Author: Jean Snow

I just watched a great program on BBC World called LOGO. It takes a look at commercial culture in all its extremes. The show I saw at segments covering subjects such as demonstrator training camps, the Hello Kitty obsession, the way to sell soap, and France versus McDonald’s. Reminds me that I’ve been wanting to…

Just put up a new log at The OPi8 Forum. The last of the China pics.

Momus, who is presently based in Tokyo, is hard at work on a new album, tentively titled OSKAR TENNIS CHAMPION, and he’s writing a log of the creation process, which should be updated weekly. It definitely makes for interesting reading.

For some really great online comics, do check out e-sheep. All the comics are produced by Patrick Farley.

I just posted the 20th edition of my TOKYO BOY weblog at The OPi8 Forum.

My twice-weekly log I do for The OPi8 Forum gets a mention in today’s edition of Warren Ellis’ new weekly column, BRAINPOWERED, which can be found at the artbomb site. You should be reading Warren’s comics, so if you’re not, get more info at his site. Also check out his recently launched weblog.

A few weeks ago I found a website for an independent DV documentary called TOKYO BELOW. I ordered a copy of the DVD from the director, James R. Petix, and finally got my copy yesterday. The short takes a look at the Tokyo underground rock scene, and we are introduced to a few bands. The…

Right now I’m watching a performance by Sketch Show on NHK (the Japanese public broadcasting channel). Sketch Show is a new project by two members of the classic Japanese electronica trio YMO, who counted Ryuichi Sakamoto as a member. The sound is a natural progression of the electronics pioneered by YMO over 2 decades ago.…

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