Kyary Pamyu Pamyu kicked off her North American tour with a sold-out show at Showbox at the Market last week. The 21-year-old Queen of J-Pop – often referred to as Japan’s Lady Gaga – was supported by four dancers and an assortment of whimsical stage props at the all-ages show. The audience adored her!
Blues guitarist Ana Popovic blew the doors off Jazz Alley last week during the first of a two-night run. The Serbian born, Memphis based artist is touring in support of her sixth studio album, Can You Stand The Heat. Ana Popovic – all photos by Kirk Stauffer
Quadron, fronted by Danish songstress Coco O, played at a sold-out show at Neumos earlier this week. Their US tour continues until early March in support of their fantastic latest album, Avalanche. The timing is right for a stop at SXSW. Fingers crossed. Quadron
Oh Land, stage name for Danish singer-songwriter Nanna Øland Fabricius, made a recent stop at the Crocodile Café. She and her band were on tour in support of her third studio album, Wish Bone, released in September. Oh Land
Hawaiian born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Kimié played a memorable solo acoustic set at Showbox at the Market this week. Kimié has been on tour with The Green for the past month in support of her new album, To the Sea. Her soulful music is a combination of reggae, pop, funk and R&B. Kimié