FEMM: Tokyo Ex Machina / #2022reviews
Tokyo Ex Machina's release had the worst timing ever, which almost ruined an otherwise decent EP. Let me explain this: it was released sort of out-of-nowhere just a month after…
FAKY: F / #2022reviews
Most pop acts in Japan aim their music only at the local market, not caring much about worldwide trends and international however there are a few exceptions, including the currently…
Tricot: Jōdeki / #2021reviews
After long years of independence, which included running their own label, Tricot recently signed to Cutting Edge, the sub-label of record company giant Avex that was always known to house…
Pop, dance & mannequins: an interview with FEMM
FEMM is clearly one of the most interesting Japanese pop acts from the last few years: their unique take on electro pop with a bit of a hip-hop influence here…
How LDH and their acts are changing the face of JPop
In the HiGH&LOW review, I called that the best and most important JPop album of the year. The "best" part was explained there, but why is it oh-so-important? To understand…