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    April 2025 Spin Challenge – Well, this is puzzling…

    Day 2 - It's International Guitar Month. Spin an album that includes a favorite guitarist(s) and if so inclined, tell us why they're a favorite. Masayoshi Takanaka (高中正義) - Alone He's a S H R D D R with a beloved discography by both jazz-fusion and city pop listeners. If you can tap into...
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    April 2025 Spin Challenge – Well, this is puzzling…

    Came back home last week at night from overseas. Feel free to kick me out if I'm too late. Day 1 – Spin any artist’s / band’s debut record Yurie Kokubu (国分友里恵) - Relief 72 Hours Yurie Kokubu has an amazing city pop debut and a great follow-up, but not much else noteworthy. This debut is...
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    What's Spinning

    A lot to play thanks to blowing my life savings in Japan. Better get started now. S. Kiyotaka (杉山清貴) & Omega Tribe - Single's History Didn't realize that this was a compilation until I got back to my Osaka hotel after visiting Kobe. Flawless so far. Probably will offload to a local in a few...
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    Fresh Grabs

    Back in this thread after two and a half weeks out of the country and ~4 months of no vinyl purchases prior. Vacation finds 🏖️🏐🗾🍱 Naomi Akimoto (秋本奈緒美) - 4 Seasons Anri (杏里) - Timely!! Baker's Shop (w/Haruko) - Hot Line Mami Ayukawa (鮎川麻弥) - 走Do愛 Bread and Butter - Late Late Summer EPO (エポ)...
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    What's Spinning

    Have come to love this, too.
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    What's Spinning

    You love to see it.
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    Jenny Hval (2nd round) ticket purchased.

    Jenny Hval (2nd round) ticket purchased.
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    New Music Friday!

    Absolutely rekt
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    Record Store Day 2025

    I can't do it. Just had first 12hr shift and I'm trying to weather through jetlag from returning home on Thursday.
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    I'll update little by little in Café after this weekend.

    I'll update little by little in Café after this weekend.
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    Back home in Portland.

    Back home in Portland.
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    omg I really am going to Japan again

    omg I really am going to Japan again
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    New Music Friday!

    I am in for those four selections.
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    New Music Friday!

    In 4 those, I think.
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    Nom nom nom - Food Thread

    Gyoza (餃子) is a tiring effort but usually worth it.
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    Upcoming/Recent Shows

    Went to see Astrid Sonne for an early show on Friday. Third show of 2025, but first time posting in this thread. Jasmine Wood Ambient, experimental artist originally from Portland, OR. She lives overseas in Dublin now, but is here for a few weeks and supported Astrid on this tour. Lots of...
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    Wonderful, just as I hoped.

    Wonderful, just as I hoped.
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    Have a safe flight.

    Have a safe flight.
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    Astrid Sonne in Portland tonight!

    Astrid Sonne in Portland tonight!
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    Ambient / Noise / Lowercase / Field Recordings / etc.

    yaasss [ambient, electronic, ambient house]
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