We can also get their CDs, records, demo tapes and fanzines. And we can have a really good time with our friends and make friends with people who like indiepop. So these events are very important for us to know what is happening here. About 70-150 people usually go to these events. With these words and the echoing sounds of a mixed tape of Japanese bands enveloping my consciousness I momentarily close my eyes and attempt to drift, create and transport myself to an imagined atmosphere that exists during one of these events.
Japan is far away.
My DNA is half there. But still, the direction of imported music is far from being in balance. Thoughts swirl in my head randomly. I'd like to thank Clover Records especially since they are the label that continues to release Pop Jingu compilations as well as introduce new and exciting Japanese indiepop bands. A few of their releases have been licensed to North America via March, Darla, and soon Lil' Red Wagon Recordings.