May 22-24, 2009
Bespa Kumamero
Anime Boston
Boston, MA
Source: JapanFiles
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J-Pop and J-Rock are only the beginning. The modern Japanese music scene is just as vibrant and varied as any other music scene in the world. I'm Zac Bentz, writer, musician, designer and all around Japanese music fanatic. Here I hope to share with you a comprehensive (!!) list of Japanese artists and bands (with a strong focus on underground and indie acts) that you may or may not have heard of, in the hopes of expanding our mutual awareness of Japanese music.
I don't mean to suggest that everything I listen to is great. Quite the contrary, I hope that you will take the time to recommend your own favorite artists in the comments so that we can all learn a bit more about the huge range of Japanese music that's out there.
I don't mean to suggest that everything I listen to is great. Quite the contrary, I hope that you will take the time to recommend your own favorite artists in the comments so that we can all learn a bit more about the huge range of Japanese music that's out there.
"The best Japanese music blog in the world." - Door Slam
"Definitely a must-visit for J-pop and J-rock fans!" - The Otaku
"Zac Bentz loves music. A lot." - Japanator
"Very cool!" - J-ENT
"...one of the foremost blogs and information centers on all J-pop and J-rock...the top source for tour information on Japanese bands in the US..." - YankeeOtaku
"Wer mehr darüber wissen will, der sollte sich mal hier umschauen, ein sehr gutes J-Music Blog übrigens." - CommandSheep
"...very well-written, and there’s an excellent range of artists...a useful resource." - International Wota
"не плохая энциклопедия японских исполнителей/групп" - Diary.ru
"Great resource for Japanese music fans who want to explore today's J-rhythms beyond Johnny's Entertainment bishonen music and anime music. XD" -Kaishi
"If you are a J-Rock fan, [ZB's A-Z] is a must see." -Crunchyroll community
"Otaku USA magazine finally got wise and hired Zac Bentz as a J-music contributing editor." -Radicalpatriot
"Reviews practically every Asian band that has ever created a recording." - Zallie
"Gewährt spannende Einblicke in die japanische Musikszene." -Laut.de
"Definitely a must-visit for J-pop and J-rock fans!" - The Otaku
"Zac Bentz loves music. A lot." - Japanator
"Very cool!" - J-ENT
"...one of the foremost blogs and information centers on all J-pop and J-rock...the top source for tour information on Japanese bands in the US..." - YankeeOtaku
"Wer mehr darüber wissen will, der sollte sich mal hier umschauen, ein sehr gutes J-Music Blog übrigens." - CommandSheep
"...very well-written, and there’s an excellent range of artists...a useful resource." - International Wota
"не плохая энциклопедия японских исполнителей/групп" - Diary.ru
"Great resource for Japanese music fans who want to explore today's J-rhythms beyond Johnny's Entertainment bishonen music and anime music. XD" -Kaishi
"If you are a J-Rock fan, [ZB's A-Z] is a must see." -Crunchyroll community
"Otaku USA magazine finally got wise and hired Zac Bentz as a J-music contributing editor." -Radicalpatriot
"Reviews practically every Asian band that has ever created a recording." - Zallie
"Gewährt spannende Einblicke in die japanische Musikszene." -Laut.de
- Adventures of Usagi Chan
- Aibu Blog
- American Wota
- Animation Sensations
- AnimeBlips
- AnimeBlogger
- Aughtstar
- Batsu
- Destructoid
- Digital DJ
- Door Slam
- Havsdjupens sal
- International Wota
- J-Rock Explosion
- Japan Forum
- Japan in Toronto
- Japan Live
- Japan Media Midwest
- Japan Onchi
- Japanator
- JMusic Ignited
- JPop Lover
- JPop Music
- Just Garden Dammit
- Justin Dustbin
- Kataterice
- Keikaku
- Minna ☆
- Nippon Rock
- No More Tears No Crying
- One Word Garden
- Ordinary Princess
- Otaku USA
- Radical Patriot
- Red Ruin
- The Escapist
- The Surfactants (my band)
- Tokyo no Records
- Tokyo Times
- Unchained
- Yankee Otaku
- Zac Bentz
- Zallie
2 comments:
Man, how come no bands I actually like ever come here? The US really needs more appreciate for foreign music.
Heh, well, that's a pretty complicated question!
I guess the best thing I can say is that if there's any band that you really think would do well in the US, go to their label and let them know. Try and see if they have anyone selling their albums domestically and let THEM know. It might be a little bit of work, but you also might be surprised by the results.
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