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New Puffy Single: Dareka Ga

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009


Dareka Ga regular version album cover


Dareka Ga bonus version album cover

Hot on the heels of their last album, Bring It, Puffy have returned with a new single on July 29 featuring the theme song to “Naruto the Movie: Shippuden Hi no Ishi wo Tsugu Mono” (by the Birthday’s Yusuke Chiba). Also included is the 80kidz Remix version of “Wedding Bell”. The regular edition’s cover art shows Yumi protecting Ami from a stream of water with an umbrella. The bonus version shows a rainbow.

Yumi was good enough to pose with the CD backstage while doing some Mc-ing for Live Factory’s gig at Zepp Tokyo.


Yume with new CD

Dareka Ga (7-29-2009)

Label/Distributor: Sony Music Entertainment

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Aira Mitsuki New Album: Plastic

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009


Plastic regular version album cover

The electro-pop idol is back with a 14 track album featuring the songs Robot Honey and BARBiE BARBiE. Aira’s debut album, Copy, was released on 9-3-2008. In 2008 she performed in Beijing China.

Plastic (7-22-2009)

Label/Distributor: Victor Entertainment

01 Robot Honey
02 Summeeeeeeeer set (feat.AYUSE KOZUE)
03 Niihaigaru
04 BAD trip (feat.Terukado)
05 CHANGE MY WILL
06 HiGH SD
07 distant STARS
08 Plastic doll
09 sapuri
10 Summer Candy
11 Time is (feat.Shigeo (SBK/the samos))
12 Sayonara TECHNOPOLiS
13 BARBiE BARBiE
14 Re:†

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Marlee Interview Comments

Monday, July 20th, 2009

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The artwork for their latest album “Virtual Sex” might raise your eyebrows, but the passionate music of the trio marlee is what will really get your heart pumping. From their punk rock song Elegy to their rocking dance tune Independence Day these three fashion gurus from the Japanese underground music scene play with the unforced energy of artists who truly love what they do.

So come learn the story of singer Sachi, guitarist MJ and vocalist and programmer Sen and hear about their music, their shows and which one of them is likely to get married first.

On July 14, 2009 the members of marlee were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. marlee interview

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V-Rock Festival 09

Sunday, July 19th, 2009


V-Rock Festival 09 logo

If Visual Kei is your thing and you’re in Japan from October 24-25 be sure to checkout the V-Rock Festival 09 in Chiba. Here is the info from their news release:

“For two days on four stages Makuhari Messe will be transformed into sacred ground. More than 50 bands from overseas and Japan will provide the greatest live spectacle ever!

As well as space for live performances there will be space for other events made available for you:
A lobby area where you can meet artists and participate in events
An international food court where you can sample foods of the world
Space where you can purchase exclusive event/artist goods
A flea market where you can sell your own goods
Areas where you can freshen up and rest and relax

On July 19th, 2009 (Japan time) the madness begins!
For those living outside of Japan, you can purchase tickets as part of a tour-package.”

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Teppei Koike New Album: “Jack In the Box”

Thursday, July 16th, 2009


Jack in the Box Bonus Version album cover

Teppei Koike aka “Te-chan” of the duo WaT is striking out on his own with a new album, “Jack In the Box”, released on July 15th.

His duo WaT (with Eiji Wentz) last released a best of album on 11-28-2007 and he released his own album “pieces” in 6-27-2007. Teppei is a well known actor in Japan for roles in J-dramas such as Water Boys 2, Gokusen 2 and Shibatora as well as several movies such as Lovely Complex.

Jack In The Box (7-15-2009)

Label/Distributor: Universal Music

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Zero-shiki Interview Comments

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

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What will become of the spoiled and foolish generation
Who have been given only toys
Grown-ups should teach their children the way to grow up

Those are lyrics from the song Thunder Gun by the band Zero-shiki, a group that is not shy of including controversial issues in their music (as one would expect from a group that shares the same name with the famous WWII “Zero” fighter). The band is powered by the songwriting of their philosophical vocalist, Yuuki Asama, and backed by Masato Date on bass and Keijiro Arima on drums. Its music from the heart with something to say about the times we live in.

On July 12, 2009 the members of Zero-shiki were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. Zero-shiki Interview

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Aya Ueto New CD: Happy Magic -Smile Project-

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009


Happy Magic Bonus Version album cover

The J-drama goddess Aya Ueto will release a new nine song CD on July 15. Famous for her acting roles in J-dramas such as “Attention Please” and “Attack No. 1″ (in which she sings the outro theme song Yume no chikara) this will be Ueto’s first new album since her 2006 “License.”

Happy Magic -Smile Project-

Label/Distributor: Pony Canyon

1. SMILE FOR…
2. TSUKAMAETE!
3. KOKORO POKAPOKA
4. KIMI GA WARAUTO SEKAI GA WARAU
5. HONEY
6. WATASHI NO TAIYO
7. MIGIMUNE NO FAIRY
8. SMILE
9. BOKURA NO MIRAI E

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Midicronica Interview Comments

Monday, July 13th, 2009

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Once upon a time in the fabled Steroid LostNumbers Laboratory a group of robotic rap artists were created. With numbers for names and a lingering fear of being scrapped floating in their minds these anime inspired characters are the front for a talented group of Japanese DJs and musicians called Midicronica. Their song San Francisco was used as an ending theme for the popular anime series “Samurai Champloo”.

So come learn the story of the rap artists known affectionately as #894, #181, #716 and #563 and discover the answer to the riddle: What does Shanghai, Swine flu and Midicronica have in common?

On July 8, 2009 the members of Midicronica were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. Midicronica Interview.

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The GazettE release new CD: DIM

Saturday, July 11th, 2009


DIM album cover

Its been seven years of Visual Kei glory as the GazettE release another new 17 song CD on July 15. Songs include LEECH, GUREN and DISTRESS AND COMA.

DIM (7-15-2009)

Label/Distributor: King Records

1. HAKURI
2. INVISIBLE WALL,THE
3. MOTH UNDER THE SKIN,A
4. LEECH
5. NAKIGAHARA
6. ERIKA
7. HEADACHE MAN
8. GUREN
9. SIKYU
10. 13STAIRS[-]1
11. DISTRESS AND COMA
12. KANSHOKU
13. SIROKI YUUTSU
14. IN THE MIDDLE OF CHAOS
15. MORO
16. OGRE
17. DIM SCENE

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SPiRiTRiAL Interview Commets

Friday, July 10th, 2009

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Start running quietly before dawn
Footsteps and breathing are all I hear in the night
Rushing sweats sharpen and purify my soul
I will be free from distrust and fear when the sun rises

That is the English translation of the opening to Anthem, a song by the band SPiRiTRiAL. With lyrics about love, politics and spirituality, this local trio from Saitama, Japan bring a genuine sense of honest emotions to their music. So come say hello to Takeaki Itoh on vocals and bass, Show-ichi Kuramochi on guitar and Masami Chiba on drums and learn about the music they’ve made so far and their hopes for the future.

On July 7, 2009 the members of SPiRiTRiAL were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. SPiRiTRiAL Interview.

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