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ASPIDISTRAFLY and Their KITCHEN. LABEL: The Aesthetics of Label Management and Thoughts on New Releases
ASPIDISTRAFLY, a Singapore-based male-female unit consisting of April Lee and Rix Ang, talks about their “KITCHEN. LABEL” label and the background of their new album. -
The 20th Anniversary of The Libertines’ Up The Bracket: Bassist John Hassall on the Masterpiece’s Appeal
We present an interview with John Hassall, the bassist of The Libertines, about the band’s debut album, Up The Bracket, which has welcomed its 20th anniversary this year. -
Manabe Kotaro Captures the Dawn of Outdoor Rave Parties in Japan
Kotaro Manabe, who has been actively involved in Japan’s outdoor rave scene since the 1990s, looks back on those days with a number of outstanding photos of outdoor rave parties in Japan. -
Superorganism Develops the Culture of the Future With “Pop” As Their Tool
Superorganism, who plays music from a global perspective, has released their latest album, World Wide Pop. We caught up with members Orono and Harry to learn more about the uniqueness and importance of pop culture. -
Behind the Scenes of the music video for “BORDERLINE” with Keiichiro Shibuya and Nozomi Iijima — “Massive Life Flow; Inside the Mind of Keiichiro Shibuya”…
We present a conversation between Keiichiro Shibuya and ballet dancer Nozomi Iijima, who stars in the music video for his new song, “BORDERLINE.” -
The World of O.N.O, One of Japan’s Leading Producers on His Own Unique Path
The interview explores the current posture of O.N.O, a music producer and DJ as well as a member of THA BLUE HERB, a hip-hop group based in Sapporo, Hokkaido who is active both locally and globally. -
The Palpable Bond and Energy of the Trailblazing Black Country, New Road
We interviewed Black Country, New Road, who played in Japan for the first time at Fuji Rock Festival ’22. -
Kenji Takimi on Primal Scream’s Sound and Transformation During the Second Summer of Love Era
DJ Kenji Takimi speaks on Primal Scream’s sound and transformation during the Second Summer of Love era. -
Making Music OTOGIVANASHI Loves Regardless of Trends: an Interview with Kazuki Arima—Part II
Part two of our interview with Kazuki Arima of OTOGIVANASHI, who have released their new album, Us. -
OTOGIVANASHI is in the Best Place Right Now: an Interview with Kazuki Arima—Part I
Part one of our interview with Kazuki Arima of OTOGIVANASHI, who have released their new album, Us.