Music

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

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

Radio Free Tokyo

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

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on July 6, 2017

Mark Redito is Always Experimenting

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

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on June 14, 2017

Waifu Wednesdays

A music platform delivering the ultimate kawaii sugar rush

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on May 31, 2017

tiernan’s Quiet Comeback

By Wanda Kropp | Posted on May 16, 2017

City Pop

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

By Patrick St. Michel | Posted on May 3, 2017

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