How to Start a Band as a Working Adult — Tips for Recruiting Members While Balancing Work

"I want to start a band, but work is so busy…" — More and more people are starting or resuming music after entering the workforce. You can play in a band even i...

2026/03/04

Is There Really a Drummer Shortage? — The Reality of Part-by-Part Member Recruitment and How to Find Members

Is the drum population really that small? Application numbers on recruitment sites are less than one-fifth of guitarists. Bass and keyboard players are also act...

2026/03/03

Benefits and Considerations of Forming a Band with Foreign Musicians — An Honest Account from Someone with Experience

"A band with foreign musicians? But won't there be language barriers?" — No, it will be fine. In fact, your musical range expands dramatically. After over 30 ye...

2026/03/02

A Beginner's Guide to Japan's Music Scene — Genres, Culture, and How to Get Started

J-POP, Visual Kei, City Pop, anime songs — Japanese music has undergone a unique evolution recognized worldwide. But simply listening isn't enough to appreciate...

2026/03/01

5 Common Patterns of People Who Can't Find Band Members (And How to Solve Them) [Advice from Someone with 20+ Years of Experience]

"I post recruitment notices but get no response." "Communications fade out." "I can't find good people."—If you're feeling discouraged about finding band member...

2026/02/28

Start a Band This Spring — The Complete 2026 New Life Band Guide

Spring is when new life begins. If you've been thinking "This year I really want to start a band," this guide is for you. From choosing your instrument to findi...

2026/02/27

[2026 Latest Edition] Comprehensive Comparison of 7 Band Member Recruitment Sites and Apps — Which One Really Works?

Looking for the best band member recruitment site in Japan? We compared 7 platforms — OURSOUNDS, with9, BandMix, Jimoty, Membo & more — rating ease of use, feat...

2026/02/26