Nihongaku Radio Episode 32: What’s Up, People!?
We’ve got new music from Yamanaka Sawao, Miii, Noanowa and more on this episode. Get to it!
Nihongaku Radio: Best of 2012 Special
As it turns out, Mayan prophecies of our impending doom were greatly exaggerated. And it’s a good thing to. 2013 is already shaping up to be a big year for Japanese music. Boom Boom Satellites have a new album out … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 30: Merry Christmas to All and to All Oyasuminasai
The holiday season comes but once a year, so why am I eternally sick of all the so-called classic Christmas music? Sorry, Bing Crosby, but we’re shaking up Christmas time with an entire episode devoted to holiday music from Japan. … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 29: This One Has a Kazoo Solo
New music in this episode from Hemenway, Ketsumeishi, Sekitori Hana and more. Also, be sure to stick around for a guest set from Mr. Evan Jones featuring the orchestral stylings of Hiroki Inui. As I mentioned on the show, Haikarahakuti … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 27: Podcast Jyanaimon!
Halloween’s over. It’s time for a little ear candy. Check out new tunes from Unlimits, Miwa Sasagawa and Urbangarde Also, if you dig Light Bringer be sure to check out the band’s unofficial Facebook fan page in English! Nihongaku Radio … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 26: Good Screams
I heard you were looking for a new episode of Nihongaku Radio. Sorry I’m late. Hopefully a fistful of new music from the likes of Cinema Staff, Do As Infinity, and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will make up for it. Welcome … Read More »
Nihongaku Radio Episode 23: Art-School Confidential
There is but one appropriate way to celebrate Labor Day if you’re a J music-obsessed podcast constructionist like myself. A lot of beer and a new episode of Nihongaku Radio! There’s a ton of new music on this one including … Read More »
. Nihongaku Radio Episode 22: Silly Mathcore Bands
I spend a lot of time talking about the new music on Nihongaku Radio. Well, this episode’s got a fistful of old tracks as well. Tracks you might describe as “groovy.” Tracks with horn sections. Tracks that make you want … Read More »