Monthly Archives: July 2012
TOMITA Interview
If there’s a name that’s synonymous with Japanese electronic music it’s Isao Tomita, whose 1974 album Snowflakes Are Dancing was an early experimental work that, alongside Western works such as Walter Carlos’ Switched-On Bach, provided a foundation for modern electronic … Continue reading
SCANDAL on the way
Perky pop rock outfit SCANDAL have been keeping themselves busy lately with a new single and album on the way. Pin Heel Surfer is due for release in September and follows on from earlier release Taiyou Scandalous. SCANDAL’s fourth album … Continue reading
See MILIYAH KATO perform tonight for free in London
MTV and Coca-Cola Japan have arranged a special performance by MILIYAH KATO tonight at London venue Koko. The performance, which is also being filmed by MTV, will feature Miliyah performing a range of her songs, including new release Heart Beat. … Continue reading
ARIGATO in LONDON
If you’re keen to get out and enjoy the weather today then London is hosting the Arigato event – a series of Japanese culture-themed activities which is designed as a ‘Thank You’ to all those people and institutions that have … Continue reading
PERFUME compilation album on the way
PERFUME will be releasing a compilation album titled LOVE THE WORLD this September featuring a selection of the outfit’s previous single releases and selected songs. A new Live DVD is also on the way. LOVE THE WORLD will be getting … Continue reading