One of my biggest concerns about the online music community is the unflinching push forward. Plenty have said it before me, but the advent of music blogs, Twitter and other platforms that emphasize the all-valuable “firsties” have turned music listening into a never-ending dash. Everyday, blogs from all corners of the world celebrate new tracks…
“Spring Of Life,” Perfume’s 20th single and first for Universal Music Japan, sold 49,448 copies on the day of its debut, giving the techno-pop trio their highest first-day sales ever. The song also saw digital release in 50 countries, and coinciding with “Spring Of Life’s” release, Universal gave Perfume their very own label, Perfume Records….
Stereo Worxxx is the sound of Yasutaka Nakata giving all of Capsule’s fans something to like. For those who enjoyed last year’s World Of Fantasy, Nakata still brings 128-bpm bangers tailored specifically for a Friday night. For those who loathed that last album (picture me, two thumbs gesturing to my head), Nakata has made sure…
MFP. Photo by the author. I’m moving to Tokyo in April. This decision came together thanks to a dominoes-line chain of events – looming unemployment, original housing plans suddenly up in smoke, convenient apartment options popping up at just the same time. It also came about within the span of a week, scrambling up the…
L.A.H. does something few Japanese albums can – divide. Folks who follow the Japanese music scene – especially the indie community, to which Love And Hates members Yuppa (of HNC) and Moe (of Miila And The Geeks) certainly belong – rarely get riled up about anything. People have differing opinions sure, and it isn’t like…