/r/japaneseunderground
Independent, obscure, or low-profile music from Japan.
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QPLO - Happy Fire (House) [2024]
08:35 UTC
OB223: Redefining the Sound of the Streets Of Japan
his music blends unique styles with deep personal experiences, creating tracks that resonate on multiple levels. His sound combines the energy of underground street culture with emotional storytelling, reflecting his journey, growth, and ambition. If you’re looking for music that not only hypes you up but also speaks to the grind, leadership, and pushing through adversity, OB223 delivers that with authenticity. Plus, his beats and lyrics reflect a relentless pursuit of being better than the day before, which could inspire you to keep elevating your own game.
03:42 UTC
We are nokonokobunbun from Tokyo! Our song, Camaraderie, combines punk and Japanese folk music. Please enjoy our music video with translated lyrics! We will also have a free live in Tokyo on November 3rd!
We will perform at an outdoor stage at Wasedasai on November 3rd. Details will be announced later. We hope to play overseas as soon as possible! Please stay updated with us, thank you!
08:17 UTC
Introducing zuni, the dreamy pop princess from Tokyo! 🌈✨ In this video, I review her music and share her very first interview. Please enjoy the translated interview and song lyrics!
This artist is a treat for Beatles fans!
Turn on subtitles!
‣ Support and follow zuni, @zuniimy https://friendship.mu/artist/zuni/ https://twitter.com/zuni_chama https://www.instagram.com/zuniimy
‣Follow seiwatto on SNS https://linktr.ee/seiwatto
07:09 UTC
ELECTRIC CIRCUIT For 80s All Night Punk Festival special on WFMU
I just broadcast a show on WFMU focusing on the ELECTRIC CIRCUIT For 80s all night punk festival held in 1979 Yokohama Japan. It features Lizard, Friction, Sheena & The Rokkets and so much more of the earliest bands that helped spark this scene that we all love. Archive is available now and free to listen! https://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/144784
19:21 UTC
Catarrh Nisin - One Of Them (Grime Music)
12:09 UTC
Japanese Dj recs
looking for good recommendations for techno and experimental japanese djs / right direction to find new material to use
23:47 UTC
I'm Vo.&Gt. from Yuzame Radio. I will be performing at a live house called WARP in Kichijoji, Japan next month on October 19! If anyone is traveling to Japan, let's get together!
09:18 UTC
Hey guys do you know this Japanese music artists
nobue tanka
08:18 UTC
My Japanese underground playlist
02:47 UTC
Where to Find Screamo/Post-Rock/Post-Hardcore Shows in Japan?
Hey everyone, I’m planning a trip to Japan soon and would love to catch some local shows, particularly in the screamo, post-rock, and post-hardcore scenes. Does anyone know good venues, bars, or clubs where these kinds of shows are regularly hosted? I’ll be visiting Tokyo and Osaka so recommendations for any of these areas would be great!
Also, if there are any specific websites or social media groups where I can check for live events and underground gigs, please let me know. Any tips on local bands to check out would also be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
19:42 UTC
simsimBBQ- Yura Yura Puku Puku(ゆらゆらプクプク)[Ethno Pop]
23:06 UTC
HYPER GAL - OOPARTS [No wave] (2024)
11:47 UTC
Kitamura Fuki - Shiori (whatever genre Yano Akiko is) [2024]
A musician’s musician. Deep understanding of jazz, phenomenal chord selection - an insanely skilled multi-instrumentalist.
Crazy young and super individual too with a bright future.
Clearly influenced by Yano Akiko on this track in particular - others are totally different and electronic - I’d recommend going through her full discography.
14:12 UTC
Hey, so a website that was pretty good named Indiesmusic.com went defunct. Does anyone happen to know anything similar? Thanks!
Pretty much the title, it was an official website that would link albums to purchase and youtube MVs for the individual indie groups. It was pretty popular. Not sure why it went defunct, but I can't find anything else like it. Thanks for any help!
23:32 UTC
Avec MEETS Sawako Yoshino - QUIET ROOMS song of Burt Bacharach (1998 Album)
18:32 UTC
Sad Chelsea at 9 spices
05:10 UTC
Magic, Drums & Love - Ke Ola Jive [Tropicália?] (2024)
Major Hosono Tropical Dandy vibes - I’m so glad there’s a band making this music in Tokyo in 2024
04:06 UTC
Gnarly drum n bass jam: STDrums, DJ banbi, Satoshi Fukunaga (yobai suspects) at 7th floor
10:05 UTC
does anyone know who this is?
06:00 UTC
Wananabani-en(ワナナバニ園) - Summer Stream(夏の小川)
08:52 UTC
If I dare, I will play live this sunday in Koenji and the 8 of september in Osaka
First gig in Oriental force, second one in environment 0g.
I will play some weird noise-drone, ambiente-y soundcapes.
Feel free to send me a DM if you're interested. Could be fun to have a drink!
https://soundcloud.com/violettekayak-609783559 this is my soundcloud if it matters
01:01 UTC
We are a Japanese rock band, "Yuzame Radio". This song has the message "I just want you to live. We hope you will listen to it!
09:22 UTC
Venues and radio stations
I'm a DJ based in London travelling to Japan in early October across Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
I've done some research on Tokyo but am trying to navigate Osaka and Kyoto as well and was looking for some pointers please.
What sort of clubs would facilitate experimental/underground dance music in either location? Can be techno to footwork, to noise to ambient. From what I understand a club can have many different nights in the same venue across the month. When looking at Tokyo places like Circus and Vent had some international names but I'm more interested in local DJs/nights.
Also I've been looking into reaching out to a few stations to dj some music. I've reached out to Tokyo community radio and was wondering if there are any similar types of station in Osaka and Kyoto please?
Many thanks!
21:34 UTC
BiGMoley - Selfish 2 (Music Video)
03:31 UTC
Vacant Wave
Vacant Wave sing in English mostly and they sound like a marriage between Galaxie 500 and Yo La Tengo. This new EP just came out:
23:14 UTC
VOID PULSE- FLESH FOR FLESH on Spotify
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Don’t just listen—experience FLESH FOR FLESH in full. Follow Void Pulse on Spotify and descend into the abyss we’ve created.
14:11 UTC
bed - ◯ - 8+3 ¥¥ ¥\+3%6= [Punk/???] (2024)
00:07 UTC
Trying to find a particular song / band from 70's / early 80's
Years ago I used to listen to album by an underground japanese band, I think it was from the 70's but maybe early 80's. The album was on YouTube.
The only lyric I remember from one of the songs is 'your face is groovy...like a sculpture '.
Male singer.
I'm sorry it's not much to go on! I've been googling now and then for awhile but can't seem to find anything even with AI.
I think the album art was orange or reddish. Had a cool modernist graphic design look. 🙏🙏🙏
15:49 UTC