Off-Season Bonus: Japanese Radio

(Pictured above is ATARASHII GAKKO!)

And we arrive at the last playlist before the start of season 7. Japan was one of the first countries I thought of when I outlined the post-season broadcasts and it brings me a lot of joy getting to finally share the music from this incredible country with you. Like many around the world, I too have found myself deeply inspired by various Japanese creatives. From authors, filmmakers, and musicians, the level of creativity that has come out of Japan has been historically awe-inspiring. It truly feels like that sentiment cannot be overstated, and yet, for as prolific as Japanese art has become, there still is this air of mystery that shrouds it. So with that in mind, it was important for me to structure a playlist that spoke to the diversity of Japan. The artists I’ve chosen are vastly different from one another, hailing from areas such as Kobe, Fukuoka, Okayama, and Osaka. What unites them is a fierce desire to challenge the preconceived notions of Japanese life, to take a bird's eye view towards the various challenges, norms, and underpinnings of what makes everyday life in Japan unique. And of course, along with that mandate, these artists have excelled at making music that is downright exhilarating to listen to. I’ll be announcing season 7 in a few short weeks, I massively hope you enjoy this in the meantime.

These radio broadcasts can only be streamed via Spotify. However, full episodes of the podcast (new and old) are available wherever you stream podcasts (Apple, Google, Deezer, you get the point).