Music

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

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

The Coffeeshop Dungeon Tour Circuit

Local creative Vaughan discusses his unconventional tour venues

By Lucy Dayman | Posted on November 20, 2017

How to Build An Indie Band

The Watanabes talk TV show hijacks, superstar gigs and breaking into the Tokyo music scene

By Taryn Siegel | Posted on November 15, 2017

Chelmico Charts Their Own Path

The new faces of hip-hop

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on November 10, 2017

How to Build An Idol: Part 2

The Shopping Mall Gamer

By Michael Lanigan | Posted on November 3, 2017

In The Groove

Making the rounds of Tokyo's record stores

By Katherine Whatley | Posted on November 1, 2017

Retro Rhythms

The West discovers Showa Era pop music

By Toby Jones | Posted on October 16, 2017

Online and Underground

Meet the next generation of Tokyo’s indie record labels

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on October 10, 2017

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