Music

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

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

Flau 10 Retrospective

Tokyo-based label Flau celebrates 10 years of quiet absorption

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on September 29, 2017

Lagerphones feature interview

The Australian band's upcoming tour and Japan addiction

By Lucy Dayman | Posted on September 8, 2017

Vinyl Fever

The growth of Discogs in Japan opens up the country’s crates to the West

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on September 1, 2017

Manga and music collide with Metempsychosis

The latest release from Zoom Lens unites the forces of indie music with independent manga

By Giacomo Lee | Posted on August 27, 2017

How to Build an Idol

Part 1: DIY necrolatry

By Michael Lanigan | Posted on August 25, 2017

Niche Idols’ Latest Sounds

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

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on August 22, 2017

Interview: Gus Lobban of Kero Kero Bonito

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

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on August 18, 2017

Sorry, I Am Not

Resonant new album from Tokyo rock project

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on August 5, 2017

Summer Music Fest Goes Local

The five best Japanese acts to look out for this summer

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on July 22, 2017

All-Girl Sounds of the Now

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

By Giacomo Lee | Posted on July 13, 2017

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 … 11 12 13 Next