Thanks to e-mailer, Emily, for pointing me to DMBQ’s Esoteric Hair on the U.S. iTunes Music Store. In light of recent tragedies, what better way to support a band, than to purchase their music.
In addition to DMBQ, I have added four Mari Ijima albums to the Guide as well. They include Wonderful People, Gems, […]

While it is unfortunate that I have to create my second R.I.P. (remember Bass Wolf fondly) in one year..
Drummer for DMBQ and support drummer for Shonen Knife, Mana Nishiura — better known as China — left this rock and roll world around 1:00PM on November 5th in what could only have been a horrifying experience. […]

Benten Label, who released their first North American album, TsuShiMaMiRe’s Pregnant Fantasy, on November first have announced their line-up for the next few months. The annoncement confirms their dedication to the market and my questions about Canadian releases.
The CD’s will be available in record stores in both countries under the label BENTEN Tokyo (ACG Sub). […]

Well, it has been a while since I update The iTunes Guide last. So, now, I bring you a freshly updated list now including the likes of PE’Z and the best rock show on earth, Zoobombs. However, this update brings us up to version 1.5 with a cleaner, easier to navigate look. I call it […]