Kylee Saunders: The Japanese Pop Idol Phoenix Didn’t Know It Had
On May 13, Saunders performed a few songs during the channel 12 KPNX news broadcast from a make-shift performance space right outside the studios.
Polysics, Zukuna Sisters, X Japan and the Rest of the Bands I Mentioned at Ignite Phoenix 10
Two Fridays ago I jumped up and down like a howler monkey in front of 853 people seated in the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts during Ignite Phoenix 10; a presentation series that gives 18 presenters 5 minutes and … Read More »
Imaginary Flying Machines Mashes Miyazaki Magic Into a Fine, Metal Paste
There’s more to Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki than his directorial chops would lead you to believe. What you may not know about the man who brought you My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away is that he … Read More »
Help Japan! How to Spend Your Donation Dollars
Unless you’ve been living under a rock or in one of the places in Japan currently experiencing rolling black outs, the chances are good that you’ve heard about the earthquakes, the tsunamis, fires and destruction currently plaguing Japan. Good news. … Read More »
Playing Catch Up With X Japan’s Yoshiki
Months ago, after X Japan’s first U.S. performance, I asked if America was ready for its first, mainstream Japanese band. The answer, if one can be reached, is still a long way off. What I can say with certainty is … 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 »
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 »
X Japan in Phoenix New Times
If you’re in the Phoenix area, go pick up a copy of New Times in which you’ll find my music feature on X Japan; the significance of their Lollapalooza gig and what it might mean for their future.
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Nihongaku Radio Episode 68: Aimer Sparks Again
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