Japanese Ska Band Kemuri Tour With Streetlight Manifesto and Less Than Jake
It looks like things are picking-up-picking-up-picking-up for ska fans this summer.
Electric Eel Shock, Vampillia and More Japanese Bands Confirmed For SXSW 2012
A wintry snap of crisp air holds Austin, Texas in its grasp for now. But in the hearts and on the lips of her citizens, and those already scheming to visit to her, one spring break promise lingers: South By … Read More »
Nihongaku Heads to Ignite Phoenix
Photo by virtualwayfarer. You’re standing on a stage with hundreds in the audience. You’ve got five minutes and twenty Power Point slides to tell the world about your particular passion. Maybe your want to espouse the gospel of brewing the … Read More »
Yoshiki Reveals Probable Date for X Japan’s 2011 World Tour
After learning last week that X Japan is mistakenly listed on the SXSW Music schedule (and the resultant emotional roller coaster that followed) I could use some good news from Japan’s biggest rock band. X Japan band leader Yoshiki Hayashi … Read More »
Peelander-Z and Anamanaguchi Head to SXSW and Kick Off a Two-Month Tour
For the uninitiated, I have one piece of advice regarding SXSW Music. Realize right now that there’s no chance in hell you’ll get to half of the shows you want to see. Trying to comprehend the number of shows (let … Read More »