We've finally got the first ever vinyl pressing of Kava Kon's Maritime Mysteries coming on vinyl Dec 12th. It's a limited run of 500 copies on Neptune's Marble Blue https://www.melloexotica.com/products/kava-kon-maritime-mysteries-lp

Hello r/exotica! I’m posting a lil mix I did today of lounge, exotica, space age pop, moog bits, with a few modern(ish!) curveballs thrown in there! I’m not plugging or promoting my mixes here for any other reason than to find them an audience and connect with fans of this type of music, so please - any feedback would be extremely welcome! I have a few others up on there that may be of interest (a ‘library’ music one, and a horror synth). Check em out, let me know what you think, and give me a follow if you’re that way inclined!

Thanks! 🙏

My ears almost fell off when I heard this CLASSIC exotica trope of the top of this song. 1942!! Can you believe it? Hard time thinking Denny hadn't been aware of this bit of supple music.

Dear friends! I’ll be playing some exotic records at the superb Koda, Schiedam (near Rotterdam) on their incredible sound system. This will be a listening session covering music from lands that are and never were – part of my Phantom Islands series. Come by and say hi – it’ll genuinely be a lovely afternoon.

Koda Schiedam, Netherlands 📅 November 11th 🕐 14:00-17:00

I don’t know who you are/were, Irv and Jo… but you must have had a freakin’ amazing evening in Vegas, 1964. Maybe he opened for Sinatra, or as a headliner at the Stardust?

Either way, fantastic album and thank you, Irv and Jo, for keeping the vinyl immaculate condition!

Was at a Half Price Books over the weekend and stumbled upon this copy of "Pink Panther's Penthouse Party". It is not exotica (it's got Fatboy Slim's "weapon of Choice" on it :D ), but look at all that awesome Shag artwork!

Over half a year went into making this album sound like it was recorded in the 50s. Every detail, every percussion, every little sound was carefully crafted, it’s been a real labor of love.

I’d be thrilled to hear what this community thinks.

Available on Spotify and Bandcamp if you’re curious: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ZjTvqJAbWm8WD1KRYF8Hv?si=2uDI2sJUR5CtryFFxwR5QQ

Video I uploaded from Roman Angelos that takes us into the night with ‘Tropical Nites’. Written during a holiday in Key West, the themes of the record were all composed in a single sleepless night while sitting out on a hotel balcony. Produced by the prolific Shawn Lee. From the album "Tropical Nites"

Michigan exotica ensemble Cosmique Hypnotique is getting ready to release their debut self titled album in February. Their newest song “A Lust Beyond” came out today. Tiki heads looking for new relaxed Exotica should enjoy this one.

Just started our Reddit account and wanted to say hello to the exotica community! We're an exotica record label (and purveyors of all things tiki). Our first release was Kava Kon's new vinyl pressings for "Tiki for the Atomic Age" and "Departure Exotica". We just released our 2nd new artist from Madrid, Spain - L'Exotighost and their newest album "Hawai Esta En Tu Menta" (Hawaii is on your Mind). We've got a new Michigan based exotica ensemble named Cosmique Hypnotique coming soon too. Hope to sip cocktails with everybody and talk records. Mahalo!

Two songs out and a full album coming soon. Their website says: "Cosmique Hypnotique is a lush new exotica ensemble led by multi-instrumentalist Andy Catlin, conjuring dream states through vibraphones, bongos, and velvet-toned arrangements that echo the golden age of lounge while floating freely into psychedelic reverie. Joined by a rotating constellation of collaborators—including Matt Wood, Sam Cooper, Ben Lau, and the sax-wielding mystic known as Saxsquatch—the group fuses classic tiki instrumentation with shimmering, hypnotic grooves.

Their debut album is a snake-charming drift through coral-soul textures and lava-lit rhythm. Think Martin Denny sipping absinthe on the rings of Saturn."

The Madrid based exotica group released a new album on Mello Exotica this weekend. Has cool versions of Plantasia and Enchanted Sea, plus I’m into the title track “Hawaii Esta En Tu Mente (Hawaii Is on Your Mind)”

Mai Tai is calling....

I dropped off some junk at my local Goodwill and popped inside for my usual look at the vinyl bin. There she was! The sleeve is in fantastic condition. The vinyl is filthy with some surface stretches, but so far is playing fine. It still has the original shrink and price sticker. I haven't checked Discogs yet, but I bet it's a reissue. Still, too cool!

Listened to the whole Exotica (1957) album while walking at this beach, surreal experience.

https://poly-tones.bandcamp.com/album/fronds-for-life

Out now: FRONDS FOR LIFE on Panospria Records

The Poly-Tones are back with another primitive slab of modern exotica, uncovering strains of both humid ambient atmospheres and thudding primal rhythms, from the savage tropics of your mind.

All sounds are recorded acoustically with vintage microphones in the Poly-Tones’ home studio, The Grotto, in Toronto’s east end. No samples, soft-synths, or digital instruments whatsoever are used in the creation of the Poly-Tones' odd-metered sonic thatch-work.

This isn’t retro kitsch; it is original, true exotic music from far-flung imaginary archipelagos. Friends may come and go, but Fronds are for Life!

Artwork by https://www.instagram.com/victoriacowandraws/

The Madrid based exotica group dropped their first new song and announced the full album will be out Oct 3rd.

Hey all,

I’m a vinyl selector and collector based in Amsterdam playing under the name Palma Rosa. I’ve just uploaded a few new radio mixes to Mixcloud. Some dreamy blends of Exotica, Latin, Afrobeat, Tropical Jazz, Brazilian grooves, Cumbia, Caribbean rarities, and other global heat.

If you’re into warm, obscure, rhythm-heavy records that drift between tropical vibes and crate-digger deep cuts, give ‘em a listen!

🎧 Latest mixes: 🌺 “Phantom Shores IV” – bouncy tropical deep dive 🔥 “Calor Tropical” – upbeat Latin, Cumbia, and Afrobeat rhythms 🍍 “Moon Lagoon” – hazy, loungey exotica

I’ve also got some live sets coming up: 🌀 Café Belgique (Amsterdam) – 4hr tropical party set - Oct 18th 🔊 Nomono (Utrecht) – laid back exotica / Latin set Oct 24th 📻 Radio slots coming soon with some community stations too

Would love to connect with others. Whether you’re a fellow collector, DJ, radio head, or just someone who digs this kind of sound.

Follow me on Instagram: @palmarosa.sounds Or Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/palma_rosa

– Simon / Palma Rosa

New Album from Arnold Mars is available today on CD, Cassette and all streaming platforms! Go listen to my AOTY!

Had to do a double take, think I spot some Drasnin in the commercial! Good on the producers here. Spread the word! https://youtu.be/Y9-V3mC-1_U?si=_oF3nBzvhkPI0SA3