Pitchfork: 10 Essential Japanese Netlabels
A breakdown of Japan's thriving netlabel scene—a web-native realm where artists create [...]
11月 2019
The Quietus: Out Of Time: An Interview With Ken Sugai
The prolific Japanese electronic artist, who bridges the gap between traditional music [...]
bandcamp daily: Rediscover the Solo Debut of Yellow Magic Orchestra’s Yukihiro Takahashi
When they debuted in 1978, Yellow Magic Orchestra changed the course of [...]
NewsPicks: 【驚愕】日本人が知らない、アメリカでバズる「J-Pop」の正体
政府や業界が日本のカルチャーを海外に売り込む「クールジャパン」。その大上段アプローチがスベっている印象がある中、実は、全く別の経路から、日本の音楽がじわじわと世界に浸透している。日本人だけが知らない「本当のクールジャパン」の躍進を、全2回にわたってお届けする。 Read full story
1月 2019
The Japan Times: Perfume goes back to dance basics ahead of Coachella debut
Talked to Perfume for Japan Times about their upcoming show Coachella, new [...]
11月 2018
The Japan Times – Mariya Takeuchi: The pop genius behind 2018’s surprise online smash hit from Japan
Mariya Takeuchi's "Plastic Love" has become an unexpected YouTube presence over the [...]
The Japan Times – The queen of kawaii: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu reflects on her reign
Caught up with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to talk about her new album, [...]