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This group is a place for anyone who is interested in making new friends, listening to live music, enjoying homemade food or all three combined!

Whether you are new in Tokyo or have been here since the bubble, these events are a great place to find new friends and discover the best music you've never heard of !

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¥2,000.00
2026.03.06 | Follow the Rabbit
Fri, Mar 6 · 7:00 PM JST
Robin club, Minamiaoyama, 5 Chome−6−23 スパイラル B1F, Minato City, Tokyo, JP
DATE
March 6th, 2026 (Friday)

TIME
OPEN 19:00
END 22:30

PLACE
Robin Club - Omotesando
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ujGwWUHYZNeBYQeE6

TICKET PRICE
ADVANCED ¥ 2,000
DOOR ¥ 2,500
MTM Member ¥ 0
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【About This Event】
優れた音響と心地よい空間で知られるRobin Clubが、その魅力を余すことなく届けます。
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Hosted at Robin Club, known for its exceptional acoustics and warm atmosphere, this event offers a high-quality live experience from start to finish.

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~ Follow The Rabbit ~
東京を拠点に活動する4人組インディーロックバンド「Follow The Rabbit」

90年代オルタナティブロックのスピリットを軸に、フォーク、ポップ、プログレッシブロックの要素を織り交ぜたサウンドを展開している。
温かみのあるリードボーカルと、メロディックなツインギター、繊細な展開から爆発的な盛り上がりまでを行き来するダイナミックな構成が、感情にしっかりと根ざした音楽世界を形作る。内省的な空気感と前へ進むエネルギーを両立させ、懐かしさを感じさせながらも現代的なインディーロックを鳴らしている。
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Tokyo’s ‘Follow The Rabbit’ is a four-member indie rock group blending 90s alternative spirit with touches of folk, pop, and progressive rock. Warm lead vocals sit alongside melodic dual-guitar work and dynamic shifts from delicate passages to explosive peaks, shaping an emotionally grounded sound. Their music balances introspection with driving energy, delivering a modern indie rock style that still carries a strong sense of nostalgia.
1 attendee
¥3,500.00
2026.03.14 | The Bagpipes Final Live - LAST STEP
Sat, Mar 14 · 5:30 PM JST
Haretara Sorani Mame maite, Daikanyama-cho 20-20 モンシェリー代官山 B2, Shibuya,, Tokyo, JP
DATE
March 14th, 2026 (Saturday)

TIME
OPEN 17:30
END 22:00

PLACE
Mame Romantic
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tWyfV31UK69oCisb6

TICKET PRICE
ADVANCE ¥3,500
DOOR ¥4,000
Under 25 ¥2,500
MTM Member 　 ¥ 0
- One Drink ¥700
https://morethanmusicjapan.com/collections/frontpage/products/260314mr
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The Bagpipes presents「LAST STEP」
本公演は、改名前 The Bagpipes としての最後のライブです。

12ヶ月連続リリース企画を完走し、The Bagpipes はここでひとつの幕を閉じます。
大学生の頃から共に時間を重ねてきた仲間 HALLEY とのツーマンライブ。
この夜は、最後にふさわしい特別な一日になるでしょう。

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The Bagpipes presents “LAST STEP”
This show will be the final live performance under the name The Bagpipes before the band changes its name.

Having completed their 12-month consecutive release project, The Bagpipes will bring this chapter to a close.
The night will feature a two-man show with HALLEY, longtime friends who have shared many years together since their university days.

This evening promises to be a truly special one, marking a fitting finale.

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~ The Bagpipes ~

The Bagpipes は、2022 年に早稲田大学の音楽サークル「早稲田 Rock Climbing」を通じて結成されたフォーク・ロックバンドである。メンバーは、ボーカル・ギターのアレックス(ジェームズアレグザンダー帆起)、ギター・コーラスの日髙海翔、ベースの山本甫の 3 人を中心に、サポートメンバーとしてドラムとキーボードを加えた 5 人編成で活動している。
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The Bagpipes is a folk rock band formed in 2022 through the music circle Waseda Rock Climbing at Waseda University. The band is centered around three core members: Alex (James Alexander Hoki) on vocals and guitar, Kaito Hidaka on guitar and chorus, and Hajime Yamamoto on bass. They perform as a five-piece lineup, joined by support members on drums and keyboards.
Blending youthful energy with sharp musicianship, The Bagpipes craft a sound that feels both fresh and confidently mature—marking them as a standout act to watch.

~ HALLEY ~

てひょん（Vo.）、登山晴（Gt.）、西山心（Key）からなる、東京を拠点に活動するR&Bバンド。2021年5月、早稲田大学のブラックミュージックサークル「The Naleio」での出会いをきっかけに結成。Jazz,R&B,Soul,Gospel,Funkなどの影響を強く受け、ポップスでありながらもブラックミュージックの文脈を感じさせる音像が特徴。
2024年3月、1stアルバム『From Dusk Till Dawn』をリリース。アメリカ・テキサス州オースティンで開催された「SXSW 2024」に出演し、海外でも注目を集めた。

2025年、ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONの後藤正文（Gotch）が主催する「APPLE VINEGAR MUSIC AWARD 2025」において、同アルバムが12作品のノミネート作の一つに選出される。
その後も精力的なリリースを続け、4月にはDigital Single「Can We Talk」、6月にはDigital Single「24」を発表。「24」では、登山が幼少期を過ごした香港で撮影されたアーティスト写真・ジャケット・ミュージックビデオも話題となった。9月にはNew Digital Single「DON’T MIND」をリリース。
2025年11月30日には、東京キネマ倶楽部にてワンマンライブ『The Late Night Show with HALLEY & Friends』を開催。コーラスやホーン隊を加えた10人編成によるスペシャルなステージで、観客を魅了し大盛況のうちに幕を閉じた。12月には香港で開催された”在地 UN.EARTH 萌生　Clockenflap前夜祭 presented by UN.TOMORROW feat. New Action!”に出演。さらに、香港のシンガーソングライターmoon tangの日本来日公演においてバックバンドをHALLEYが務める。
2025年末、メンバー2名が脱退し、2026年より3人組として新体制で活動を開始。

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An R&B band based in Tokyo, consisting of Tehyon (Vo.), Haru Tozan (Gt.), and Kokoro Nishiyama (Key). The group was formed in May 2021 after the members met through “The Naleio,” a Black music circle at Waseda University.
Although their sound mostly resonates with pop, there is still a clear grounding and strong influence of the traditions of jazz, R&B, soul, gospel, and funk.
In March 2024, they released their first album, From Dusk Till Dawn. The band performed at SXSW 2024 in Austin, Texas, drawing attention from international audiences as well. In 2025, the album was selected as one of the 12 nominated works for the APPLE VINEGAR MUSIC AWARD 2025, hosted by Masafumi Gotoh (Gotch) of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION.
The band continued an active release schedule, putting out the digital single “Can We Talk” in April and “24” in June. For “24,” the artist photos, jacket artwork, and music video—shot in Hong Kong, where Tozan spent his childhood—also became a topic of conversation. In September, they released a new digital single, “DON’T MIND.”
On November 30, 2025, they held a one-man live show titled The Late Night Show with HALLEY & Friends at Tokyo Kinema Club. Featuring a special 10-piece lineup with added chorus and horn sections, the performance captivated the audience and concluded to a sold-out crowd. In December, they appeared at 在地 UN.EARTH 萌生 Clockenflap前夜祭 presented by UN.TOMORROW feat. New Action! held in Hong Kong. Additionally, HALLEY served as the backing band for Japanese tour dates by Hong Kong singer-songwriter moon tang.
At the end of 2025, two members departed, and beginning in 2026, the band will continue activities under a new three-member lineup.
1 attendee
¥3,000.00
2026.03.21 | LEVELS: Multi-media, Immersive Experience
Sat, Mar 21 · 6:00 PM JST
The A.I.R. Building, 東京都中央区日本橋本町3-2-8, Tokyo, JP
DATE
March 21st, 2026 (Saturday)

TIME
OPEN 18:00
FINISH 22:00

PLACE
THE A.I.R BUILDING, Nihombashi

TICKET PRICE
ADVANCE ¥ 2,500
DOOR ¥ 3,000
MTM Member ¥ 0

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【LINE UP】

CHUN.
Tokyo Funk Machine

Shingo Nakamura
Conures
Munenori

Monkee
Quirino Griffin
Emef Griffin

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【Artist Information】
B1F: LIVE MUSIC >

~ CHUN. ~
pf AMANA / ba TAIJU / dr OBINATAYUSAKU
'We can even play it drunk'
Formed in 2023, Chun. is a new Jazz Funk Trio. Catchy, upbeat features with cutting solos.

~ Tokyo Funk Machine ~
Explosive Latin rhythms.
The razor-sharp edge of funk.
And a global sound that fuses cultures into one unstoppable groove.
Moises Zamora & Tokyo Funk Machine is a high-impact crossover ensemble where Samba, Cuban Timba, Old-School Funk, and modern urban grooves collide with electrifying intensity.
At the centre stands Moises Zamora—a genre-bending multi-instrumentalist who moves effortlessly between vocals, guitar, and flute.
Surrounded by an international lineup of world-class musicians, the band delivers burning percussion, irresistibly tight grooves, and horn lines that hit with the force of a sonic explosion. What defines this group is not just fusion—it’s transformation.

The passion of Latin music, the propulsion of funk, and the grit of street-level groove merge into a singular sound charged with revolutionary energy.
Moises Zamora & Tokyo Funk Machine is not a performance. It’s an ignition. From the moment the first note drops, you’re pulled straight into the centre of the groove.
Welcome to the revolution.

Welcome to Tokyo Funk Machine.

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2ND FLOOR: DJ LOUNGE >

~ Shingo Nakamura ~
Shingo Nakamura, a Tokyo-based producer and DJ from Ibaraki, Japan, is renowned for his progressive house style that blends deep, lyrical sounds with classical piano. With sold-out shows at top US venues like Audio SF and National Underground, Shingo's debut album Sapporo hit #1 on Beatport’s Progressive House Chart, and his second album Days topped both the Progressive House and Trance Charts.
His work includes collaborations with Jody Wisternoff and James Grant on Anjunadeep and his 2021 album Glow earned widespread acclaim, with singles hitting #1 on SiriusXM Chill. The album's success led to a popular live mix in Tokyo Bay and an official remix by Grammy-nominated BT. Shingo's standout performances include Tomorrowland 2023, and he was recently chosen to help launch Spotify’s global ‘DJ Mixes’ initiative.

~ Conures ~
Returned to Japan from the UK at the age of 23.

After that, he was selected as a resident DJ for the legendary epic trance party “Sound Collection.” At a time when artists such as Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, and Ferry Corsten (System F) were still relatively unknown in Japan, he brought them to Japan for the first time, making a major contribution to the club scene.
He later took a break from his activities, but after sending a demo to the Japanese label Galaxy Recz, he released his first original track. The track was highly praised by progressive house legend Hernán Cattáneo, and in 2011 it was included on a compilation CD by the long-running UK event Renaissance. In February 2017, an original track by Conures was also featured on “Hernan Cattaneo - Balance Presents Sudbeat,” released by the prestigious Australian label Balance Music.
In addition, he has pursued the possibilities of dance music within the dōjin (independent) scene. At M3, the biannual music convention in Japan, he releases a compilation CD titled “Introduction of Japanese House,” featuring domestic artists each time, and also organizes events on a regular basis.

~ Munenori ~

~ Tuyetmizuno ~
Tuyetmizuno | DJ / Promoter / Producer
Tuyetmizuno is a Japan born DJ, promoter, and producer. Immersed in jazz and classical music from an early age, she developed a flexible musical sensibility through learning multiple instruments. In junior high school, she encountered Japan’s ambient and minimal techno, was deeply moved, and began producing organic, nature inspired sounds of her own. Since then, she has refined a signature style that layers air like textures with streaks of electronic light.
With delicate, emotionally rich expression and an immersive stage presence, Tuyetmizuno crafts DJ sets with meticulous structure and deep sentiment, shaping a narrative across the dance floor.
In Japan, she has performed at venues such as VENT, WOMB, Circus Tokyo, and OR Tokyo, and has shared lineups with internationally recognized DJs from the progressive scene. She has also performed in powerful natural settings such as Miyako island and Shizuoka, embodying an organic sound world where space and music resonate as one.
In 2025, she also appeared at Amsterdam Dance Event, ADE.
In 2026, she hosted a self promoted party supporting the first Japan appearance of an overseas artist poised to shape the next generation of progressive music. Alongside her work as a DJ, she is increasingly recognized as an event organizer for strong planning and a refined curatorial perspective.
Looking ahead, she aims to expand internationally not only as a DJ but also as a promoter, serving as a hub that connects cultures and building new pathways into Japan’s scene as a DJ, producer, and event organizer.

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【About This Event】
"Levels" brings a vibrant new energy to The A.I.R Building in Nihonbashi, transforming it into a one-of-a-kind, multi-sensory entertainment space across five uniquely curated floors. More Than Music invites you to this bold, immersive experience:
Basement: Feel the heartbeat of live music as handpicked artists fill the room with sounds that will get you dancing all night.
1st Floor: Take a breather at the "Hangout Spot," where you can relax and catch up with friends, far from the city's hustle and bustle.
3rd Floor: Admire the creative space in the Gallery hosted by The Spilt Ink, featuring works from many unique artists.
2nd Floor: Enjoy the music of our DJs, who keep the energy high all night long. If you get hungry, we've got you covered as well!

JUSTA BURGER - hailed by Justin as Tokyo's best burger spot, serves up their delicious burgers until 10 PM, making sure your taste buds are just as satisfied as your soul.
Music, art, gourmet delights, and unmatched vibes collide at "Levels," - a place with something for everybody. If you're looking for a night of excitement and inspiration, this is the place to be!
1 attendee
¥2,500.00
CELLULOID: Live at HAVANA 1950
Sun, Mar 29 · 6:00 PM JST
Havana1950, 東京都渋谷区広尾５-４-１２　大成鋼機ビル　Ｂ１,, Tokyo, JP
DATE
March 29th, 2026 (Sunday)

TIME
OPEN: 18:00
END: 23:00

PLACE
Havana 1950, Hiroo
(https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qz6ubf1axRtvBKnd9)

GENERAL TICKETS
Standing: ¥ 2,500
Counter: ¥ 3,500
Back Table Seats: ¥ 3,500
Front Row Table: ¥ 14,000 (includes 4 tickets)
MTM Member: ¥ 0 (up to 3,500 off)

VIP LOUNGE
VIP Lansky Room: ¥ 30,000 (includes 6 tickets)
VIP Hemmingway Room: ¥ 14,000 (includes 4 tickets)
VIP Hasekura: ¥ 10,000 (includes 2 tickets)

*Back Table and Counter Seating tickets may involve shared seating with other guests. If you prefer to select your seat, feel free to contact us for more information.
*MTM member can purchase tickets with ¥3,500 discount to make their entrance free

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【About This Event】
HAVANA 1950, a venue known for it's sophisticated ambiance that combines music, food, culture, and art from around the world, feature naantoka and ITADAKI for a night of nu-jazz and funk tunes.

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【Artist Information】

~ naantoka ~
Supra (Gu, samples, syn) / Takumi (Dr) / Oto (Trumpet) / Shun (Sax)
naantoka is a nu-jazz and funk band with retro Bollywood influences, based in Tokyo. Their performances are largely improvised, which means that no two gigs are ever the same.
Their new single, 'Fun Chase', is available now on all platforms!
https://found.ee/fnchse

~ ITADAKI ~
Four musicians with roots in Black music came together at a jam session to form ITADAKI. Influenced by R&B and gospel, we are a hungry group striving for a tasteful sound, grounded in the unique groove each member contributes.

~ Luke Hobbs ~
You’re compelled to continue swinging your body to the tempo as DJ Luke Hobbs emerges from the smoky backdrop gifting the masses with one final set. If you were to visually capture this organic sound on canvas, you’d stand for a moment upon the piece and claim it as avant-garde. Hobbs has an immaculate way of capturing music at its very core, and the result is almost an animalistic blend of big disco, rock, and accidental tribal. The urge to dance is transfixing, and you surrender yourself.

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【About the Venue】

~ HAVANA 1950 ~
A bar lounge that combines music, food, culture, and art from around the world. This bar was based after Havana, Cuba from the 1950's. That area was a hotspot for significant people within the community such as the wealthy and mafia bosses. Located just 30 seconds away from Hiroo station, this old timey, traditionally structured restaurant is the perfect spot to jump back into the 1950's as their beautiful red and gold theme forms a truly sophisticated ambiance.
1 attendee

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