Japanese Shoegaze At Its Finest

Alternative rock stars Mass of the Fermenting Dregs are bringing their fizzy feel-good vibes to venues across the United States this fall. The Japanese band, who cite bands including The Smashing Pumpkins and The Wedding Present as inspirations are returning due to popular demand after a sell-out tour in 2023. Are they as good for you as a kombucha or a spoon of sauerkraut? We can't promise anything, but there's only one way to find out!

Mass of the Fermenting Dregs, also known as Masu Dore, formed in Kobe, Japan in 2002. In 2023, the band launched a crowd funder to cover the costs of touring the US, raising ten times more than their goal.