Kyoto-based synthpop artist NTsKi is still a fresh face in the independent music scene, but “1992” is likely going to change that. “1992”, NTsKi’s newest single, is a synth-heavy 90s-era throwback much like the title implies. While her sound heavily borrows from 70s new-wave synthpop (DEVO and Japan’s own YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA are notable influences), […]
Singaporean bedroom pop-turned-indie rock trio Sobs is currently wrapping up a Japan tour right now for their stellar sophomore album Telltale Signs (coincidentally, one of the Best Albums of 2018). But apparently the trio have been in Japan for longer than we had originally thought; at the end of December, they premiered a wistful new video shot in […]
The 60s were an interesting time for culture. Psychedelia blossomed, counter-culture movements sprung up all around the world, and the most famous band in the world was at the peak of their fame. But for those who preferred less of that rock-and-roll “nonsense,” there were other options as well. Bossa nova in Brazil became a […]
In the past, we’ve already mentioned the criminally underrated independent music scene in Thailand. Gym & Swim and all of the bands that fall under its influence (each of the members are involved in other music projects there) mostly go unnoticed by the Internet, even though what they’re putting out could easily be mixed into […]
A quick glance at the calendar will tell you that Halloween, unfortunately, is over. I’ve already written in the past that Halloween themed music videos are what I look forward to most every year, but sometimes great songs can slip through the cracks. Enter “ghost choir 👻🎵” (the emojis are essential), an extremely brief melody […]