Live From Tokyo (Review)
Live From Tokyo A documentary about underground music Review by David Cirone Kudos to Good Charamel for releasing this documentary stateside Continue reading…
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Critical analysis of the sounds and stories shaping modern Japan. From the visceral energy of live rock, pop, and idol performances to the subtle mastery of award-winning manga and deeply personal films, our reviews offer an expert lens on the craftsmanship, production, and cultural legacy of Japanese media.
Mademoiselle Yulia – MADEMOWORLD (Review)
Mademoiselle Yulia MADEMOWORLD Review by Nhu Nguyen Mademoiselle Yulia is as fabulous as her stage name. She is a DJ for many high-profile paContinue reading…
MOLICE – NEUGRAVITY (Review)
MOLICE NEUGRAVITY Review by David Cirone MOLICE goes full-throttle cyber-love with NEUGRAVITY, and some hardcore Blade Runner inspiration shoContinue reading…
Bonnie Pink – Chasing Hope (Review)
Bonnie Pink Chasing Hope Review by David Cirone Bonnie Pink’s work will always have polish and cleverness, but Chasing Hope is missing the emContinue reading…
the GazettE – DIVISION (Review)
the GazettE DIVISION Review by Nhu Nguyen A few things have happened since Visual Kei band, the GazettE, joined major record label Sony MusicContinue reading…
URBANGARDE – Sayonara Subculture (Review)
URBANGARDE Sayonara Subculture Review by David Cirone URBANGARDE’s new single “Sayonara Subculture” is surreptitiously catchy. It’s a candy-cContinue reading…
Superfly – Force (Review)
Superfly Force Review by David Cirone Shiho Ochi sure can shout. She’s got the lungs for it, to be sure, and Superfly’s rock-oriented 4th albContinue reading…
Princess Princess – The Greatest Princess (Review)
RETRO REVIEW Princess Princess The Greatest Princess Review by David Cirone 1996 compilation album The Greatest Princess was a cool finContinue reading…
Namie Amuro – Uncontrolled (Review)
Namie Amuro Uncontrolled Review by David Cirone Opening with “In the Spotlight (TOKYO)”, Amuro asserts her dance-floor dominance. One of 5 EnContinue reading…
D☆DATE – 1st DATE (Review)
D☆DATE 1st DATE Review by Nhu Nguyen D☆DATE is a musical group that includes a couple of Kamen Riders, an Ultraman, and a tennis player. Continue reading…