Nice article from Japanzine about the history of Japanese techno…kinda. It’s actually more of a history of Japanese electronic artists, as a few of the artists in this piece aren’t traditionally techno. Like, Perfume and 80kidz have techno influences, but they are pop and electro-dance acts respectively at the end of the day. Still, a…
Aya Gloomy’s initial foray into music after joining up with Tokyo’s Big Love Records was to create a buzzing, unsettling number that gave just enough room for her singing to come through clearly, even if the whole song felt like it was being sucked into a whirlpool. Now she has her proper debut album out…
I don’t go out to as many live shows as I used to, partially because I’m trying to be more responsible with money (ahhhhhh, the days where I would pay the equivalent of $40 for a taxi to go home because I was sleepy…so young! So stupid!) but also because in general it is easier…
Link for video viewable outside of Japan here Well here’s an unlikely collaboration. Chvrches capped off a recent swing through Japan for the Fuji Rock Festival by sharing a new song featuring…Suiyoubi No Campanella (I mean…just KOM_I? Kenmochi Hidefumi involved, because it sure sounds like Chvrches). Hey, now that’s a nice profile raiser. The song…
Halloween is creeping up on us, with festivities in Japan probably starting (and quite possibly being at their peak) this weekend. KiWi’s love of all things spooky and Adam’s Family values makes them apt to share a new song for the season, and “Obake Nante Kowakunai” is a free download until Oct. 31. It’s more…
A few more facts have surfaced about the shrouded-in-mystery Melancholic Masculinity. The awkwardly titled outfit is the solo project of one of the members of the multi-versatile AAPS, a flagship act on CUZ ME PAIN. MM also released a new song called “Emmanuel” back in February (whoops!). Most surprising of all though is that “Emmanuel”…