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POLYSICS Interview

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

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“When we were discussing with the members, we realized that there aren’t any white albums for POLYSICS. So, we came up with this jacket design. For just one look, it looks simple, but actually its complicated — this describes much of the POLYSICS music itself.” – Hayashi

As Hayashi explains, the enigmatic album cover for “Absolute POLYSICS” was designed for “our 13th anniversary, with new passions.” And true to his word, this new work by Japan’s version of Devo is powered by the wonderfully frantic emotions of its members. The songs feature that great trademark of POLYSICS music: its just about impossible to stay still while listening.

So come take a listen to Hayashi, Kayo, Fumi and Yano as they talk about their latest music, American concert plans and how the band first got started.

On October 27, 2009 the members of POLYSICS were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. POLYSICS Interview

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Aural Vampire Interview

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

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“The Aural Vampire style originated from combining my musical roots in New Wave and Techno with our love for horror films. It just happened to share certain elements with gothic culture. It wasn’t until we started to get more exposed to the Japanese goth scene that we became conscious of it ourselves.” – RAVEMAN

October 31st might be the time most people don fangs and scary masks, but for a talented Japanese duo called Aural Vampire, everyday is Halloween. Assuming the guise of vampiress and serial killer, EXO-CHIKA and RAVEMAN have something no amount of makeup and costumes and create: genuine musical talent. With popping songs like Hot Blood Workout and Freeeze!!, RAVEMAN and EXO-CHIKA treat their fans to a gothic feast for both the eyes and ears.

With a new album deep in the works and several recent shows in the US and Germany to talk about, come pour yourself a glass of dark red wine and learn the answer to that question of questions: How many masks does RAVEMAN own?

On October 11, 2009 the members of Aural Vampire were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. Aural Vampire Interview.

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Girugamesh album “NOW”

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009


Now regular CD album cover

Girugamesh will be releasing a new 12-track album on December 16, 2009. The release will include a limited and “super limited” CD plus DVD versions.

Now (12-16-2009)

1. now (intro)
2. bit crash
3. NO MUSIC NO REASON
4. ALIVE
5. I think I can fly
6. BEAST
7. nobody
8. suiren
9. DIRTY STORY
10. GAME
11. driving time
12. arrow

JapanFiles will also be releasing the US version of “Now” starting January 4, 2010. Here is their official press release:

“JapanFiles will release the band’s new CD in America on January 4, 2010. The USA release will contain the same jacket art and
Japanese-language booklet as the Japanese regular edition. Pre-orders begin today and all pre-orders receive free shipping.

The USA releases of girugamesh’s last two albums “Girugamesh” and “MUSIC” have sold over 4,000 units combined in America. Girugamesh’s full digital catalog is available at the JapanFiles Digital Music Store, and digital downloads of the new album will be available on December 16, 2009 (same day release as Japan).

Girugamesh has performed live concerts in America at JRock Revolution and Sakura-Con, and the band sold out their 2009 in-store signing session at Hot Topic in Seattle. The Hot Topic stores carry girugamesh’s USA releases nationwide.”

Where to buy
Order from JapanFiles.com
Order from CD Japan
Order from YesAsia

Links
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Summer Eguchi Interview

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

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“When I perform, I feel like I can do anything, like I’m free. It feels like I’m in another world where I’m always happy.” – Summer Eguchi

Some people just know at a young age that they’re destined to become a performer. For 14 year old Summer Eguchi there doesn’t seem to have been any doubt about it. Born in Honolulu Hawaii, she was learning to dance the Hula and Tahitian at the age of five. By 10 she was playing the role of Princess Ying Yaoalak in the Hawaii Opera Theater’s “THE KING & I” alongside Richard Chamberlain and Jan Maxwell. At 13 she was flying out to Los Angeles to record music with the producer Andrew Lane.

With songs like Love It and You’ll Never Catch Me she already displays the talent of an accomplished singer with a very bright future stretching out in front of her. With a heritage that includes Hawaiian, Japanese and Filipino, Summer has made a point of giving back to her community by volunteering with organizations like the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation.

So come hear the story and listen to the music of this remarkable young lady who says “Catch your dreams and hold on to them tight. Dreams never fail if you believe in them.”

On October 28, 2009 Summer Eguchi was kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. Summer Eguchi Interview.

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