Japan Nite Review/Photo Blitz on Japanator

Actor, photographer and, most importantly, Japantor reader Ace0fClub5 went to the Japan Nite gig in LA a while back. He came back battered, sweaty and with a fist full of amazing photographs like the one above. That's Omodaka helping out singer Akiko Kanazawa.

You can check out his full review, along with tons of up close and personal photos here. You can check out a few extra Japan Nite photos, as well as Ace0fClub5's larger photo collection here.

Sparta Locals

Sparta Locals are a hard edged indie rock band with a sound a little like Number Girl's, with angular guitars and raw, stuttering drums. They bring more of a pop mentality to the table, with much more radio friendly songs and a generally more uplifting attitude.