Denied: X Japan Will Not Be Performing at SXSW
This morning, Nihongaku received word from X Japan publicist Heidi Ellen Robinson-Fitzgerald that X Japan will not perform at SXSW this year. Robinson-Fitzgerald forwarded the SXSW page that has the band listed to play at Rusty Spurs on March 19 … Read More »
X Japan at SXSW?
On January 27, 2011 X Japan released official word that the band is partnering up with EMI Music for the release of its first, American album. In the press release, X Japan band leader Yoshiki Hayashi had much to say … Read More »
Japan Nite Brings Six Japanese Bands to SXSW 2011
Seeing as it’s generally regarded as the best city in Texas (or the world, if you ask a Texan) you shouldn’t need much of a reason to visit Austin. Yes, Austin! It’s the jewel of the Texas Hill Country; the … Read More »
Royksopp, Eri Nobuchika and the Evolution of “Sing A Song”
If you have an irresistible urge to shake what your mother gave ya’ when the bass drops or if you just like to sit back and unwind with your speakers outputting electronic euphoria, you probably already know about Royksopp. This … Read More »
Sour Releases "Mirror," an Interactive Music Video on Par With The Arcade Fire’s "We Used to Wait"
You should really see Sour’s new music video “Mirror.” You’re in it. Or at least you will be when you give their site access to your Twitter account, Facebook profile and your web cam (or as few as one of … Read More »
Kotaku Discovers Gackt
Earlier today, video game-centric blog Kotaku published a post by Senior Contributing Editor (Japan) Brian Ashcraft all about Japanese rock star/multi-instrumentalist/actor/vampire Gackt. Apparently Ashcraft has discovered Gackt and, after doing so, felt an intense need to shower him with adoration. … Read More »
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