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The Artists Behind Tokyo's Best Gig Posters | musicinjapan.com
Apr 6, 2026By Matt Ketchum

The Artists Behind Tokyo's Best Gig Posters | musicinjapan.com

Feature on Thom Smith and the broader gig poster scene. How visual art defines the identity of Tokyo's underground music community.

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