the AU review chats to Tokyo based music journalist and broadcaster Steve McClure. Steve is the Executive Editor of McClureMusic.com, a news and analysis website reporting on the Japanese and Asian music business. Having been based in Japan since 1985 Steve McClure is one of the foremost experts specialising in the Japanese music industry. In part 2 of our chat we ask Steve about the juggernaut of J-Pop - AKB48, its roots and why its so popular, comparisons to K-Pop. We also discuss the trendsetters in Japanese rock - Ringo Sheena & Straightener.

http://www.mccluremusic.com/

Interview/Camera: Johnny Au
Edit: Nathan Atkins

Filmed at Digital & Music Matters Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore in May 2013

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