Toronto Shoegaze Band the neverminds Announce Return to Japan for a Three-Date Tour This September
Canadian shoegaze band the neverminds have announced their return to Japan with "the neverminds Asia Tour 2026 in JAPAN supported by Oaiko," marking their first Japanese tour in two years.
The three-date run begins on September 9 at LIVE SPACE CONPASS in Osaka before heading to Tokyo for shows at BASEMENT BAR on September 10 and ERA on September 11. Guest acts for each performance will be announced at a later date.
Formed in Toronto in 2022, the neverminds are a shoegaze band led by vocalist and guitarist Ginny Kim. Drawing inspiration from Japanese shoegaze and dream pop, the band has gained recognition for its shimmering guitar sound, blue-toned visual aesthetic, and cohesive storytelling that connects its music and imagery.
Their debut releases, "nevermind, the summer" (2023) and "nevermind, the winter" (2024), explored contrasting seasonal themes through distinct emotional and sonic landscapes. The records earned the band a growing following not only across North America but also in Japan, China, and other parts of East Asia.
The band's first Japan tour in 2024 featured seven performances across Nagoya, Shizuoka, Yokohama, and Tokyo. Along the way, they shared stages with prominent Japanese shoegaze and dream pop acts including herveil, softsurf and Blurred City Lights, strengthening connections with Japan's independent music community.
Beyond the band itself, Ginny Kim and Vincent Hau also run Toronto's DIY collective Loveless Collective. The collective organizes the annual Loveless Festival, welcoming both Canadian and international artists such as Bubble Tea and Cigarettes and Bleary Eyed, while fostering a community that bridges shoegaze, noise rock, hardcore, and other corners of the independent music scene.
The band is currently working on a new EP, and the upcoming Japan tour may offer audiences an early glimpse into this next chapter.
the neverminds Asia Tour 2026 in JAPAN supported by Oaiko
September 9, 2026 – Osaka
Date: September 9, 2026
Venue: LIVE SPACE CONPASS – Official Website / Instagram / X
Lineup: the neverminds / TBA
Doors / Show: 6:30 PM / 7:00 PM
Tickets: ¥5,500 Advance / ¥3,000 Student (plus one drink)
Purchase: the neverminds Japan Tour 2026 Official Presale (Ticket Pia)July 11, 2026 (12:00 PM JST) – July 14, 2026 (11:59 PM JST)
September 10, 2026 – Tokyo
Date: September 10, 2026
Venue: BASEMENT BAR (Shimokitazawa) – Official Website / Instagram / X
Lineup: the neverminds / TBA
Doors / Show: 6:30 PM / 7:00 PM
Tickets: ¥5,500 Advance / ¥3,000 Student (plus one drink)
Purchase: the neverminds Japan Tour 2026 Official Presale (Ticket Pia)July 11, 2026 (12:00 PM JST) – July 14, 2026 (11:59 PM JST)
September 11, 2026 – Tokyo
Date: September 11, 2026
Venue: ERA (Shimokitazawa) – Official Website / Instagram / X
Lineup: the neverminds / TBA
Doors / Show: 6:30 PM / 7:00 PM
Tickets: ¥5,500 Advance / ¥3,000 Student (plus one drink)
Purchase: the neverminds Japan Tour 2026 Official Presale (Ticket Pia)July 11, 2026 (12:00 PM JST) – July 14, 2026 (11:59 PM JST)
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Inquiries: Oaiko – E-mail / Instagram / TikTok / threads / X
Artist: the neverminds – Official Website / Instagram / X