Japan Satoko Shibata 柴田聡子 Co-produced by Takuro Okada, Satoko Shibata’s new effort “Your Favorite Things” shows influences of hip-hop, ambient music, and new jazz.
Japan betcover!! Coming back in time to the ’60s, betcover!! restores Japanese folk, garage rock, and psychedelic rock with the sensibility of modern indie rock, hip-hop, jazz and global music.
China Wachi 蛙池 Chinese newcomers Wachi (蛙池) combine rock with ethnic music and folk songs, with vocal melodies that roam freely.
Japan Tokutaro Hosoi On his new album “Sakana=Sakana” (“Fish=Fish”), singer-songwriter Tokutaro Hosoi plays stylish pop songs, noise, and improvisation at the same time!
Japan miaou miaou’s latest effort – along with the new album by Cornelius – are my favorite electronic albums of the year so far.
China 有话 A Fishy Tale Every raindrop has a thunderous sound – says Chinese psychedelic group Fishy Tale, whose debut EP will take hold of your psyche.
Pakistan Natasha Humera Ejaz Mixing global and local influences, Pakistani singer-songwriter Natasha Humera Ejaz manifests the breadth of her inspirations – and her talents.
China 热键被杀手 ReJianBeiShaShou Short story from Chinese noise rockers ReJianBeiShaShou with each chapter told in a different pose.
Philippines Gabba Blending mathematical approach with a joyous and carefree feel, Filipino guitar architect Gabba finally presents his debut solo album “Recollections”.