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The Tokyo indie rockers thrill audiences from London to Vietnam.

Molice
Some bands get all the luck. Within just two short years, Tokyo four-piece Molice have played Japan’s huge Summer Sonic festival and toured Britain, recorded two albums and been touted by Time Out as one to watch in 2010. And if that weren’t lucky enough, they’re also excellent. The jammy bastards. Taking in the angular riffs...

Mar 18, 2010 | No Comments | 57 views
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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

They aren’t purists, but 20 years on the road testifies to Skapara’s obsession with Jamaican dance music

Mar 4, 2010 | One Comment | 405 views
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Qomolangma Tomato

The indie rockers may seem dark and introspective—but they point to the light

Feb 18, 2010 | 2 Comments | 480 views
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Jonny

The Nagoya three-and-a-half-piece is setting the indie scene on fire

Feb 11, 2010 | No Comments | 552 views
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Fact

A near-death experience informed the metal quintet's new album

Jan 28, 2010 | No Comments | 93 views
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Legend of Rock

The rock-god tribute scene translates—or doesn’t—into Japanese

Jan 7, 2010 | No Comments | 926 views
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