安頭 is last, and they are aggressive, emphatic, and passionate. The laid-back tempo provides a nice contrast to Manhole New World’s frenetic set. They play a shoegazey J-rock set, hitting the audience with bright guitar tones and walls of noise. And so is the crowd-they go wild with their tambourines, in stark contrast with the audiences at some other concerts I’ve been to, where people are too timid to even clap along with the music.Īfter Manhole New World finishes and collects their tambourines, ALL ITEM 10 TIMES takes the stage. Halfway through their set, the lead throws out tambourines into the audience and acts as a conductor for the next few songs. Layering marimba rhythms with the lead guitar, drums, and bass, the band has a blast on the stage. ![]() ![]() After the frontman greets the audience with a goofy smile and a bucket hat, Manhole New World starts the wildest math rock set I’ve ever seen. The lights go up, and a chillwave playlist fills the void left by the band as they make room for Manhole New World, the next band on the bill.Īs the band wheels a marimba onto the stage, front-and-center, I know I’m in for a treat. I just barely catch the ending of the first act’s ( Absolute Area) final song, a wild J-rock flourish that foreshadows the energy to come. Boasting sold-out shows every week, FEVER has a cleaner, more professional appearance than other live houses in the area, with an impressive speaker system, designated smoking areas outside of the main venue, and ample space for the audience. This article is part of a series on the vibrant music scene in Tokyo’s various neighborhoods.Īn electric-blue neon sign marks the entrance of Live House FEVER, one of the giants of the Shimo-Kitazawa music scene. ![]() Record Hospital RH in Tokyo: Eclectic Indie Rock at Shimo-Kitazawa FEVER Record Hospital August 17, 2017
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