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Japanese New Wave in London this month (3-31 Oct): Euan McGinty at Mad Cats (Wed 21 Oct). Updated daily.
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Sound profile
A danceable, vocal-driven sound.
energy
65
danceability
70
valence
60
grit
35
organicness
40
commerciality
40
tempo
60
vocality
70
About Japanese New Wave
Japanese New Wave emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a creative response to Western post-punk and the pioneering technopop sounds of Yellow Magic Orchestra. This genre utilizes a distinctive blend of analog synthesizers, crisp drum machines, and angular electric guitar work to create textures ranging from neon-soaked pop to moody, avant-garde experiments. Rhythmically, it favors moderate to fast tempos with tight, often syncopated 4/4 structures that bridge the gap between the polished urbanity of City Pop and the raw energy of Japanese punk. Semantically, the genre represents a pivotal transition in Japan's musical history, synthesizing futuristic technology with traditional melodic sensibilities to establish the foundational aesthetic for subsequent J-pop and electronic movements.
Also known as: J-New Wave
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What Japanese New Wave events are in London this month?+
Mood lists one japanese new wave event in London this month (3-31 Oct): Euan McGinty at Mad Cats (Wed 21 Oct). The listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
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Japanese New Wave emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a creative response to Western post-punk and the pioneering technopop sounds of Yellow Magic Orchestra. Find every Japanese New Wave venue and event in London this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
What is Japanese New Wave music?+
Japanese New Wave emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a creative response to Western post-punk and the pioneering technopop sounds of Yellow Magic Orchestra. This genre utilizes a distinctive blend of analog synthesizers, crisp drum machines, and angular electric guitar work to create textures ranging from neon-soaked pop to moody, avant-garde experiments. Rhythmically, it favors moderate to fast tempos with tight, often syncopated 4/4 structures that bridge the gap between the polished…