Music Feb 20, 2020
Taigen Kawabe's Ill Japonia: Allowing yourself to learn from the new wave
by Patrick St. Michel
Bo Ningen's Taigen Kawabe drops the guitars and starts rapping on his first release as III Japonia.
Music Jul 29, 2016
Babymetal, Beck and Boredoms bring strong sets to Fuji Rock's 20th birthday bash
by James Hadfield
"This is Fuji Rock No. 20," said Beck Hansen, lounging against the drum kit at the end of his hit-laden Saturday night set at this year's Fuji Rock Festival. "Twenty years goes in the blink of an eye, so I think we need to ...
Music Jul 10, 2016
Bo Ningen: 'We're Japanese, but a London band'
by Ryotaro Aoki
Though seasoned music festival veterans overseas, the four members of British rock band Bo Ningen had never been to a Japanese event until Fuji Rock in 2013. "It was really fun compared to festivals in other countries," says singer and bassist Taigen Kawabe. "It's clean, ...
Music Nov 25, 2014
Bo Ningen teams up with Savages for Dadaist jam
by Shawn Despres
For many music fans, getting up early at multiday music outings is no easy task. But the few thousand folks who mustered the energy to get to the Red Marquee stage for the start of Fuji Rock 2013's final day were treated to one ...
Music | FUJI ROCK 2013 Jul 31, 2013
by James Hadfield
Is there anyone you're hoping to catch at the festival? Jehnny Beth (vocals): I don't think we'll have time. I mean, Bo Ningen at breakfast was amazing. (Laughs.) I just had Bo Ningen at breakfast, and that was the best breakfast I've ever had. Have you ...