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Japanese Music (Pop, rock and all 'dat) |OT|
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stump sock
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http://natalie.mu/music/news/144070
Nao from Team Syachihoko picked the songs for an episode of Headbanger's Ball
for some reason the inclusion of a Helloween song is cracking me up
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http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/27427/2
...but why?
stump sock
Member
here's that Kinniku Shoujo Tai/ Ningen Isu collaboration
it's somehow even dumber than I thought it'd be. ojiisan metal for life
it's somehow even dumber than I thought it'd be. ojiisan metal for life
stump sock
Member
wait, whattt? there's a new one for Vita?
oh hell yes
e: I wonder if it will be PSTV compatible
stump sock
Member
AKB and E-Girls too lol
ok, this is going to be mine
ok, this is going to be mine
FloppyDelux
Member
hmmm might have to import this.,
SweetDonuts
Member
I don't know that game but E-girls 'Follow Me' is a jam
PV for Kana's new song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaxhbaHWXEI
She smiles in this one!
PV for Kana's new song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaxhbaHWXEI
She smiles in this one!
GutsOfThor
Member
Love it!
I just discovered Silent Siren, and I like them a lot. Anyone else listen to them?
Never knew that Kiyoshi Ryujin was actually singing with the girls from his idol group, I'm actually interested in this now. That's super cool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw2wuAsLxJ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw2wuAsLxJ4
stump sock
Member
BiSH - 「SCHOOL GIRLS, BANG BANG」
me being underwhelmed by BiSH is the new me being underwhelmed by Perfume
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BILLIE IDLE® - "be my boy" [live]
Uika's bangs look real stupid like that
meanwhile, I've developed a bit of a crush on Yasui
me being underwhelmed by BiSH is the new me being underwhelmed by Perfume
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BILLIE IDLE® - "be my boy" [live]
Uika's bangs look real stupid like that
meanwhile, I've developed a bit of a crush on Yasui
Aizo
Banned
The new Kingdom Hearts Tribute Album has covers by artists including the singer from Suemitsu & The Suemith, the singer from 9mm Parabellum Bullet, jizue, and most importantly, Vampillia. What an interesting album.
Speaking of which, I don't think I've promoted Vampillia enough. I posted when I went to the concert last year, but I don't think I posted my impression afterward? Even if I did, I'm going to copy/paste what I posted about 'em on facebook.
"Holy, holy. That Vampillia show was amazing. The band includes guitars, bass, drums, a synth, a piano, a violin, a female opera singer, a metal growler, and one of the guys raps very rarely.
When it started, they played an intro song with mostly piano and violin. Then, when the music started getting heavier, the singer crawled out of the audience in a yeti costume. He screamed and headbanged until his mask came off, then he jumped back into the crowd. When he returned, he had lost the costume. He climbed back onto the stage, brought a ladder out, and climbed to the top to scream above the audience while popping a giant confetti popper. The show rapped up with Micchi (pictured next to me here) pretending to have a conversation with a member of AKB48 on his phone (they played the conversation over the speakers), and getting her to say "I love you." Such a weird, emotional, funny, brutal show!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH"
I originally had gone to see World's End Girlfriend (and Go-qualia, too, who put on a fantastic set), but I was a bit disappointed with WEG, because he was just playing doom poetry with BOOL (definitely interesting, but not what I had wanted to see). So, I ended up being blown away by Vampillia. They're a really fun, lively, uniquely progressive band. Definitely check them out!
Recommended songs:
Ice Fist
Lilac (Collab with Togawa Jun!!!)
mirror mirror (Collab with BiS)
Edit: Larsa, I wish you posted more. I think we have similar musical tastes.
Speaking of which, I don't think I've promoted Vampillia enough. I posted when I went to the concert last year, but I don't think I posted my impression afterward? Even if I did, I'm going to copy/paste what I posted about 'em on facebook.
"Holy, holy. That Vampillia show was amazing. The band includes guitars, bass, drums, a synth, a piano, a violin, a female opera singer, a metal growler, and one of the guys raps very rarely.
When it started, they played an intro song with mostly piano and violin. Then, when the music started getting heavier, the singer crawled out of the audience in a yeti costume. He screamed and headbanged until his mask came off, then he jumped back into the crowd. When he returned, he had lost the costume. He climbed back onto the stage, brought a ladder out, and climbed to the top to scream above the audience while popping a giant confetti popper. The show rapped up with Micchi (pictured next to me here) pretending to have a conversation with a member of AKB48 on his phone (they played the conversation over the speakers), and getting her to say "I love you." Such a weird, emotional, funny, brutal show!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH"
I originally had gone to see World's End Girlfriend (and Go-qualia, too, who put on a fantastic set), but I was a bit disappointed with WEG, because he was just playing doom poetry with BOOL (definitely interesting, but not what I had wanted to see). So, I ended up being blown away by Vampillia. They're a really fun, lively, uniquely progressive band. Definitely check them out!
Recommended songs:
Ice Fist
Lilac (Collab with Togawa Jun!!!)
mirror mirror (Collab with BiS)
Edit: Larsa, I wish you posted more. I think we have similar musical tastes.
stump sock
Member
Vampilia are awesome. Most of the time. I'll back your support.
The Flickers and SAKANAMON dropped two amazing albums yesterday.
The Flickers's UNDERGROUND POP is quite impressive.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSyrxCNuHR8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmu_0gA0ins
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO9BslGJTl8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gr7HwTb8vE
SAKANAMON's あくたもくた is also astounding.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x40I9xurXk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsCJSP116lY
The Flickers's UNDERGROUND POP is quite impressive.
I just love the atmosphere they created. Raw energy meets electro, "Digital punk rock" as I saw on Twitter :lol The shouts and the innocent voice of the singer when he's not yelling... Beautiful. The instrumentals are also astounding. Definitely their best album so far, 14 perfect songs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSyrxCNuHR8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmu_0gA0ins
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO9BslGJTl8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gr7HwTb8vE
SAKANAMON's あくたもくた is also astounding.
As good as INSUROCK released last year, if not better. Quirky pop-rock with a few electro beats. Fun and catchy songs as always. Their featuring with YeYe is pretty good this time. They're usually kinda boring but アナログラヴ is a really sweet song. 鳥兎怱怱 is a surprise, didn't expect piano to be part of this album. This song might their most "emotional" one yet due to that instrument, it's a beautiful song. The climax near the end is so good.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x40I9xurXk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsCJSP116lY
stump sock
Member
There's a workaround but there's a little bit of work involved.
I wrote it up here
but the good news is that you're buying the gift cards directly so there's no reseller markup.
Vampilla are awesome, my favourite Virgin Babylon band is Mutyumu though, I wish they were more active, they were recording demos for a new album (what feels like) ages ago but nothing's come of it. Their singer does solo stuff so at least that's something.
I'm pretty sure I posted about her when her mini album came out in January but people who like Daoko might like Bonjour Suzuki. Been listening to her album all week, love it, so dreamy.
I'm pretty sure I posted about her when her mini album came out in January but people who like Daoko might like Bonjour Suzuki. Been listening to her album all week, love it, so dreamy.
FloppyDelux
Member
Twenty one pilots not a big fan but grates to them for opening for them.
Oh and yes Vampilia is awesome, have yet to see them live though.
I read every post here! But I'm really lazy most of the time, or I start writing something and give up after a few sentences lol.
Vampillia is fucking great. The one-two of The Divine Move and my beautiful twisted nightmares in aurora rainbow darkness early last year was pretty spectular.
Mutyumu is also really great. I checked out the Hatis Noit album, but didn't really like it that much.
The Bonjour Suzuki album is really delightful and was released out of nowhere for me, even though I've been listening to the mini-album pretty regularly since it came out. Missed the announcement, I guess. Whispering, sugar sweet hip hop inspired dreamy pop music is a treasure and is too rare.
Have you checked out her other project, Magdala? Much easier to listen to than her solo album, which grew on me.
Beatbox cover of KANA-BOON's hit song ないものねだり
https://youtu.be/ZSDwPw0KZAg
Amazing
Speaking of KANA-BOON, one month left before their new single aaaaaaaaah
Also, I want their new shirts so bad, it's pretty funny and super cute. I love that they're actually doing the designs of their stuff by themselves.
https://youtu.be/ZSDwPw0KZAg
Amazing
Speaking of KANA-BOON, one month left before their new single aaaaaaaaah
Also, I want their new shirts so bad, it's pretty funny and super cute. I love that they're actually doing the designs of their stuff by themselves.
stump sock
Member
oh, didn't know they were the same person. I've listened to Magdala. I guess I've got several things to check out now.
If you've not listened to Mutyumu you're in for a treat. When I first listened to Ilya I had it on repeat for days, amazing album.
Aizo
Banned
Yes, also good. Virgin Babylon produces bunch of stuff I really like, like Kashiwa Daisuke and World's End Girlfriend, Go-qualia, about tess, 夢中夢. So good.
Do you go to any shows? I should go to your blog again.
Aizo
Banned
Hahahaha. I just realized that I already figured this out and have another account with 1000 yen. Fuck. I did the wrong account back then, so I guess I'll buy and album, download it, and abandon it. Thank you!
Edit: Dang, still not working. Any free proxies/vpns that work?
Nah, not really. Living as a poor student in the middle of nowhere in Norway makes it kinda challenging , hah ;_;
I had not, I have now! And yeah, wow, I like this a lot more. What a warm and touching album. I love it.
stump sock
Member
edit: don't use Hola
New Ubiquitous, really nice song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVSC1xDzXPw
A shame the single is a Tower Records-only disc.
SANABAGUN are my current favorites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WFQl4Ij3dw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVSC1xDzXPw
A shame the single is a Tower Records-only disc.
SANABAGUN are my current favorites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WFQl4Ij3dw
SweetDonuts
Member
This is important to the Japanese music industry.
stump sock
Member
I don't really know if that's the solution to "fix" what's been wrong with their output lately.
not really getting my hopes up, even though going to a major has worked for Oomori and Daoko...
not really getting my hopes up, even though going to a major has worked for Oomori and Daoko...
Her music has been amazing even before signing with avex, though.
stump sock
Member
she's more of a case of worrying that going major would take away a lot of what made me love her, and instead it just gave more reasons to like her
in fact, I kind of have to agree with Kurita and say now that I think about it, there aren't many Japanese artists I like that have been negatively impacted by going major
definitely not the case in the west
I don't know how it is in the West when an artist goes major.
But when I look at the reactions of Japanese fans on Twitter and other social networks whenever an artist/band goes major well, 99% of them are enthusiast. Different mentalities I guess. Maybe they're just less hung up about being indie and it simply means less to be with a small label over there.
But when I look at the reactions of Japanese fans on Twitter and other social networks whenever an artist/band goes major well, 99% of them are enthusiast. Different mentalities I guess. Maybe they're just less hung up about being indie and it simply means less to be with a small label over there.