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Fred Again.. has popped up for a surprise pub gig with The Japanese House
The electronic musician and producer delivered an intimate set featuring a collaboration with Amber Bain.
13 Jul 2024
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The Japanese House's new single ':)' is about wanting to meet her crush: "I did buy the plane tickets, now we're engaged"

It follows on from last year's album 'In the End It Always Does'.

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The Japanese House's new single ':)' is about wanting to meet her crush: "I did buy the plane tickets, now we're engaged"

It follows on from last year's album 'In the End It Always Does'.

18 Jun 2024

The Japanese House announces new North American tour dates

The Japanese House announces new North American tour dates

They're in support of last year's album 'In the End It Always Does'.

30 Apr 2024

The Japanese House is going to support The 1975 on their sold out UK arena tour

The Japanese House is going to support The 1975 on their sold out UK arena tour

Amber's new album came out last year.

12 Jan 2024

The Japanese House has covered ABBA's 'Super Trouper' for her 'ITEIAD Sessions' release

The Japanese House has covered ABBA's 'Super Trouper' for her 'ITEIAD Sessions' release

Amber's new album came out earlier this year.

22 Nov 2023

The Japanese House has announced a new UK tour

The Japanese House has announced a new UK tour

Amber's new album came out earlier this year.

30 Oct 2023

The Japanese House: "I've de-pigeonholed myself as that sad, sad indie-pop girl"

The Japanese House: "I've de-pigeonholed myself as that sad, sad indie-pop girl"

The Japanese House's Amber Bain ventures into a bold journey of self-discovery and healing with her second album 'In The End It Always Does'. Blending melancholy and joy, it's a heart-rending experience that resonates on a profound, human level.

1 Jul 2023

FLO, Nell Mescal, The Japanese House and more - this is what's fresh on the Dork Radio playlist this week

FLO, Nell Mescal, The Japanese House and more - this is what's fresh on the Dork Radio playlist this week

Here are the new tracks joining our heavy rotation this week.

27 Mar 2023

The Japanese House returns with new single, 'Boyhood'

The Japanese House returns with new single, 'Boyhood'

It's the first new music from Amber since 2020.

20 Mar 2023

The Japanese House looks to be on the comeback trail

The Japanese House looks to be on the comeback trail

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21 Feb 2023