Good indie music in Asiaâš
My conversation with Masafumi Gotoh of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION was a reunion for me, yabori (Tomohiro Yabe), after 10 years. My musical journey began here, encountering AKG’s music and opening the door to Western music by listening to ASH’s “Burn Baby Burn” from the Nano-Mugen Fes compilation CD. And now, NANO-MUGEN FES. 2025, revived after […]
Sen Morimoto is a multi-instrumentalist from Kyoto who currently lives in Chicago. He gained attention after being featured by 88rising, and has collaborated with many artists in Japan. In his latest work “Diagnosis”, which is his first in three years, he addresses issues such as criticism of capitalism and identity dilemmas in a universal language. […]
Lillies and Remains is a unique band that has built a sound influenced by post-punk, neo-acoustic, electronic body music and more. They have released their new album “Superior” after 9 years since their previous album “ROMANTICISM”. In this interview, we asked him why they took 9 years since his last album and We also asked […]
THE NOVEMBERS return with new song âkanashimigakawaitara(ăăȘăăżăăăăăă)â – their first release in three years! A comment from Yusuke Kobayashi (Vo./Gt.) about the new song has also been received. About THE NOVEMBERS THE NOVEMBERS is a Japanese alternative rock band. Formed in 2005 by Yusuke Kobayashi (Vo./Gt.) and Hirofumi Takamatsu (Ba.), both from Tochigi Prefecture, they […]
Cwondo, the solo project of Taisei Kondo who is also the frontman of No Buses, is releasing their fourth album âTaeâ. The music video for the lead single âGomennâ from the new album âTaeâ has been released. About Cwondo Cwondo is a solo project by Taisei Kondo(Vo./Gt.) of No Buses. He released two full albums […]
SYCLES is a Japanese electronic music unit that blends European dance music with a Japanese sensibility to create emotionally charged music. Their new EP “FLOATER” will be released on March 17th, 2023, and includes three tracks with comments from renowned artists. The EP’s sound is comparable to popular UK electronic music labels and has gained […]
yahyel has announced the release of their new album âLoves & Cultsâ for the first time in 5 years. âLoveâ and âCultâ are the two words that explain their most important elements. That means this title has the same substance as âyahyelâ itself. Furthermore, there was a startling ending after the sequence of âLoves & […]
yuragi(æșăă), a rising indie band from Japan, announces the release of their second album “Here I Stand” on April 5, 2023, under the label Flake Sounds. Discover the band’s unique sound and style in this highly-anticipated release. About yuragi(æșăă) yuragi(æșăă) is a rising indie band from Japan, known for their unique sound and style that […]
SAMOEDO, the talented Japanese indie band, is set to release their new track “I’m Crazy About You” on February 15th, 2023. This highly-anticipated release follows the impressive debut album that has left a lasting impact on the Tokyo indie scene. SAMOEDO will also be touring in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka on a one-man tour. About […]
Japanese music sensation yahyel has just announced the highly anticipated release of their new album, “Loves & Cults,” set to hit the shelves on March 8th, 2023. Two tracks, “ID” and “Highway,” from the new album are available for advance distribution. The artwork and tracklist of yahyelâs latest work âLoves & Cultsâ, their first in […]