Lagitagida On SXSW, Social Media and Breaking Down Language Barriers With Instrumental Music
THURSDAY MARCH 15, 2012—SXSW continues to transform Austin from a town known for live music and partying to a town locked in a continual hangover. Fliers for tonights parties are packing-taped over the ones from last night. The streets are … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 12: After SXSW, I Need a Space Vacation
Yes, it’s true. Somehow I’ve survived another SXSW here in Austin, Texas. I’ve spent the last five days fighting exhaustion while rocking out to a non-stop barrage of Japanese music showcases. As per usual, I’m wiped, currently in possession of … Read More »
SXSW Music 2012: Toquiwa AKA Pinky Piglets at Swan Dive
Just a few songs into the set, Toquiwa’s vocalist grabbed the mic, fanned her throat and said in a Japanese accent that could only be described as adorable, “I’m thirsty. I need a beer.”
Japanese Music at SXSW 2012: Let This Be Your Guide
Lagitagida, one of several Japanese bands you should be stoked to see during the SXSW music conference. In the most recent episode of Nihongaku Radio, I attempted to cram in as many of the Japanese bands playing SXSW as I … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 11: More Japan Nite/SXSW 2012 Musicians Than You Can Handle
We are one week from Japan Nite! That’s right, the annual Japanese music showcase that kicks off at Elysium in Austin, Texas during the South by Southwest (SXSW) music conference, is happening on March 16. To mark the occasion, I’ve … Read More »
The Bands of Japan Nite 2012 and Why the Annual SXSW Japanese Music Showcase Matters
I’ve been lucky enough to go to Japan Nite, the annual SXSW showcase featuring (you guessed it) Japanese musicians that starts in Austin and continues through a handful of American cities, twice. Even in attending only the last two years, … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 10: Tokyo Ska Podcast Orchestra
We’re two weeks away from the annual Japan Nite showcase at SXSW and I couldn’t be more excited. Obviously I’ve got some tracks from the Japan Nite artists in episode 10, right? Wrong! Because I am a complete masochist, I’m … Read More »
Polysics to Release 15th Anniversary Album, Distribute More Music Digitally Outside of Japan
The iconic Polysics “P” affixed to the band’s jumpsuits and acting as an ever-evolving logo on their album covers, may very well stand for prolific. Since longtime keyboardist Kayo graduated from the band in 2010 (a phrase the band itself … Read More »
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