Peelander Z Appears In Phoenix New Times!?
I did it again. I used subterfuge to convince the unwitting patsies at Phoenix New Times to let me review another Japanese band. That is to say, I asked if they’d be alright with me reviewing Peelander Z’s September 18 … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 2: Does this Clench & Blistah Look Infected?
Man! Two weeks has gone by in a flash! When I put together the playlist for this week’s episode, I tried to vary up the genres as much as possible. For example, I don’t listen to a lot of hip-hop. … Read More »
Do As Infinity Releases New Single, Ariadne no Ito
“Ariadne no Ito,” (アリアドネの糸) the title track from Do As Inifinity’s latest single released on September 7. It’s not hard to understand why Do As Infinity works. Lead singer Tomiko Van is capable of sultry crooning and higher octave pleading … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 1: Podcast This!
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to interview Zac Bentz. Mr. Bentz is a critically-acclaimed writer, a musician and a true Japanese music aficionado. None of those are the reason I wanted to talk to him. I interviewed Mr. … Read More »
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Nihongaku Radio Episode 68: Aimer Sparks Again
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