Tag: Japan

Interview

Gotoh (AKG) on Nano-Mugen’s Return & Asian Music

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
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Sen Morimoto on Capitalism and Identity in His New Album

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. […]

THE NOVEMBERS 2023
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THE NOVEMBERS release new song “kanashimigakawaitara”!

THE NOVEMBERS return with new song “kanashimigakawaitara(かăȘしみがかわいたら)” – 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 […]

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Cwondo(No Buses) releases new album “Tae”!

Cwondo, the solo project of Taisei Kondo who is also the frontman of No Buses, is releasing their fourth album “Tae”. The music video for the lead single “Gomenn” from the new album “Tae” has been released. About Cwondo Cwondo is a solo project by Taisei Kondo(Vo./Gt.) of No Buses. He released two full albums […]

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SYCLES have released their EP “FLOATER”!

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 4 2023
Interview

【Interview】yahyel’s “Loves & Cults”: An Insight into the Depths of Love

yahyel has announced the release of their new album “Loves & Cults” for the first time in 5 years. “Love” and “Cult” are the two words that explain their most important elements. That means this title has the same substance as “yahyel” itself. Furthermore, there was a startling ending after the sequence of “Loves & […]

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Japanese Band yuragi(æșらぎ) Announces New Album “Here I Stand”!

yuragi(æșらぎ), 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(æșらぎ) yuragi(æșらぎ) is a rising indie band from Japan, known for their unique sound and style that […]

yahyel 2023
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yahyel Takes the World by Storm with “Loves & Cults”: The Must Listen Album of 2023

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 yahyel’s latest work “Loves & Cults”, their first in […]