{"id":430142,"date":"2026-10-17T03:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T03:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/430142\/"},"modified":"2026-10-17T03:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T03:10:11","slug":"foreign-dissent-brings-japanese-ska-punk-band-age-of-kid-to-play-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/430142\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign Dissent brings Japanese ska-punk band Age of Kid to play Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AgeAge of Kid Credit: Courtesy<\/p>\n

\u201cTouring overseas always reminds us that music has no borders.\u201d Age of Kid, a three-piece ska punk band from Tokyo, is preparing for another transnational tour. Their destination? Gainesville, Florida. You see, once a year, this college town becomes ground zero for punk worldwide.<\/p>\n

For a quarter of a century, every October, punks from all over have made the annual pilgrimage to Gainesville for Fest, the DIY music festival featuring hundreds of punk bands as well as comedy showcases and even wrestlers now too. And for over a decade, here in Orlando international punk bands on their way to Fest make a stop in the City Beautiful for Foreign Dissent, Orlando\u2019s all-international punk music showcase.<\/p>\n

Happening Monday, Oct. 19, at Will\u2019s Pub, this year\u2019s lineup is stacked, with bands from Japan, Costa Rica, Austria and England taking the stage. Japan\u2019s Age of Kid, featuring Taichi on vocals and bass, Norio on drums and Yoda on guitar, are eager to bring their latest record, 20 Years, to an Orlando stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The album is aptly named; though the band has experienced many incarnations and a hiatus, this year marks their 20th. \u201cIn the beginning, Age of Kid was a pretty straightforward melodic hardcore band. When we restarted, we stopped worrying about genre completely, and that\u2019s when the style we have today really started to develop,\u201d the band shares collectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Age of Kid today is self-assured in their eclectic sound and vision, blending ska, punk, reggae and rock, among other influences. \u201cThe three of us just play whatever sound feels right to us at that moment. So don\u2019t be surprised when you listen to our records!\u201d they explain with a laugh. \u201cWith this album, we cared even less about genre than we did before. More than anything, we focused on what we wanted to play and what we wanted to say.\u201d This combination lends itself to a unique sound, though their live performances are peak punk house-show style with just the right amount of skanking.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over the years, Foreign Dissent has created a global community, with artists and fans alike gaining friends around the globe. Age of Kid says their U.S. tour was \u201cmade possible with the support of so many friends from around the world whom we met on our previous tour. We can\u2019t thank them enough. The way we want to repay them is by giving everything we have on stage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a community the band relishes. \u201cWe\u2019re not fluent in English. But inside a live house, that doesn\u2019t really matter. So if you enjoy our set, please come talk to us afterward and tell us how you felt,\u201d they implore. \u201cDirectly, in whatever way you can.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s transnational goodwill that trades both ways: \u201cIf anyone reading this ever gets the chance to visit Japan, please go check out a Japanese live house. There are so many incredible bands in Japan that can stand alongside great bands from anywhere in the world. We hope to see you in Japan someday.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Will\u2019s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org<\/a>, $27.<\/p>\n

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