Music

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

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

Meshi Kuuna!

Ian Martin delves into a seminal Japanese punk album as part of the classic album series

By Ian Martin | Posted on September 20, 2019

Dos Monos

Tokyo’s translingual rap trio score on the fringe

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on September 20, 2019

Live Review: Swervedriver at Shibuya’s Womb

Big hits and Future Ruins at the band's Tokyo gig

By Richard Koyama-Daniels | Posted on September 11, 2019

Tkay Maidza Interview

Adelaide-based hip hop artist's first Asia tour

By Takahiro Kanazawa | Posted on September 11, 2019

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

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