Towa Tei- “Radio” with Yukihiro Takahashi & Tina Tamashiro MV
80's music / awesome / Japan / Japanese Music / pop

Towa Tei- “Radio” with Yukihiro Takahashi & Tina Tamashiro MV

Towa Tei’s “Radio” is so chock full of 80′s nostalgia you might lose your robotic head. From the super laser synth and computer beeps and boops, you’ll be convinced that Radio is back to kill the Video Star.  I absolutely love this. There is definitely a Buggles vibe here. Plus if you love retro boom … Continue reading »

DJ Baku- “JapONEira feat. mabanua(Ovall)” MV
alternative music / awesome / Japan / Japanese Music / pop

DJ Baku- “JapONEira feat. mabanua(Ovall)” MV

What goes on in DJ Baku’s mind? Because the dude is a mad genius grabbing Mabanua from Ovall for his awesome single “JapONEira.” Mabanua’s voice is as smooth as ever, but its DJ Baku’s production that jingles and shines. DJ Baku has a new album JapONEira out on 6.26.2013 that features a bunch of cool … Continue reading »

KPOP Highlight: 김예림 Lil Kim- “All Right” MV
alternative music / awesome / Korean Music / Korean Stars / pop

KPOP Highlight: 김예림 Lil Kim- “All Right” MV

김예림 a.k.a. Kim Ye Rim a.k.a. Lil Kim is a’ight in her deadpan single “All Right.” This beauty has piercing eyes and a stoic face and sings a monotone tune in this sneaky little tiptoe alt-track. She comes off sounding like Susanne Vega in “Tom’s Diner” and that’s all right by me. Her new Mini-Album … Continue reading »

A Month of Sundays- “アズライト” MV
alternative music / awesome / Japan / Japanese Music / rock

A Month of Sundays- “アズライト” MV

Experience A Month of Sundays’ ”アズライト” that sounds like it came out of an early 90′s calendar year. Lead singer Ayumi Melody’s vocals soar in a Natalie Merchant kind of way. The band has this signature 90′s alternative rock sound. Combined, A Month of Sundays, brings back Sunday nights of 120 Minutes on MTV, and I … Continue reading »