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The Website That Solved My “What Show Is Tonight?” Problem – LiveTribe
read more >>>: The Website That Solved My “What Show Is Tonight?” Problem – LiveTribeFinding live music in Japan can feel like detective work.You hear a rumor about a great band, track down a venue’s website, scroll through Instagram posts from six weeks ago, and maybe figure out what’s playing tonight. That’s why I was genuinely excited to discover LiveTribe, a new website that makes finding live shows in…
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City Pop, Lo-Fi, and Lies: How AI Is Masquerading as Japanese Artists (And How to Avoid It)
read more >>>: City Pop, Lo-Fi, and Lies: How AI Is Masquerading as Japanese Artists (And How to Avoid It)Has this ever happened to you? You were browsing YouTube, stumbled upon a video with great vibes – an intriguing thumbnail of an aesthetic anime girl, or the best looking drink in your life… The music sounded good, but when you started to dig deeper, you realized… There are no artist names? Or, even worse,…
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How to Search For Concerts in Japan – From Unknown and Local to Major Artists
read more >>>: How to Search For Concerts in Japan – From Unknown and Local to Major ArtistsAttending a major or local show in Japan should be on the top of anyone’s to do list. The live music scene here is booming and there are tons of wonderful artists to discover! But you might be thinking, of course I want to see some music, but how do I find shows in the…
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Japan’s Music Festival Season is Here – What To Bring In Your Bag
read more >>>: Japan’s Music Festival Season is Here – What To Bring In Your BagHeading to Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic, or another Japan music festival? Here’s a seasoned festival-goer’s packing list – essentials, comfort items, and emergency must-haves.
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Getting Started Creating Your Own J-pop and J-Rock Inspired Music
read more >>>: Getting Started Creating Your Own J-pop and J-Rock Inspired MusicWhat makes the music coming out of Japan sound so catchy? From a rich live music culture, to the lingering effects of the jazz craze, there’s a lot of history and inspiration behind the unique style. Today I wanted to break down how you can create your own J-rock/pop inspired sounds, gathered all on one…

