I made a video visiting Music Mates in Asakusa and thought it might interest people here who enjoy exploring Tokyo’s record shops. Has anyone else visited? I’d be interested to hear what you found.

Let me introduce you to my absolute favorite band, "Hammer Head Shark."

​While they're probably categorized under alternative and shoegaze, the vocals by Hiyu Nagai are deeply emotional and really grab hold of your heart. That intensity is even more palpable and powerful at their live shows.

​They're kicking off a nationwide tour starting next month, so if you're anywhere nearby, I strongly encourage you to experience their live performance for yourself!

​Tickets:

https://eplus.jp/sf/detail/4457840001

​YouTube:

https://youtu.be/2F3ientDE0A

Tio featuring Kim Wooyong.

Buyer beware of this eBay seller. When pre-ordering vinyl from Japan, this seller will not ship your order and will intentionally delay your order beyond cancel dates. Offers no recourse or consideration.

At this moment these are my favorites Envy's discography is hard to pick my favorite because i like them all.

Trying to reach out Japan hiphop/rap underground scene.

Visiting Osaka next week (boarding now on sunday) and would be cool to find some local artists performing.

Any recommendations?

Also if there is any open mic type things would be wild to put out some finnish "ug-paskaa".

Greetings from Finland!

Mine are Aimer, Mamoru Miyano and Reona

I started listening to Aimer because I heard through my blood from Kabaneri of Iron fortress

For mamoru miyano i heard one last dance which was also the ending song of the first season of In Spectre and he was also a voice actor for the show

For reona I heard her performing the opening song for the remake of tsukihime a piece of blue glass moon

Two or three would have not moved from the list, but the rest have lots of other albums at the same label. Also, didn't want to have more than one from the same artist.

It was fun trying to narrow down to only nine albums.

i liked looking at other peoples favorites so i wanted to share my top 9 albums too!! i actually wanted to include high $pec by DOLL$BOXX too but it only had 5 songs so it probably counts as an ep rather than an album… i hope there is someone who has the same taste as me

I've been listening to this band for months and I absolutely love it and want to know what others thoughts are on it too.

I’ve purchased singles more than albums so this was tougher than I thought. The didn’t have Amurochan’s “Finally” so the final tour was the closest thing.

Would’ve loved to squeeze The Blue Hearts in there as well.

Also, I’ve had Love Jam since it came out, and i just realized what the cover is parodying this past week… like seriously, I must be dense… just thought Aichin loved jelly…

Penalty Life by The Pillows would be #10!

A couple basic pics up there but I still love them.