Category Archives: Music

Kasabian Live Concert In Tokyo

Posted on January 23, 2007 by tokyofox

Leicester’s greatest band since, erm Showaddywaddy were in town the other week and I went to see them at Tokyo Kokusai Forum Hall A which has probably one of the most un-rock and roll names, and to be honest it’s … Continue reading →

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TF Top……Singles & Albums Of 2006

Posted on December 19, 2006 by tokyofox

Singles: 1. The Automatic – Monster:  Monster by name monster by reputation. Not just the song of the Summer. 2. Mary J Blige & U2 – One:  Not #1 but a fantastic cover of an all-time classic. 3. Kasabian – Empire:  … Continue reading →

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Elvis Lives On In Tokyo!

Posted on December 10, 2006 by tokyofox

I have shown photos before of the Elvis dancers who congregate in Yoyogi Park every Sunday but thats not the only Elvis-related thing in Tokyo as there is actually a museum dedicated to the icon. Hidden away on a side street from … Continue reading →

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I Saw Linkin Park, Muse & Arctic Monkeys At Summer Sonic 2006

Posted on August 14, 2006 by tokyofox

For the second year running I went to the Summer Sonic music festival in Chiba where fortunately the predicted rain and thunder held. Those who went to the previous day to see the likes of Metallica and Daft Punk were … Continue reading →

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A Supersonic Summer Music Festival

Posted on May 29, 2006 by tokyofox

Got my ticket for Summer Sonic ’06 the other day. This is a two-day festival where the line up alternates between Osaka and Tokyo over a weekend although technically the Tokyo leg is in neighbouring prefecture Chiba but given that Tokyo … Continue reading →

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The Gullable Japanese Music Market……..Or Not!!

Posted on February 25, 2006 by tokyofox

I am a big music fan and so buying cd’s here is of great interest and fascination to me as so many international bands seem to add one or two bonus tracks on to their albums. Is there any reason why Japan … Continue reading →

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Hail The El Pres!dente

Posted on February 24, 2006 by tokyofox

Just got back from HMV in Shibuya where I saw Scottish band El Presidente play a live and free five/six song set culminating in their first hit ‘Without You‘ which has been played to death on local station Inter FM … Continue reading →

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Welcome To Geek World!!

Posted on February 21, 2006 by tokyofox

Well you never thought it would happen and neither did I but its time for the 2nd entry on this blog thingy which we call Tokyo Fox. Last Sunday I went to Akihabara which is the place for all items electrical (and … Continue reading →

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