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Monthly Listening: May 2023

This month's round-up of great new Japanese releases from iri, cero, Motto Music and more

Jun 4 •

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Issue #67: Fine Line

Exploring the new Pasocom Music Club album, Momoe Yamaguchi's "Playback Part 2" and drill bubbling up in Japan's hip-hop scene

May 31 •

Issue #66: Angles

Discussing some of the artists behind the new Motto Music compilation, Spitz, and my recent trip to Akihabara

May 17 •

Monthly Listening: April 2023

This month's round-up of great new Japanese releases from Ling Tosite Sigure, ExWHYZ, Homecomings and more

May 7 •

Dive to Blue: A Brief Look into L'Arc~en~Ciel's Roots in 5 Songs

Exploring the musical influences behind one of the biggest bands in Japan

May 3 •

Issue #65: New Neighbors

More about the new Homecomings album, plus discussion on L'Arc~en~Ciel, their British New Wave roots and their classic 1999 hit "Heaven's Drive"

May 3 •

Up Up Girls Pro Wrestling Take on America

A report on Up Up Girls Pro Wres's match in Los Angeles during WWE weekend

Apr 28 •

Idol Watch #17: March/April 2023

Rounding up the best idol songs from the past two months, featuring Not Equal Love, TONAi BOUSHO, Finger Runs and more, plus a report on Up Up Girls Pro…

Apr 28 •

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