"Fripp-ishly brainy" - the magic of Japan's Tin Drum By Paul Lester published 24 July 23 With their final studio offering as Japan, the Catford art rockers made pretentiousness danceable!
Japan to release half-speed vinyl remaster of double collection Exorcising Ghosts By Jerry Ewing published 14 August 22 Art rockers Japan to have 1984 career-spanning collection Exorcising Ghosts reissued on vinyl in October
My Record Collection: Mark McCaughrean on Yes, Frost* and Moon Safari By Jo Kendall last updated 11 April 22 By day Mark McCaughrean is Senior Science Advisor at the European Space Agency. But by night he’s pondering spiritual transportation via Mahler, Yes and Chvrches…
Art-rock fops Japan predict the future on deluxe version of third album Quiet Life By Stephen Dalton published 5 March 21 Japan's post-glam synth-rock classic Quiet Life, now remastered and expanded into three-disc set
Richard Barbieri releases artful video for atmospheric Flare 2 By Jerry Ewing published 26 February 21 Japan/Porcupine Tree keyboard player releases new solo album Under A Spell today
Japan's Quiet Life to get new vinyl and 3CD reissue By Jerry Ewing published 13 January 21 Half-speed remaster for art rockers Japan's seminal 1979 release Quiet Life
The 10 best Japanese rock bands, as chosen by Marty Friedman By Greg Prato last updated 24 December 19 Guitar legend, Tokyo resident and avowed Japanophile Marty Friedman reveals his pick for the 10 best Japanese rock bands...
Marillion are on the cover on the new issue of Prog, on sale today! By Jerry Ewing published 29 November 19 Plus Steve Hillage, Anthony Phillips, No-Man, Leprous, Bent Knee and more...
David Sylvian's solo work between 1984-1987 set for vinyl reissues By Scott Munro published 14 December 18 Four of David Sylvian’s solo albums from the mid-80s will be reissued in early 2019
Classic Japan albums set for vinyl reissue By Scott Munro published 3 July 18 Japan’s 1980 album Gentlemen Take Polaroids and 1981’s Tin Drum will be reissued on heavyweight vinyl next month
The 10 best bands from Japan, as chosen by Man With A Mission By TeamRock published 20 June 17 Man With A Mission guitarist and vocalist Jean-Ken Johnny picks the 10 bands from Japan you should be listening to
Richard Barbieri at Hoxton Hall, London - live review By Chris Roberts published 29 May 17 Not yet rated Atmospheric solo show for former Japan and Porcupine Tree luminary
Steve Jansen - The Extinct Suite album review By Chris Roberts published 23 May 17 Not yet rated Rarefied atmospheres from ex-Japan man
Watch a giant Japanese kid’s TV character play death metal in a shopping mall By Metal Hammer published 7 March 17 This Japanese mascot is the most awesome death metal drummer you’ll see today
Richard Barbieri - Planets + Persona album review By Chris Roberts published 15 February 17 Not yet rated Japan and Porcupine Tree alumnus makes stellar solo work.
Porcupine Tree man Richard Barbieri to launch Planets + Persona By Scott Munro published 19 December 16 Japan and Porcupine Tree keyboardist Richard Barbieri will release his 3rd solo album Planets + Persona in March – watch teaser video