Tag Archives: Japan

Mieko Shimizu – Snake of Summer

With a career that has seen her as an acclaimed Japanese electronic artist and producer, a trailblazing female drum’n’bass DJ (signed to Haruomi Hosono’s personal label), a collaborator with the likes of Riz MC (Riz Ahmed) and Mick Karn (JAPAN), and having her own residency at the Southbank, it’s safe to say that Mieko Shimizu is sui generis. Upcoming single Snake Of Summer (out now), takes …

Blanco – Lazy

This is the Japanese indie pop band BLANCO, who have just released a brand new EP, “Slice of Life.” The video for the song “Lazy” (above) was directed by Minasamaz-Paradise, a Japanese film director and music gourmet. Minasamaz-Paradise decided to direct the video because he was particularly taken with the song, “To say the least,” …

Japan’s Foremost Christian Heavy Metal Band Tells The World About The Crazy Situation in Japan with their Atomic Live! Album

Japanese rock band Imari Tones has released Atomic Live!, recorded near Fukushima, the site of a destructive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident, to send a message about the dangerous situation in Japan. The recording took place in November 2014. The band was touring Japan with an American rapper named Gallery Cat as part of The …

Imari Tones, the First Christian Heavy Metal Band From Japan – Jesus Train – From Worship at Victory International Congregation Yokohama, by Paul Johnson

Speaking softly, the lead singer of Imari Tones introduces their song “Jesus Train” with palpable sincerity. In strong contrast his Flying V guitar speaks loudly and with considerable skill as he tears through meaty metal scales. Young and aggressive, this group is off to a good start and will hopefully keep the faith as they …