Underground sounds · Alternative vibes

The Japan Groove Library

Neon-soaked synth to alleyway punk — the alternative sound of the city.

Going underground

Forget City Pop. The Japan Groove Library goes underground, collecting the oddball, alternative, and high-energy sounds that never made the tourist playlists. Punk, synth, techno-pop, noise, and whatever sits in the gaps between genres.

From the frantic energy of Otoboke Beaver to vintage Plastics, from neon-soaked electronics to alleyway recordings, this is the alternative sound of the city. Each mix pulls from a different corner of the archive.

Tokyo after dark, where the interesting music lives.

The Collection