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David Sylvian of Japan posing with mannequin

Best David Sylvian & Japan Songs: A Singular Musical Mind

There is no throughline to the best songs by David Sylvian. But it's that inability to be pinned down that has made his work so fascinating for so long.

News8 months ago

Keith Jarrett’s Legendary ‘Sun Bear Concerts’ Set For Reissue

Originally released in 1978, the 10-LP box set features five complete solo performances by the pianist.

News2 years ago

Queen Announce Fan-Voted ‘Greatest Hits In Japan’ Collection

Queen announce ‘Greatest Hits in Japan’, a compilation album featuring 12 classic Queen songs voted by Japanese fans and set for release on 15 January.

News2 years ago

Japan To Pay Tribute To Queen With ‘Super Fireworks – Rhapsody In The Sky’ Events

The Super Firework events will light up the night skies with 13000 fireworks synched to Queen’s music in a one hour spectacle.

News3 years ago

David Sylvian’s ‘Rain Tree Crow’ Set For Deluxe Vinyl Reissue

Originally issued in 1991, the album found Sylvian reuniting with his former Japan bandmates, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri and Mick Karn.

News3 years ago

Deluxe Vinyl Editions Of Four Landmark David Sylvian Albums Set For Release

The four titles are the fruits of a period of remarkable creativity from 1984 to 1987.

News3 years ago

Japanese Singer-Songwriter Rei: “You Cannot Define Me Without Music”

Multi-lingual and multi-talented, the Japanese singer-songwriter Rei has released an eclectic debut album that marks her as a crossover act in waiting.

Features3 years ago

Football Championship: Discover The Music Of Japan’s RADWIMPS

The Japanese trio behind the soundtrack for the smash anime film 'Your Name', are primed for global stardom

News3 years ago

Landmark Japan Albums Set For Reissue In Half-Speed Mastered Vinyl Editions

Led by the influential David Sylvian, the band went on to become one of the most interesting and stylish protagonists of late 1970s/early 80s synth-pop.