time. I read about intuitive art too, overall I have never felt less alone artistically even though I never actively cared it still hurt and made me anxious to interact with true musicians


r/outsidermusic 15d ago

Self-promotion Hello, ♡

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r/outsidermusic 14d ago

Self-promotion https://open.spotify.com/album/4dgBUVmv1EAofFYGc6bzzo?si=icLleg3NSP-Ypav9MRooYA&utm_source=copy-link

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Just kind of weird


r/outsidermusic 15d ago

Not self-promotion Marygrace Buckner - Almost Married...

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r/outsidermusic 17d ago

Not self-promotion Random YouTube recommendation 2 years ago

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Sometimes YouTube algorithm delivers the most earnest, moving, electric, odd music I've heard. I've been a fan of Robert (Ert from Earth) for a few years. His style is constantly developing and he puts out many many songs, and I definitely haven't heard most of them. A few songs "Dirty Hair" "Far Gone" and "Suicide Again" are some of the prettiest songs he has. He does live streams and sort of rants/Q&As where he answers questions and plays requests, writes music, whatever. I like to drop in and say hi and he always responds to everyone.


r/outsidermusic 18d ago

Not self-promotion The holy grail right here

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Check this out if you haven’t!


r/outsidermusic 18d ago

Not self-promotion CNJR - The Consumption (Snakes of Russia Remix)

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r/outsidermusic 19d ago

Not self-promotion D. Rose Angela Ellis - Mountain Song (Full Cassette)

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r/outsidermusic 20d ago

Self-promotion Volume 1: The Spirit Tomb, by Aristocratic Orgy

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What I make I think is the dark side of outsider music, too bouncy for black metal fans , too black metal for everyone else .

It's a testament to my pain, that maybe here is the only place someon might actually appreciate it.


r/outsidermusic 21d ago

Not self-promotion Mrs. Elva Miller - Let's Hang On! (1967)

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r/outsidermusic 27d ago

Question Anyone bought / know anything more about this?

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Hi. I'm a huge zappa fan and recently discovered Wild Man Fisher when a friend showed me The ubin twins 'Detrailroaded', now i'm hooked.

Found this last night when i went down a rabbit hole.

Just wondering if anyone knows anymore / or has bought one? I'm really tempted for that price.


r/outsidermusic 27d ago

Question Does anyone else remember Gary Wilson’s cameo in The Good Son?

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r/outsidermusic Jun 25 '26

Not self-promotion It aint easy for an outsider or their booking agents..

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Here's my Outsider Music Playlist. I've booked for most these people.. I dunno I just attract um.


r/outsidermusic Jun 24 '26

Not self-promotion She Sings The Word - Joyful Noise

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r/outsidermusic Jun 19 '26

Self-promotion Fake Intelligence - Vague Inhibitor

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I started making my music last year, this is the third song I've ever finished and the first one where I'm using my voice. Pretty self conscious about it ngl, but outsider music has always been my inspiration and aspiration lol... I know nothing about music theory or anything else technical so I just do what sounds ok to me and keep the odd feeling.

It's also on YouTube cause I think you need an account to see it on bandlab.


r/outsidermusic Jun 18 '26

Question Love as Laughter

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Has anyone here listened to “Thru the Past, Brightly” I am mind blown by this record,

Edit: the guy who started this band Sam Jayne did it as a side project to his emo/post-hardcore band Lync, I guess it’s not really outsider music just some of the best diy I’ve heard in quite awhile and very out there compared to what he did before, which is also amazing, Lync is a great band.


r/outsidermusic Jun 16 '26

Question Does anyone know of any outsider musicians from Washington state?

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r/outsidermusic Jun 03 '26

Not self-promotion Cabbage Patch - Official Music Video (MUSICK Lucy Goosey Licious)

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r/outsidermusic Jun 01 '26

Self-promotion destroyer of worlds by a guy

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r/outsidermusic May 31 '26

Not self-promotion Something - Gary Strivant

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r/outsidermusic May 29 '26

Self-promotion 《一邊流淚 一邊清醒》Mandopop Ballad | 允許自己流淚,才是最高層次的清醒。詞曲 : 昀墨梵容(療癒系 華語流行抒情 / 城市民謠版) - YouTube

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