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Upcoming events (3)
See all- Live Music and HangoutRetronym, Tokyo
DATE
August 31st, 2025 (Sunday)TIME
OPEN 17:00
FINISH 23:00PLACE
Retronym, Shimokitazawa
Open in Google MapTICKET PRICE
3,500 at the Door without RSVP
**RSVP here and get ¥600 off the ticket price!!***
◾️ ABOUT THIS EVENT ◾️
Having opened in 2025, Retronym is quickly becoming the heart of More Than Music. With its split-level, two-room design, it’s a venue that celebrates top-tier sound, creativity, and connection. The spacious café and bar lounge offers a perfect place to relax and vibe with friends.
The real magic happens behind the lounge’s double doors, a full-scale live house where artists can shine with premium acoustics and an intimate crowd.
Come for the music, stay for the community.
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More Than MusicがついにRetronymで初イベントを開催!
音楽とコミュニティを愛するあなたを、心からご招待します。
今回のイベントでは、新たに登場する注目のアーティストが、The BagpipesやJohnsons Motorcarといったおなじみの実力派バンドとともにステージに立ちます。これまでのファンはもちろん、新しい音楽との出会いを求めている方にもぴったりの夜になるはず!
2025年にオープンしたRetronymは、今やMore Than Musicの新たな拠点として注目を集める存在。2つのエリアを持つ構成のスタイリッシュな空間には、洗練されたカフェ&バーラウンジと本格ライブスペースが広がります。ラウンジでゆったりとドリンクを楽しんだ後は、奥の扉の向こうで始まる“本番”にご期待ください。最高の音響と親密な空間が、アーティストの魅力を余すことなく引き出します。
音楽を聴きに来たはずが、気づけば素敵な人たちと語り合っている…そんな夜を一緒に過ごしませんか?***
◾️ ARTIST INFORMATION ◾️
▶︎ Kyoto Protocol
Kyoto Protocol is a rock band from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, formed in 2009. Named after the UN climate agreement, the band features Fuad Alhabshi (vocals/guitar), Gael Oliveres (keyboard/backing vocals), Hairi Haneefa (guitar), Shakeil “Shaq” Bashir (bass), and Shanjeev “Shan” Reddy (drums). They gained early recognition by winning the Yamaha Asian Beat Central Regional Finals and later opened for MGMT in 2011, marking their big-stage debut. Since then, they’ve supported major acts like Fun, Bloc Party, The Temper Trap, and The Killers. The band has released one EP, An Album (2011), and two LPs: Catch These Men (2015) and The Pen is Mightier (2018).
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Kyoto Protocol(キョウト・プロトコル)は、2009年にマレーシア・クアラルンプールで結成されたロックバンド。
その名は、国連の気候変動枠組条約「京都議定書」にちなんで名付けられた。
メンバーは、フアド・アルハブシ(ボーカル/ギター)、ガエル・オリヴェレス(キーボード/コーラス)、ハイリ・ハニーファ(ギター)、シャキール “シャック” バシール(ベース)、シャンジーブ “シャン” レディ(ドラム)の5人。
結成から間もなくして、Yamaha Asian Beat 中央地域ファイナルで優勝。
2011年にはMGMTのオープニングアクトを務め、本格的に大型ステージへと躍り出る。以降、Fun、Bloc Party、The Temper Trap、The Killersといった世界的アーティストのサポートを務め、注目を集めてきた。
これまでに、EP『An Album』(2011)、アルバム『Catch These Men』(2015)、『The Pen is Mightier』(2018)の2枚のLPをリリース。
鋭く切れ味のあるサウンドとエネルギッシュなライブパフォーマンスで、東南アジアのロックシーンにおいて確固たる存在感を放っている。▶︎ Robert Taira Wilson Band
The Robert Taira Wilson Band is an international group of musicians based in Tokyo, Japan. Formed in 2024, their music is inspired by acts like Paul Simon, Jeff Buckley, Vampire Weekend and King Crimson. All of which have helped cultivate a sound which incorporates folk, alternative-pop, and hard rock.
Calm and intimate sections will soothe your soul, only for you to be thrown into a maelstrom of chaos and power moments later.
Lyrics speak of the unresolved nature of the human experience and the contradictory state of the human mind. Through their lens, you encounter a complex take on love, loss, and the beauty of life.
「Feel The Rain」is their brand new debut album, consisting of 10 new songs - Out Now to stream and download on all platforms.
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ロバート・タイラ・ウィルソン。英国出身。彼の書く曲は、フォークに、モダンでオルタナティブなエッセンスが融合しています。
近年数年は東京を拠点とし、ソロでのレコーディングが行われた楽曲と、数々のアーティストとコラボレーションした楽曲、両方のスタイルの曲をリリースしています。▶︎ Sofia
Having grown up with classic rock, Sofia brings her own twist to it, throwing some indie, and alternative rock flavors into the mix. Her set will feature a mix of original songs and covers creating a vibey ambiance.
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クラシック・ロックに囲まれて育ったSofia。
彼女の音楽にはそのルーツを感じさせつつも、インディーやオルタナティブ・ロックのエッセンスが絶妙に溶け込んでいる。オリジナル曲とカバーを織り交ぜたセットは、心地よい空気感とともに、どこかエモーショナルな余韻を残してくれるはず。▶︎ TARO KAMIYA (DJ)
Born and raised in the nostalgic neighborhoods of Tokyo’s shitamachi district, Yanesen, this DJ found their rhythm early on, drawn to the irresistible pull of offbeat grooves from their teenage years.Their sets are a vibrant journey—genre-defying and horn-heavy—spinning everything from soulful brass-infused beats to eclectic floor-shakers, always with a touch of curiosity and flair.A regular DJ for ESCAPADE!, the genre-blending party series by renowned musician Takehiko Nakatsuka and Delicatessen Recordings, they continue to bring fresh flavor to Tokyo’s underground soundscape.
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東京下町谷根千育ち。10代より裏打つリズムに魅了される。DJとしては主にホーン隊の入った音楽を好み、ジャンルを問わずあれやこれやとプレイする傾向にある。 音楽家 中塚武の主催する DelicatessenRecordings『ESCAPADE!』にてレギュラーDJをつとめる。 - MTM Presents: Indus&Rocks One Man ShowHaretara Sorani Mame maite, Tokyo¥3,000.00
DATE
September 26th, 2025 (Friday)TIME
OPEN 18:00
FINISH 23:00PLACE
Hare Mame, Daikanyama
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QaRgw3MogsDUDQ3E7TICKET PRICE
ADVANCE ¥3,000
DOOR ¥3,500
MTM member ¥0https://morethanmusicjapan.com/collections/frontpage/products/250926inr
__________________【About This Event】
Indus&Rocksが歩んできた音楽の旅路は、まさに“つながり”の物語。彼らは音楽と情熱、そして「人と人とのつながりが持つ力」を信じ続け、唯一無二のサウンドで多くのファンを魅了してきました。
More Than Musicも、この特別なステージを全力でお祝いします。Indus&Rocksとは同じ想いを共有してきました。音楽が人をつなぎ、支え合うことで限界を超えられることを、彼らは証明し続けています。
彼らの音楽、想い、そして支え合うことで生まれる絆が、これまで以上に濃密に響き渡る瞬間となるでしょう。
さあ、歴史的な夜をともに迎えましょう。世界中の音楽ファンが集う、最高なひと時がここに。
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Indus&Rocks are not just an incredible band—they are our dear friends and a part of the More Than Music family.
For 20 years, they have been bringing people together through music, passion, and a shared belief in the power of community.
This night will be filled with energy, emotion, and the spirit of connection that has defined their journey. Like us, they believe in the power of music to unite people, in the strength that comes from supporting one another, and in the idea that when we treat each other like family, there are no limits to what we can achieve.
Join us and music lovers from around the world for this special night.
___________________【LINE UP】
◾️ Indus&Rocks ◾️
Indus&Rocks is a genre-blending trio that fuses psychedelic groove, stylish jams, and shamanic rock energy into a unique musical experience. Formed between 2004 and 2005, guitarist/vocalist Jiro Kurosawa, drummer Mao Iwano, and bassist Toshiaki Ota have been connected since their school days, their bond shaping the band’s dynamic sound.
Known for their immersive live performances and free-flowing improvisation, Indus&Rocks continues to push musical boundaries while embracing the power of human connection.◾️ The Rolling Papers (Opening act) ◾️
Chill(Gt. Vo.) GS(Ba.) Sasakichi(Gt.) Kadonosono(Vln.) Roger(Dr.)
Can't Rolling Back Time and Paper Again.
The Rolling Papers emerged from a chance encounter at a Shimokitazawa pub, where drinking glasses transformed into instruments and sparked the birth of something magical. The band crafts a unique sonic experience that transcends the ordinary. Their music takes listeners on a journey beyond the everyday, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that captivates audiences at every performance.
- The Shamisenists | Tokyo Music CommunityRetronym, Tokyo¥3,500.00
DATE
October 19th, 2025 (Sunday)
TIME
OPEN 19:00 FINISH 23:00
PLACE
Retronym Shimokitazawa Open in Google Map
TICKET PRICE
ADVANCE ¥ 3,500
DOOR ¥ 4,000
MTM Member ¥ 0## About This Event
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## Artist information
### The Shamisenists
A Tokyo-based Japanese alternative shamisen rock band consisting of lead shamisen, bass shamisen and drums.
Led by Jakuku-JACK, who continues to pursue a new generation shamisen sound that makes full use of effects and forges his own unique path, there is YUJI, who is the first member of the band to play the bass shamisen, combining a sense of song and an excellent sense of rhythm honed through playing Japanese drums, and KYOHEI, who displays high-quality drumming in all genres and puts on a performance that would put any band frontman to shame. With their stunning live performances and the worldview of their songs, the three of them will be strumming the ``now of Japan'' and the ``now of Tokyo'' to the world.
They made their overseas debut in 2018 and successfully toured Taiwan twice.
In 2019, they released a new music video, "Maiden Voyage," filmed in Taiwan.
In the same year, they performed as the main act at the Yokota Air Base Friendship Festival 2019 and at the Rugby World Cup Official Reception (Yokohama Arena).
In 2020, they embarked on their first European tour and also performed on an FM station in London.
In the same year, they released their third album, "re:tokyo," on April 8.
In 2021, they won the "COLOR RED CHALLENGE World Debut Audition," an audition hosted by the music label "COLOR RED" in Denver, Colorado, USA, and were confirmed to make their world debut.--
リード三味線、ベース三味線、ドラムから成る東京を拠点とした日本のオルタナティブ・三味線・ロックバンド。
エフェクターを駆使した新世代の三味線サウンドを追求し続け、独自路線を突き進む寂空-JACK-を筆頭に、"歌心" と "和太鼓で鍛えた優れたリズム感" を兼ね備えバンドでは史上初のベース三味線を担当するYUJI、あらゆるジャンルにおいてハイクオリティーなドラミングを魅せ、バンドでもフロントマン顔負けのパフォーマンスを魅せるKYOHEIの3人が、圧巻のライブと楽曲の世界感で、“ニホンのイマ”、‘’トーキョーのイマ”を世界へ向けてかき鳴らす。
2018年に海外デビューを果たし、台湾でのツアーを2度成功させる。
2019年、台湾で撮影した新しいミュージックビデオ「処女航海」をリリース。
同年、横田基地友好祭2019でのメインアクト、ラグビーW杯オフィシャルレセプション(横浜アリーナ)での演奏。
2020年にはバンド初のヨーロッパツアーを決行し、ロンドンではFM局への出演も果たす。
同年、4月8日、3rdアルバム 【re:tokyo】をリリース。
2021年、アメリカ・コロラド州・デンバーの音楽レーベル「COLOR RED(カラーレッド)」主催のオーディション「COLOR RED CHALLENGE ワールド デビュー オーディション」にて優勝し世界デビューが決定。