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Japanese Music (Pop, rock and all 'dat) |OT|

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Infinite

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Desmond said:
Anyone else checking out Curumi Chronicle's new single?
https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000093003011-iz4mrq-t500x500.jpg?e76cf77[/IMG
Rainbow:
[url]http://soundcloud.com/curumichronicle/rainbow[/url]
[url]https://soundcloud.com/curumichronicle/voice[/url]
[url]https://soundcloud.com/curumichronicle/flight[/url]
[url]https://soundcloud.com/curumichronicle/candy-trip[/url][/QUOTE]


This is dope!
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Kurita

Member
Great news, the band Frederic (フレデリック) announced their major debut!
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They're now with A-Sketch. For those of you who don't know them they're a really neat rock band. Their songs are... bizarre, wacky but still quite catchy. Definitely unique. I kinda see them as more upbeat version of OGRE YOU ASSHOLE but that's not really an accurate description. They'll release their debut mini-album this september. Can't wait!
http://natalie.mu/music/news/121276
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia0I6FSPizE
 
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Desmond

Member
Oh yeah, the full version of the MV for Hold Your Hand will be up on the 21st. Was mentioned in that stream the other day but just saw it on Perfume's Facebook too.
 
Aizo

Aizo

Banned
winnie finally released a new MV!!! "Crash and Burn"! It's promoting the new single of the same name. I'm so happy to see them recording again. Iori and Okuji singing together makes me want to cry ;_; New album 【Nostalgic Evolution】 August 20th!
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They were fantastic last month, and I'm considering seeing their live at the end of this month, too. So much love for winnie.
 
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tali'zorah84

Member
Cling Cling is a very solid single (besides Hold Your Hand imo), DISPLAY is laid out a little differently to the short version of the MV, I got strong Capsule vibes from it. Ijiwaru na Hello is a groovy B-side, I'd prefer that on the fifth album over Hold Your Hand
 
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Desmond

Member
Whoever linked 水曜日のカンパネラ earlier in the thread, thanks. Been on loop all morning.
 
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FloppyDelux

Member
AlabastreAizo said:
winnie finally released a new MV!!! "Crash and Burn"! It's promoting the new single of the same name. I'm so happy to see them recording again. Iori and Okuji singing together makes me want to cry ;_; New album 【Nostalgic Evolution】 August 20th!
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They were fantastic last month, and I'm considering seeing their live at the end of this month, too. So much love for winnie.
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august cant come fast enough, i need that album
 
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Kurita

Member
Her impersonation of Sugawara (the vocalist of 9mm Parabellum Bullet) was on point, he's exactly like that :lol
I'll buy Cling Cling in Japan. It looks really nice.
 
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Kurita

Member
Gesu no Kiwami Otome released their new artist picture, looking good.
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We can also hear one of their new songs in a commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7yrvIKotTs&feature=youtu.be&list=UUGEAbu-nrPRepTrjgJF4O3Q

Takahashi Yu released a short version for 明日への星, which will be on his new album. Beautiful, this guy is a genius.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9DmZk89_RY

Listened to THE ORAL CIGARETTES's major debut single.
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"Damn". That's the word I had in my head the whole time. The quality of their songs is astounding. The music is flawless, the vocalist's voice totally fits the tone, I can't stop tapping my foot and shaking my body when I listen to them.
Their mini-album released last year was great, but this single shows that these guys are the future. Hope they'll release a full album by the end of the year, I'm in love with them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqIbaicDP7A
 
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mrklaw

MrArseFace
Here we go with a very specific question..

Any recommendations for streaming radio stations that play classic jpop/jrock from the 80s and 90s? My wife is managing with a Hawaii station on live365 but they repeat a lot of music. I'm fine with downloading an app from a Japanese App Store if necessary
 
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XDDX

Member
I've probably said this before, but it's amazing coming into this thread once in a while and finding so many new bands to listen to. Keep posting the good stuff guys!
 
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Kurita

Member
AlabastreAizo said:
I'm assuming you listened to this already, Kurita.
Nothing's Carved In Stone　『Brotherhood』
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Yup haha (had to watch it on Jpopsuki.tv though since Sony hates the rest the world)
Loved it.
Shimmer Song also sounds reaaaaally good http://ayangnyanyang.tumblr.com/post/90619210001/reupload-because-sony-jp-is-s-cks-new-song-pv

glaringradio said:
Thanks. Now I'll have this song in my head forever...
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Haha you're welcome... They sure know how to make catchy songs. I think I prefer No Way though.
 
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GalacticAE

Member
I was really into bump of chicken in high school. I liked their sound and aesthetic. what are some other bands I might like? ill definitely be going through this thread when im on a desktop. Im really digging qooland too from that post someone made earlier.
 
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Kurita

Member
GalacticAE said:
I was really into bump of chicken in high school. I liked their sound and aesthetic. what are some other bands I might like? ill definitely be going through this thread when im on a desktop. Im really digging qooland too from that post someone made earlier.
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Radwimps
Asian Kung-Fu Generation
back number
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The Hiatus
Galileo Galilei
Kana-Boon
 
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Philippo

Member
I'm in for the "and all 'dat" segment:
I've been rewatching the anime Beck and i really like their sound, any other J-band similar to them? I guess i should start by looking at bands who actually made their songs but i can't seem to find that much.
 
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Kurita

Member
Philippo said:
I'm in for the "and all 'dat" segment:
I've been rewatching the anime Beck and i really like their sound, any other J-band similar to them? I guess i should start by looking at bands who actually made their songs but i can't seem to find that much.
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Beat Crusaders and Typhoon24 did songs for the anime so I guess you can try them.
If you like bands fusing rock and rap you might like Dragon Ash, Alaska Jam...
 
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plasmawave

Banned
mrklaw said:
Here we go with a very specific question..

Any recommendations for streaming radio stations that play classic jpop/jrock from the 80s and 90s? My wife is managing with a Hawaii station on live365 but they repeat a lot of music. I'm fine with downloading an app from a Japanese App Store if necessary
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I'd love to know this too.
 
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MezzoForte

Member
FloppyDelux said:
!!! thats not out till august, im going to assume you got it a live event, also how is the song?
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I actually had some help from someone over there to get this haha. Both songs are great! It's the title track and another tune named After School. Their sound hasn't changed really, but it's definitely tailored a little more to the mainstream here. Bigger focus on their poppy side, a much lighter mood overall, and the technicality has been turned down a tad. Obviously this is just a single, some of those things are to be expected. All I know is I can't wait for their next big release.

it looks like the band is looking for fan submissions of pictures/clips for the Break PV!

http://tricot.tv/archives/2363
 
Aizo

Aizo

Banned
What are everyone's most recent finds that they're really enjoying listening to? I don't think I've seen artists I don't know mentioned in a while.
 
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Peru

Member
MezzoForte said:
I actually had some help from someone over there to get this haha. Both songs are great! It's the title track and another tune named After School. Their sound hasn't changed really, but it's definitely tailored a little more to the mainstream here. Bigger focus on their poppy side, a much lighter mood overall, and the technicality has been turned down a tad. Obviously this is just a single, some of those things are to be expected. All I know is I can't wait for their next big release.

it looks like the band is looking for fan submissions of pictures/clips for the Break PV!

http://tricot.tv/archives/2363
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Someone said Ikkyu (the vocalist) stepped in to drum on the single, is that true?
 
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MezzoForte

Member
AlabastreAizo said:
What are everyone's most recent finds that they're really enjoying listening to? I don't think I've seen artists I don't know mentioned in a while.
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I'm gonna try to do a big write-up of a lot of bands that have caught my attention lately. Mostly math/indie/alt/post-rock stuff. There is one band however that doesn't necessarily fit in with them. Not really sure how to classify them, but they're awesome. They have been compared to School Food Punishment and Clammbon, though they certainly have an edge. That dude can get down on the keys. They seem to use French words here and there (shout outs to Kurita). I got the special edition of their new EP, should be coming in tomorrow. Stoked to finally hear the other songs and remixes.

Atlantis Airport: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCgnfPiR5qg

ok some other ones! Not much to say, just great jams. Tunes for chilling.

Senkawos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqNWIZbCYU8

jizue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khsl3mzEJjg

Peru said:
Someone said Ikkyu (the vocalist) stepped in to drum on the single, is that true?
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I wish I could confirm or deny, but there are no credits on the release. I mean it's not like the drums were going all out or anything. Still, if it's true then that would give me another reason to love this woman.
 
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