I’ve never heard anything by The Aprils prior to this year, so this article’s claim that they’ve “sold their innocent indie souls to the god of electro pop” can’t really be argued with around these parts. The band name does paint them as a group ready to be filed after “The Apricots” on twee.net, but…
Concert alert for anyone residing in or near Osaka – harp-maestro Joanna Newsom will play Sunsui on Saturday, February 6th. Regularly, a show by her would be special enough, but she has promised a new album on her out at the end of February so this will be a great opportunity to hear some new…
This seems appropriate considering Norah Jones appeared on Music Station the other night. The American singer did an interview with some Japanese program this week, and it’s pretty…interesting to watch. The gifts she gets are pretty cute, but the situation quickly enters cringe country. Enjoy feeling awkward! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-YUAE1bZ4c&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] (Via Japan Probe)
When I say Irotto+ sound like Radiohead, I don’t mean the lead singer’s voice kinda resembles Thom Yorke or they are British. This Osaka quartet genuinely emulates that band’s moody rock, with their song “The Real Thing” leading the comparison charge. The song strongly resembles “True Love Waits” and the overall production recalls the ‘head…
Here’s a retro style not many bands are clamoring back to – ’50s lounge. It’s the type of stuff some people claim sounds great as background music but can actually be entirely captivating, even if you aren’t sipping on a martini. Osaka’s Sentimental Toy Palette chooses to embrace this oft-ignored style, and they play it…