Patrick Balfe
Patrick is an Australian writer and music fan living in Tokyo. In his free time he can be found at a local bar or at home watching Survivor.
Tokyo Music Scene – New Releases June 2022
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Mondo Grosso Interview
Shinichi Osawa: One of Japan's most renowned producers and DJs
An Interview with Dream Theater’s John Petrucci
On Japan, Download Festival and staying true to your guns
Tokyo Music Scene – New Japan Releases May 2022
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Wez Atlas x Nonomi
On performing at Shibuya Sound Riverse, Creativity and Collaboration
Tokyo Music Scene – New Japan Releases April 2022
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Tokyo Music Scene – New Japan Releases March 2022
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
This Monk Wears Heels
Kodo Nishimura shares his fairy godmother spirit in new book
Six Japanese Artists to Watch in 2022
Check out some of our favorite new artists who are set to explode in 2022
Finding Her Rhythm
Tokyo rapper xiangyu on constant reinvention
A Second Chance at Iwate
Ghosts, ancient aliens, mannequins and more
Tokyo Music Scene 2021 Roundup
The best Japan music releases of 2021
The Sounds of Tokyo
Getting back in touch with the noises that make Tokyo tick
The Echoes of KYOTOGRAPHIE
How creative events can shape our communities