he's the lead in 100manen no Onnatachi
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he's the lead in 100manen no Onnatachi
ladyluthien
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Can't wait, that bonus poster coming with the tour is amazing too. I'm glad they're including bonus performances. I wanted to see Christmas Wish live.
Now just waiting for an album announcement from her! How much longer!?!
Ah yeah that's it
SweetDonuts
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I love the bonus poster, I love Hide & Seek.
Talking of Namie, she has done a collab CM with Masaharu Fukuyama?? (idk who that is).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r0RLN14Cds&feature=youtu.be
ladyluthien
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Hmmm very interesting, she looks beautiful in the CM! His name looks familiar, but I haven't listened to any of his music before. I wonder if she will do a collab with him in the future? There is that rumor of that single coming in May?
He's pretty much one of the top 3 most famous male artists/actors (if not the most) of the past 20/25 years. Almost all of his works topped the charts.
stump sock
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http://ameblo.jp/hauptharmonie/entry-12256232655.html
Hauptharmonie are breaking up. Rico was kicked out for "breaking contract."
it sounds like O-ant is tired after a string of bad incidents and the girls being in poor health so he's just scrapping the whole thing.
The last mini-album will still come out.
Hauptharmonie are breaking up. Rico was kicked out for "breaking contract."
it sounds like O-ant is tired after a string of bad incidents and the girls being in poor health so he's just scrapping the whole thing.
The last mini-album will still come out.
stump sock
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kurita discovering idols is still tripping me out
who's your BiSH oshimen
who's your BiSH oshimen
I was aware of BiS and all that jazz back when they debuted but their music never really did anything for me at that time. I digged the idea of being a new breed of idols tho, that was refreshing.
Randomly clicking on the latest BiSH music video basically opened my eyes lol
"Wait, this is actually extremely my shit"
(I think I would have eventually checked it out though, because I love the model starring in it)
As for my favorite well... Might be Gumi because I'm a sucker for short hair (and seeing her being desperate on Twitter after buying the wrong food at conbini cracked me up)
I'm cool with Atsuko tho
I know I'm late as fuck and I haven't posted in this thread a minute but this song been giving me life recently
lie night / あめとかんむり
lie night / あめとかんむり
Memphis-Ahn
Neo Member
Aww, shucks. I'm really fond of Herz über Kopf. Especially Parallel Warp (in which Rico is the main singer). Really curious as to everything that happened.
This along with Up Up Girls' transition to (2) makes me wonder if I should just quit following idols altogether ｗｗｗｗ.
stump sock
Member
she was kind of not-secretly on bad terms with a lot of the members/management. I'm not sure how much of that lies on the situation and how much was her own issues. But considering that it looks like management might be pursuing legal action against her, it's not great.
I'm sure Sui/Mone will bounce back, there's always need for someone who can do choreography. I just hope that Juno doesn't disappear, she's kind of a natural entertainer.
vincenzogrubb
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Minor news perhaps but I just noticed that apparently Pony Canyon has finally come to terms with Youtube Red and their videos are no longer blocked in the US or presumably Australia. Now if only Victor would follow suit (Sony is obviously a lost cause).
【MV】シャオチャイポン「URAHARAろまんちっく」
KOTO and Yuri Hirano's new unit has their first single out. I am slowly trying to digest all of this week's great releases.
It's not very often my taste aligns with yours Kurita but it's nice when it does. I always figured Kenta Matsukuma's music might be up your alley. He tends to rely too much on a few musical templates that he recycles over and over which isn't too surprising considering how prolific he is, but when he gets it right the result is something hopelessly catchy. You also mentioned Yumemiru Adolescence and of course he produced a song for them too a couple years ago.
Yeah I'm glad she's still releasing stuff with tapestok after Kouteca disbanded.
【MV】シャオチャイポン「URAHARAろまんちっく」
KOTO and Yuri Hirano's new unit has their first single out. I am slowly trying to digest all of this week's great releases.
It's not very often my taste aligns with yours Kurita but it's nice when it does. I always figured Kenta Matsukuma's music might be up your alley. He tends to rely too much on a few musical templates that he recycles over and over which isn't too surprising considering how prolific he is, but when he gets it right the result is something hopelessly catchy. You also mentioned Yumemiru Adolescence and of course he produced a song for them too a couple years ago.
Yeah I'm glad she's still releasing stuff with tapestok after Kouteca disbanded.
stump sock
Member
I don't have it yet but the 3-4 songs I've heard from it are great. I don't know how she manages to be this prolific with this high a bar of quality while avoiding becoming stale.
I love it, Dogma Magma is easily one of her best songs, like top 3. Can't wait to see the Blu-ray.
It's up on Spotify btw.
Listening to it on Spotify, never really listened to her before (I loved the collab with Noko released last year tho), it's pretty cool.
ピンクメトセラ is a jam
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Suchmos released a PV for PINKVIBES from their stellar album released earlier this year
https://youtu.be/3N4fu4ovOcs
I wanted a PV for TOBACCO but that'll do.
ladyluthien
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Kurita, have you listened to KEYTALK's new album yet?
I just realized that this year is supposed to be Namie Amuro's 25th anniversary? I wonder if she will do anything special this year. I can't remember exactly which interview it came from, but during her 20th anniversary, she had made a comment saying she didn't think she could go another decade, or something of the sorts. I wonder if she plans on retiring soon. I hope not
but she has been in music for a very long time.
I just realized that this year is supposed to be Namie Amuro's 25th anniversary? I wonder if she will do anything special this year. I can't remember exactly which interview it came from, but during her 20th anniversary, she had made a comment saying she didn't think she could go another decade, or something of the sorts. I wonder if she plans on retiring soon. I hope not
but she has been in music for a very long time.Of course! A bit early to say but it might be my favorite album so far lol
Everytime they release something new it becomes my favorite work but that's just how good they are haha
I had high hopes after that insane streak of great singles and I'm not disappointed.
I'm surprised by the length of the album, just 50 minutes for 17 songs. It's not a bad thing though, it's easy to listen this way, and the variety in their sound is damn impressive. I love how they throw the punk/hardcore Horobiro just before the super sweet Love Me lol Then you also have Shinran Bancho that sounds like a Gesu no Kiwami Otome song.
They really can do anything, it helps that all 4 members are on songwriting duty.
Favorite new songs : Shinran Bancho, Summer Venus, Parasite, Story
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New Mrs. GREEN APPLE single on May 3rd!
01. どこかで日は昇る
02. スマイロブドリーマ
03. SwitCh
SweetDonuts
Member
NANAKA (ex BRIGHT member) is finally releasing a mini album "7HEART" on the 31st!
She's really talented and deserves a major debut
菜々香 / BRIGHT・NANAKA Honey boy YouTube Space Tokyo ハッピーアワー
Mulan - Reflection (Nanaka) ムーラン・リフレクション
I just realized that this year is supposed to be Namie Amuro's 25th anniversary? I wonder if she will do anything special this year. I can't remember exactly which interview it came from, but during her 20th anniversary, she had made a comment saying she didn't think she could go another decade, or something of the sorts. I wonder if she plans on retiring soon. I hope not
I think it was her interview in Hong Kong when she was promoting Uncontrolled. She mentioned retiring, so everyone assumed her 25th anniversary would be the last. We'll know by the end of the year I guess. I think with this tour going until May she might do a dome tour like she did for her 20th anniversary, or a one off performance in Okinawa. I would love to see her in concert
Absolutely love it. She done did it again. I'm surprised that the album is so cohesive considereing the singles being all over the place tonally. Dogma Magma is still amazing after watching the mv a billion times. The new version of Kimi ni todokuna is perfection.
10/10 Positive Stress still kinda sucks, but at least the nama ham to yaki udon song isn't on it.
this is so cheesy lol, teddyloid please...
stump sock
Member
how are you going to autotune Aina
FOH teddyloid
FOH teddyloid
ladyluthien
Member
I haven't received my copy yet, but from what I've heard I'm loving how upbeat everything is! Can't wait to finally listen to it in whole!
I think it was her interview in Hong Kong when she was promoting Uncontrolled. She mentioned retiring, so everyone assumed her 25th anniversary would be the last. We'll know by the end of the year I guess. I think with this tour going until May she might do a dome tour like she did for her 20th anniversary, or a one off performance in Okinawa. I would love to see her in concert
Awwwww I want to see her in concert so bad before she retires. You're right, we won't know probably till the end of the year
vincenzogrubb
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Story of the day: JAV idol music duo Otome Frappuchino, who released this absolute gem last year, are changing their name to Ototoi Friday and releasing a single on TRASH-UP!! RECORDS penned by indie singer-songwriter Satoko Shibata.
GutsOfThor
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Any other bands like Lamp? I can't get enough of them!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtNQJM-HOw8
When that flute solo comes in.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtNQJM-HOw8
When that flute solo comes in.....
Saw The Mirraz yesterday, aaaaaaaaah it was so good.
Since they don't have a drummer anymore they just have a guy wearing a costume of their mascot behind a Mac starting the drum tracks. It was pretty hilarious to have a giant character dancing during the entire show. I wonder if they'll get a new drummer soon tho, it's not really the same when it's not real drums.
That being said, their style lately has been EDM infused rock, and the setlist was mostly this so it didn't hurt the experience that much. As expected all these EDM tracks are a ton of fun live. Of course they played their classic tunes, but I was happy to see that everybody was still into the band's new style.
Apparently they're going to stop their EDM sound pretty soon from what they've said? Looking forward to what's next.
As for the band itself, they're very... stoic in a cool way? They don't take themselves seriously but I don't know. Like, they're very friendly and actually hilarious dudes but don't go overboard and might seem a bit cold when they're playing, cause they're barely moving around the stage lol. But yeah, they just have a cool aura. Not disappointed, they were already one of my favorite bands ever but that live made me realize how great they really were.
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Goose house's cover of SuiCan's 一休さん is surprisingly good? It's way different from the original but I still enjoyed it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suTEAtURsag
Since they don't have a drummer anymore they just have a guy wearing a costume of their mascot behind a Mac starting the drum tracks. It was pretty hilarious to have a giant character dancing during the entire show. I wonder if they'll get a new drummer soon tho, it's not really the same when it's not real drums.
That being said, their style lately has been EDM infused rock, and the setlist was mostly this so it didn't hurt the experience that much. As expected all these EDM tracks are a ton of fun live. Of course they played their classic tunes, but I was happy to see that everybody was still into the band's new style.
Apparently they're going to stop their EDM sound pretty soon from what they've said? Looking forward to what's next.
As for the band itself, they're very... stoic in a cool way? They don't take themselves seriously but I don't know. Like, they're very friendly and actually hilarious dudes but don't go overboard and might seem a bit cold when they're playing, cause they're barely moving around the stage lol. But yeah, they just have a cool aura. Not disappointed, they were already one of my favorite bands ever but that live made me realize how great they really were.
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Goose house's cover of SuiCan's 一休さん is surprisingly good? It's way different from the original but I still enjoyed it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suTEAtURsag
mamoniadas
Member
Thank you for this, cute song cute vid & was dazzled by that synth they're using.
WANIMA held their first one man live ever yesterday, in a sold out Saitama Super Arena. Really wanted to go :'(
BiSH will perform at Makuhari Messe on July 22th, hope I'll be able to go....
I wonder if the billboard in Shibuya saying they've got announcement to do on March 20 (so, today) is that or something else.
I took a picture of it obviously
They also announced their major debut, which I didn't really expect. They're now with unBORDE (Kyary, tofubeats, Gesu, indigo la End, Shinsei Kamattechan...) and will release their first single on May 17th! Can't wait.
BiSH will perform at Makuhari Messe on July 22th, hope I'll be able to go....
I wonder if the billboard in Shibuya saying they've got announcement to do on March 20 (so, today) is that or something else.
I took a picture of it obviously
Charisma.com - not not me
Nice chill song. The video is... interesting.
Nice chill song. The video is... interesting.
stump sock
Member
can Towa Tei really just declare himself METAFIVE?
Well all METAFIVE members are on the track, it's an odd way of naming it, but saying feat METAFIVE doesn't really make sense when you're in it.
SweetDonuts
Member
Flower's new single MOON JELLYFISH (idk) is out April 26th. It looks and sound gorgeous.
- MOON JELLYFISH
- Totemo Fukai Green (とても深いグリーン; Very Deep Green)
- Colorful "a touch of jazz" mix (カラフル
(Regular Edition only) - MOON JELLYFISH (Instrumental) (Regular Edition only)
I don't know how I feel about charisma.com newest album. While I like groups experimenting with new sounds, and the album has some really nice chill songs, I feel like they are missing a bit their identity with the lack of agressive/banger/"in your face" tracks.
It's still a nice listen, but I feel like there are plenty of acts that are doing (or could do) this sound.
It's still a nice listen, but I feel like there are plenty of acts that are doing (or could do) this sound.
ladyluthien
Member
Azumi Takahashi's new album released on iTunes today. It is so good! I'm in love with her voice.
Man that new Charisma.com album is my jam. Having songs produced by guests was a great idea, paid off big time.
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Might be my favorite Charisma.com album to date
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Looks like actor Suda Masaki is starting a singing career, he'll release his first single in June. Love his voice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aeRjU19VtE
Song is great, sounds like Bump of Chicken/Radwimps
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Might be my favorite Charisma.com album to date
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Looks like actor Suda Masaki is starting a singing career, he'll release his first single in June. Love his voice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aeRjU19VtE
Song is great, sounds like Bump of Chicken/Radwimps
Charisma.com's new album is amazing and so much better than I expected. A real return to form for them after their last couple releases have been pretty bad. The new single, not not me, is really good and maybe my favorite track (with YAJIUMA DANCE right behind it, which I couldn't help gushing over to Miho Hatori on Twitter, so so so good)
Daichi Miura's new album is okay. I'd probably like it a lot more if it featured Look What You Did (which is better than most of the new tracks on the album) and I hadn't over-played Cry & Fight like a year ago.
New JUJU single is quite nice but I rarely bump ballads so I will appreciate it from afar. Keep rockin' those hats, girl
A friend of mine turned me on to Polkadot Stingray's EP and the singer gives off serious shades of Mikami Chisako at times, which is the highest compliment I can give. Then I listened to their latest single, and it seems like they've taken a step back from that sound. It's still great, but I'm kinda bummed. fra-foa had already broken up when I really got into Japanese music, so to have an active band with a sound that similar had me hyped. Oh, well.
Daichi Miura's new album is okay. I'd probably like it a lot more if it featured Look What You Did (which is better than most of the new tracks on the album) and I hadn't over-played Cry & Fight like a year ago.
New JUJU single is quite nice but I rarely bump ballads so I will appreciate it from afar. Keep rockin' those hats, girl
A friend of mine turned me on to Polkadot Stingray's EP and the singer gives off serious shades of Mikami Chisako at times, which is the highest compliment I can give. Then I listened to their latest single, and it seems like they've taken a step back from that sound. It's still great, but I'm kinda bummed. fra-foa had already broken up when I really got into Japanese music, so to have an active band with a sound that similar had me hyped. Oh, well.
Anyone getting stuff on Record Store Day?
I hope to get the 3776 'Love Letter' 12" and Tentenko 7" from the Japanese side, also would quite like the Faye Wong 'Chungking Express' 7"
The UK website has also some interesting Japanese listings, although I expect most of these to be priced extortionately & hard to get hold of - Babymetal 'Metal Resistance' pic disc, Flower Travellin' Band 1st LP, and perhaps the most interesting release pink film actress Ike Reiko's 'You Baby' LP from 1971
I hope to get the 3776 'Love Letter' 12" and Tentenko 7" from the Japanese side, also would quite like the Faye Wong 'Chungking Express' 7"
The UK website has also some interesting Japanese listings, although I expect most of these to be priced extortionately & hard to get hold of - Babymetal 'Metal Resistance' pic disc, Flower Travellin' Band 1st LP, and perhaps the most interesting release pink film actress Ike Reiko's 'You Baby' LP from 1971
stump sock
Member
I'd obviously like the Tentenko one but I'm not going to go through the trouble to try to get one. I like the cover art though.
BiSH / プロミスザスター[NEVERMiND TOUR FiNAL @ ZEPP TOKYO]
I'm hoping to get these and the METAFIVE LP, I kind of want the Hitomitoi and Towa Tei LPs as well.
I'm hoping to get these and the METAFIVE LP, I kind of want the Hitomitoi and Towa Tei LPs as well.
Ffffuck I love them
ladyluthien
Member
New PV from Superfly!!!!! Shiho is in it! Yayyyy!!!
Superfly - 愛に抱かれて
Superfly - 愛に抱かれて
