Music

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

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

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

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