PassCode – Locus (Review)
PassCode Locus Review by David Cirone PassCode’s new release Locus — an “Early Works Reconstruction Album” featuring the group’s early favorContinue 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.
Tropical Death – Modern Maze (Review)
Tropical Death Modern Maze Review by Marc Bowie Like all rock, unless it’s a retro act, Tokyo-based quartet Tropical Death’s five-song 20Continue reading…
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN – MODE MOOD MODE (Review)
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN MODE MOOD MODE Review by Marc Bowie Released on January 24th, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s MODE MOOD MODE is a swirling stew oContinue reading…
Fullmetal Alchemist (Film Review)
Fullmetal Alchemist Film Review by David Cirone The feature film adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist has just dropped on Netflix. It packs some Continue reading…
Takanori Nishikawa – Bright Burning Shout (Review)
Takanori Nishikawa Bright Burning Shout (single) Review by Michelle Minikhiem Most of us have heard of the rock and dance powerhouse that is T.M.Continue reading…
SCANDAL – HONEY (Review)
SCANDAL HONEY Review by Marc Bowie On paper, it shouldn’t have worked. Assemble four women at a dance school with little to no experience wContinue reading…
Houkago Princess – Abracadabu Luv! (Review)
In a sparkling new release, Houkago Princess transform once again and bring the heat to your winter days with Abracadabu Luv!, a spirited single tContinue reading…
Looprider – Umi (Review)
Looprider Umi Review by Marc Bowie Bands who record single songs that take up an entire LP side or more run the risk of being called self-indContinue reading…
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Series Review)
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Series Review by David Cirone Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories, based on the popular manga Shinya Shokudo, stands oContinue reading…
NECRONOMIDOL – STRANGE AEONS (Review)
NECRONOMIDOL STRANGE AEONS Review by John Winner (Straight From Japan) NECRONOMIDOL’s Strange Aeons is available in two physical CD versions Continue reading…