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The funky, whimsically irreverent Japanese expats Miho Hatori (vocals, drum pad) and Yuka Honda (keyboard, sampler) return to Japan Society’s stage, for the first time as Cibo Matto! Since officially reuniting this year, these downtown darlings are back with their charming lyrics and dizzying array of sounds. This evening also features the international debut of the silky-voiced keyboardist/singer-songwriter Yu Sakai,…

There is no F.E.T.E.S. this year but there is still a party going down at the New York Comic Con.  2011 promises to be the biggest NY Comic Con/ Anime Fest thus far, and to make sure everything gets off on the good foot, NYCC is holding a Kick-Off Concert featuring DJ Z-Trip and Tom Morello (guitarist, Rage Against the…

TheHikashu + Tomoe Shinohara concert is going to be so smashing, Japan Society will turn around it’s 262 capacity auditorium for a one night only all you can dance through down.  The standing only fun will begin sharply at 7:30pm this Friday (13th).  On top of that 50% of all ticket sales will go towards the society’s Earthquake Releif Fund….

Trip Hop duo, Electric Kulintang – Susie Ibarra & Roberto Rodriguez bring an eclectic mix of dance, traditional Filipino music, and electronica to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Swing by the museum this Friday from 5PM for two exciting sets, welcoming the start of the 2011 season of the popular ‘Art After 5′ series.  Free with Museum admission. Event Details…

On Sunday October 10th,  otakus, cosplayers, jpop fans, and music lovers joined 4 bands & the Superglorious crew at Irving Plaza to create an exquisite live music palette.  Here are some pretty sights from the fun filled night that is the Far East to East Showcase. Here are few links to FETES 2010 coverage – BrooklynVegan: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/10/puffy_amiyumi_e.html Verbicide Magazine: http://www.verbicidemagazine.com/2010/10/19/show-review-far-east-to-east-showcase-at-irving-plaza-new-york-101010/?pid=585…

This  edition of FreebieGlorious comes courtesy of the Brooklyn-based band Mon Khmer (Pronounced mohn-kmair).  If you haven’t heard of Mon Khmer definitely check them out at Glasslands Gallery on Monday September 20th.  MK’s sound is definitely one of a kind and they’re certainly worthy of your time & ears. We’re giving a way the vinyl edition of their eponymously title…

For you folks who don’t know what about Zazen Boys or Boom Boom Satellites.  Here’s a little sampling of the experience that is due at FETES on 10-10-10 Zazen Boys Boom Boom Satellites

As August comes to and end, here are some exciting gigs to keep an check out in September. The Anna Copa Cabanna Show: September 4th Guitar Wolf US 2010 Mini Tour – this is Guitar Wolf’s first US appearance since 2005 Sep.23 NYC, NY Santos Party House Sep.25 MEMPHIS, TN Gonerfest @ HI Tone Café Sep.27 ATLANTA, GA Drunken Unicorn…

We missed out on MusicMonday but we’re gonna show double love on Tuesday.  For this edition we’re giving away Flow – Calling (ltd. edition with DVD) RSP – Ai Kotoba How to participate: Simply sign the form below, and a winner will be selected and notified by Sunday August 29th. Please note, this giveaway is restricted to those located in…

We’re very happy to reveal the full band line up for the Far East To East Showcase 2010.   In addition to the internationally renowned duo Puffy AmiYumi, we’re also adding Boom Boom Satellites, Zazen Boys and Echostream.  So Sunday October 10th 2010, Irving Plaza is going to be filled with the wall to wall sounds of pop rock, electro rock,…