Music

Your guide to music in Tokyo. Artist interviews, concert reviews and cultural critiques. From rock to requiem, Japanese musicians and international names.

The Japanese House Interview

Catching up with British music producer Amber Bain

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on August 23, 2019

GeGeGe Interview

A man, a drum loop and a lefty guitar

By Taylor Stewart | Posted on August 23, 2019

The Twilight Sad Interview

Heartbreak and hope for the indie rockers

By Paul McInnes | Posted on August 21, 2019

Omen

Lo-fi songstress’ journey through musical genres

By Brian Durr | Posted on August 14, 2019

Hardly Unremarkable

Enigmatic singer-songwriter Aldous Harding discusses Japan and nurturing the artist within

By Jessie Carbutt | Posted on August 14, 2019

Chinese Football: Live Review

Wuhan-born math rock band at Tokyo's Live House Fever

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on August 9, 2019

Fuji Rock Wrap: Sunday and Beyond

Seasoned performers The Cure and never young beach made the closing day to Fuji Rock one to remember.

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on August 8, 2019

Swervedriver

English rock band talks Future Ruins, Tokyo gigs and the "shoegaze" scene

By Paul McInnes | Posted on August 7, 2019

Fuji Rock Wrap: Friday & Saturday

The Chemical Brothers, Kid Fresino and Sia steal the show

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on August 5, 2019

The Wedding Present: Live Review

British indie legends take the Tokyo stage with songs of heartbreak and humor

By Paul McInnes | Posted on July 19, 2019

Chinese Football

The Wuhan indie rock quartet discuss Japan, anime and influences

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on July 19, 2019

Kamilita

Salient sounds from Seattle

By Brian Durr | Posted on July 12, 2019

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