Most Japanese artists seem to stick with CDs–even though, in my opinion, it limits their ability to reach potential fans. One reason, perhaps, is the desire among both fans and bands to have something ...

When people think of Japanese music, their thoughts usually turn to J-pop or BABYMETAL – and while nothing is wrong with that, there’s a lot more to be found. We’ve been exploring some of our favorite ...

There are so many bands and performers coming to Korea from Japan this month that it's hard to keep track of them all. If you're interested in something more digital, Japan's Ozigiri will be at ACS in ...

Japan has one of the oldest punk scenes in the world, dating back to the 1970s — certainly one of the first outside of the West, and probably the first in Asia. The Japanese punk scene has many close ...

"There's this idea (among Japanese bands) that you have to make something different from the Western music you listen to," says Yuto Uchino, singer for indie rock band The fin. "I was really trying ...