nextmusicfromtokyo.com

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Daze – Film Beats (from the East)

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Film Beats (from the East). Asian American / East Asian Film Reviews and Announcements in Montreal. Next Music from Tokyo Vol 9 concert – Oct 5 @ Le Divan Orange. August 14, 2016. August 14, 2016. Next Music from Tokyo. Is a concert series featuring indie bands from Japan. It’s run by Steven Tanaka with shows in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. I only discovered it recently when I attended volume 8. The lineup has been finalized and the bands are Maison Book Girl. Here’s the facebook event page. Continue...

keikaku.net

Links

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Keikaku: Japanese music site. Next Music from Tokyo Tour. Japanese bands touring Canada. Benten Label and Sister Records ON-Line. Music reviews, event and record label from Tokyo. Japan’s premiere electro-pop record label. Personal music habit tracking. Live event calendar for Tokyo area. Wikipedia entry for Japanese Music. Shopping for Japanese Music. Limited selection, English version of NeoWing website (very user-friendly), higher prices (International Shipping). Video and Music samples (Japanese).

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ICFJ

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It Came From Japan. Is an agency running tours and showcases that bring the freshest, creamiest Japanese bands to the UK. ICFJ's podcast is our way of saying thanks to the fans who come to our shows, and a way to expose new Japanese artists to music-lovers in the West. Please subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. We want to hear your comments, and we hope you love it! Want to help the thousands still homeless in the northeast of Japan after March’s earthquake/tsunami/meltdown triple-whammy? June 8th, 2015.

discoverjapaneseindies.blogspot.com

The Source for Japanese Indie Info: May 2010

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Monday, May 31, 2010. Brahman and Ego-Wrappin' - We are Here. Brahman's heaviness Ego Wrappin's jazziness. Wow it's great to see a collaboration like this, and it made it onto the top 30 Oricon charts! Which came out the 19th. I look forward to seeing if the other songs are collaborations as well! Female and male vocals. Sunday, May 30, 2010. This was the hottest spring of the year. Princess Princess - 世界でいちばん熱い夏. 100% 80's female electro-pop. Saturday, May 29, 2010. Asian Kung-Fu Generation - 迷子犬と雨のビート.

anusaya.com

Live Reports

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Gezan Crossing the U.S.A. Gezan translates as Going Down the Mountain. I knew nothing about them, but Peelander Yellow announced on Facebook that they would be playing a show at Pianos, a nearby club, and I’m always game to check out new Japanese bands. As soon as they began playing, their energy popped. The bassist, Carlos, jumped off the […]. Akabane Vulgars On Strong Bypass. Metal Battle Japan 2012. Aiha Higurashi Returns to New York or Uhnellys and THE GIRL Take a Trip to New York. Aiha Higurashi had...

anusaya.com

Profiles

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Members: Bill Lonero (Lead/Harmony/Rhythm Guitar) Brandon Hayes (Rhythm/Harmony Guitar) Mike McKaigg (Bass) Marco Bicca (Drums) There’s quite literally an endless amount of music genres these days, but none focuses more on the talent and melodic power of a guitar than guitarcore. A new term coined by California instrumental guitarist Bill Lonero (whose band LoNero […]. Formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2003, Heartless Bastards is a garage rock band who has shed their punkish irreverence while keeping that di...

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J-Rock | 悲惨

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I am very excited to see Kinoko Teikoku. March 16, 2014. So excited that I, in fact, will make a very short and pointless blog post about it. They’re going to be playing two sets in Toronto as part of the ‘ Next Music from TOKYO vol 6. 8216; series of shows with Happy! Mari, Uchu Conbini and Jizue (none of which I’m familiar with). The show dates are as follows:. May 16: Toronto @ the Rivoli. May 17: Toronto @ Lee’s Palace. May 19: Montreal @ Divan Orange. Takeshi Terauchi – Nippon Guitars 1966-1974.

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Recommended

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From the hipper side of Shimokitazawa (下北沢) – The Volstead bring their “Rock’n’ Roll resurrection’ kicking and swinging to a new generation of fans. The group’s rocking take on Swing Rock n’ Roll make The Volstead a favorite to both hipsters and listeners alike. Band members are drummer Yusuke Nakanishi, guitarist Kubota, bass player Takami […]. Not to be confused with the avant-folk duo by the same name — たゆたう。 Tayutau. – period included), was formed in 2011. This young quartet might be de...Formed in O...