Nihongaku Radio Episode 30: Merry Christmas to All and to All Oyasuminasai
The holiday season comes but once a year, so why am I eternally sick of all the so-called classic Christmas music? Sorry, Bing Crosby, but we’re shaking up Christmas time with an entire episode devoted to holiday music from Japan. … Read More »
The Pillows Frontman Sawao Yamanaka Releases “Answer” Music Video
“Answer” – Sawao Yamanaka Fans of The Pillows jonesing for a taste of new material got their fix today in the form of “Answer,” a new music video released in anticipation of frontman Yamanaka Sawao’s third solo album, Hakaiteki Innovation … Read More »
SXSW Confirms Nine Japanese Bands For 2013 Music Conference
We are T-minus three months (roughly) from the South By Southwest Music Conference in Austin, TX. I thought I’d be busy scrambling to find last-minute gifts for my loved ones and quaffing fancy-ass mulled wine right about now. Nope. SXSW … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 29: This One Has a Kazoo Solo
New music in this episode from Hemenway, Ketsumeishi, Sekitori Hana and more. Also, be sure to stick around for a guest set from Mr. Evan Jones featuring the orchestral stylings of Hiroki Inui. As I mentioned on the show, Haikarahakuti … Read More »