Music

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

Live Review: Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry at WWW X

Going inward on Quiet River of Dust Vol. 2

By Camille Miller | Posted on December 4, 2019

Dramatic

Fights, fury and heartbreak in Momoe Yamaguchi’s 1978 pop album

By Ian Martin | Posted on November 22, 2019

Metronomy Forever

10th anniversary for the English electronic group

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on November 18, 2019

Chofu Cross

New live music venue opening in Chofu

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on November 12, 2019

Delta Sleep Interview

Shooting music videos on Tokyo’s streets and gigging in Japan

By Cole Lubchenko | Posted on November 11, 2019

Live Review: Dreamtopia at Shibuya’s WWW

Tokyo-based indie stars Luby Sparks and Tawings share the stage

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on November 6, 2019

Starcrawler Interview

A Los Angeles rock band and its wild Japanese fanbase

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on November 6, 2019

Brothers in Sound: Fly By Midnight Interview

The NYC pop duo talk new singles and life in the Big Apple

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on October 31, 2019

Big Thief: On the road with ‘Two Hands’ and ‘U.F.O.F’

The Brooklyn-based indie rockers announce their Japan debut

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on October 29, 2019

Custardcore Interview

Osaka-based label brings international sounds to Japan

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on October 25, 2019

Being Alone: An Interview with Yuck’s Max Bloom

Breakups and musical impulses with the band's lead singer

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on October 21, 2019

Kikagaku Moyo Live at WWW X

Band entrance Shibuya in homecoming gig

By Richard Koyama-Daniels | Posted on October 18, 2019

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