Ringo Deathstarr

Ringo Deathstarr came to Japan three times in 2011, but local fans have had to wait until September to get their heavy-rockin' shoegaze fix. Presumably the distortion-drenched Texans have been hard at work in the studio: they arrive a week ahead of their sophomore album, Mauve, which is released here on September 19. If you can't make it to their show at Koenji High, note that they're also playing an in-store gig at Tower Records Shinjuku earlier in the day (1.30pm start).