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BOY's All-Night Party Series 'KID' Returns for 12th Edition at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO, Aug 10, 2026
Japanese indie culture label BOY brings back its all-night party series KID for a 12th edition at Tokyo's Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO on August 10, 2026, its first all-night format in seven years, with 15 acts total including NOT WONK.
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THE BAWDIES to Join MAYSON's PARTY for Kanagawa Tour Stop
THE BAWDIES will appear as a guest performer at the Kanagawa date of MAYSON's PARTY's Seventh Heaven Tour Extra journey, promoter Creativeman Productions announced.
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Chiang Mei-Chi Adds Second Taipei Show for 'Crying It Out' Tour 2.0 — Oct 2, Tickets on Sale
Taiwanese singer Chiang Mei-Chi has added a second Taipei date for her 'Crying It Out' Tour 2.0, now set for Oct 2, 2026 at Zepp New Taipei, alongside the original Oct 3 show. Tickets for the new date went on sale July 22.
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Tortoise to Play Seoul for the First Time, Aug. 20 at Musinsa Garage
Chicago post-rock band Tortoise will make their Korean live debut on August 20, 2026, at Musinsa Garage in Seoul, presented by Gimbab Records.
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Rimba Confirmed for Kyoto Ongaku Hakurankai 2026, Playing Umekoji Park October 10
Indonesian psychedelic pop band Rimba will play Kyoto Ongaku Hakurankai 2026 on October 10, at Umekoji Park's Shibafu Hiroba, as announced by organizer Big Romantic Records.
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Zandari Festa 2026 Set for Seoul's Hongdae, Sept 5-6, with 70 Acts
South Korea's indie music festival Zandari Festa returns to Seoul's Hongdae district September 5-6, 2026, with 70 acts across six official venues; organizers are also recruiting English-speaking volunteers through August 10.
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White House Draws Backlash for Using Bad Bunny Song in ICE Deportation Video
The White House's official TikTok account used Bad Bunny's "La Mudanza" as backing music for a video showing ICE detaining undocumented immigrants, prompting sharp criticism given the artist's outspoken opposition to the agency.
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Sombr Brings Out 5 Seconds of Summer for Surprise Lollapalooza Duet on "She Looks So Perfect"
Sombr surprised the Lollapalooza Chicago crowd on July 30, 2026 by bringing out all four members of 5 Seconds of Summer for a cover of their 2014 hit "She Looks So Perfect."
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The Marías Return With New Album 'Submarine,' Born From a Breakup
The Marías core members María Zardoya and Josh Conway ended their romantic relationship after the 'Cinema' era, then regrouped to make 'Submarine,' an album built around that breakup.
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