LAGITAGIDA Celebrates Summer With A Free Download of “Blastica”
You remember our friends Lagitagida, don’t you? Earlier in 2012, this four-piece instrumental rock band with a sound like Frank Zappa force-feeding King Crimson bottles of tepid sake, invaded the U.S. for a tour centered around a few SXSW performances … Read More »
Shonen Knife Gets Sharp at Red 7 With Bobby Jealousy and Gal Pals
I’m falling. There’s no stopping it though my brain throttles through options that would keep me upright. There are none. Not now. I’m not ancient, but compared to most of the other moshing maniacs in the pit, I’m well beyond … Read More »
. Nihongaku Radio Episode 22: Silly Mathcore Bands
I spend a lot of time talking about the new music on Nihongaku Radio. Well, this episode’s got a fistful of old tracks as well. Tracks you might describe as “groovy.” Tracks with horn sections. Tracks that make you want … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 21: Swarm of B’z
Guess who’s invading the states? And by invading the states, I mean going on a less-than-10 city tour. Still, I’m happy to report that rock duo B’z is doing shows up and down the East and West coasts as well … Read More »