Japanese “Ghostbusters” Revives Ray Park Jr.’s Classic Theme
Tons of internet denizens are up in arms over the Ghostbusters reboot. By comparison, the Japanese cover of the theme song is doing pretty well!
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.
Nihongaku Radio Takes Over SXSWfm With Japan Nite Specials
Nihongaku Radio is returning, bigger and better than ever—and it all starts this Friday on SXSWfm.
Akai Sky Releases New EP Chasing Lights Out Today
Those looking to get an earful of American J-Rock would do well to give Akai Sky’s new EP, Chasing Lights, a listen.
Nihongaku Radio Episode 56: Japan Nite Turns 20
In episode 56 of our Japanese music podcast, we’ll hear from several of the bands that played the Japan Nite SXSW showcase and tour.
Japan Nite on The Texas Standard
In anticipation of Japan Nite’s twentieth anniversary, I put together a short radio segment for The Texas Standard.
Nihongaku Radio Episode 55: A Hundred Suns
Take it from the totally unbiased opinion of a guy who runs his own Japanese Music podcast: There’s a lot of great music on this episode.
Scandal Continues to Add Dates to World Tour
There’s been a steady stream of additional dates and details on Scandal’s most recent plan for world domination since the tour was initially announced back in late September.