MUSIC

Gaijin Smash released their debut single on Halloween of 2019. Recorded at Oakwood Studios and distributed by Be One Music, “Creeper” serves as a subtle commentary regarding the grip that technology has on humans. The track appears on Play Date the band’s debut EP which was released on Friday the 13th of November 2020.

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STORY

Gaijin Smash - Photographer: Jesse Brunette - jessebrunette.com

Japanese/Canadian dance-punk duo Gaijin Smash blends the contrasting elements of pop culture that raised them, playing fast driven lo-fi antipop bangers under the command of a paranormal drummer in a portable television.

After releasing their debut single “Creeper” on Halloween 2019, Gaijin Smash embarked on their “Japanada Tour” playing nine dates across six major cities in Japan and Canada.

The band’s debut EP Play Date was released on Friday the 13th of November 2020 and distributed worldwide through Be One Music.

Photographer: Jesse Brunette

SHOP

TOUR

UPCOMING DATES

WED, APR 24, 2024 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE HARD LUCK

THU, MAY 2, 2024 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE PAINTED LADY

SAT, MAY 4, 2024 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE MONARCH TAVERN

THU, MAY 30, 2024 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BABY G

PAST DATES

FRI, MAR 8, 2024 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE HARD LUCK

SAT, MAR 2, 2024 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BOVINE

SAT, FEB 24, 2024 – TORONTO, CANADA – DOCK ELLIS

FRI, FEB 2, 2024 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BOVINE

SAT, NOV 18, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BOVINE

TUE, OCT 31, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – BAR ORWELL

FRI, SEP 29, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BOVINE

SAT, SEP 23, 2023 – LONDON, CANADA – PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET

FRI, AUG 18, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE DAKOTA TAVERN

SAT, AUG 12, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – DOCK ELLIS

SUN, JUL 30, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BABY G

FRI, JUL 28, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – LEE’S PALACE

THU, JUL 13, 2023 – BARRIE, CANADA – INFINITY ZERO

WED, JUL 12, 2023 – OSHAWA, CANADA – THE ATRIA

TUE, JUL 11, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BOVINE

SAT, JUN 10, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BOVINE (CMW)

TUE, JUN 6, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – CAMERON HOUSE (CMW)

FRI, JUN 2, 2023 – VANCOUVER, CANADA – MUSIC WASTE FESTIVAL

THU, JUN 1, 2023 – VANCOUVER, CANADA – THE ROXY CABARET

WED, MAY 30, 2023 – VANCOUVER, CANADA – RAILWAY CLUB

TUE, MAY 29, 2023 – NEW WESTMINSTER, CANADA – BULLY’S STUDIOS

MON, MAY 15, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – OPERA BOB’S

SAT, MAY 6, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BOVINE

WED, MAY 3, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BOVINE

FRI, APR 28, 2023 – SARNIA, CANADA – EMPTY FEST

SAT, MAR 18, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – SEE-SCAPE

WED, FEB 17, 2023 – TORONTO, CANADA – HORSESHOE TAVERN

SAT, FEB 04, 2023 – HAMILTON, CANADA – THE KILLROOM

SUN, SEP 04, 2022 – MONTREAL, CANADA – BRASSERIE BEAUBIEN

SAT, SEP 03, 2022 – OTTAWA, CANADA – LIVE ON ELGIN

FRI, SEP 02, 2022 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE ARCADE

FRI, MAY 20, 2022 – TORONTO, CANADA – SNEAKY DEE’S

SAT, APR 09, 2022 – TORONTO, CANADA – THE BOVINE

THU, MAR 17, 2022 – TORONTO, CANADA – SEE-SCAPE

SAT, FEB 12, 2022 – TORONTO, CANADA – HARD LUCK

SAT, NOV 27, 2021 – TORONTO, CANADA – LIVING COLOUR

SAT, OCT 31, 2020 – TORONTO, CANADA – ART BAY

SAT, FEB 22, 2019 – TORONTO, CANADA – SNEAKY DEE’S

TUE, DEC 31, 2019 – TORONTO, CANADA – HOUNDS TOOTH

SAT, DEC 21, 2019 – TORONTO, CANADA – SNEAKY DEE’S

SAT, DEC 7, 2019 – VANCOUVER, CANADA – PAT’S PUB

WED, DEC 4, 2019 – KYOTO, JAPAN – LIVEHOUSE GATTACA

TUE, DEC 3, 2019 – OSAKA, JAPAN – NAMBA BEARS

WED, NOV 27, 2019 – KYOTO, JAPAN – ネガポジ / NEGAPOSI

TUE, NOV 26, 2019 – OSAKA, JAPAN – LIVEHOUSE PANGEA

SAT, NOV 23, 2019 – TOKYO, JAPAN – DAISY BAR

SAT, NOV 23, 2019 – TOKYO, JAPAN – GOLDEN EGG

WED, NOV 20, 2019 – MONTREAL, CANADA – TURBO HAUS

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