Askew is proud to introduce Radio TBJE Nippon, a new addition to the Askew Podcast Network.
Radio TBJE Nippon is hosted by Tom Melesky, a promoter in Japan. The Big Jugs Experience (TBJE) is an effort that began in Osaka, Japan, to promote bands. It has since expanded to host events in Tokyo and in the [...]
SAI is a Swedish alternative rock band with intense visual appeal. Several of their songs have been featured in Askew’s podcast, so podcaster JR sought out the opportunity to become better acquainted with SAI a little more. Read on to find out how these up-and-coming rockers are faring in a region steeped in strong metal and rock acts of all types and what keeps them motivated.
The beginning of October brought forth the latest single from Nagoya-based band meth., their first release since the induction of bassist AkN as a member. Now they have returned to being a full four-piece group for the first time since the departure of their first bassist, which led to the release of their mini album [...]
In order to get the scoop on D’s latest single before its release later this month, we sat down with vocalist Asagi in order to give fans insight on Tightrope straight from the band themselves. He explains to us that even though he feels D’s music constantly changes that, “‘Tightrope’ is a straight rock-band sounding [...]
Most of the time when Japanese bands come to play in the United States, they only come to perform a couple of shows or to appear at an anime convention. However, power duo band VAMPS set forth on a trek across America this week with plenty of opportunities to meet fans slated in, along [...]
Layla Lane is a Los Angeles based classic indie rock quartet led by the energetic Hidehito Ikumo (Heday) on guitar and the lovely Valerie Stern on keyboard. Heday has played with notable artists such as Ringo Starr, Klaus Voormann and Van Dyke Parks to name a few. Valerie has received many awards, has played with [...]
I think most people reacted to the announcement that ALSDEAD would be making their first appearance on United States soil with a disapproving scoff. This band isn’t exactly one of the major players, but you wouldn’t know that by looking at them. They sport the sexier, darker, fiercer aspect of visual style without leaning too [...]
