Tune in to CJLO on Sundays this May as our two resident Japanese music enthusiasts share with you their favorite artists, songs, and moments from the Land of the Rising Sun's vibrant indie music scene, as the annual Next Music from Tokyo concert series gets underway for its eighth edition this spring!

Established and managed by Steve Tanaka since 2010, this completely DIY tour invites Canadians to discover a unique Japanese music experience like no other. Steve explores and scavenges Tokyo's live houses, concert halls, and bars to find the best undiscovered indie talent, curates the best acts, and invites them to perform to eager and curious Canadians.

CJLO is stoked to co-present with Champagne Productions Royce Da 5'9 with Doug Crawford, Jonathan Emile, Red Rum Records and DJ Nerve tonight at Le Belmont!

Dine Alone Records 2016

One of the great pleasures of listening to Solids' four-track EP, Else, is the wave of noise and distortion that washes over you created by the pounding drums, thumping bass, and distorted guitars. And, unlike the breakneck speed of their debut LP Blame Confusion, Else seems to show the Montreal duo of Xavier Germain-Poitras and Louis Guillemette taking their time and allowing for both the songs and listeners to breathe.

Tune in this Friday at 6pm to The Go-Go Radio Magic Show when Prince Palu will be joined in the first hour (via phone) by Stu Mackenzie of the Australian psych band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, to talk about their most recent album, Nonagon Infinity, and their upcoming show, sold out at Bar le Ritz PDB on May 11.