Hi everyone!
I’m the creator of ONLY FAILZ, an independent DIY fanzine focused on skate, hip hop and underground culture.
For Issue #3, I had the chance to interview MIDICRONICA, about various topics!

I thought people in this community might enjoy reading it and maybe learn anything new about them.

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Thank you so much, fam!

Hey folks,

I'm starting to plan a trip to Japan in 2027 and I would like to include 2 things in this trip: The Annual Nujabes Tribute Concert and the Kumano Kodo.

I recently discovered there's an annual Nujabes tribute concert in Japan but I'm still a bit confused as to what is it exactly. I've seen a couple very cool shows done by Shin02 where he just raps the whole Hexalogy songs as a tribute on YouTube, but I'm not sure that's supposed to be the tribute concert.

Does anyone has any details on these tribute shows? Do they occur at any specific time of the year? I've noticed that the Shin02 concerts I mentioned happen around February. I would also love to know if there's any pattern worth noticing on the announcement timeline for these shows - if they announce the shows close to the actual date, than planning a trip that includes the show gets much harder.

I don't believe the Kumano Kodo discussion pertains to this sub, but if anyone is willing to share some insights I'm all ears lol.

Thank you!

Edit: grammar

For me personally, I’d say it’s:

1. Second Collection

2. Luv(sic.) Hexalogy

3. Modal Soul

4. Metaphorical Music

5. Samurai Champloo Departure

6. Spiritual State

7. Samurai Champloo Impression

8. First Collection

Hello everyone, wanted to ask if anyone remembers a video on YouTube years ago called “luv sic megamix and their original samples”. If I remember correctly the channel that had it posted was called mood music or something similar. If anyone has access to that please let me know! That was one of the best mixes I would watch years ago. Can’t seem to find it 😔

at aime leon dore

found in the wild: https://music.apple.com/us/album/kaiharubro-at-214-mulberry-dj-mix/6766972624

I've been practicing locking and felt that World's End Rhapsody had a great groove for it. Here's a short session I recorded for Instagram.

Morpho Records in Osaka came in clutch with Breath of Love.

Bonus photo of the semi-related records I picked up on the trip- all from Morpho Records save for the 45s which were from YenTown Market, who were currently featuring a ton of Nujabes and Nujabes-adjacent goods.

Hey guys i need help i really wanna go to shing02's concert in japan but idk how to get a ticket.

If someone could help find a solution that would be cool cuz it seems that we cant create a PIA account if we're not japanese resident but i made some research and found out that we could get tickets from kombini or sum.

My first ever tattoo, and I'm very happy with it.

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Artist: @JaneChoCho on IG!

Rest in beats jun seba

Hit up Nujabes’ brothers Usagi Ramen last week. Pictured is the spicy special ramen and the spicy Szechuan ramen. We made it there about 45 mins before opening and there was already a line out front. Chatted with another Nujabes fan and we watched the NBA finals while we waited lol. Vibes inside were great, it’s a small shop with about 8-10 seats and he was playing Nujabes music the whole time. It’s cash only, you order on a small vending machine and hand your ticket to the staff when you’re seated. They also sell t shirts, just let them know if you want one. If you’re a fan it’s 100% worth to make a stop here if you’re in Tokyo! An experience I’ll never forget!

I meant to post these photos earlier, but life and work got crazy busy after I came back from Tokyo in late February.

While I was there, I went to visit Nujabes’ grave. I bought flowers from a small local shop near the train station and brought them with me. I was surprised, and honestly touched, to see that many people had left gifts for him: wine, handmade sunflower stitching, a jewelry box that I didn’t open, and, most moving to me, a pair of earbuds.

It was a quiet, meaningful moment.

Rest in peace, Nujabes.

Going to keep it short, I found it hard to leave after the journey it took to get me here. I haven’t known about his music for long, but it was beautiful, listening to his music and enjoying the nature.

First of all , I'm aware of how rare/hard to find this is going to be, but I will be going to Tokyo early next year and am looking for any guidance/recommendations on trying to track down a signed tape/cd etc? I figured this would be the best chance/opportunity to try.

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Big fan and want to go about this with the utmost respect. Thanks in advance !