{"product_id":"various-artists-nihon-no-wave-2","title":"Various Artists - Nihon No Wave 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarious Artists\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNihon No Wave 2\u003cbr\u003eMecanica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan\/Poland, 2025\u003cbr\u003e2LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=835536443\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mecanica.bandcamp.com\/album\/nihon-no-wave-2\"\u003eNihon No Wave 2 by Various Artists\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROM THE LABEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the success of the first volume, “Nihon No Wave 2” continues to unearth the hidden history of Japan’s underground electronic scene from the ’80s. This second installment digs even deeper into the archives, showcasing more rare tracks from obscure artists who operated on the fringes of Japan’s independent music world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike its predecessor, “Nihon No Wave 2” captures the raw energy and experimental spirit of the \"Nippon-wave\" era—where lo-fi synths, minimal rhythms, and post-punk aesthetics converged into a uniquely Japanese take on global sounds. Many of these recordings, originally released on cassette compilations or small-run vinyl with no international reach, have remained virtually unknown outside Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seasonal Work","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43751947993222,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/3874\/2150\/files\/Various_Artists_-_Nihon_No_Wave_2.jpg?v=1774817660","url":"https:\/\/seasonalworkrecords.com\/products\/various-artists-nihon-no-wave-2","provider":"Seasonal Work","version":"1.0","type":"link"}