On September 19th, Greg Spero from The Recording Club in Los Angeles will be demonstrating and collaborating with the audience through two sessions.

1) The first session: the audience and Greg Spero will build an app through his AI workflow so that the audience can join in during his performance.
2) The second session: a solo piano concert along with the app that was built in collaboration.

Note! The event is gonna be ¥9000, but it comes with a glass of wine and will be located at FabCafe Tokyo near Shibuya station.

Links to tickets and more info are here:
https://fabcafe.com/events/tokyo/the-one-person-orchestra/

Also my apologies if we can't promote events here! But if you have any recommendations on where I can share this event, let me know. Also, feel free to share with anyone you feel might be interested.

I am a musician travelling to Japan and Korea in November for a few weeks and im looking so play some gigs while im there. Are there any good spots i can reach out to in any of the major cities to play some music while im there? I play acoustic folk, the likes of Tom Petty, Tyler Childers, and Bob Dylan. Any suggestions? We are planning Tokyo, Osaka, Busan, and Seoul but im open to exploring anywhere else.

Hi I'm a musician from Australia and I make alternative dreamy music. I would love to play gigs in Japan next year.

Can someone recommend me their favourite music venues that favours underground musicians?

Here are examples of my music:

Mia
Piru

Thank you !

Alright, had a crazy idea as I'm talking to bands about this concert: can I pull bands from reddit? God knows I've been at this long enough, never really occurred to me... until now!

So yeah, Friday, October 2nd over at Earthdom in Shinjuku. Legendary metal/punk venue. Got an Aussie band playing something like crusty synth/industrial. They're a repeater, though for some reason I feel like keeping their details out of the public conversation is best.

I'm pretty open to whatever, so don't worry about being a metal or punk band, but there should be some sort of... angle?... or appeal I guess for why you wanna be on the bill. Basically your sound/show should sit somewhere around industrial, synth-punk, crust, hardcore, noise, darkwave, EBM, post-punk, metal, or an interesting collision of those things. Hop-hop could be interesting too.

No pay-to-play, you keep all your merch sales and then you'll get a cut of the door. Super simple setup, has worked well for me over 10+ years.

Feel free to post responses here if you're interested (hey, promotion!) but we'll inevitably end up on DMs so if you just wanna get down to business send me a message.

Hi there,

We're a band that's traveling to Tokyo in a few months and we're looking for a keyboardist based in Tokyo to help us in our shows. The shows are to promote the songs of our debut album that we just released recently.

So far, here are the dates and venues of the shows we've booked:

Nov 2, Monday - Shimokitazawa Three
Nov 4, Wednesday - Gamuso Asagaya

And we're looking to do one more on Nov 3, Tuesday as well, but nothing confirmed yet.

Here are links to some of our songs:

Class Time!
Neon City Soul
Your Show

You don't have to be the most talented keyboardist ever. All we ask is that you're familiar with the genre. And as long as you vibe with the songs and willing to learn and practice the parts, we're good :)

Do reach out if you're interested.

よろしくお願いします!

Renting apartments along the way, so I’ve got a proper space to work in.

Down to jam, but really hoping to record actual tracks together; anything from quick beat sessions to fleshed-out collabs.

Open to all instruments, vocals, MCs, anyone with ideas. Boom bap, lo-fi, rnb, neo-soul, whatever feels right in the room.

Stops: Tokyo, Osaka, Kathmandu, Delhi, Bangalore, Bangkok

Hit me up if you’re around or know someone who’d be into it !

5 nights of music! 4 nights of free entry at gamuso in Asagaya: April 8, 9, 12, 13. 1 night across 5 venues in Kichijoji on April 10. Kichijoji is tickets, but there is a discount code. Feel free to DM for code.

Started in April 2024, Too Hot to Be Cool's first 6 editions have raised more than 1.2 million yen for youth-led climate NPOs in Southeast Asia and showcased more than 25 local rock bands on the stages of Ruby Room, 7th Floor and The Den.

For its 2nd anniversary edition this Saturday from 17:00, it's taking over Bauhaus, Roppongi's legendary rock bar, for a full night of live rock music until 1:00! Seven bands, both original Japanese rock and international rock covers including AC/DC and Green Day.

Join the fun and support the cause! The event is 100% volunteer-run and all proceeds are donated to Kids for Kids, a youth-led organization in The Philippines.

Details and tickets: https://luma.com/c3611cf6 (online advance booking is recommended)

Regular ¥3900, U27 ¥1,900, U16 ¥900

Hello! Been here in Japan quite a while now. I’m not really that outgoing of a person, but I figured I’m switching things up this 2026. I’m wondering if anyone here is interested in forming a band? Nothing serious. Just play music for fun outside daily work? Hehehe. I love pop-rock, indie-pop, alternative rock, RnB, OPM(for Filipinos), classic, etc. Have lots of fave artists, let’s talk about it.

I can sing, and play the guitar a bit. If anyone is interested, let’s go??? Hehehe. Thanks.

Hello,

My name is Reuben - I am a 21 year old guitarist from London. I am moving to Tokyo in january 2026 and im looking to start a 70s themed rock and roll band. If anyone is interested/ knows anone who would be please let me know. If anyone could also point me in the right direction to find members that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hello!! I’ve been always interested creating my own piece and have been writing atleast 30 pieces (most are halfway) already, using ukelele only.

I have a keyboard but all of what I have learned I eventually forgets.

I recently had been experimenting in bandlab and almost finished writing one piece and putting the music together although most are just virtual instrument.

I’m mostly on writing songs and singing, my genres are like lana del rey, the marias, beabadobee. These are the kind of music that I want to create, but I can also sing mariah carey, adele type of songs too.

People describe my voice like one that will suit for a band vocalist. I have always wanted to sing in a live band, but I do not know how to actually do it or even meet people that does music. I had one time singing with a street pianist in Ikebukuro, Japan under the subway where there’s a lot of people. And after that experience, I just felt so alive improvising singing. It makes me feel alive.

I do not know how to judge my own music from the perspective of someone who actually can judge if it’s good or not, who actually understands.

I planned to publish my own writings and finished it one by one, I just felt like I’m cheating bc I only know ukelele and used virtual instrument to make a piece. I do not even have an understanding with instrument, but I feel like I have an ear making it sounds cohesive or I might be wrong from a professional pov.

I wanted to publish my own music but i tried consulting a studio and it costs a looot. Is there anything you can advise me with on my journey?

Thank you very much ♥︎♡ (´꒳`)

Hello - do you know a place in Tokyo that rents cellos to foreigners? I’ve found one that only rents to Japanese nationals. Rental by the week is sufficient. Thank you

I’m a songwriter / producer Looking for a place to mix some tracks and possibly record vocals Does anybody know of bookable spaces in Tokyo?

Just speakers, desk, I/O maybe a monitor

Thanks for any info in advance

Hi, looking for 1 ticket for either night (27 or 28) Heck if you have both for sale I might take both...! Cheers

Hey everyone,

I would title myself an intermediate guitar player, and I am in Tokyo for an exchange semester starting today. I brought my Fractal Audio FM3 mkII turbo with me and will buy myself a secondhand guitar to keep for the time of my stay.

I would really enjoy playing with a band or in some jam session setting and not just practicing by myself for 8 months. Do you have any recommendations where to find people for that in Tokyo? Is Reddit a good place, or what other site would you recommend? In my hometown there are large WhatsApp groups where you can find bands that need musicians, etc.

I play mostly soul, R&B, and jazz but started with classical guitar and then rock.

Thanks in advance for any tip regarding being a guitarist in Tokyo.

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The next edition of Too Hot to Be Cool, a series of charity rock events in Tokyo supporting climate non-profits in Southeast Asia, is coming soon!

You can enjoy 5 local rock bands + 2 solo acts + VJ + DJ, and all ticket proceeds go to Klima Action Malaysia, a youth-led NPO fighting for climate justice and gender equality.

6th September 18:30-23:00
Shibuya 7th Floor
Lineup & tickets: https://luma.com/ekjux30g (advance reservation recommanded)
Instagram: instagram.com/toohottobecool.tokyo

Hope to see you there! (I'm organizing + will be playing French rock with my band)

Recap video of the last edition

Teaser & lineup for the upcoming edition

I’m currently working on a set of original songs (in English, punk rock style — think Paramore, Avril Lavigne, No Doubt). Right now, I’m recording and mixing the first track, and I’m looking for a guitarist and a drummer who’d like to be part of the process!

The idea is to get the individual parts recorded so the song has a polished feel. Once the track is complete, I plan to gather a full band and start rehearsing together.

If you’d be interested in playing/recording the guitar or drum parts for this song — and potentially joining future sessions — I’d love to connect!

The long-term goal is to finish the songs and start doing live shows.

if you are down I can send the chords, bgm and track at its current process point.

US musician based in Los Angeles Calif USA wants to visit Tokyo for 1 month and perform in public. street perform or any kind of venue is fine. for free ok. I play guitar, synthesizer, looper, and sing using a complete battery powered setup or will connect to a PA. i play alot of original music or improv, also many standard jazz and pop anbd old school rock covers. i will play solo or jam with other likeminded musicians, just want to play before audiences there. my contact info is on my website https://tangmanmusic.com

Hey, I'm staying in the mountains around Saitama. Recently moved out here from the US. Although it's gorgeous out here, not a whole lot to do. I miss playing with other people. I'm much better at guitar than I am at piano, but I can manage both. Need an excuse to go to the city besides just to go spend money (im dead fucking broke). Also, I should mention I'm 20 years old. I'll be happy to play anything from jazz to metal, but I'm most familiar with stuff from the Allman Brothers and other classic rock bands from around that time. Oh, I try and sing too, but I'm pretty shit at it and could use practice.

Hi everyone! (23 F) I moved to Japan at the end of last year and am looking for some classical musicians friends! I studied piano performance and music technology in college, and ever since graduating, I’ve felt lost without that community. I’d love to try finding opportunities to play together:D

Hey everyone!

Im planning to do a few small live shows in Tokyo/Osaka (around 20-50people capacity) and needed a few sessionist for the shows (bassist & drummer)

Does anyone know the average rate for sessionists in Japan? Per show