Half Japanese

Half Japanese

Perfect

PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2016

Half Japanese have been around since the '70s, but have changed a good deal since establishing their lo-fi roots. Perfect finds the band at...

Half Japanese

"We Cannot Miss" (video)

PUBLISHED Jan 11, 2016

Long-running indie institution Half Japanese release their new Perfect LP next week, but they're teasing the set ahead of time with a prett...

Half Japanese Announce 'Perfect' LP, Share New Track

PUBLISHED Nov 18, 2015

Maryland art punk outfit Half Japanese made a major comeback in 2014, releasing their first album in 13 years with the arrival of Overjoyed...

Half Japanese's Jad Fair and Jason Willett Team Up for 'The Greatest Power'

PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2015

In 2014, lo-fi vets Half Japanese released their first album in 13 years with Overjoyed. Now, frontman Jad Fair and bassist Jason Willett a...

Half Japanese

"Our Love" (video)

PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2014

Half Japanese fans are no doubt already Overjoyed that the long-running outfit just delivered their album of the same name earlier this mo...

Half Japanese

"In Its Pull"

PUBLISHED Jul 9, 2014

If you were already overjoyed that lo-fi favourites Half Japanese are getting ready to release a new LP, also titled Overjoyed, then you're...

Half Japanese 'Overjoyed' on First Album in 13 Years

PUBLISHED Jun 30, 2014

It's been 13 years since lo-fi lifers Half Japanese delivered their last long-player, Hello, but brothers Jad and David Fair are bringing t...

Half Japanese to Reissue 14 Albums

PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2011

In our review of Half Japanese's Hello more than a decade ago, we praised "recording juggernaut Jad Fair" for his "perpetual output." As it...