Music

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

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

Sounds Beyond the Bedroom

New York’s Gus Dapperton talks Polly People and being ‘100 %’

By Camille Miller | Posted on October 4, 2019

Post-Punk Dreams: Tawings Interview

DIY idols talk influences and tours

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on October 2, 2019

Hothouse Flowers Interview: ‘Trust the Music’

The Irish folk rockers talk musical roots and coming to Tokyo

By Paul McInnes | Posted on September 25, 2019

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