Utena Kobayashi

Creating folk-inspired electronic soundscapes with instruments like steelpans and the marimba, Tokyo indie upstart Utena Kobayashi is breaking into the big time with Vatonse, her inaugural long-player set to be released on May 18. Helping her celebrate at Shibuya's Circus will be fellow fresh faces D.A.N. and hard-charging electronica trio Yahyel, who also recently came out with a debut disc. Don't miss this one if you're looking to find out what the next generation of Tokyo's more experimental musicians are up to.