Japanese Music Magazine
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ラブリーサマーちゃん「202 feat. 泉まくら」Music Video
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「202 feat. 泉まくら」監督・撮影・編集:堀切基和出演:藤野有理、青柳文子、内堀太郎照明、撮影:市来聖史衣装:藪野麻矢ヘアメイク:須見有樹子助監督:二ノ宮隆太郎美術協力:ラブリーサマーちゃん協力:エイジアプロモーション、ASOBISYSTEM、24リムジンサービス、Bernet、Y.D.S.作詞・作曲 ラ...
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Bocchi - 忘愛 【Official Lyric Video】
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"忘愛" サブスク配信中 / 2024.2.7 2nd EP「思春期と時間旅行」releasehttps://bocchi.lnk.to/BouAi作詞: 三苫 由以 / 鈴木 将也 作曲: 三苫 由以編曲: BocchiSupport Drums: 佐藤 文耶 (yunoka)Recorded & Mixed...
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山下達郎 - クリスマス・イブ
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Translated: Tatsuro Yamashita - Christmas Eve
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狂感できない / 八十八ヶ所巡礼 (Can't Go Crazy / 88Kasyo Junrei)
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Suisei (feat. Kariya Seira) (Young & Fresh mix)
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Suisei (feat. Kariya Seira) (Young & Fresh mix) · tofubeats · Kariya Seira
Suisei
℗ 2012 HIHATT LLC
Composer, Lyricist: tofubeats
- www.billboard.com A Studio Session With Porter Robinson & Japan’s Galileo Galilei, Brimming With Mutual Affection and Respect: Interview
Billboard Japan spoke to Robinson and the four members of Galileo Galilei after their recent studio session.
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Akira Complex, international EDM prodigy, has passed away
This is a late post but hopefully people will remember them for their contributions to the Japanese electronic music scene. Thank you Akira Complex.
Crossposted from the Snoo Platform
Akira Complex had enjoyed the best year in their career in 2023, despite battling with a complicated spinal fracture and ongoing chronic illness. Long beloved by the Japanese scene that influenced them, they had moved to Japan to be closer to their friends and influences, and found raucous success in the nation's ever steady rhythm game scene.
Their label Attack the Music posted the suicide hotline with their announcement, which tends to imply the death in question was suicide; but until we hear from their spouse, this remains unconfirmed.
- vk.gy Femme Fatale announces 2024 revival live
Get ready to have fun, Femme Fatale fans - Kaya announced the return of the band, commenting "Let's have fun." (楽し (continued…) | vkgy (ブイケージ)
Get ready to have fun, Femme Fatale fans - Kaya announced the return of the band, commenting "Let's have fun."
- jrocknews.com Interview with Kai: the GazettE's 20 years of evolution
After the GazettE’s first scream in 2002, the band built a name for itself and continues to lead the pack as one of Japan’s best rock bands.
- www.jame-world.com PassCode Announce First US Tour
Metal idols PassCode will be embarking on their first US tour this September.
- vk.gy New band RURUNONE (ルルノネ) has formed
RURUNONE (ルルノネ) has just been unveiled. (continued…) | vkgy (ブイケージ)
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Moonriders -- ダイナマイトとクールガイ
music.youtube.com ダイナマイトとクールガイ (LIVE at NAKANO SUNPLAZA, 2020) - YouTube MusicProvided to YouTube by Nippon Columbia ダイナマイトとクールガイ (LIVE at NAKANO SUNPLAZA, 2020) · Moonriders LIVE 2020 NAKANO SUNPLAZA (オーディオバージョン) ℗ Nippon Columbia ...
Moonriders is a Japanese new wave rock and pop band started in Tokyo in 1975 by Keiichi Suzuki (鈴木 慶一), who has also become globally known as a one of the composers for the Mother/Earthbound video game series, the composer for the Satoshi Kon anime film Tokyo Godfathers, and a former collaborator with YMO's Yukihiro Takahashi in a duo called The Beatniks.
All of Suziki's music, from Moonriders to Earthbound to the Beatniks, is absolutely jammed full of catchy melodies, interesting chord progressions, and more than a little bit of 20th century arty weirdness. This live rendition of the track Dynamite to Coolguy is no exception except with a laid back reggae-ish feel thanks to the solid bass groove and off-beat guitar chucks throughout. It's a great version of a great song, and I hope you all like it too!
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AVO Magazine interview with Kazu of DEATHROLL: “I make music with my own sensibility”
Formed in 2011, DEATHROLL is a one-man project led by multi-instrumentalist Kazu. With a dark and discombobulating sound, DEATHROLL captures the true essence of Norwegian black metal whilst simultaneously putting a decidedly Japanese twist on the genre. Having just released their latest album, Japanese Extreme Metal Art (reviewed here) now seemed the perfect time to
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The Pees -- Ekaki
music.youtube.com 絵描き - YouTube MusicProvided to YouTube by TuneCore Japan 絵描き · thepees アルキネマ ℗ 2012 TRC inc. Released on: 2012-06-23 Lyricist: oki Haruyuki Composer: oki Haruyuki Auto-ge...
In my last post I shared a song by singer-songwriter Tomovsky. This time I'm sharing a song by his brother's (lead vocalist and bass player, Haruyuki Oki) band, The Pees.
The Pees are a raw and loose 3-piece punk rock band with a style ranging from frenetic and wild, to no-fucks-given relaxed, always with active, melodic bass lines, a touch of blues harmony, and vocals that drift in and out of tune just the right amount.
This particular tune, ekaki, is definitely on the chill side and is one of my favorites of theirs, so turn it up, sit back, find some kara-age chicken and a cold drink, chill out and enjoy! :)
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Tomovsky -- Jibunrashisa Nante
music.youtube.com Jibunrashisa Nante - YouTube MusicProvided to YouTube by Sony Music Direct (Japan) Inc. Jibunrashisa Nante · Tomovsky EXPO ℗ 1998 Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. Released on: 2018-0...
Tomovsky is a Japanese indie singer-songwriter and illustrator. His music ranges from high-energy wacky tunes, to chill and catchy ballads, and more (just about all of which is very unique, intimate and modestly produced).
His impressionistic and surreal artwork is worth a mention too, and can be seen on much of his album art (as well as on a couple of singles from another Japanese rock band, "The Pillows").
Tomovsky is also the brother of the lead singer of the Japanese punk band, "The Pees".
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Yakushimaru Etsuko -- Venus & Jesus
music.youtube.com Venus & Jesus (RADIO ONSEN EUTOPIA) - YouTube MusicProvided to YouTube by TuneCore Japan Venus & Jesus (RADIO ONSEN EUTOPIA) · Yakushimaru Etsuko RADIO ONSEN EUTOPIA ℗ 2013 MIRAI records Released on: 2013...
> > > Etsuko Yakushimaru (やくしまる えつこ, Yakushimaru Etsuko) is a Japanese singer, producer, composer, lyricist, arranger and artist. She is broadly active, from pop music to experimental music and art. Her output has also included drawing, installation art, media art, poetry and other literature, and recitation. She also produces numerous projects and for artists, including her band, Sōtaisei Riron. from Wikipedia > >
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The Blue Hearts -- ネオンサイン (Neon Sign)
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Hi! Thought I'd drop by and occasionally share some links to Japanese music that I like. (I see a lot of news posts, so I'm not sure if that's within the scope of this sub or not! Please let me know!)
I'm really fond of the Blue Hearts in general and feel they are overlooked as one of the great punk bands, up there with the best! A lot of fans of Japanese punk/rock might be familiar with their big hit "Linda Linda", which is also great, but they've got a really deep library of tunes in a variety of styles and moods. This track, "Neon Sign" has a calm and nostalgic feel that I really like, fitting for just kicking around on a hot summer day like today.
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Japanese Garage (UKガラージ) - Playlist for the Japanese UKG scene
open.spotify.com Japanese Garage | Japanese UKG | J-Garage (UKガラージ)Japanese Garage | Japanese UKG | J-Garage (UKガラージ) · Playlist · 37 songs · 11 likes
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Masayoshi Takanaka - The Rainbow Goblins (Live at Budokan, 1981)
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A lot of people talk about wanting to experience things for the first time again, but I find that Rainbow Goblins is one of those experiences that feels every bit as magical no matter how many times I've heard it.
- jrocknews.com Experience ASTERISM's MASS METAL for free: Two free US shows announced!
Japanese rock band ASTERISM offers free admission to California and New York shows on their upcoming US Tour 2023.
- www.jame-world.com Miura Ayme Announces World Tour
Singer and voice actor Miura Ayme will be embarking on a world tour this summer, including convention appearances in the US and Europe and his first solo show in London.
- avo-magazine.com AKARA gearing up for a new tour across France
The members of Japanese traditional rock band AKARA recently released a new mini-album, titled World of Revenge. And with this
- www.jame-world.com Joe Hisaishi to Release New Album on Deutsche Grammophon
Composer Joe Hisaishi has signed an exclusive agreement with Germany's Deutsche Grammophon, and his first album with the label will be released on CD and vinyl on June 30th.
- avo-magazine.com KUUNATIC are gearing up for summer tour across Europe in June, July and August 2023
Summer has kicked off and the three ladies of tribal-psych trio KUUNATIC are eager to return to Europe for a