Indie & Emerging Artists
The Mountain Scene You've Never Heard Of: Nagano's DIY Music World Is Calling
Most Americans know Nagano from the 1998 Winter Olympics — but tucked beneath the postcard scenery is one of Japan's most quietly thriving underground music communities. From basement shows in converted sake breweries to FM Nagano's commitment to platforming homegrown talent, this mountain city is doing something genuinely exciting, and US indie fans are sleeping on it hard.