Category

Japan

• 07.14.08
  Crystal
  Japan, Release (2)

  Crystal is a Japanese synth-heavy four piece based in Tokyo. Like Astrolabe, Crystal cite acts like Yellow Magic Orchestra, Depeche Mode and Human League as influences along with 80's Jpop groups like the Moon Riders and Cosmic Invention. Their sound is a combination of these influences and the inspiration from the success of more modern electronic groups. Crystal's equipment is a reflection of their sound, combining vintage analogue synths from the 80's with the latest macbooks. Live each member of the group plays keys in one way or another. Crystal - Neo Age Crystal - Initiative An E.P. is almost finished with rumors of being ...
  
  
• 07.10.08
  Astrolabe
  Disco, Japan, Release (2)

  Astrolabe came to me via Asian Man Dan's blog and I love it. The fact that it's coming out of Japan is almost irrelevant because it would sit so well alongside music coming out on Kitsune, Moshi Moshi, Bang Gang 12"s etc. It's not a scene specific sound but it's the newer tracks coming out and the background influences that I think are an indication of what is to come from the kids in Japan. Astrolabe is a one man band using old school and new computers with samples to make music. At the moment it's just a studio project but ...
  
  
• 07.09.08
  Japan Indie and Electro
  Japan, Release (4)

  If you only read this blog you might think that the only thing that came out of the Japanese electro scene was Shinichi Osawa, Shinichi Osawa, and Shinichi Osawa. Oh and Avalon and Ray Flash. And don't forget Narctrax! But apart from all those great people there is a bit more to to the Japanese scene than these few people. The electro scene in Japan at the moment is pretty small and widely separated. There are small groups of people into the sound in Sapporo, Osaka and of course Tokyo but their isn't one cohesive scene or label that has brought ...