Archive for November, 2010

New Puffy single: R.G.W.

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010


R.G.W. album cover

Ami and Yumi reunite with their mentor Tamio Okuda for another three song release.

R.G.W. (11-17-2010)
Label/Distributor Sony Music Entertainment

1. R.G.W. (lyrics: Tamio Okuda & Puffy/music: Tamio Okuda)
2. Jet Love (lyrics: Yumi Yoshimura/music: Shigeo Naka)
3. Koi no Yama Arashi (lyrics: Ami Onuki/music: Taka Aoki)

Also in the news, Puffy’s previous two albums “Bring it!” and “honeycreeper” are now available for download from iTunes.

Bring it!
honeycreeper

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“COME ON!” solo album by Tetsuya

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010


COME ON! album cover

L’arc-en-Ciel fans give a cheer, their leader Tetsuya will be releasing a solo album entitled “COME ON!” on January 5, 2011. Tracks will include “Can’t stop believing,” “roulette,” “LOOKING FOR LIGHT,” “lonely girl,” and more for 11 tunes total.

COME ON! (1-5-2011)
Label/Distributor Sony Music Entertainment

LOOKING FOR LIGHT
Roulette (Album Version)
Fantastic Wonders
guilty
EDEN
Mahou no Kotoba
Can’t stop believing (Album Mix)
In My HEART
lonely girl (Album Version)
Are you ready to ride?
Nagareboshi

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“J-Pop” Andrew’s HMS Beagle Model Ship Project

Monday, November 15th, 2010

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Madskippers release new electro rock band album “Galaxy 7″

Monday, November 15th, 2010


Madskippers

On December 15, 2010 Tsuyoshi Suzuki (aka Numanoid / Joujouka / DJTSUYOSHI) will be releasing the debut album for his project “Madskippers” on iTunes and Beatport. From their official press release:

“Madskippers appreciate to announce about long awaited Galaxy 7 debut album ! Finally ! It has got variety of sound style from edgy metal rock and even ballad style to experimental drum & bass with J-POP codes sync !!!! This is new style of Japanese electro rock !!!!! You can consider and understand the reason why they received the winner of AVIMA2010 Asia Music Award Best Electro / Dance Song after you check it out ! ”

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madskippers.com

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the fool Interview

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

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“Music was always in me. Music is love — one of the little self-expressions that prove existence to us. I believe music is the love that ties the minds of people together.” – Gunji

Hard driving guitars complement the powerful voice of Gunji from the curiously named group “the fool”. They play some heavy rocking music that gets our heads bobbing — and to some extent that’s all that matters. Backed by Starwave Records, this three player group composed of Gunji, Goo and TACA are definitely a band to keep an eye on.

Their first album, “Crazy frogs around the world”, is filled with strong songs that display the fast-paced and very sleek music style of Gunji, who says “Even if you are crazy you must not give up your dream. Value love. Love yourself. Don’t fear life. This is my message for my fans.”

On November 4, 2010, before taking off on their tour of Mexico, Gunji from “the fool” was kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. the fool Interview.

Aural Vampire performing 23 shows in the U.S. November, 2010

Monday, November 1st, 2010


Aural Vampire

November 2-28 is your chance to check out this great gothic duo. Be sure to also checkout our interview with them from last year: Aural Vampire Interview.

From Avex press release:

AURAL VAMPIRE from Avex are confirmed as the support opening act for THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE and BLACK VEIL BRIDES on their North American Tour. Another opening band called DOMMIN making it a total of 4 bands each night.

DAY/DATES CITY/STATE VENUE CAPACITY
Wed/Nov-03 Orlando, FL. Firestone 800
Thu/Nov-04 Tampa, FL. State Theatre 650
Fri/Nov-05 Atlanta, GA Masquerade 1,000
Sat/Nov-06 Metarie, LA. High Ground 600
Sun/Nov-07 San Antonio, TX. White Rabbit 950
Mon/Nov-08 Houston, TX. Warehouse 450
Tue/Nov-09 Corpus Christi, TX. House of Rock 500
Wed/Nov-10 off
Thu/Nov-11 El Paso, TX. Club 101 800
Fri/Nov-12 Albuquerque, NM. Warehouse 600
Sat/Nov-13 Phoenix, AZ. The Nile 800
Sun/Nov-14 Anaheim, CA. House of Blues 1,000
Mon/Nov-15 San Diego, CA. Soma Sidestage 500
Tue/Nov-16 off
Wed/Nov-17 San Francisco, CA. Slims 650
Thu/Nov-18 Portland, OR. Hawthorne Theatre 450
Fri/Nov-19 Spokane, WA. (pending!)
Sat/Nov-20 Seattle, WA. Studio Seven 750
Sun/Nov-21 Boise, ID. Knitting Factory 1,000
Mon/Nov-22 Salt Lake City, UT. Club Sound 600
Tue/Nov-23 Denver, CO. Summit Music Hall 1,000
Wed/Nov-24 Des Moines, IA. Peoples 900
Thu/Nov-25 off Thanksgiving
Fri/Nov-26 Detroit, MI. Harpos 1,500
Sat/Nov-27 Louisville, KY. Expo 800
Sun/Nov-28 Cleveland, OH. Peabodys 650

THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE
http://thebirthdaymassacre.com/

BLACK VEIL BRIDES
http://www.myspace.com/blackveilbrides

DOMMIN
http://www.dommin.com/

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“The fool” release debut album: “Crazy frogs around the world”

Monday, November 1st, 2010


the fool: Crazy frogs around the world

Underground heroes “the fool” sign with Starwave Records. If it’s some underground Japanese rocking you crave, the upcoming group “the fool” might just be your cup of tea.

the fool 1st album “Crazy frogs around the world”
October 20, 2010 in stores
CD number: SWFLB-2
Label: Starwave Records
Distribution: Daiki Sound, Tainted Reality, CD baby
Regular edition price: 3,000yen (tax in)
Limit: 1000 copies
Includes: 12 page booklet, total 12 tracks

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the fool MySpace page
the fool official site

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