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These New Puritans

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Shina Ringo? Lady Shu-Shu? Nope, These New Puritans.

These New Puritans were kicking around Tokyo back in early July. We managed to sort out a cheeky meet with Jack and George before their show at Shibuya O-East - Chatting along to the soothing sounds of the bassoon we chatted about Japan, festivals, the tour, Dior and Shina Ringo...

Read on dear friends, Read on.

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The xx

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The xx have earned an enormous amount of critical acclaim for their self titled debut album both at home in the UK and across the pond in the US.

Now on a world tour the three school friends from Wandsworth, London are here in Japan to promote and play their first show in Tokyo.

We stopped by their management office to grab ten minutes with Jamie and Romy and pick their brains. Read the interview here...

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MYSS

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Japanese club music master MYSS has a big month coming up. On May 19 their first album MYSS TAKE will drop on ROC TRAX. But before that, MYSS has the honour of being the first headliner at our Short Pants Party on May 7!

We caught up with Masayasu to talk new album, Short Pants Party and more.

Click here to read the full interview with MASAYASU from MYSS.

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bunny.

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One of Tokyo's most interesting, unique and mental club nights is coming to an end this weekend.

bunny. is having its graduation ceremony, crowning off a year of great parties with one final night of debauchery. We caught up with two of its main organisers and stars, atsumi and AND from smoooch! to talk about how it started and why it's going to end after just one year.

Find out why here.

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Enter Shikari in Japan

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"We love coming here because your society is based fundamentally on respect"

Enter Shikari are Rou, Rory, Rob and Chris. They're from St. Albans in the UK. They don't like crabs or squat toilets... but they do like Japan, and Japan really likes them!

Modern Fuss hooked up with the guys midway through their latest Japan tour to find out whats been going on...

Take a peek!

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The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart in Japan

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The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart are Kip, Peggy, Alex, Kurt and Christoph, and they hope you're not disappointed in their music...

...don't worry, you won't be!

Almost one year after the release of their self titled debut album, and numerous EPs later, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart are about to kick of a massive 6 date tour of Japan, playing shows in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Fukuoka and Nagoya... now that's a real Japan tour!

ModernFuss spoke to lead singer, Kip Berman, ahead of their tour. Find out what he has to say about perfect festivals, Japanese candy, his beloved Brooklyn, and much, much more!

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