Students are heading back to school, the fireworks displays are pretty much done and the gyaru (gals) are a lot more tanned. It¡¯s too early to declare an end to summer yet, though. There are still plenty of music festivals and concerts in September to satisfy those who don¡¯t want to head back indoors just yet.
Starting off the month, Tokyo-based indie label Preco Records will present . at Shindaita Fever in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, on Sept. 1 (6 p.m. start; ?2,000 in advance; 03-6305-7899). The lineup includes a number of up-and-coming Japanese acts that are worth checking out. On the roster are Smoug, Fusigi, Miaou and Flau Records owner Aus. The latter will bring along his label¡¯s musicians Cokiyu and Cuushe, to perform a rare DJ set.
For more Japanese indie, try heading to , a party presented by four-piece act Nile Long (made up of former members of The Brixton Academy) at Clubasia in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, on Sept. 21 (6 p.m. start; ?3,000 in advance; 03-5458-2551). Dream-pop darling Canopies and Drapes and electro-tinged alternative group Give Me Wallets are already on the bill ¡ª those looking for Japanese groups with Western sensibilities shouldn¡¯t be disappointed.
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