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How Anime and Japanese City Pop Influences Yung Bae
VICE spoke with the American music producer about anime, Mariya Takeuchi, and how the internet opened him up to genres from around the world.
Aditya Mirchandani
1.2.20
Music
The Guide to Getting Into City Pop, Tokyo’s Lush 80s Nightlife Soundtrack
Once derided as MOR muzak for yuppies, the glitzy genre that drew on funk, soul, disco, and lounge has become beloved by collectors and experimenters. Here's where to start.
Rob Arcand, Sam Goldner; illustrated by Xavier Lalanne-Tauzia
1.24.19
Music
Appreciating the Amazingly Tacky Aesthetics of 80s East Asian Pop Cassettes
Rediscovering the pastel-hued albums of yesterday.
Adi Renaldi
7.13.18