by Claire Johnson | June 17th , 2024

All images are from The Japanese House -United States Tour in Charlottesville, Virginia. on 6/17/24.

Photo by Claire Johnson | @clairejellocreative

The Japanese House is the wonderful brain child of Amber Bain created in the early 2010’s. Named after a house they used to vacation at during their childhood, the elusive name also helps Amber use their androgynous persona to test the boundaries within the music they write by providing a genderless connection with their listeners. Born and raised in England, The Japanese House quickly rose in popularity after being introduced to Matty Healy (The 1975) who helped produce their first EP, Pools To Bathe In, released April 2015.

Continuing their United States Tour after performing at Bonnaroo, The Japanese House performed at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville on Monday June 17, 2024 promoting their sophomore album In The End It Always Does. The theater was established in 1912 and used as a live performance space. During the early 2000’s, the theater underwent extensive renovations to be reopened in 2009 equipped with upgrades capable of executing live music events.

Charlottesville had the pleasure of kicking off the rest of the run and rewarded the singer with a sold out crowd. Opening the show was Nashville artist Abby Holliday. Not only did she open the show, Abby also opened up to the audience about her own life through her carefully crafted songs. Originally from Cincinnati Ohio, Abby stays true to her roots and uses personal experiences as inspiration, which is evident within her songwriting and storytelling.

Before long, the time had come for The Japanese House to take the stage. Gracing the audience with their first song of the night, Touching Yourself, the audience cheered and immediately started singing along to the pop ballad. After a flawless first song, Amber introduced the next chosen track, Sad to Breathe, which begins with a slower tempo than the former. As the night went on, the crowd continued to listen to Amber perform hit after hit keeping the mellow but electric energy alive the whole night. With a 17-song setlist, every member in the audience was sure to hear at least one favorite from the artist. Closing the show with the fan favorite song, Sunshine Baby, The Japanese House provided a wonderful evening full of entertainment and joy for everyone in attendance.

https://thejapanesehouse.co.uk/

https://abbyholliday.com/