7 episodes
Mayonaka Hour真夜中アワー City Pop Podcast Yuki Tasaka & Van Paugam
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真夜中アワー is a podcast created by Yuki Tasaka and Van Paugam focused on the revival of City Pop in the West. Discussion is based on the artists, style, and significance behind the music and it's origins.
Yuki Tasaka is a Grammy nominated Japanese producer who plays multiple instruments and teaches in addition to being a bartender and music promoter.
Van Paugam is an internationally credited DJ who specializes in Japanese vinyl records mainly within the City Pop. He is associated with the resurfacing of the genre in the West.
Together they present an hourly podcast aimed at uncovering the nuance, intrigue, and creative force behind the unique style of Japanese music that has been re-introduced to the world as City Pop.
The intro theme was produced by Yuki Tasaka.
The outro theme 'MIRAI' was produced by Mika Bridgebook & Philadelphia
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The Spirit of City Pop: Hideki Saijo
Van brings on special guest, Idolcast of The Idolcast Podcast, to discuss the Spirit of City Pop: Hideki Saijo and also review his first six studio albums.
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The Princess of City Pop: Momoko Kikuchi
Van brings on special guest, Greg Hignight of Tune in Tokyo, to discuss the Princess of City Pop: Momoko Kikuchi and also review her first six studio albums.
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The Soul of City Pop: Toshiki Kadomatsu
Van brings on special guest, Rocket brown of Come Along Radio, to discuss the Soul of City Pop: Toshiki Kadomatsu and also review his first six studio albums.
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The Heart of City Pop: Miki Matsubara
Van brings on special guest, Allan Ikesaka of Kayokyokuplus, to discuss the Heart of City Pop: Miki Matsubara and also review her first six studio albums.
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The Queen of City Pop: Mariya Takeuchi
Episode III of Mayonaka Hour discusses the queen of City Pop, Mariya Takeuchi. We explore her methods, influences, and inspirations.
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The King of City Pop: Tatsuro Yamashita
Yuki and Van discuss the king of City Pop: Tatsuro Yamashita and review his first 6 studio albums.