hystoic vein Archives

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 »

Jonathan 4 Mar, 2012 3 Comments

Nihongaku Radio Episode 4: Shonen Knifed to Death

Ah! The gods of Japanese music have smiled upon us once more. Nihongaku Radio episode 4 lives! Are your ears ready for the audio ecstasy? Hell, I guess there’s only one way to find out. On to the episode! Something … Read More »

Jonathan 8 Nov, 2011 0 comment

Japan Nite 2011: SXSW’s Annual Japanese Showcase Leaves Austin Screaming Banzai

It’s after four on Friday in Austin, Texas. The booming of bands playing day shows at clubs up and down Sixth Street rumble in the distance. People are everywhere, stumbling out of bars with smiles and giggles and checking their … Read More »

Jonathan 25 Mar, 2011 8 Comments

Japan Nite 2011: Hystoic Vein

An unfortunate bridge that must be crossed, whether you’re writing up bands on your own Japanese music blog or simply trying to get a friend or two interested in a new band, is the Western band comparison. If you like … Read More »

Jonathan 13 Mar, 2011 1 Comment

Japan Preview Day Show Brings Eight More Japanese Bands to SXSW

I’ve mentioned before that during SXSW one can’t hardly walk the streets of Austin without tripping over all the bands. Those of you who are hip to all things musically Japanese will be pleased to hear that there are more … Read More »

Jonathan 6 Mar, 2011 0 comment

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 »

Jonathan 16 Feb, 2011 3 Comments