Archive for Tokyo Boredom
uhnellys mêlée with Todd on CHARTattack
First of all congratulations to uhnellys for being invited to perform with some of the best Japanese bands/artists/DJs at Neutral Nation 2010 in Odaiba. I can’t stress enough how their live performance is so much better than what you may hear on CD or preview on Youtube. (Noone’s been able to document uhnellys at their [...]
the mornings glory, sound and fury
As soon as SIAMESE CATS finished their set, a wall of noise struck us from behind. It was DODDODO (née Namin Haku) launching a sneak attack while performing her DJ/emcee set atop a platform behind us. She initially disguised herself behind a cardboard Kabuki mask which she removed shortly into her first song. It was [...]
Too jetlagged and intoxicated on boredom for bikinis pt2
Praha Depart kicked my ass and was arguably my favorite band at Tokyo Boredom on Saturday. It’s a shame they had to perform so early (12:30) but at the same time they were a good band to warm up the crowd. SIKA SIKA based out of Nagoya performed next. In N America it’s rare to [...]
Too jetlagged and intoxicated on boredom for bikinis
The weather on 2010/9/25 was nice and sunny as God has a soft spot for Japanese indie/undergound music. Not that it mattered since the festival is held indoors at Tamokuteki Hall, Tokyo University, Komaba Campus. Tokyo University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world with extremely high academic requirements for enrollment. So [...]
Can’t wait to be bored to death.
Today is the music festival I’ve been waiting all year for: Tokyo Boredom. It’s not so much about coming to watch individual bands but for musicians and fans to show solidarity and express mutual appreciation for each other in maintaining a vibrant and cohesive music scene. There are amazing bands but no rock star egos. [...]
