SXSW staple, the coolest Japanese indie rock, punk and obscure culture extravaganza with another killer line-up. Since 1996, Japan Nite has been showcasing both big-name Japanese artists and acts rising up in the country’s music scene at SXSW, followed by a tour across the United States. After celebrating two decades of shows in Austin last year, the 2017 edition of Japan Nite picks up right where it last left off, introducing fresh-faced Japanese performers to… Show more SXSW staple, the coolest Japanese indie rock, punk and obscure culture extravaganza with another killer line-up. Since 1996, Japan Nite has been showcasing both big-name Japanese artists and acts rising up in the country’s music scene at SXSW, followed by a tour across the United States. After celebrating two decades of shows in Austin last year, the 2017 edition of Japan Nite picks up right where it last left off, introducing fresh-faced Japanese performers to North America.Jaspan Nite US tour 2017With:CHAI/Tokyo Chaotic!!!/WalkingsMar 16, Thu　Japan Preview show　＠ Valhalla AustinMar 17, Fri　  SXSW Japan Nite @Elysium Austin  Mar 19  Sun Japan Nite Brooklyn @ Knitting Factory   Mar 20  Mon  Japan Nite Chicago   @ Double Door   Mar 22  Wed   Japan Nite   Seattle   @ChopSueyMar 23  Thur  Japan Nie Portland  　@ Dante’s Mar 24 Fri      Japan Nite San  Diego   @ BlondeMar 25  Sat   Japan Nite LA     @The Hi Hat  Mar 26 Sun   Japan Nite SF　　＠ Independent   Japan Nite official sitehttp://www.japan-nite.com/Japan Nite Face bookhttps://www.facebook.com/JapanNiteJapan Nite Twitterhttps://twitter.com/japannite Show less

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Hi, I am Audrey Kimura. In 1994, I founded Benten Label, an independent record label based in Tokyo specializing in female artists of many genres. Benten is the name of one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. Benten (or Ben Zai ten), is the goddess of music, art, hapiness and love. Since 1994, we have produced over 30 releases and are still going strong. The key concept of BENTEN Label is silliness and seriousness; we enjoy the sillyness of our music seriously, and we hope that our listeners… Show more Hi, I am Audrey Kimura. In 1994, I founded Benten Label, an independent record label based in Tokyo specializing in female artists of many genres. Benten is the name of one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. Benten (or Ben Zai ten), is the goddess of music, art, hapiness and love. Since 1994, we have produced over 30 releases and are still going strong. The key concept of BENTEN Label is silliness and seriousness; we enjoy the sillyness of our music seriously, and we hope that our listeners feel the same way. This is not a political statement that we are making about the sickening system of the music business or the all too passive attitude of the general listening population, We just want to have fun. Girls In Japan don't use words like feminist or Riot Grrl, etc. There are not even any Japanese words that equal these ideas. The girls in 1990 non-fuedal Japan are freed from all sexually discriminating issues. When they decide what they want to do, they do it, and nobody stands in their way. Young people in other countries may strongly support a band that has an intese political message, while Japanese girls (and boys too) have the same enthusiasm and great sympathy for a silly, crazy band . We bring to you the world of girls who are full of curiosity and fantastic ideas, who are shameless, courageous, and who love to entertain people. http://www.sister.co.jp/GirlsUStour2004/ Show less