Niche Idols’ Latest Sounds

Idol groups that extend their artistic abilities beyond the cookie-cutter cutesy dances and songs.

Interview: Gus Lobban of Kero Kero Bonito

One-third of British pop act shares musical influences ahead of Summer Sonic

Sorry, I Am Not

Resonant new album from Tokyo rock project

Summer Music Fest Goes Local

The five best Japanese acts to look out for this summer

All-Girl Sounds of the Now

The most exciting music from Japan’s new wave of female artists

Radio Free Tokyo

A mid-year roundup of the best Japanese music available online

Mark Redito is Always Experimenting

A conversation with the LA-based artist about his upcoming Asia tour, Shibuya-kei and smart drugs

Waifu Wednesdays

A music platform delivering the ultimate kawaii sugar rush

tiernan’s Quiet Comeback

People give up on their dreams every day. They submit [...]

City Pop

New sub-genre "future funk" takes us back to the Bubble years

Camp Out, Fest Out

After the cherry blossoms, an incredible season of music festivals

Ladybeard’s New Pop Group

Aussie wrestling and rock star Ladybeard debuts in new music group in Japan