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Japanese Music (Pop, rock and all 'dat) |OT|
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I just listened to a few of their songs on Bandcamp and I like what I'm hearing!
Yeah they're pretty sick, touring in the uk at the moment. Here's an interview of them in the Japan times. idk I find their style really interesting considering that they cover jpop songs too and turn it into something else. I also think it's cool how one of them wears a gas mask.
Accepted.
Same! I thought there was a good chance of a new album this year but with the announcement of 15th anniversary releases and her apparently having a baby, I doubt it now.
I'm a big Shinsei Kamattechan fan but I haven't scrobbled them too much. I see you've heard Noko's solo album, I've not heard it yet, how is it?
Accepted.
Same! I thought there was a good chance of a new album this year but with the announcement of 15th anniversary releases and her apparently having a baby, I doubt it now.
I'm a big Shinsei Kamattechan fan but I haven't scrobbled them too much. I see you've heard Noko's solo album, I've not heard it yet, how is it?
It's pretty odd. It's just remakes of Kamattechan songs with some slight differences and cleaner production. I like it after listening to it a few times, but I will gobble up everything related to Shinsei Kamattechan or Noko.
Sounds interesting, I'll have to give it a listen soon.
Oh my god, I just found out that Broken Little Sister released a Beatles shoegaze cover album called Beatless under the name of MEEKS. http://youtu.be/XxC9HUEeqY8 SO good. Completely passed me by.
So SHINPEI from BREAKERZ has his own band now. Sounds pretty standard, but I like And "Muscle Attack" is the best name ever.
BTW I'm rather underwhelmed by Berryz Koubou's new single :/
And "Muscle Attack" is the best name ever.BTW I'm rather underwhelmed by Berryz Koubou's new single :/
Stream for the new Melt Banana album. http://www.spin.com/articles/melt-banana-fetch-a-zap-records-interview-album-stream/ Loving it so far.
I was just about to post this. Like seriously.
It's sounds pretty amazing. Fall is going to be rad.
btw Cuushe's album butterfly case is on sale today and available on bandcamp. I really love it, easily one of the best of the year.
Aizo
Banned
I saw a poster of Gacharic Spin in a music store yesterday, so I decided to look them up. Apparently, they're pretty well known? I was surprised I had never heard of them. If I had one thing to say about them, it would be that theirebassist is quite accomplished. What do you all think of them? I'm still unfamiliar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXZImsZujPc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXZImsZujPc
TheBryanJZX90
Member
Hey, how about that Kimura Kaela. Pipupoppipopopipoppi.
Aizo
Banned
I feel the same. They're all right. I don't know what their target audience is.
I Stan for that woman. She has a new single out?
Yep, really good album.
Not a massive fan of cover albums in general but this sounds interesting, some good songs on there, and Haruomi Hosono, Chatmonchy and Chara. Looking forward to it.
GhaleonQ
Member
It lived up to the hype! She's collaborating with Daisuke Tanabe, Cokiyu, Dza, and Jealousguy on Kidkanevil's new album. https://twitter.com/kidkanevil/status/376263769145364480 https://twitter.com/kidkanevil/status/352760411038285824 https://twitter.com/kidkanevil/status/352384809672257537 So, watch for that.
And, man, Moskitoo's release really turned out to be something. Night Hike was actually made awhile ago. It's still probably my favorite on the LP, which is 1 of my albums of the year. http://alittlesomething.bandcamp.com/track/night-hike It's like winter in Hokkaido with warm blankets pulled up over your head.
Does your fave bring dinosaurs on stage? Just asking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub9yNn_lm8c
While the CD releases are still not listed on Amazon UK, the digital release of Perfume's Level 3 is ...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FFS65H4/
... and yes, there are samples, horrible low bitrate but better than nothing
EDIT: LOL, Amazon pulled the plug ... link is dead now
... and yes, there are samples, horrible low bitrate but better than nothing
EDIT: LOL, Amazon pulled the plug ... link is dead now
Aizo
Banned
I went in to Tower Records today, and a band was setting up. I'd never heard of them, though. Vez was their name, I think. I also saw vezhopedeathstar, so that could be their full band name? Is anyone familiar?
Before they played, I listened to a bunch of new Visual Kei albums.
Kamijo's single was average.
Girugamesh's new stuff seems really weird. There's so much electronic post-production in it.
MUCC's single seemed quite good.
I also listened to The Oral Cigarette's mini-album again. I want it, but it's so expensive. I don't really wanna pay ￥1800 for 6 songs. That's a little steep. Damn Japanese music.
Damn my wallet.
They played an acoustic set, and it was pretty good. I get the impression that they don't usually play acoustic.
Before they played, I listened to a bunch of new Visual Kei albums.
Kamijo's single was average.
Girugamesh's new stuff seems really weird. There's so much electronic post-production in it.
MUCC's single seemed quite good.
I also listened to The Oral Cigarette's mini-album again. I want it, but it's so expensive. I don't really wanna pay ￥1800 for 6 songs. That's a little steep. Damn Japanese music.
Damn my wallet.
GhaleonQ
Member
Capsule digital single "Control" out October 5th. New picture too:
Hype! It's been a stellar year for music generally, and Japan's no exception.
Confession time:
I never listened to capsule, so last weekend I decided to give it a try. Listened to STEREO WORXXX and aside from Dee J (What an awful music) it's a great album. Loved Feelin' Alright and Step on the Floor. Then I listened to past works. I was so disappointed with the rest. Most of SW is what I expected, but the rest felt too "eletronica" for my tastes, and the older albums have more of a pop feel to them.
Now I'm kinda hopping that CAPS LOCK sounds like SW...
I never listened to capsule, so last weekend I decided to give it a try. Listened to STEREO WORXXX and aside from Dee J (What an awful music) it's a great album. Loved Feelin' Alright and Step on the Floor. Then I listened to past works. I was so disappointed with the rest. Most of SW is what I expected, but the rest felt too "eletronica" for my tastes, and the older albums have more of a pop feel to them.
Now I'm kinda hopping that CAPS LOCK sounds like SW...
BlazingDarkness
Member
Capsule digital single "Control" out October 5th. New picture too:
Aw yiss.
I'm hoping someone here can help me, I'm going on holiday to Japan for 3 weeks in November and I'm hoping to catch some concerts. Actually, I'd gladly see as many as possible of the groups I like. I mostly enjoy the upbeat girl groups, but so far have my eyes on.
- 9nine at Disney Resort Maihama Amphitheatre (4th Nov)
- Kara at Saimama Super Arena (19th/20th Nov)
Check out this ticket-buying guide: http://www.tokyogigguide.com/en/tickets
I tried buying tickets for Soul Flower Union a couple years back, when it was a day before the show, from a Loppi machine in a Lawson but it said they were no longer available. I ended up getting tickets at the venue, right before the show.
That was at a smaller venue though (DUO Music Exchange in Shibuya); I'm not sure how/if it's different for larger shows like the 2 you mentioned.
Another new Tricot video: http://youtu.be/TZjTXh_zaXc Album's out on the 2nd.
GODDAMNIT I'm at school now, youtube is blocked. I want to see this so much.
I've never been hyped for new albums like I am for T H E and LEVEL 3.
WhereAreMahDragonz
Banned
Just wanted to pop in and say that Party Maker is literally the best thing Perfume has ever done.
Now I'm going to go listen to it again and fall into a Nakata-induced coma.
Now I'm going to go listen to it again and fall into a Nakata-induced coma.
WhereAreMahDragonz
Banned
If I had to rate them, it'd be Party Maker > 1mm > SAMT for me.
But yes they're all amazing.
I assume it'll be on it Wednesday, like all their releases.
WhereAreMahDragonz
Banned
Agreed. I was hopping MnM would not make it, even tough I knew it was going to be
EDIT: Saw POOL MV, and it's great. I'm actually a bit more excited for T H E than for LEVEL 3 because from the livestream where they showed the whole album I can say that there's not a single bad music in T H E. Sadly there's Mirai no Museum in LEVEL 3.
Aizo
Banned
Weren't you going to change your avatar once you saw them live or something?
I mean, I guess you did change it slightly... You sly fox.