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Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 69: Go Go Kenshi Yonezu
This episode really covers a lot of history. We’ve got The Blue Hearts doing their mid-’80s punk thing. We’ve got Cornelius make enemies with celestial bodies in the ’90s. And our featured artist set is occupied by the man all the way at the top of modern Japanese pop, Kenshi Yonezu.
And while Summertime may be my favorite time to listen to City Pop, it’s the genre is still giving me a hand getting through well, everything happening in the world at present. That’s why Junko Yagami’s “Tosagare Bay City” is in the mix this ep...2020-11-0755 minNihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 69: Go Go Kenshi YonezuKenshi Yonezu is in the featured artist set for this episode along with music from Ken Ishii, Saka-Sama, and Junko Yagami.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 69: Go Go Kenshi Yonezu appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-11-0755 minpodcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 69: Go Go Kenshi YonezuKenshi Yonezu is in the featured artist set for this episode along with music from Ken Ishii, Saka-Sama, and Junko Yagami.
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New music from Aimer? A little dash of K-Pop thrown in? Songs from movies about fighting armies of robots? Sounds like we’re back to business in this episode of Nihongaku Radio.
It felt good to stretch a bit and do an episode focused on a list of the Japanese musicians Rolling Stone missed in their Top 500 Albums of All Time list. Sometimes you’ve got to change things up to make it all the sweeter when you return to the familiar.
In this episode I’ve got mix of new tracks and old favorites lined...2020-10-1658 minNihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 68: Aimer Sparks AgainNew music from Aimer? A little dash of K-Pop thrown in? Songs from movies about fighting armies of robots? Nihongaku Radio is getting down to business!
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 68: Aimer Sparks Again appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-10-1658 minpodcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 68: Aimer Sparks AgainNew music from Aimer? A little dash of K-Pop thrown in? Songs from movies about fighting armies of robots? Nihongaku Radio is getting down to business!
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{abstract:japan}Podcast 240: 10th Anniversary Special - Side A!01 - POLYSICS “I My Me Mine” from Now is the time! [BUY]
02 - Ayabie “TheMe” from Melt Away [BUY]
03 - An Cafe “Smile Ichiban Ii Onna” from Magnya Carta [BUY]
04 - TOTALFAT “Tonight” from ALL THE DREAMER, LIGHT THE DREAM [BUY]
05 - Peelander-Z “So Many Mike” from P-POP-HIGH SCHOOL [BUY]
06 - TIGARAH “Girl Fight!” from TIGARAH! [BUY]
07 - Omodaka “Fortunate 1mark (A-4 Mix)” from Cantata No. 147 [BUY]
08 - Perfume “Computer City” from Perfume ~Complete Best~ [BUY]
09 - Halcali “Twinkle Star” from サイボーグ俺達 [BUY]
10 - Plugnet “Excube Me!” from Select [BUY]
2020-10-101h 42Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 67: Rolling Stone Missed This Japanese Music
The folks at Rolling Stone have once again gifted the world a list of the Top 500 Albums of All Time. While I agree with many of the picks on the list (although I’m not sure why Red Hot Chili Peppers deserve more than one spot), there is a glaring omission: Music in a language other than English. Sure, I can see why Marvin Gaye deserve that number one position. I get it! Just please explain how X Japan doesn’t even make an appearance in the list when you’ve got 500 spots!
So I’m proud to annou...2020-10-061h 01Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 67: Rolling Stone Missed This Japanese MusicRolling Stone's Top 500 Albums list is missing out on Japanese music.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 67: Rolling Stone Missed This Japanese Music appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-10-061h 01podcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 67: Rolling Stone Missed This Japanese MusicRolling Stone's Top 500 Albums list is missing out on Japanese music.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 67: Rolling Stone Missed This Japanese Music appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-10-061h 01Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 66: Resonance of The Yellow MonkeyBrian Clark of onemillionpower.com stops by to give us a proper introduction to his favorite Japanese rockers, The Yellow Monkey.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 66: Resonance of The Yellow Monkey appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-08-291h 05podcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 66: Resonance of The Yellow MonkeyBrian Clark of onemillionpower.com stops by to give us a proper introduction to his favorite Japanese rockers, The Yellow Monkey.
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A big part of what makes any music scene vibrant is constant change. It’d be easy to pack a Nihongaku Radio episode full of Polysics, X Japan, Boom Boom Satellites, The Pillows and my other favorites. It’s far more interesting though, to scour the internet looking for the next Japanese band I’ve never heard of. To that end, I’ve jam-packed this episode full of bands that I’ve only just discovered. From the one-and-done album by now defunct rockers Bastetone to J-Pop royalty Dreams Come True, this episode is full of music I’d never heard only a...2020-08-291h 05Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 65: Midnight Cruisin’ With NegiccoIt’s been months since I’ve been to a live show. Same for you? Well, the good news is that a lot of bands and artists are making the switch to live-streamed concerts. Take our featured artist for this episode, Negicco. ... Read More »
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It’s been months since I’ve been to a live show. Same for you? Well, the good news is that a lot of bands and artists are making the switch to live-streamed concerts. Take our featured artist for this episode, Negicco. If you move fast, you can check out two live-streamed Negicco concerts at the end of this month. The good folks at Tokyo’s Coolest Sound have all the details on those shows.
Another shout out goes to Japan-based music journalist Mr. Patrick St. Michel whose Japanese music newsletter has recently come to my attention. I subs...2020-08-261h 01podcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 65: Midnight Cruisin’ With NegiccoIt’s been months since I’ve been to a live show. Same for you? Well, the good news is that a lot of bands and artists are making the switch to live-streamed concerts. Take our featured artist for this episode, Negicco. ... Read More »
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Omodaka is the man, and that’s really what this episode is about. If you haven’t had the pleasure, allow me to expound upon this masked man’s virtues. Omodaka is persona employed by electronic musician Soichi Terada to share his unique brand of folktronica to the rest of the world.
Yeah, that’s right. I said “folktronica.” The man combines dope beats and electronic blips and bleeps from portable game systems with Japanese folk vocals. The result? Sure, it’s weird. It’s also needs to be heard to be believed. In addition to Omodaka, get...2020-08-021h 03podcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 64: Polycats and Plum SongsPrepare to add "folktronica" to your lexicon courtesy of Omodaka.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 64: Polycats and Plum Songs appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-08-021h 03Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 63: City Popping Economic Bubbles
It’s summer and that means the time is right for a special City Pop episode. What is City Pop? It’s the soundtrack to real (or imagined) hot summer nights dripping in the economic excess of 1980s Tokyo. So dress for the discotheque, grab a drink, and get ready to party like the economic bubble is never gonna burst! Get ready for music from Anri, Night Tempo, Masayoshi Takanaka, and you best believe I’ve got Mariya Takeuchi involved in this episode.
Have you got a request? Hit me up on Twitter and let me know...2020-07-1859 minNihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 63: City Popping Economic BubblesIt's summer! That means it's time for a city pop episode.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 63: City Popping Economic Bubbles appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-07-1859 minpodcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 63: City Popping Economic BubblesIt's summer! That means it's time for a city pop episode.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 63: City Popping Economic Bubbles appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-07-1859 minNihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 62: Halfway Behind the MaskRelax to these chill vibes from Kirinji and Gen Hoshino. Don't miss Yellow Magic Orchestra in the featured artist set!
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 62: Halfway Behind the Mask appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-07-0456 minpodcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 62: Halfway Behind the MaskRelax to these chill vibes from Kirinji and Gen Hoshino. Don't miss Yellow Magic Orchestra in the featured artist set!
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Welcome to the episode that lures you in with chill beats and then attacks you with vampiric violins. Yep! We’ve got music from Malice Mizer, a new song from Boris, and some dope beats from Kirinji. And don’t miss electronic music pioneers Yellow Magic Orchestra in the featured artist set.
Have you got a request? Hit me up on Twitter and let me know what you want to hear! And if you’re a fan of the show, please consider leaving a comment on Apple Podcasts. It would really help getting Nihongaku Radio to more listen...2020-07-0456 minNihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 61: Twice as NicePrepare for some newer Polysics music, a little K-Pop courtesy of the idol group Twice, and a particularly cool track from Sekai no Owari.
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Finally it’s Friday! And you know what that means! In this episode of Nihongaku Radio, prepare for some newer Polysics music, a little K-Pop courtesy of the idol group Twice, and a particularly cool track from Sekai no Owari. And Mothercoat is hanging out in our featured artist set. What are you waiting for?
Have you got a request? Hit me up on Twitter and let me know what you want to hear! And if you’re a fan of the show, please consider leaving a comment on Apple Podcasts. It would really help getting Nihongaku Radi...2020-06-2054 minpodcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 61: Twice as NicePrepare for some newer Polysics music, a little K-Pop courtesy of the idol group Twice, and a particularly cool track from Sekai no Owari.
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We’re here. It only took four episodes since the show’s return for me to claim the featured artist set for myself. Boom Boom Satellites are a personal favorite of mine. I’m betting you’ll dig them too. And even if you don’t, there’s plenty of music in this episode. Get ready for Avengers In Sci-Fi, TM Revolution, and The Gazette. And if that wasn’t enough, I’ve also included my new favorite synth wave jam courtesy of Nhato.
Have you got a request? Hit me up on Twitter and let me know what you wa...2020-06-051h 05Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 60: Making Vapor TrailsIn this episode of our biweekly Japanese music podcast, get ready to hear '80s pop from TM Revolution and rock out with Boom Boom Satellites.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 60: Making Vapor Trails appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-06-051h 05podcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 60: Making Vapor TrailsIn this episode of our biweekly Japanese music podcast, get ready to hear '80s pop from TM Revolution and rock out with Boom Boom Satellites.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 60: Making Vapor Trails appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-06-051h 05Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 59: I Will Never Lose to YouIn this episode of Nihongaku Radio, we learn the correct way to pronounce One Ok Rock.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 59: I Will Never Lose to You appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-05-2200 minNihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 59: I Will Never Lose to YouIn this episode of Nihongaku Radio, we learn the correct way to pronounce One Ok Rock.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 59: I Will Never Lose to You appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-05-2200 minpodcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 59: I Will Never Lose to YouIn this episode of Nihongaku Radio, we learn the correct way to pronounce One Ok Rock.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 59: I Will Never Lose to You appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-05-2200 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 58: Scandalous LinguisticsIn this episode of Nihongaku Radio, we hear from Korean songstress Lulileela and get acquainted with Scandal in the featured artist set.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 58: Scandalous Linguistics appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-05-0858 minNihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 58: Scandalous LinguisticsIn this episode of Nihongaku Radio, we hear from Korean songstress Lulileela and get acquainted with Scandal in the featured artist set.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 58: Scandalous Linguistics appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-05-0858 minpodcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 58: Scandalous LinguisticsIn this episode of Nihongaku Radio, we hear from Korean songstress Lulileela and get acquainted with Scandal in the featured artist set.
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Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 57: Five Year Mood AdjustmentWelcome back to Nihongaku Radio, a twice monthly exploration of Japanese (and other Asian) music for a primarily English-speaking audience.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 57: Five Year Mood Adjustment appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-04-241h 01Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 57: Five Year Mood AdjustmentWelcome back to Nihongaku Radio, a twice monthly exploration of Japanese (and other Asian) music for a primarily English-speaking audience.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 57: Five Year Mood Adjustment appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-04-241h 01podcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 57: Five Year Mood AdjustmentWelcome back to Nihongaku Radio, a twice monthly exploration of Japanese (and other Asian) music for a primarily English-speaking audience.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 57: Five Year Mood Adjustment appeared first on Nihongaku!.2020-04-241h 01podcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 56: Japan Nite Turns 20In episode 56 of our Japanese music podcast, we'll hear from several of the bands that played the Japan Nite SXSW showcase and tour.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 56: Japan Nite Turns 20 appeared first on Nihongaku!.2015-05-2058 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 56: Japan Nite Turns 20In episode 56 of our Japanese music podcast, we'll hear from several of the bands that played the Japan Nite SXSW showcase and tour.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 56: Japan Nite Turns 20 appeared first on Nihongaku!.2015-05-2058 minpodcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 55: A Hundred SunsTake it from the totally unbiased opinion of a guy who runs his own Japanese Music podcast: There's a lot of great music on this episode.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 55: A Hundred Suns appeared first on Nihongaku!.2015-03-0359 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 55: A Hundred SunsTake it from the totally unbiased opinion of a guy who runs his own Japanese Music podcast: There's a lot of great music on this episode.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 55: A Hundred Suns appeared first on Nihongaku!.2015-03-0359 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 54: Kaja Kaja GooX Japan and Shonen Knife attack the U.S. with Japanese music. We'll hear both in this episode along with The Pillows, Polysics and Chihiro Yamazaki.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 54: Kaja Kaja Goo appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-10-2959 minpodcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 54: Kaja Kaja GooX Japan and Shonen Knife attack the U.S. with Japanese music. We'll hear both in this episode along with The Pillows, Polysics and Chihiro Yamazaki.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 54: Kaja Kaja Goo appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-10-2959 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 53: Let’s Go to the Studio!I'm back at it! Ready for some new Japanese music? I thought so. Check out new stuff from Chouchou Merged Syrups and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to name a few.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 53: Let’s Go to the Studio! appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-08-231h 00podcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 53: Let’s Go to the Studio!I'm back at it! Ready for some new Japanese music? I thought so. Check out new stuff from Chouchou Merged Syrups and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to name a few.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 53: Let’s Go to the Studio! appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-08-231h 00Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 52: Ambivalent Dancer BorisBoris is all over the featured artist set for this episode. Also, get ready to enjoy new music from Base Ball Bear, Ayumi Hamasaki and Perfume.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 52: Ambivalent Dancer Boris appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-07-2858 minpodcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 52: Ambivalent Dancer BorisBoris is all over the featured artist set for this episode. Also, get ready to enjoy new music from Base Ball Bear, Ayumi Hamasaki and Perfume.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 52: Ambivalent Dancer Boris appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-07-2858 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 51: Mr. Steak, You’re Grade ACheck out new music from Kishi Bashi, Shonen Knife and The Mirraz.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 51: Mr. Steak, You’re Grade A appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-07-151h 01podcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 51: Mr. Steak, You’re Grade ACheck out new music from Kishi Bashi, Shonen Knife and The Mirraz.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 51: Mr. Steak, You’re Grade A appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-07-151h 01podcast – Nihongaku!Nihongaku Radio Episode 50: Back On My FeetIt's episode 50! We're celebrating with a ton of guests.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 50: Back On My Feet appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-05-081h 14Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 50: Back On My FeetIt's episode 50! We're celebrating with a ton of guests.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 50: Back On My Feet appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-05-081h 14Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Interview: Meet the New Peelander GreenNihongaku interviews Peelander-Z's new drummer, Chris Heaton.
The post Nihongaku Radio Interview: Meet the New Peelander Green appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-04-1106 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 49: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight!In this episode we explore the career of Beat Crusaders' Toru Hidaka and hear from his new band, The Starbems.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 49: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight! appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-04-0752 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 48: Space Dream BathroomCibo Matto returns to the limelight. We'll hear from them as well as The Telephones and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra in this episode.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 48: Space Dream Bathroom appeared first on Nihongaku!.2014-03-181h 03Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 47: The Lightning VortexThis episode is packed with new songs from Supercell, Unison Square Garden and Lost in the Fog.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 47: The Lightning Vortex appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-12-2300 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 46: Overdrive MisteriosoThere's a tons of new stuff in this episode from the likes of Maximum Za Hormone, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Scandal.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 46: Overdrive Misterioso appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-12-231h 00Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 45: Everybody Say No to the Marshmallow HeadPolysics. I don't feel like I need to say a lot more about this episode.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 45: Everybody Say No to the Marshmallow Head appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-12-1900 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 44: You-You-You Are the Wink SniperThere are a ton of great tracks in this episode including my personal favorite, "Wink Sniper" by Base Ball Bear, and "You-You-You" by Polysics.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 44: You-You-You Are the Wink Sniper appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-10-2759 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 43: Happy Birthday, Mad TigerThis episode starts with a band called Otoboke Beaver. Yeah! And then things just get better from there.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 43: Happy Birthday, Mad Tiger appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-09-2300 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 42: Revenge of The Rock EpisodePrepare yourself for tracks from Anthem, Boom Boom Satellites, X Japan and a few bands who rocked so hard that they're not even around anymore.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 42: Revenge of The Rock Episode appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-09-1659 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 41: Sweet Violet and the Foxy MachinesNew stuff from Peelander-Z? Yes, please! And be sure to stick around for the '90s revivalist band Taffy.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 41: Sweet Violet and the Foxy Machines appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-09-0856 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 40: The Last Ice CreamAt long last, here’s episode 40! Prepare your ear holes for new music from The Telephones, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and GaGaGa SP. Enjoy! Nihongaku Radio Episode 40 Intro: “Final Wars!” – The ALFEE (Buy It!) “Gonna Be Alright” – Skall ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 40: The Last Ice Cream appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-08-061h 02Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 39: Requiem For a Handy ManNew music from Perfume, Flip and Crazy Ken Band in this episode.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 39: Requiem For a Handy Man appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-07-1257 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 38: Capsule ToysCheck out new music from The Starbems and Destrose.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 38: Capsule Toys appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-06-2559 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 37: High and Mighty HydrangeaWe’ve got a ton of new music to get to in this episode including brand new stuff from Light Bringer, 9mm Parabellum Bullet, and Tsushimamire. And if you’ve written in with requests, consider this your episode. A few fan favorite ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 37: High and Mighty Hydrangea appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-06-081h 00Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 36: The Beautiful Red SkyWhat’s this!? Another episode? Sure enough. Consider this my apology for being a bit slow with new episodes as of late. I hope that after episode 35, you’re still in the mood for a ton of new Japanese music. We’ll ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 36: The Beautiful Red Sky appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-05-181h 15Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 35: Invader Invading Your EarsNew tracks from Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, May’n and Kiyoshi Sugo round out the playlist for this, the 35th episode of Nihongaku Radio. Of course I’ve got a few other surprises in store as well. Buck Tick’s waiting for you in ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 35: Invader Invading Your Ears appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-05-161h 03Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 34: It Came From Korea?The best decision I made during SXSW music this year was heading to a couple of the Korean music showcases. Make no mistake that my first, truest love as and will always be the zany, whacked-out music of Japan, but ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 34: It Came From Korea? appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-04-301h 18Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 33: SXSW and Japan Nite ReturnJapan Nite, the annual tradition of shipping a bunch of great Japanese artists to SXSW in Austin, TX and a subsequent tour in a few major North American cities, is upon us.
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 33: SXSW and Japan Nite Return appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-03-1350 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku 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!
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 32: What’s Up, People!? appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-02-251h 03Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 31: Tricot’s Pi ReferenceWe’re barely two weeks into 2013 and things are already starting to get interesting. Boom Boom Satellites has released two new albums (one is a remix album). Dir en Grey is on the cusp of a new album. Matter of ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 31: Tricot’s Pi Reference appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-01-131h 05Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio: Best of 2012 SpecialAs 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 »
The post Nihongaku Radio: Best of 2012 Special appeared first on Nihongaku!.2013-01-0559 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 30: Merry Christmas to All and to All OyasuminasaiThe 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 »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 30: Merry Christmas to All and to All Oyasuminasai appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-12-1857 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 29: This One Has a Kazoo SoloNew 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 »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 29: This One Has a Kazoo Solo appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-12-061h 06Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 28: Noodles on ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving! When you’re over-stuffed with carb goodness, give the latest episode of Nihongaku Radio a listen. Brand new stuff from Plenty, Noodles, and more. Nihongaku Radio Episode 28 Intro: “Sharp” – Negoto (Buy It!) “Oh Yeah” – Noodles (Buy ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 28: Noodles on Thanksgiving appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-11-221h 01Nihongaku RadioNihongaku 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 »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 27: Podcast Jyanaimon! appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-11-041h 06Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 26: Good ScreamsI 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 »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 26: Good Screams appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-10-241h 03Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 25: Drop Your UrbangardeToiling in the dank and dark podcasting mines, it seriously did not so much as occur to me that I’ve been doing Nihongaku Radio for more than a year. Here we are, miraculously at episode 25. Call it a milestone. ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 25: Drop Your Urbangarde appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-10-081h 07Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 24: French Things I Can’t PronounceI’m a few days late, but here we are with a brand new episode of Nihongaku Radio. And what an episode! Gear up for a ton of brand new music from the likes of Cinema Staff, Spyair, Scandal and 2side1BRAIN. ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 24: French Things I Can’t Pronounce appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-09-2159 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 23: Art-School ConfidentialThere 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 »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 23: Art-School Confidential appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-09-0551 minNihongaku Radio. Nihongaku Radio Episode 22: Silly Mathcore BandsI 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 »
The post . Nihongaku Radio Episode 22: Silly Mathcore Bands appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-08-171h 03Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 21: Swarm of B’zGuess who’s invading the states? And by invading the states, I mean going on a less-than-10 city tour. Still, I’m happy to report that rock duo B’z is doing shows up and down the East and West coasts as well ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 21: Swarm of B’z appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-08-071h 01Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 20: My Sex Machine Gun Fires Russian BulletsA weekend full of Peelander-Z left me pretty beat when it came time to put the finishing touches on this episode. Somehow I muddled through and made it to number 20! It may not be much of a milestone, but ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 20: My Sex Machine Gun Fires Russian Bullets appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-07-1858 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 19: The Hottest Summer In the WorldHappy July 4th to everyone in the U.S. Here’s hoping you didn’t blow your heads off having Roman candle wars in the streets. How did I celebrate Independence Day? Why by putting the finishing touches on the latest episode of ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 19: The Hottest Summer In the World appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-07-051h 04Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 18: Standing In Front of a Broken MirrorEvery once in a while your ears perceive a song so good you want to wear it out. It must be destroyed through multiple listens; your audio device permanently defaced with an indention where you’ve repeatedly skipped back to the ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 18: Standing In Front of a Broken Mirror appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-06-171h 00Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Extra: Lagitagida at Headhunters In Austin, TXA few short months ago, the city of Austin, TX was set upon by hundreds of bands hoping to get a little exposure and play some killer shows. Yes, SXSW, an annual Austin-based conference celebrating online media, film and music ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Extra: Lagitagida at Headhunters In Austin, TX appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-06-1346 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 17: The Base Ball Bear Plays Any Position It WantsThere’s a ton of new music in this episode! Enjoy new tracks from 99 Radio Service, T-ARA, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Glay. Are you stoked? I’m stoked! In this episode, I give shout-outs to Tyler Abstract of the Abstract Japan ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 17: The Base Ball Bear Plays Any Position It Wants appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-06-0458 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 16: FLiP, Urbangarde and Shitty Chinese FoodReady for your next dose of Japanese music goodness? I’ve got new music from FLiP, Sheena Ringo and Urbangarde. Hop to it! Want more Nihongaku Radio? Check out previous episodes right here on Nihongaku. You can also find the show ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 16: FLiP, Urbangarde and Shitty Chinese Food appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-05-201h 00Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 15: This Chocolate Disco Smells DelightfulIn this episode, we’ll hear new music from Piko, Plastic Girl In Closet, and Nisshoku Natsuko. So let’s get to it! Want more Nihongaku Radio? Check out previous episodes right here on Nihongaku. You can also find the show on ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 15: This Chocolate Disco Smells Delightful appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-05-041h 01Nihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 14: Keep It Metal, BabyYou’d better pray to whatever deity you hold dear because on this episode, we’ve got Baby Metal. I don’t know what sick, Akiba-frequenting, J-Pop-obsessed mind cooked up the idea to start a grade school girl dance troupe backed by heavy ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 14: Keep It Metal, Baby appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-04-1959 minNihongaku RadioNihongaku Radio Episode 13: Take a Few Capsules and Call Me In the Morning, HondaladyThere’s a lot of brand new music in this show. We’ll hear the latest from Capsule, T-ARA and Hondalady. Also, prepare yourselves for a real throw back in our third set from Miyoko Yoshimoto. A few things I mentioned in ... Read More »
The post Nihongaku Radio Episode 13: Take a Few Capsules and Call Me In the Morning, Hondalady appeared first on Nihongaku!.2012-04-0556 min