Metropolis
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Cat Scratch Fever
Pussy on the decks
Keeping Tabs
The haunt for hop- and metalheads has moved
Makoto
Japan’s leading drum ‘n’ bass export
January 30, 2012
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012 A woman rewinding [...]
Los Lonely Boys
The Chicano trio tests the Japanese market
January 27, 2012
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012 Shinjuku's lights blur [...]
Songbook
Chris Cornell
January 26, 2012
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012 Izakaya entrance in [...]
J. Edgar
A sensitive handling of a complex character
January 25, 2012
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012 Big snow falling [...]
Futurebound
The drum ‘n’ bass veteran ministers to the faithful
January 25, 2012
This week's required reading
January 24, 2012
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012 A deserted escalator [...]
Aftershock, Toward Dusk & Tune In Tokyo
Three bite-sized book reviews
The Bolshoi Ballet
Japanese principal soloist takes his bow at this weeklong engagement
Ska Ska Club
“Horny gang strikes back!”
Two Times Twice: An exhibition by Monique van Kerkhof
Dutch dancer, flower designer, choreographer and performance artist
Make or Take Special feat. Just Blaze
Mega producer showcases his turntable chops
Electric Empire
A trawl through the great soul music catalog of the ’60s and ’70s
Kuniyoshi: Spectacular Ukiyo-e Imagination
Edo’s ultimate graphic designer
Zamami Island
Camp on an unspoiled Okinawa beach
January 20, 2012
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012 A sumo wrestler [...]