Let’s go back to the ’80s: a decade of explosions. Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13 th sequels were fresh releases at the video store. Super Mario Bros had just jumped onto a fresh new ...

The pressure to conform in Japanese society made being a punk risky – even before you factor in the flamethrowers. As a rash of reissues arrives, 80s stalwarts Lip Cream, Death Side and the Nurse reca ...

Here is the best Japanese rock/metal band from each of the last five decades, as chosen by Ryujin's Ryoji Shinomoto. There are so many incredible acts under the nebulous heavy music umbrella that have ...

Following compilations of Japanese city pop and ambient, Light in the Attic unearths a set of songs lying outside familiar genres. It’s a vital addition to the label’s broader historical project. The ...