tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42110693763375205772024-03-05T04:56:58.354-08:00J-tunes junkieJ-pop, J-rock, Indie and Underground MusicDanny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-10191899610281089082015-04-01T08:31:00.000-07:002015-04-01T08:42:47.174-07:00Three-piece melodic punk band: EVERLONG - YUME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>EVERLONG</b> is a Nagoya based three-piece melodic punk band with a fresh sound and a cool style. Signed to "<i>TRUST RECORDS</i>" the group consists of Mituhiro (vocal & Bass), kimu (drums & chorus), Yuta (vocal & guitar). Today the band members, along with their friends share their dreams in the new PV for "<i>Yume</i>," the song is featured in<b> </b>their second full-length album titled "<i>Coin Laundry ni wa</i>", which was also released today.</div>
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<b>EVERLONG - YUME<br />From the album Coin Laundry ni wa</b></div>
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Catchy, upbeat and pleasantly poppy, "<i>Yume</i>" opens to the sound of clashing cymbals, then explodes with the
chill tunes of electric guitar, rhythmic bass and hard-hitting drum beats. The fun and exciting accompaniment is joined by the bands strong and expressive vocals, with each members voice adding<b> </b>a uniquely pleasant sound to the piece, that combines wonderfully making for a cool, catchy chorus that's followed up by a fun and invigorating guitar solo.<br />
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The stylish and engaging vocal track combines perfectly with the rich, full accompaniment, producing an enjoyable and exhilarating sound. With sharp shifts in dynamic and powerful, captivating lyrics bringing it all together, "<i>Yume</i>" is a cool, upbeat punk song that will get your blood pumping and your head rocking! </div>
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<span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">For those of you who'd like to check out </span></span><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">their song for yourselves, you can find the PV for </span></span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">"</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Yume</span></span></i><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><i>" </i>linked above. Enjoy!</span></span><br />
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Check out EVERLONG's website:<a href="http://everlong-nagoya.com/" target="_blank"> http://everlong-nagoya.com/</a></div>
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Follow them on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/xxxEVERLONGxxx" target="_blank">@xxxEVERLONGxxx</a> / Mituhiro <a href="https://twitter.com/michun2388" target="_blank">@michun2388</a> / kimu <a href="https://twitter.com/kimu_EVERLONG" target="_blank">@kimu_EVERLONG</a> / Yuta <a href="https://twitter.com/okuyu_EVERLONG" target="_blank">@okuyu_EVERLONG</a></div>
Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-66563986419351854072015-03-31T09:36:00.000-07:002015-03-31T09:36:09.360-07:00 J-tunes daily: SCANDAL - YOUR SONG<div style="text-align: center;">
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Scandal (stylised as <b>SCANDAL</b>) is an all-female Japanese rock band
from Osaka. Formed in August 2006 by four high school girls, the band
consists of Haruna Ono (lead vocals, secondary guitarist), Mami Sasazaki
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guitarist, secondary vocals), Tomomi Ogawa (bassist, lead vocals) and
Rina Suzuki (drummer, keyboardist, guitarist, secondary vocals). <b>SCANDAL</b> has performed the theme songs a wide variety anime, including "<i>Shōjo S</i>" and "<i>Harukaze</i>" for "<i>Bleach</i>" and "<i>Shunkan Sentimental</i>"
for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Scandal has built a considerable
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Their song "<i>YOUR SONG</i>" was used as the closing theme to "<i>J-MELO</i>"
from June to November 2014. The popular English-speaking Japanese
music show asked viewers what words and phrases are most special to
them. Their answers then inspired the all-girl rock band <b>SCANDAL</b> to create this song.</div>
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Inspired by the special phrases close to the hearts of Japanese music fans from around the world. "<i>YOUR SONG</i>" is a punchy punk rock song with cool sounds and plenty of heart, packed to the brim with tuneful sounds of electric guitar, bold bass and warm drum beats. <br />
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The songs lyrics are upbeat and inspirational, carrying with them a powerful and optimistic message. Instrumentally, the rich, full accompaniment matches perfectly alongside the diverse and confident vocal track, whilst each members unique singing styles and vocal melody offers up a wide, varied range of sounds, from the strong and heartfelt to the warm and attractive. Each members vocals combine together beautifully, making for a truly powerful and uplifting chorus, topped off by a hard hitting and punchy guitar solo. With some gripping and diverse shifts in dynamic thrown in for good measure, "<i>YOUR SONG</i>" is a fun loving, feel good rock song bursting to the brim with genuine emotion and pure punk spirit. <br />
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Check out <b>SCANDALS</b>'s website: <a href="http://www.scandal-4.com/index.html" target="_blank">www.scandal-4.com</a><br />
Follow them on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scandalofficial" target="_blank">facebook.com/scandalofficial</a><br />
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Follow them on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/scandal_band" target="_blank">@scandal_band</a> / Haruna Ono <a href="https://twitter.com/scandal_haruna" target="_blank">@scandal_haruna</a> / Mami Sasazaki <a href="https://twitter.com/scandal_mami" target="_blank">@scandal_mami</a> / Tomomi Ogawa <a href="https://twitter.com/scandal_tomomi" target="_blank">@scandal_tomomi</a> / Rina Suzuki <a href="https://twitter.com/scandal_rina" target="_blank">@scandal_rina</a></div>
Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-39356750597522703172015-03-30T13:12:00.000-07:002015-03-30T13:30:37.550-07:00Japanese rock duo: VAMPS - ZERO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vamps (stylised as <b>VAMPS</b>) is a stylish and daring Japanese rock duo, formed in 2008 by "<i>L'Arc-en-Ciel</i>" member Hyde (vocalist, rhythm guitarist, lyricist and songwriter) and "<i>Oblivion Dust</i>" member K.A.Z (lead guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter). The band also consists of Ju-ken (support bass, backing vocals) Arimatsu (support drums) and Jin (support keyboards), bringing the total number of band members to five. <br />
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Originally signed to Hyde's own record label "<i>Vamprose</i>!", the group is are now signed with "<i>Universal Music Group's Delicious Deli Records</i>" To date they have released 4 albums and 10 singles, with the album "<i>BloodSuckers</i>" released in October 2014<i> </i>being their most recent output. Since<b> </b>forming, every release by <b>VAMPS</b> has so far reached the top ten on the Oricon music chart.</div>
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<b>VAMPS - ZERO<br /> From the album BloodSuckers</b><br />
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<span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">Sung entirely in English</span></span>, "</span></span><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><i>ZERO</i>"</span></span> is </span></span><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">available in the bands latest album </span></span><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">"<i>BloodSuckers</i></span></span>" and is set</span></span> to become the new opening theme for the popular English-language Japanese music show, "<i>J-MELO</i>" on April 5th.<span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><i> </i></span></span> </span></span><br />
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drum beats and ethereal strings, setting the stage for <b>Hyde</b>'s<b> </b>strong and expressive sounding vocals. The flowing, rhythmic sounds provided by the instrumentation offer up a powerful, driving beat that grabs ahold of you and carries you along for the ride. Whilst<span data-dobid="hdw"> </span><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">heartfelt ballads envelope in you in a wave of good vibes and soothing sounds.</span></span><br />
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close, the music fades out slowly along with the vocals, capping off the piece wonderfully. <span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">Digital sound effects, vocal layering and tuning techniques are used
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Check out <b>VAMPS</b> website <a href="http://www.vampsxxx.com/" target="_blank">http://www.vampsxxx.com/</a></div>
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Follow them on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/VAMPS_JPN" target="_blank">@VAMPS_JPN</a><br />
Follow them on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAMPS.UniversalInternational.DeliciousDeliRecords?fref=ts" target="_blank">facebook.com/VAMPS</a></div>
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Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-18651644086410498642015-03-29T12:55:00.000-07:002015-03-29T13:17:11.330-07:00Tokyo based DJ & singer songwriter: MiHiRO<b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><b></b></span><span class="hps"></span></span></b><br />
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Today we're taking a listen to the musical stylings of the lovely, talented DJ and singer songwriter <b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><b>MiHiRO</b></span></span></b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">,</span></span><b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><b> </b></span></span></b>from Shinjuku Tokyo. <b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><b>MiHiRO</b></span></span></b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> </span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">has performed at various clubs and live venues across Japan, earning herself a modest but loyal fanbase in the process with her impressive mixes, </span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">broad range of music genres</span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> and beautiful, expressive vocals</span></span>. </span></span><br />
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<span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Moving on to some electric goodness now with the song </span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">"<i>Colour gang</i></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">".</span></span><span 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Last but not least we have "<i>If I was skinny when I met you</i>". Offering up a unique and sweet sounding rap song, sung to the beat of warm drums, tuneful keyboard and various electronic music. This novel fusion of up-beat, <span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">rhythmic </span></span> tunes and cute, stylish rap vocals is both impressive and refreshing. Instrumentally the song has a rich, full accompaniment that compliments the vocal track nicely, with competent uses of vocal layering and backup vocals that add an extra engaging layer to the piece. "<i>If I was skinny when I met you</i>" puts a surprisingly cute spin on rap, with its refreshingly cheerful tone and warm, upbeat vocals.<br />
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<b>LOST ASH </b>is a Japanese Visual kei rock band from Tokyo. Originally formed under the name "<i>Ocelot</i>" in 2008, the band is comprised of Daiki (Vocals), Show (Guitar), Sai (Bass) and Dye (Drums). To date they have released three albums and five singles, with the 2014 release of the single "Message" being their most recent output"</div>
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I first saw <b>LOST ASH</b> back in 2010, at the popular
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"<i>SuperNOVA</i>" is hard hitting, punchy and oozing with hard rock sounds<i>. </i>Right off the bat the songs fast paced and thrilling tunes hook you in, proceeding to permeate the air whilst<b> Daiki</b>'s strong and expressive vocals offer up powerful vibes and heartfelt melodies. The guitar solo halfway through is both bold and impressive, leading perfectly into a warm and rhythmic vocal melody, before transitioning to the second verse. From the opening verse to the well timed and competent shifts in dynamic, straight through to the hard close. "<i>superNOVA</i>" is a riveting hard rock song experience that you won't want to miss out on. <br />
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Check out <b>LOST ASH</b>'s website <a href="http://lostash.com/" target="_blank">http://lostash.com/</a><br />
Follow them on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/LOST_ASH" target="_blank">@LOST_ASH</a> / Daiki <a href="https://twitter.com/Daiki__LOST_ASH" target="_blank">@Daiki__LOST_ASH </a>/ Show <a href="https://twitter.com/Show_LOST_ASH" target="_blank">@Show_LOST_ASH</a> / Sai <a href="https://twitter.com/Sai__LOST_ASH" target="_blank">@Sai__LOST_ASH</a> / Dye <a href="https://twitter.com/Dye_LOST_ASH" target="_blank">@Dye_LOST_ASH</a></div>
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<b>Piko</b> is a male Japanese pop singer signed to "<i>Sony Music Entertainment</i>" under the sub-label "<i>Ki/oon Music</i>". Popularly referred to as "Ryouseirui" meaning "both voice
types") a fan-made word used to describe his vast vocal range that includes
notes both typical of male and female voice types.<b> </b>To date, <b>Piko </b>has released eight singles and five albums, with the album "<i>PIKOllection Best+4</i>" being his mot recent release.<br />
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<b>Piko</b> also provided the voice library for "<i>Utatane Piko</i>", the first
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Fast paced, fun and pleasantly poppy, "<i>Make My Day!</i>" is all these things and more. Instrumentally, the piece is rich and lively, with punchy, pop sounds blending together wonderfully with <b>Piko</b>'s warm and exceptionally diverse vocals. Sharp but competent shifts in dynamic help add an extra layer of fun to the over all sound, with the vocal track changing in tone and pitch to compliment the varied accompaniment. All in All "<i>Make My Day!</i>" makes for a light-hearted, fun and thoroughly enjoyable pop song that would make just about anybodies day.<br />
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yesterdays song of the day here, J-tunes daily: <a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/j-tunes-daily-girugamesh-incomplete.html" target="_blank">Girugamesh - INCOMPLETE</a><br />
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Check out <b>Piko</b>'s website <a href="http://www.piko-piko.jp/" target="_blank">http://www.piko-piko.jp/</a><br />
Follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/piko_niconico" target="_blank">@piko_niconico</a></div>
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<b>Girugamesh</b> is a Japanese Visual Kei rock & metal band, formed in 2003. The bands name is sometimes stylised with a metal umlaut as "Girugämesh" and is derived from the <i>Final Fantasy</i> character "<i>Gilgamesh</i>", who was also based on the character of the same name in the Sumerian poem, "<i>Epic of Gilgamesh".</i> </div>
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Signed with Japanese record label "<i>Danger Crue</i>" and <i>"Gan-Shin</i>" for European releases, the band is currently comprised of Satoshi (vocals, lyrics), Nii (lead & rhythm guitar), Shuu (bass, leader, backing vocals) and Яyo (drums, primary songwriter) To date, they have released 10 albums (including EPs) as well as a whopping 23 singles, with their most recent single being the sensational "<i>INCOMPLETE</i>" in September 2013.</div>
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"<i>INCOMPLETE</i>" leads you in slowly, opening to the punchy, rhythmic sounds of electric guitar, followed <b>Satoshi</b>'s distinct and expressive vocals. Then explodes as the instrumentation comes into full force, hitting you like wall of sound with powerful, heavy metal vibes that permeate throughout. The vocal track is raw and edgy,<b> </b>with impressive usage of sfx techniques, complimenting the powerful and exciting sounds provided by the accompaniment. Whilst the various shifts in dynamic add a compelling additional layer, resulting in a thoroughly engaging and exhilarating piece that any metal fan can enjoy. </div>
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in the link above and if you like, let us know what you think in the comment section. You can also find
yesterdays song of the day here, J-tunes daily: <a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/j-tunes-daily-yoshino-nanjo-kimi-ga-emu.html" target="_blank">Yoshino Nanjo - Kimi Ga Emu Yuugure </a></div>
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Check out <b>Girugamesh</b>'s website <a href="http://www.girugamesh.jp/en/" target="_blank">www.girugamesh.jp/en</a></div>
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Follow them on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/real_girugamesh" target="_blank">@real_girugamesh</a> / Satoshi <a href="https://twitter.com/satoshi_grgm" target="_blank">@satoshi_grgm</a> / Shuu <a href="https://twitter.com/shuu_grgm" target="_blank">@shuu_grgm</a> / Nii & Яyo <a href="https://twitter.com/brother_grgm" target="_blank">@brother_grgm</a></div>
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<b>Yoshino Nanjo </b>is a Japanese singer & voice actress, famously known for work as "<i>Eri Ayase</i>" from the populer anime television show "<i>Love Live!</i>" she has had both her music and vocal talent appear in various anime shows and video games. <b>Nanjo </b>is currently the vocalist of the trance and pop duo band FripSide (stylised as fripSide) originally formed by composer Sat and singer Nao in 2002.<br />
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Used as the ending theme song to the popular anime television show "<i>Tokyo Ravens</i>" <b>Yoshino Nanjo</b>'s "<i>Kimi Ga Emu Yuugure</i>" is a beautiful, heartfelt song. From the warm tuneful sounds of acoustic guitar and piano, to <b>Nanjo</b>'s peaceful and melodic vocals providing a pleasant and uplifting tone. The simplistic composition and structure adds a certain charming quality to the overall sound, resulting in a pleasantly enjoyable and relaxing song. </div>
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If you like you can check out the song
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yesterdays song of the day here, J-tunes daily: <a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/j-tunes-daily-konomi-suzuki-absolute.html" target="_blank">Konomi Suzuki - Absolute Soul </a><br />
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Check out <b>Yoshino Nanjo</b>'s website <a href="http://nbcuni-music.com/yoshino_nanjo/index.html" target="_blank">nbcuni-music.com/yoshino_nanjo</a><br />
Follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/nanjolno" target="_blank">@nanjolno</a>Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-65069989803721343232015-03-24T14:13:00.004-07:002015-03-24T18:12:14.696-07:00Tokyo based UK and Irish rock band: Earls Court<br />
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Inspired by 1990s UK and Irish rock, Tokyo based rock band "<b>Earls Court</b>" put their own special spin on the genre by blending Pop, Rock, British
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members, Takanobu Nogi (guitar), Shota Sakurai (bass), Kojira Kita (vocals), <span data-mce-style="font-size: 15px;" style="font-size: 15px;">Jun Kohama (guitar)</span> and Mai Mai, aka "Mai Koike" (drums). To date, they have released three albums (including EPs) as well as a single titled,<i> </i>"<i>Song for Resurrection</i>" [<i>Asia Versus</i>]. The band have also released a cover of "<i>There She Goes</i>" by <b>The La's</b> as part of an ongoing project called - <i>THE GREAT RESURRECTION PROJECT</i> - which features reworks and covers of various UK and Irish rock songs. <br />
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<b>Earls Court</b>'s loving and refreshing interpretation of UK and Irish rock, is perfectly encapsulated within the bands latest EP "<i>Ikaros ga Miteita Keshiki</i>", with the opening track <span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">"</span></span><i><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Resistanc</span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">e</span></span></i><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">"</span></span><b><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> </span></span></b>serving as a fantastic jumping on point for those new to the band. <br />
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The track leads you in with the punchy rock sounds of electric guitar, backed up by bold bass and hard-hitting drum beats, followed shortly by <b>Kojira Kita</b>'s strong and melodic vocals lending a warm and rhythmic tone to the piece. The chorus bring new energy into the song by switching things up, replacing the punchy rock tunes with a more sobering and melancholic tone.Whilst the vocal track goes to work pulling at your heart strings, before tossing you back into a pool of edgy and atmospheric sounds. After a second verse and chorus the song tails off into all out rock, finishing with a hard close. <br />
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song has a warm and balanced accompaniment, with various rock and pop
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The vocal track flows wonderfully with the instrumentation, offering
various layers of emotion and diverse shifts in dynamic that keep you
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By blending various pop and rock genres together and mixing them with
the best of UK and Irish rock music, the group have crafted a sound that not
only compliments the source from which they draw their
inspiration, but provides listeners with an enjoyable and modern take on
the genre, with <b>Earls Court</b>'s genuine passion and unique personality shining through.<br />
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Whilst I still have some catching up to do with their earlier work,"<i>Ikaros ga Miteita Keshiki</i>" makes for an exciting and thoroughly enjoyable EP, as well as presenting a superb entry point for potential new fans.<br />
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<span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">For those of you who'd like to check out </span></span><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">their song for yourselves, you can find the MV for </span></span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">"</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Resistanc</span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">e</span></span></i><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><i>" </i>linked above. Enjoy!</span></span><br />
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Check out <b>Earls Cout</b>'s website <a href="http://www.earls-court.org/" target="_blank">earls-court.o<span id="goog_2061112583"></span><span id="goog_2061112584"></span>rg</a><br />
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Follow them on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/EarlsCourt_info" target="_blank">@EarlsCourt_info</a> / Takanobu Nogi <a href="https://twitter.com/nogi_earlscourt" target="_blank">@nogi_earlscourt</a> / Shota Sakurai <a href="https://twitter.com/sakurai_earls" target="_blank">@sakurai_earls</a> / Kojira Kita <a href="https://twitter.com/kita_earlscourt" target="_blank">@kita_earlscourt</a> / Jun Kohama <a href="https://twitter.com/jun_EarlsCourt" target="_blank">@jun_EarlsCourt</a> / Mai Mai <a href="https://twitter.com/3362mai0218" target="_blank">@3362mai0218</a> Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-85281317793254387472015-03-23T09:23:00.001-07:002015-03-25T08:23:09.781-07:00J-tunes daily: Konomi Suzuki - Absolute Soul<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Konomi Suzuki </b>is a solo singer signed to Japanese publishing label "<i>Media Factory</i>", she started her career after winning the Animax All-Japan Anisong Grand Prix in 2011. To date <b>Suzuki </b>has released 8 singles, all of which have been used as theme songs for various anime television shows. Starting with her first single "<i>Choir Jail</i>" the opening theme to the anime <i>"Dusk Maiden of Amnesia</i><b>"</b>,<b> </b>and most recently with her new single <i>Absolute Soul</i>, the opening theme to the anime <i>"Absolute Duo"</i>.</div>
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Bursting with punchy, pop-rock sounds<b> </b>and laced with <b>Konomi Suzuki</b>'s powerful and expressive vocals, "A<i>bsolute Soul</i>"<i> </i>is fast-paced, fun and pleasantly poppy. The song has a rich, full accompaniment that is complimented perfectly by the
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"<i>kaleidoscope</i>" is Heavy and sentimental, from its sobering yet endearing vocal track, right down to the cool and atmospheric accompaniment. The bands ability to convey such deep and compelling emotions through their use of expressive vocals and <span class="st">various instrumentation techniques</span>, is testament to the groups exceptional musical prowess. Perfect for unwinding to during a long drive, or just sitting back and loosing yourself in the music, <b>geek sleep sheep</b><i> </i>hit it out of the park with their hazy and thought provoking new piece.<br />
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<b>Maximum the Hormone</b> is a Japanese Rock, Nu metal and Hardcore Punk band from Tokyo. Consisting of Daisuke-han (Daisuke Tsuda - vocalist), Nao (Nao Kawakita - drummer and backup vocalist ), Maximum the Ryo-kun (Ryo Kawakita - guitarist, songwriter and singer), and Ue-chan (Futoshi Uehara - bassist), the band are widely known for their unconventional and experimental style. <br />
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Over the course of their career they have found huge success incorporating a wide variety of elements from heavy metal, hardcore punk, pop, funk, hip hop, nu and ska into their sound. Setting themselves apart from the typically more angsty feel that many nu grenre bands are associated with, Maximum the Hormone's songs often provide a veritable mish-mash of emotions, from the dark and serious, to the ironic and just plain humorous, with plenty drastic shifts in tempo and mood over the course of a song. <br />
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From heartfelt and emotional to explosive and destructive. In true <b>Maximum the Hormone</b> style, the song <i>Yoshu Fukushu</i> (Preemptive Revenge) incorporates a compelling mix of both sorrowful and aggressive tones. Nao's beautiful and expressive vocals lay out a pleasant but sobering tune, whilst Daisuke-han's deep and powerful voice turns the dilal up to exhilarating degrees.<br />
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You can also find yesterdays song of the day here, J-tunes daily: <a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/j-tunes-daily-bump-of-chicken-firefly.html" target="_blank">BUMP OF CHICKEN - Firefly </a><br />
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Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-76026297024331510242015-03-20T10:05:00.000-07:002015-03-21T07:43:48.879-07:00J-tunes daily: BUMP OF CHICKEN - Firefly<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Bump of Chicken</b> is a Japanese rock group from Sakura, Chiba, Japan. Formed in 1994 the band consists of Motoo Fujiwara (Vocal & Guitar), Hiroaki Masukawa (Guitar), Yoshifumi Naoi (Bass) and Hideo Masu (Drum). Since their inception they have released twenty-three singles and 7 albums, with their upcoming single "Hello, World!/Colony" set to release in April 22, 2015, standing as their twenty-fourth single. Their music has been used as theme songs in various video games, anime, movies and television shows in Japan.<b> </b></div>
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Opening to the pleasant sounds of smooth rock, followed by Motoo Fujiwara's distintcly warm and melodic vocals, <i>Firefly</i> oozes upbeat, feel good vibes throughout.
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You can also check out yesterdays song of the day here, J-tunes daily: <a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/j-tunes-daily-supercell-kimi-no.html" target="_blank">Supercell - Kimi No Shiranai Monogatari </a></div>
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Sung by now ex <b>Supercell </b>vocalist <b>Nagi Yanagi</b>,<b> </b>"<i>Kimi No Shiranai Monogatari</i>" was used as the the ending theme to the popular <span class="st">Shōnen anime <i>"Bakemonogatari" </i>The song recounts the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (represented by the stars <i>Vega</i> and <i>Altair</i> respectively).</span><br />
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Powerful and expressive, with beautiful, melodic vocals and poppy, pleasant beats. <i>"Kimi No Shiranai Monogatari</i>" encapsulates many of the the best elements of <i>J-pop</i>, from its catchy, rhythmic vocal track to its rich, varied accompaniment. At just under 6 minuets long, the song may seem like it could drag on a little, but for the most part it does incredibly well to deliver an uplifting and enjoyable experience from beginning to end. </div>
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You can also check out yesterdays song of the day here, J-tunes daily: <a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/j-tunes-daily-tsuki-amano-chou.html" target="_blank">Tsuki Amano - Chou </a><br />
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Sung by<b> Tsuki Amano</b>, her single<i> "Chou</i>" was used as the main theme song to the popular survival horror game "<i>Fatal Frame II</i>"<i>. </i><b>Amano</b> went onto sing the theme song for each game in the series since then with<i> "</i><i>Koe</i>" <i>for "Fatal Frame III",</i> <i>"Zero no choritsu</i>"<b> </b>for <i>"Fatal Frame: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse"</i>, and most recently with<b> </b><i>"Torikago</i><i><i> ~in the cage~</i>" </i>the theme song to "<i>Fatal Frame: Oracle of the Sodden Raven</i>" which features alongside four other tracks in her latest mini-album titled, <i><b><a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/tsuki-amano-gomoku-narabe.html" target="_blank">Gomoku narabe</a>. </b></i>
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Powerful and emotional in both tone and feeling, "Chou" is an incredibly beautiful and passionate song. The melody is rich and
tuneful, with<b> Amano</b>'s strong and expressive vocals elevating the piece to new heights. Instrumentally, the song has a rich, full accompaniment
that complements the vocal track perfectly, with varied shifts dynamic keeping you engaged throughout. All this results in a song that is both emotionally moving as well as an absolute pleasure to listen to.<br />
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Unquestionably my favourite song by her, "Chou" is without a doubt one of <b>Tsuki Amano</b>'s best pieces of music and an amazing song in its own right.<br />
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If you like you can check out the song in the link above and let us know what you think.<br />
You can also check out yesterdays song of the day here, J-tunes daily: <a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/j-tunes-daily-kanon-wakeshima-still-doll.html" target="_blank">Kanon Wakeshima - Still Doll </a>
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Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-52551050635627943692015-03-18T10:27:00.002-07:002015-03-18T10:27:57.688-07:00Tokyo based punk-rock band: younGSounds<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">Pushing punk beyond the bounds, Tokyo based </span></span></span>punk-rock band "<b>Youngsounds</b>" artfully written as </span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">"<b>younGSounds</b>"<b> </b>offer up their very own unique brand of </span></span></span></span>sound, with a novel fusion of hardcore punk-rock and </span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">rhythmic hip-hop dance music. </span></span><br />
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<span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">Formed back in<span class="notranslate"> 2007 and signed with Japanese publisher </span></span></span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">"</span><i><span class="notranslate">SPACE SHOWER MUSIC"</span></i>, the band is currently comprised of, </span><span class="notranslate">Morikawa Atsushi (vocals), Yakenohara (sampler, rap), Ken Takehisa (guitar), Minoru Kakinuma (drums), </span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">Nakao </span>Kentaro (bass) and miesha
(keyboard, cho) To date, they have released two albums, <i>"bootleg of ys</i>" in 2009 and most recently <i>"More Than TV</i>" in 2012.</span></span></span><br />
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<b><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">younGSounds</span></span></span></span></span> - <span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">younGSounds </span></span></span></span></span>No Disco</span></span></span></b><br />
<b>From the album <span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">More Than TV </span></span></span></b><br />
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Demonstrating good range and skilful composition, <b>younGSounds</b> have proven to be an exceptionally talented bunch, their second album offers a nice variety of tracks, with some very notable selections,
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While I still have some catching up to do with their earlier work, "<i>More Than TV</i>" has certainly peaked my interest, and provided ample reason to make myself more familiar with the bands<b> </b>unique blend of punk & hip-hop dance music. <br /><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Follow <b><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">younGSounds</span></span></span></span></span></b> on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Slappie_grind" target="_blank">@Slappie_grind</a> <span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">Morikawa Atsushi </span></span></span>/ <a href="https://twitter.com/yakenohara_taro" target="_blank">@yakenohara_taro</a> <span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">Yakenohara </span></span></span>/<span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"> </span></span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/takehisaken" target="_blank">@takehisaken</a> <span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">Ken Takehisa / </span></span></span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">Minoru Kakinuma (???)</span></span></span> /</span></span></span> <a href="https://twitter.com/kentaro_nakao" target="_blank">@kentaro_nakao</a> <span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">Nakao </span>Kentaro</span></span></span> / <a href="https://twitter.com/miesha_love" target="_blank">@miesha_love</a> Miesha</div>
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Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-82696317167368817342015-03-17T12:08:00.002-07:002015-03-18T11:06:20.741-07:00J-tunes daily: Kanon Wakeshima - Still Doll<br />
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Sung by singer and cellist extraordinaire <b>Kanon Wakeshima, </b>and<b> </b>released under the Japanese record label <i>DefStar Records,</i><b> </b>her debut single "<i>Still Doll</i>"<i> </i>was used as the ending theme to the anime adaptation of the Shōjo manga series, <i>Vampire Knight</i>, her<b> </b>second single "<i>Suna no Oshiro"</i> was also used for the anime's second season titled, <i>Vampire Knight (Guilty</i>).<b> </b></div>
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Opening with the powerful and atmospheric sounds of cello, accompanied by the childish yet eerie tunes of xylophone. <i>Still Doll </i>is a strangely unsettling song, yet due to some very competent musical composition it is oddly pleasant to listen to.<b> Kanon</b>'s expressive and melodic sounding vocals stand in stark contrast to the eerie sounds provided by the instrumentation, whilst her exceptional cello playing skills elevate the piece to new heights, creating a tone that is both beautiful yet unnerving.<b> </b></div>
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"<i>Still Doll</i>" remains to this day, as one of my personal favourite theme songs to any anime, not to mention being a strangely beautiful piece all on its own.<br />
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Check out the song in the link above and let us know what you think!</div>
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You can also check out yesterdays song of the day here, J-tunes daily: <a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/j-tunes-daily-kanako-ito-hacking-to-gate.html" target="_blank">Kanako Ito - Hacking to the Gate</a><br />
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Check out <b>Kanon Wakeshima</b>'s website <a href="http://whv-amusic.com/wakeshimakanon/" target="_blank">whv-amusic.com/wakeshimakanon</a></div>
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Follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/87kanon" target="_blank">@87kanon</a><br />
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Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-68629811720710032015-03-16T11:48:00.000-07:002015-03-16T12:00:49.973-07:00J-tunes daily: Kanako Ito - Hacking to the Gate <div style="text-align: center;">
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Sung by Japanese singer <b>Kanako Ito</b>, the song<b> </b><i>Hacking to the Gate</i><b> </b>was used as the opening theme song to the anime adaptation of the time travelling, science fiction videogame, <i>Steins;Gate</i>.<br />
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With a punchy, fast-paced beat accompanied by <b>Kanako Ito</b>'s strong and expressive vocals, <i>Hacking to the Gate</i> offers a powerful and engaging sound. The full and varied instrumentation flows perfectly with <b>Ito</b>'s impressive, rhythmic vocalisations, while various shifts in tone and dynamic keep you engaged throughout, resulting in a marvelous and thoroughly enjoyable piece. <i><br /></i></div>
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<i>Hacking to the Gate </i>remains one of my personal favourite opening theme songs<i>, </i>as well being one of <b>Kanako Ito</b>'s<b> </b>best songs to date. <br />
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Sung by <b>Tomoko Kawase </b>under her popular alter-ego pseudonym, <b>Tommy heavenly6</b>.<i> Black papermoon </i>was used as the first opening theme song to the anime adaption of the popular Shōnen manga series, <i>Soul Eater</i>. </div>
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Whilst working under the title <b>Tommy heavenly6</b>, <b>Tomoko Kawase </b>released five studio albums, <i>Tommy Heavenly6</i>, <i>Heavy Starry Heavenly</i>, <i>I Kill My Heart</i>, <i>February & Heavenly</i> and <i>Tommy Ice Cream Heaven Forever</i>. As well as one compilation album, an extended play
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<i>Black papermoon</i> oozes pop-rock vibes, from its punchy electric guitar driven intro, to <b>Tomoko Kawase's </b>strong and expressive sounding vocals. The song grabs a hold of your attention immediately with its catchy, stylish beat and full, varied instrumentation, whilst <b>Tomoko's </b>attractive and powerful vocalisations compliment the ensemble perfectly, resulting a in truly memorable and engaging piece.<b><i> </i></b><i>Black papermoon </i>is a fine song that I often find myself coming back to again and again.<i><br /></i></div>
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You can also check out yesterdays song of the day here, J-tunes daily: <a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/j-tunes-daily-onoff-futatsu-no-kodou-to.html" target="_blank">ON/OFF - Futatsu no Kodou to Akai Tsumi </a></div>
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Check out <b>Tomoko Kawase's</b> websit <a class="twitter-timeline-link" href="http://thebrilliantgreen.info/tommyheavenly6/" role="presentation" target="_blank">thebrilliantgreen.info/tommyheavenly6</a> </div>
Follow her on Twitter Kazuya <a href="https://twitter.com/TOMMY_ARMY" target="_blank">@TOMMY_ARMY</a></div>
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Sung by Japanese twin brother duo <b>ON/OFF</b>, comprised of Naoya Sakamoto (vocals) and Kazuya Sakamoto (vocals), their second single titled Futatsu no Kodou to Akai Tsumi was used as the first opening theme song to the anime adaption of the popular Shōjo manga series, <i>Vampire Knight</i>. The duos third single <i>Rinne Rondo</i> was also used for the anime's second season titled, Vampire Knight (Guilty).<b> </b></div>
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The duo debuted in 2007 releasing the single "<i>Eien no Setsuna</i>"<span style="font-weight: normal;"> "<i>Eternal Moment</i>". To date, they have released 5 albums and 6 singles, with the single </span><i>Hajimaru no wa, Sayonara</i> released in April 2011 currently standing as their most recent release.</div>
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The duos strong, expressive vocals combine perfectly, and are complimented by the powerful, varied instrumentation, resulting in a truly catchy and memorable song. Futatsu no Kodou to Akai Tsumi was, and still is one of my personal favourite theme songs to any anime, not to mention being a fantastic piece as a full song.</div>
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You can also check out yesterdays song of the day here, J-tunes daily: <a href="http://jtunesjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/j-tunes-daily-utada-hikaru-beautiful.html" target="_blank">Utada Hikaru - Beautiful World</a> </div>
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Check out ON/OFF's website<a href="http://www.onoff-net.com/" target="_blank"> www.onoff-net.com</a></div>
Follow them on Twitter Kazuya <a href="https://twitter.com/kzy071121" target="_blank">@kzy071121</a> / Naoya <a href="https://twitter.com/naoya0315" target="_blank">@naoya0315</a><br />
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Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-53196021983736730722015-03-14T12:22:00.003-07:002015-03-14T16:16:33.749-07:00Singer and cellist extraordinaire Kanon Wakeshima - Tsukinami<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Kanon Wakeshima</b> is a Japanese singer and exceptional cellist player. Originally signed with Japanese record label <i>DefStar, </i>she debuted with the single "Still Doll", the ending theme to the anime adaptation of the Shōjo manga series, <i>Vampire Knight</i>, her<b> </b>second single "<i>Suna no Oshiro"</i> was also used for the anime's second season titled, Vampire Knight (Guilty).<b> </b> </div>
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<b>Kanon</b> released 2 albums, <i>Shinshoku Dolce</i> in 2009 and <i>Lolitawork Librettoseveral</i> in 2010, before going on to form a duo with <i>An Cafe</i>'s bassist <b>Kanon</b>, called <b>Kanon x Kanon</b> later that same year. The duo went on to sing the second theme song for
the anime adaptation of Shiki, called "Calendula Requiem", and later
released their second single, "<i>Koi no Doutei</i>", which was used as the opening song for the anime 3<i>0-sai no Hoken Taiiku</i>.<br />
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Now signed with <i>Warner Music Japan</i>, <b>Kanon </b>continues her solo career with the release of her first new album titled, <i>Tsukinami</i> (Released 25/2/2015)</div>
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<b>From the album </b><b>Tsukinami</b> </div>
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The Album opens with Killy killy JOKER. Sombre sounds of cello fill the air, followed by tuneful piano music and warm drum beats, as the intro progresses the sombre tone transitions to a more lively and pleasant vibe, joined then by <b>Kanon</b>'s warm and expressive vocals. The brief into is swiftly followed by a punchy, fast-paced chorus, with rich, lingering sounds provided by the cello combining beautifully with <b>Kanon</b>'s rhythmically melodic vocalisations, producing a unique a pleasant tone that hits you with a multitude of emotions. With diverse shifts in dynamic, heartfelt, melodic vocals and creative, varied instrumentation, <i>Killy killy JOKER</i> makes for a beautiful and intriguing piece.<br />
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Next up is the title track, <i>Tsukinami</i>. Opening with cheery piano music accompanied by fluctuating digital sounds, the song quickly explodes to the sound of electric guitar riffs, followed by <b>Kanon</b>'s cute, childish sounding vocals. The sweet vocalisations are followed up by the warm vibrant sounds of cello, lifting your spirit and carrying you along for the ride, whilst the remaining instrumentation combine wonderfully to create a fun and cheerful piece.<br />
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Followed up by the fun and enjoyable <i>Sansukumi</i>. The track opens with <b>Kanon</b>'s cute and charming sounding vocals, joined by cheery piano music and various sounds of zips, gears and jingles. Each noise adds an extra fun layer and combine to produce a unique, pleasant sound, whilst the vocalisation transitions to take on a more poppy vibe, with vocal layering and various distortions coming into play. Instrumentally, the song has a rich, full accompaniment offering a pleasant, upbeat vibe that complements the vocal track perfectly.<br />
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<i>Chocolate </i>offers a mature sound vocaly, while sung like a lullaby with various <span data-dobid="hdw">intonations in pitch backed up by pleasant piano music and the warm vibrant sounds of the cello. The following track <i>Signal</i> is passionate and full of heartfelt vocalisations, with the chello and electric guitar combining to create unique and powerful sound. <b>Kanon</b>'s vocals take on an even more cute, childish sound than before with </span><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw"><i>Foul play</i>,<i> </i></span>accompanied by fast-paced, rhythmic drum beats playing along side cello, piano and sounds of electric guitar, all pulling together to offer a poppy fun and very pleasant piece.</span> <br />
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<i>sakura meikyuu</i> is up next with passionate, well held vocalisations sung to the beat of rich cello sounds, and tuneful piano music. <span data-dobid="hdw"><b>Kanon</b>'s voice here is strong and expressive with varying </span><span data-dobid="hdw">intonations in pitch adding to the emotional and dynamic shifts in tone. The next track, </span><span class="st"><i>Cute Imaginations</i> of an <i>Artist </i>follows up with confident and stylish vocals, sung to the punchy rhythmic beat laid out by </span><span class="st"><span class="st">jaunty piano music and </span>peppy sounding drum beats. </span><i> </i><br />
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<i>Nightingale</i> flows to the tune of piano music with <span data-dobid="hdw"><b>Kanon</b><i>'</i>s emotive and melodic sounding vocals taking centre stage. With its rich full sounding accompaniment the piece provides a passionate and expressive sound. Followed up by the pop-rock-esque tunes of <i>world's end girl's rondo</i>. A beautiful piece with a balanced mix of English and Japanese vocals </span><span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">expressing longing and hopefulnes, </span>sung both passionately and clearly whilst accompanied by punchy-guitar riffs, hard-hitting drum-beats and vibrant sounds of <b>Kanon</b>'s<b> </b>trademark cello. </span><br />
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Check out <b>Kanon Wakeshima</b>'s website <a href="http://whv-amusic.com/wakeshimakanon/" target="_blank">whv-amusic.com/wakeshimakanon</a><br />
Follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/87kanon" target="_blank">@87kanon</a><br />
Follow her on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kanonwakeshima?fref=ts" target="_blank">facebook.com/kanonwakeshima</a><br />
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Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-87457774498270598472015-03-13T07:53:00.000-07:002015-03-14T16:37:27.638-07:00J-tunes daily: Utada Hikaru - Beautiful World<div style="text-align: left;">
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Sung by the incredibly talented<b> Utada Hikaru</b>, <i>Beautiful World</i><b> </b>was<b> </b>used
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A beautiful song made all the more appealing thanks to this exceptional movie trailer, directed by <b>Tsurumaki Kazuya </b> and animated by Japanese anime studio Gainax.<br />
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Check out <b><b>Utada Hikaru</b></b>'s website<a href="http://www.utadahikaru.jp/" target="_blank"> utadahikaru.jp</a><br />
Follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/utadahikaru" target="_blank">@utadahikaru</a><br />
Follow her public fan group on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/utadahikaru/?fref=ts" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/utadahikaru</a></div>
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<span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><b>Wash?</b> is a </span></span></span>Tokyo based Grunge / Alternative rock band<span class="notranslate"> </span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate"> </span></span>with a sharp sound and a wild style. S</span><span class="notranslate">igned with Japanese publisher BounDEE by SSNW, the band</span> was formed in 2002 by Dai Okumura (vocals & guitar) along with now former member, <span class="notranslate">Namba Masato</span> (vocals & guitar). In 2012 the band was joined <span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">by </span></span></span></span><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Sugiyama KoTadashi (drums)</span></span></span></span> and Kawasaki Masamitsu (bass),<span class="notranslate"> Namba Masato </span><span class="notranslate"><span data-dobid="hdw">subsequently</span> left <b>Wash?</b> in July 2014 and</span> the band continued on as a trio.<br />
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To date, the band have released several albums such as <i>Distraction e.p. ~Sessions for the rebels~</i> and most recently, <i>Hurt me</i>. Their music is currently only available in Japan and often sold at their live gigs. <br />
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<b>Wash? live performance at ENKEN <br /> 22/6/2012</b></div>
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Opening<span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"> </span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en">with</span></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"> </span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en">Dai Okumura</span></b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><b>'</b>s </span></span>stylish and</span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"> edgy sounding vocals, <i>Hurt me</i> is sung rhythmically </span></span>t</span></span>o the beat of hard-hitting bass-lines</span></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en">, </span></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en">punchy drum-beats and powerful electric guitar riffs</span></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en">. The tone of the song grows edgier and wilder until erupting at around a minuet in, at which point the</span></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"> instrumentation hits you at full force, enveloping you in a wave of powerful Grunge infused sounds, accompanied by the passionate and
enthusiastic yells of "<b><i>YEAH!</i></b>" emanating from each band member. The song builds to its climax with one last heartfelt yell capping it off nicely.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en">Followed up swiftly by the fast paced </span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><i><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">SLOWDANCE, </span></span></i>starting as it means to go on - fast and hard - The bassy tones and heavy drum beats, lead by powerful yet melodic sounds of electric guitar, are promptly joined by confident, expressive vocals. The song loses no steam as it transitions from it's fast paced intro, into an equally fast paced verse and hard hitting chorus, full of passionate yells and electric tones, as well a</span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"> thrilling guitar solo that leads us to the final explosive stretch of the song</span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en">, ending with yet another heartfelt yell to close.<br /><br />Followed last but not least, by the up-beat alt-rock sounds of </span></span></span></span></span></span><i><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Macho</span></span></i><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">. </span></span>The song leads you in with rich, rhythmic electric guitar sounds, backed up by the punchy, vibrant tones provided by the drum and bass. <span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en">Dai Okumura</span></b><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><b>'</b>s vocals are </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>strong and expressive, giving off a real sense of fun and excitement that matches the up-beat tone conveyed by the instrumentation, creating an exciting and energetic rock-and-roll piece that'll have you jamming along.<br />
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With their intense spirit and wild style, <b>Wash?</b> offers a refreshing and unique sound that I'm personally looking forward to hearing more of. For those of you looking to check them out for yourselves, click the link above to watch one of their live gigs.<br />
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Check out the bands website <a href="http://xplasma.net/wash/" target="_blank">xplasma.net/wash</a><br />
Follow them on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/wash_368" target="_blank">@wash_368</a> / <span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Sugiyama KoTadashi <a href="https://twitter.com/t_sugiyama09" target="_blank">@t_sugiyama09</a> </span></span></span></span> / Dai Okumura <a href="https://twitter.com/daiokumura" target="_blank">@daiokumura</a> / Kawasaki Masamitsu <a href="https://twitter.com/kawasaki_bass" target="_blank">@kawasaki_bass</a>Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-852570090311455942015-03-10T07:37:00.002-07:002015-03-10T07:47:44.037-07:00J-pop & J-rock star LiSA - Crossing Field <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Risa Oribe</b>, better known by her stage name <b>LiSA</b> (an acronym of<i> Love is Same All</i>) is a Japanese pop / rock singer-songwriter. Signed to Aniplex under Sony Music Artists<b>,</b> <b>LiSA</b><b> </b>made her major debut singing songs for anime television series <i>Angel Beats!</i> where she played the role of one of two vocalists for the
fictional band <i>Girls Dead Monster</i>, later going on to make her solo debut with the release of the mini-album <i>Letters to U</i>. <br />
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To date <b>LiSA</b> has released 9 albums (including EPs) such as <i>Landspace </i>and most recently <i>Launcher</i>, as well as having released several singles, most notable of which are <i>Rising Hope</i> and <i>Crossing Field</i>. She has also had her songs featured as theme music for a wide
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<b>LiSA - Crossing Field<br /> From the album Landspace</b></div>
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Widely known for being the first opening theme song for the popular fantasy anime series <i>Sword Art Online<b>,</b></i><b> Crossing Field </b>opens to the sound of tuneful piano music, warm drum beats and electric guitar-riffs, shortly joined by vibrant sounding strings and punchy bass tones, all setting the stage for <b>LiSA</b>'s<b> </b>strong and attractive sounding vocals. The punchy, rhythmic tones provided by the instrumentation combine to
create a entertaining and engaging beat, that grabs ahold of you and carries you along with the flow, whilst the varying <span data-dobid="hdw">intonations</span> in pitch adds depth to<b> </b><b>LiSA</b>'s<b> </b><b> </b>already stylish and intoxicating vocals.<br />
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The dynamic vocalisation and the up-beat, pop-rock sounds blend together to create an exhilarating and engaging chorus, topped off with beautiful backing vocals sung with English lyrics. As the song comes to a close the rhythm slows, as<b> LiSA</b>'s vocals are then layered to create an entrancing and melodic sound that caps off the piece wonderfully. Overall, with punchy, rhythmic music and <b>LiSA</b>'s superb vocal range, <b>Crossing Field </b>delivers a truly enjoyable and enticing sound, that like most great pop-rock songs should, will have you coming back for more.<br />
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Those of you interested in checking out the song for yourselves, you can find the MV of <b><b>Crossing Field </b></b> linked above.<br />
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Check out <b>LiSA</b><i><b> </b></i>'s website <a href="http://www.lxixsxa.com/" target="_blank">lxixsxa.com</a><br />
Follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/LiSA_OLiVE" target="_blank">@LiSA_OLiVE</a><br />
Follow her on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lxixsxa.jp" target="_blank">.facebook.com/lxixsxa.jp</a>Danny Dunhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01501164895133767478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211069376337520577.post-84239049117420188782015-03-08T12:44:00.004-07:002015-03-08T17:20:07.081-07:00Instrumental jazz-punk band KAGERO - OVERDRIVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rocking Japan for over a decade with their overwhelming punk spirit and avant-garde style, instrumental jazz-punk quartet, <b>KAGERO</b> have gained fans worldwide with their unique sounding music. Signed with Japanese publisher <span class="title">Media Factory the band is </span>comprised of, Yu Shiromizu (bass), Ryu "Ruppa" Sasaki (Sax), Chieko Kikuchi (Piano) and Tomomichi Hagiwara (drums) to date they have released 8 albums, most notably the immensely popular "KAGERO III" and "KAGERO ZERO", as well as 3 singles, "Cry-Baby", "THE FOREST" and the sensational "Overdrive" that can be found on their new album "KAGER0 IV".<br />
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<b>KAGERO / OVERDRIVE - official PV<i> </i></b></div>
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Opening to the clash of cymbals, the track explodes right out of the gate hitting you hard-and-fast with vibrant sounds of piano, booming bass-lines and warm drum-beats, quickly followed by the soulful tunes of saxophone as it takes centre stage. While at first seeming ecstatic, the instrumentation is surprisingly competent if not a little unorthodox, each instrument works together to create an incredibly catchy and entertaining sound that thrills the senses The track is thoroughly engaging throughout (I've honestly found myself humming it quite a few times) partly in thanks to its unorthodox style, but also due to just how pleasing each instrument is to listen to.<br />
<b><br /></b>With over 10 years of experience under their belt, <b>KAGERO</b> continues to shock and thrill jazz-punk fans the world over with their unique and often avant-garde take on the genre.<b> OVERDRIVE</b> being no exception, offers a unique and entertaining sound that puts the "punk" into "jazz-punk".<br />
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For those of you interested in checking the track out for yourselves take a listen to the official MV up top.<br />
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Check out the bands website <a href="http://kagero.jp/" target="_blank">kagero.jp</a><br />
Follow them on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kagero_official" target="_blank">@kagero_official</a> / Yu Shiromizu <a href="https://twitter.com/YuShiromizu" target="_blank">@YuShiromizu</a> / Ryu "Ruppa" Sasaki <a href="https://twitter.com/ruppasax" target="_blank">@ruppasax</a> / Chieko Kikuchi <a href="https://twitter.com/c8h8i8e8k8o" target="_blank">@C8H8I8E8K8O</a> / Tomomichi Hagiwara <a href="https://twitter.com/hagieeeeeeee" target="_blank">@hagieeeeeeee</a><br />
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