At long last, Taquwami is back with a proper song. “Cinderella” is a rapid-fire number full of alien voices turned into sonic laser beams, a high-energy affair that pops off in all sorts of directions all at once. There are many producers doing this sort of hyperactive sound now – but Taquwami’s been at it for quite some time, and “Cinderella” hints that he’s gotten an even better grasp on controlled chaos since we last heard from him. Listen below.
Hello And Roll have been creating indie-pop for a few years now, dabbling in swift songs and ones unfolding at a slower speed with extra drama on top. “Gunjyou” follows the prior’s script, and that’s probably for the best as the trio work best when skipping ahead. This one works in all the emotional zigs…
Maltine, the netlabel distributing all sorts of electronic music for free, continues to inch closer to their 100th release. They currently sit at 93 thanks to 909state’s recent Piano Lesson release, a brief three-song dip featuring two original songs and a remix of the title track. 909state’s music gets labeled techno and it’s a pretty…
Mukai Shutoku’s (NUMBER GIRL, Zazen Boys) latest project, Kimonos, will drop their self-titled debut album into stores on November 17. The album…that’s the purdy artwork up top…features Greg Saunier from Deerhoof on drums for one track and some help from other Zazen Boys on other numbers. You can see the full tracklist for the duo’s…
First, because this blog doesn’t really do album reviews — especially of releases that require either a physical purchase or access to streaming (a whole different pitfall regarding coverage, but I digress) — let’s set the stage by showering Pasocom Music Club with more praise. Their debut full-length Dream Walk came out at the end…
New Masterpiece isn’t a label I’d associate with Japan’s wilder experimental side. The imprint dabbles in vaporwave and a few other hazed-out sounds, but in general they seem like a dance label fluctuating between high-energy and past-glazed hoppers. But the latest from Sayohimebou approaches the head-splitting wildness of Wasabi Tapes or Moyas, with a healthy…
If you didn’t catch it this weekend, give the Japan Time’s look into the dubstep scene in the Land of the Rising Sun a read. It’s an excellent read, and also an awesome primer into the genres slowly emerging form in Japan. The artist at the center of the article and the movement, Goth -trad,…