Night one of Coachella had the back to back combo of YOASOBI and Hatsune Miku. Coachella, out in the deserts of Indio, California, has been bringing over a number of Japanese talents for the past few years. Previous years have featured Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Perfume, Joji, Utada Hikaru, and more.
Read more: YOASOBI and Hatsune Miku at Coachella 2024 Report
The Nippon Budokan is one of Japan's storied venues. Originally built for the 1964 summer Olympics, it has also functioned as a concert hall for many famous names. The Beatles, KISS, X Japan, Mariah Carey, and many others have played upon its stage. And now? Nemophila.
Read more: NEMOPHILA 5th Anniversary at the Nippon Budokan - Live Concert Report
And thus, the Babyklok Tour has ended.
After almost two months and over two dozen shows later, BABYMETAL and Dethklok have gone from coast to coast and then some.
Xandria, Battle Beast, and Kamelot. What a show. If I have to say something, it's that it's been too damn long. I had forgotten just how good these bands are, especially live. Kamelot and Battle Beast were last in San Francisco back in 2019. For Xandria, 2017, and for this current lineup, it is the first time ever.
Read more: Kamelot/Battle Beast/Xandria - The Awakening Tour in San Francisco
It's been a good last two days. I've just returned from Los Angeles after catching NEMOPHILA's show at the Echoplex for their Seize the Fate tour. The day prior, I also attended the San Francisco show at the Great American Music Hall. I spent just over a day in Los Angeles before heading home, and here I am, typing away. I very rarely do a back-to-back sprint during the same tour but in my opinion, NEMOPHILA is worth it.
Read more: NEMOPHILA Concert Report March 2023 - San Francisco and Los Angeles
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