Music

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

Crossing Genres

Musician Akiko Kiyama on her new release and her borderless electronic music

By Brian Durr | Posted on June 11, 2018

Bay City Rollers Lottery

Win tickets for the renowned Scottish pop group’s Tokyo show

By Metropolis | Posted on May 23, 2018

‘Interesting Conversation’ with Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm on his All Melody tour, the classical misnomer and whether Japan can save the world

By Julia Mascetti | Posted on May 7, 2018

Angelo Moore and The Brand New Step

By Metropolis | Posted on April 9, 2018

Interview with Die Milch

Lolita singer Coco talks music, international exchange and the afterlife of Harajuku fashion

By Julia Mascetti | Posted on April 4, 2018

Interview with The Wedding Present’s David Gedge

By Paul McInnes | Posted on March 21, 2018

Tanko Bush

Israeli Band “Quarter to Africa” reimagines Japanese Folk Song

By Julia Mascetti | Posted on February 14, 2018

Santana vocalist Tony Lindsay Ticket Giveaway

Metropolis is offering three lucky readers the chance to attend the concert on 22 February for free

By Metropolis | Posted on February 7, 2018

SKRS’ Sonic Collage

Bringing diasporic music to Tokyo

By Brian Durr | Posted on January 6, 2018

Thai Rock: Slot Machine

Bringing Southeast Asian rock to the international stage

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on December 15, 2017

Tomorrow’s Music

What 2017 told us to expect from 2018

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on December 8, 2017

Japanese EDM’s Hikarie Takeover

The second annual Tokyo Dance Music Event

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on November 30, 2017

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