New pop, sounds and beats from Japan with Rory Steele and Chris Roaf
Rory and Chris presents a guided through the wide and crazy world of Japanese music, playing classic hits as well as the latest and greatest tunes to come out of Japan,
Tokyo Soundscape gets festive with a Christmas special (well, everyone else does, so why not us?), featuring yuletide... See details
Tue, 2012-12-11 18:18
Tokyo Soundscape gets festive with a Christmas special (well, everyone else does, so why not us?), featuring yuletide tunes from show favourites Shonen Knife, Pizzcato Five, and World?s End Girlfriend. Plus new music from Ken Kobayashi, and more classic flashback tracks.
Cubismo Grafico ? Candy...On this edition of Tokyo Soundscape, we look to the future and to the past, but both from a decidedly alternative point... See details
Wed, 2012-12-05 19:16
On this edition of Tokyo Soundscape, we look to the future and to the past, but both from a decidedly alternative point of view, with tracks from acts straight out of leftfield, deep underground, or high above in the cosmos. It?s one hell of a trip, and you?re all invited along for the ride.
...Tokyo Soundscape Episode 19
Another pick ?n? mix bag of belters fit to burst with musical goodness from Japan,... See details
Wed, 2012-11-21 19:29
Tokyo Soundscape Episode 19
Another pick ?n? mix bag of belters fit to burst with musical goodness from Japan, covering such burning issues as cats, chocolate, and holidays in outer space. Tunes old and new jostle for your attention ? who will triumph? Why, YOU, the listener, of course!
Jun...Yokai-name checking Boogie Woogie? Japanese ?Britpop?? A Shibuya-kei tribute to Paul Scholes? It can only mean there?s... See details
Fri, 2012-08-03 13:12
Yokai-name checking Boogie Woogie? Japanese ?Britpop?? A Shibuya-kei tribute to Paul Scholes? It can only mean there?s a new episode of Tokyo Soundscape in town, and this time we?ve got a wide selection of tunes spanning some sixty years in some sixty minutes. It?s more fun than time travel, and...Tokyo Soundscape interviews Salyu and Keigo Oyamada (aka Cornelius), plus Yumiko Ohno and Asa-chang, ahead of their... See details
Mon, 2012-07-23 17:05
Tokyo Soundscape interviews Salyu and Keigo Oyamada (aka Cornelius), plus Yumiko Ohno and Asa-chang, ahead of their salyu x salyu show in London last month. There?s also a recap of Japanese acts that have just played the UK, and a preview of those soon set to do so.
NOKIES! ? We Are News In The...TRACKLISTING:
Base Ball Bear ? Yoakemae (Hontou no Yoakemae ver.)
Avengers in Sci-Fi ? Save Our Rock
8otto ? You... See details
Tue, 2012-05-15 11:45
TRACKLISTING:
Base Ball Bear ? Yoakemae (Hontou no Yoakemae ver.)
Avengers in Sci-Fi ? Save Our Rock
8otto ? You Just Not Only One
80kidz ? Mind the Gap
Sexy-Synthesizer ? Space Music
Anchorsong ? Daybreak
The Polka Dot Fire Brigade ? The Moon Which Lies
Elen Never Sleeps ? My...Rory reaches into his latest grab bag of audible treats and pulls out new material from the likes of Polysics,... See details
Tue, 2012-03-20 19:53
Rory reaches into his latest grab bag of audible treats and pulls out new material from the likes of Polysics, Tenniscoats, and The Beatniks, plus info on SOAS Radio Live, 22nd March, Bedroom Bar, London.Hifana ? ?? / WAKE UP FEAT. ??DOPENESSOmodaka ? Hietsuki BushiTakako Minekawa ? Fantastic...Tokyo Soundscape presents a Zipangu Fest special (www.zipangufest.com), featuring an interview with Neil Cantwell and... See details
Thu, 2011-11-17 19:18
Tokyo Soundscape presents a Zipangu Fest special (www.zipangufest.com), featuring an interview with Neil Cantwell and Tim Grabham, directors of KanZeOn, and special guest beatboxing priest ta2mi. Plus music from Lillies and Remains, Lo-Fi, and Suneohair.
PLAYLIST
Lillies and Remains -...The latest indie rock from Japan, including Galileo Galilei, Veltpunch and Dry as Dust, with added electro-pop, dance... See details
Wed, 2011-09-21 19:00
The latest indie rock from Japan, including Galileo Galilei, Veltpunch and Dry as Dust, with added electro-pop, dance and, yes, human beatboxing.
Dry As Dust - Recycle
Veltpunch - The Sweetest
Andymori - Follow Me
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Galileo Galilei - Kanseitou (Acoustic)
Shugo...Rory Steele previews forthcoming Japanese gigs in London, with spotlights on Japan Underground and 30 years of Shonen... See details
Fri, 2011-09-02 14:00
Rory Steele previews forthcoming Japanese gigs in London, with spotlights on Japan Underground and 30 years of Shonen Knife, plus tracks from Guitar Wolf, Nisennenmondai and Collette.
1. Shonen Knife - Konnichiwa
2. Shonen Knife - Perfect Freedom
3. Shonen Knife - Blitzkrieg Bop
4. Guitar...Tokyo Soundscape's got it covered with this special show dedicated to tributes and renditions of pclassic hits by... See details
Wed, 2011-04-06 20:43
Tokyo Soundscape's got it covered with this special show dedicated to tributes and renditions of pclassic hits by Japanese artists and bands. Name that tune!
Here's the tracklist for the show (although the point of the show is to try and guess the song titles, still best to include...Rory highlights some of the fundraising music available, and forthcoming gigs and events in support of the earthquake... See details
Wed, 2011-03-30 14:54
Rory highlights some of the fundraising music available, and forthcoming gigs and events in support of the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts, plus tracks from Drum Eyes, Bo Ningen, and Hotel Mexico.
80kidz - Voice
World's End Girlfriend - Les Enfants du Paradis
Drum Eyes - Future...Time to go eiga-gaga, as Tokyo Soundscape presents a silver screen special, featuring music from Love Exposure, Ping... See details
Mon, 2010-12-13 20:42
Time to go eiga-gaga, as Tokyo Soundscape presents a silver screen special, featuring music from Love Exposure, Ping Pong, Battle Royale, House, Air Doll, Akira, and more!
01: Geinoh Yamashirogumi - Kaneda (from Akira)
02: Akira Ifukube - Godzilla Theme (from Godzilla vs King Ghidorah)
03:...Rory is joined in the studio by Japanese music journalist, Tom Smith, to talk about club night Japan Underground, plus... See details
Fri, 2010-12-03 13:21
Rory is joined in the studio by Japanese music journalist, Tom Smith, to talk about club night Japan Underground, plus music from Sakanaction, iLL and The Telephones.
Sakanaction - ?
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iLL - R.O.C.K.
The Telephones - Dance With You
Refely - MC2
Riddim Saunter - Sweet & Still
Ego...Rory and Chris get genki with the denki in this electronic special, featuring Plamo, HASYMO and Sputniko!
1.... See details
Fri, 2009-10-16 03:00
Rory and Chris get genki with the denki in this electronic special, featuring Plamo, HASYMO and Sputniko!
1. Polysics - Young OH! OH!
2. Dr. Usui - Bottom of the World
3. Floppy - Helter Skelter
4. Plamo - Melodramatic Popular Song
5. Cow'p - Dub of Death
6. DJ Scotch Egg - Scotch Land
7....Chris and Rory declare "Viva! La Woman" as they celebrate the best female singers, artists and bands from... See details
Thu, 2009-08-13 03:00
Chris and Rory declare "Viva! La Woman" as they celebrate the best female singers, artists and bands from Japan.
Cibo Matto Beef Jerky Viva! La Woman
Super Junky Monkey Nani Parasitic People
Tokyo Pinsalocks Travelling Spoon
Natccu Kagen no Tsuki
Mika Nakashima Glamorous Sky Nana...Rory and Chris return to the OpenAir Studio to play old favourites Shonen Knife and Hoover's Ooover, plus new... See details
Thu, 2009-07-30 16:46
Rory and Chris return to the OpenAir Studio to play old favourites Shonen Knife and Hoover's Ooover, plus new favourites Gyoko and 80kidz.
1 Handsomeboy Technique A Flick of a Trick Terrestrial Tone Cluster
2 80kidz Frankie (Vocal: The Shoes)
3 Susumu Hirasawa Parade Paprika
4 Soil...This week, Chris and Rory bring you jeggae by the Bonobows, as well as tracks from Polysics and Number Girl. See details
Tue, 2009-06-16 03:00
This week, Chris and Rory bring you jeggae by the Bonobows, as well as tracks from Polysics and Number Girl. Music connected to, from and inspired by video games as well as tracks from Bo Peep and the Soil and Pimp Sessions. See details
Sun, 2009-04-26 03:00
Music connected to, from and inspired by video games as well as tracks from Bo Peep and the Soil and Pimp Sessions. In episode two, Rory ventures further into the Pick 'n' Mix of Japanese music, playing old favourites the Polysics... See details
Sat, 2009-02-14 02:00
In episode two, Rory ventures further into the Pick 'n' Mix of Japanese music, playing old favourites the Polysics along with another curiously titled band, Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her.
Think It Over - Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her
Genki Rock ABC! - Polysics
?????? - The Blue...In this episode Rory Steele plays his pick of Japanese music, from bands such as Yellow Magic Orchestra to the... See details
Fri, 2009-02-13 02:00
In this episode Rory Steele plays his pick of Japanese music, from bands such as Yellow Magic Orchestra to the curiously titled School Food Punishment.