Between this and fancams of some live performances, they really are branching out a bit which is great.
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Between this and fancams of some live performances, they really are branching out a bit which is great.
Babymetal performing at Glastonbury.
I havent been following whats been happening with them recently. Is this new girl the fulltime replacement or just a dancer they can swap out? I noticed she isnt mic'd up.
Just a dancer, officially it's just Moa and Su now. Since most of their choreography is based around 3 people, they just added a dancer so they didn't have to redo all the routines, I suppose.
Found her through YouTube's Recommendation, I haven't dig more songs, but this single sounds really nice and got my attention
Hosomi also said on the radio that all of their songs will finally be available on streaming services. I assume Monoeyes will get the same treatment.
I own all the CDs but it's still great news.
The new songs Regrets that aired earlier was amazing stuff. Completely different vibe from their other works.
Can't wait to hear the full album.
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Only bummer is that since they're a band that releases a ton of singles, there's only like 4 new songs on the album. Didn't listen to the songs that much (aside from Hanashi ga shitai yo, maybe a top 3 Bump songs of all time for me) so it'll still be somewhat fresh.
I haven't listened to any of their singles except for a couple of times, so I'll be lucky and it won't seem too repetitive for me. Its such a bummer when that happens though :( I love getting albums with a good half and half ratio, half singles and half new stuff. OR even better, mostly new stuff haha
A couple of artists already announced albums for this fall. Time to get hyped.
Nothing's Carved In Stone will release their 10th album on September 25
teto with a 15-tracks album (no release date yet, just fall)
Mrs. GREEN APPLE will release Attitude, a 17 tracks album on October 2
Saucy Dog with a new mini-album on October 2 as well
KOTORI will drop their second full album on October 9
Nothing's Carved In Stone will release their 10th album on September 25
teto with a 15-tracks album (no release date yet, just fall)
Mrs. GREEN APPLE will release Attitude, a 17 tracks album on October 2
Saucy Dog with a new mini-album on October 2 as well
KOTORI will drop their second full album on October 9
Sooooooo Leah Dizon is making a comeback with a new mini album this month.
Her vocals were never great, but I always really enjoyed her music. I'm incredibly shocked that she is returning after all these years! I am looking forward to it!
Her vocals were never great, but I always really enjoyed her music. I'm incredibly shocked that she is returning after all these years! I am looking forward to it!
Quick roundup of my favorite EPs/albums of the year so far (adding original names for stuff that might be harder to look up). No specific order, though I guess Mom, King Gnu, One Ok Rock, Sakanaction, My Hair is Bad might be the ones I did enjoy the most.
Crazy year so far, so much good content.
List is pretty varied in terms of style, so there's something for everyone.
Dos Monos, Mao Sasagawa, Totsuzen Shonen, VaVa, Kimishima Ohzora, GRASAM ANIMAL, Mega Shinnosuke, BANGLANG and Miami Party are all artists I discovered this year that just blew my mind.
Crazy year so far, so much good content.
List is pretty varied in terms of style, so there's something for everyone.
- Mom - Detox
- ONE OK ROCK - Eye of the Storm
- Sakanaction - 834.194
- 2 - Sei to Shi (生と詩)
- BiSH - CARROTS and STiCKS
- Totsuzen Shounen (突然少年) - Thank you my Friend and my Family
- King Gnu - Sympa
- My Hair is Bad - boys
- Dos Monos - Dos City
- SIRUP - FEEL GOOD
- VaVa - VVorld
- Nogizaka46 - Imaga Omoideni Narumade
- SEKAI NO OWARI - Eye and Lip
- Aimer - Sun Dance and Penny Rain
- go!go!vanillas - THE WORLD
- Haruka Mirai (ハルカミライ) - Eien to Hana (永遠と花)
- Frederic - Frederhythm 2
- Tempalay - 21seiki yori ai wo komete
- Neetz - Figure Chord
- MOROHA - MOROHA IV
- Kimishima Ohzora (君島大空) - Gozen no Hanshakou (午前の反射光)
- Suchmos - The ANYMAL
- Nulbarich - Blank Envelope
- THE NOVEMBERS - ANGELS
- Mega Shinnosuke - HONNE
- Hitorie - HOWLS
- a flood of circle - CENTER OF THE EARTH
- Macaroni Empitsu - LIKE
- mao sasagawa - we are friends
- BANGLANG - blue hour
- Aimyon - Shunkanteki Sixth Sense
- Yoh Kamiyama - Shiawasenaotona
- Yorushika - Dakara boku ha ongaku wo yameta
- GRASAM ANIMAL - GOLDEN BAD
- Polkdadot Stingray - Uchoten
- Minami - Main actor
- BASI - Setsuai
- Miami Party (マイアミパーティ) - Utsukushikuare (美しくあれ)
- ghost like girlfriend - Version
- NAMBA69 - CHANGES
Dos Monos, Mao Sasagawa, Totsuzen Shonen, VaVa, Kimishima Ohzora, GRASAM ANIMAL, Mega Shinnosuke, BANGLANG and Miami Party are all artists I discovered this year that just blew my mind.
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Lol Stump back on his Nakata shade train.
I watched the "Laughter in the Dark" Hikaru Utada concert over the weekend. Liked the mix of songs. Even though it makes sense, I guess I wasn't ready for how generally chill her concert can be. Like there is sort of a maturity and composure in her performance that makes it seem a little less of a pop concert and a little more of a concert I'm like "I should take my seat and not disturb anyone" haha.
Loved that the closing song was Goodbye Happiness. Love that tune till the end of time. Certainly a J artist I hope to see live before she calls it quits.
I watched the "Laughter in the Dark" Hikaru Utada concert over the weekend. Liked the mix of songs. Even though it makes sense, I guess I wasn't ready for how generally chill her concert can be. Like there is sort of a maturity and composure in her performance that makes it seem a little less of a pop concert and a little more of a concert I'm like "I should take my seat and not disturb anyone" haha.
Loved that the closing song was Goodbye Happiness. Love that tune till the end of time. Certainly a J artist I hope to see live before she calls it quits.
Huh. Weird. My experience with LD was pretty much stumbling on her modeling career in high school ---- desktop wallpaper for some time ---- oh hey she's in a Ninja Gaiden 2 (or 3?) commercial. How fitting ---- to completely forgetting about her.
And then out of nowhere, hey this Katamari remix track is dope. Who is that? Oh Leah freakin Dizon.
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Spotify link for Nananananairo by Perfume. Though I do agree with Stump's assesment from earlier lol. It's kinda alright.
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New Official Higedandism is finally here. Gonna be a great summer jam. They've also announced a new album for october, can't wait.
PEDRO's album is already out, and as expected it's wonderful. I like that the MV is set in the same universe as BiSH's I Am me haha
PEDRO's album is already out, and as expected it's wonderful. I like that the MV is set in the same universe as BiSH's I Am me haha
I had no idea she was in Katamari!
I first discovered her from her Love Paradox single, such a catchy tune. Still love it lol
Some weeks ago, there were rumors about his death. So I couldn't believe today's news until I read it on NHK. End of an era indeed.
Wonder if there what's next for the agency, since there seems to be some internal rivalries.
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I'm totally behind Ame no Parade and their new style since Ahead Ahead. Keep the cool pop tunes coming.
Never expected a summer anthem like this from them, but man it's just perfect.
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I'm totally behind Ame no Parade and their new style since Ahead Ahead. Keep the cool pop tunes coming.
Never expected a summer anthem like this from them, but man it's just perfect.
dang haven't been in this thread for days. Well anyways I'm sure this band has been discussed among the regulars here before, but they're new to me and they have an album out this year for anyone who hasn't heard it. All female hardcore with ridiculous quirkiness and amazing charisma. I fucking LOVE this stuff.
Congrats to Czecho no Republic's vocalists Mai and Takei who recently got married! Been listening to them for a long time, so I'm really happy to hear this news. Feels like it's pretty rare to see a marriage within a band.
They've got a new EP coming this fall.
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Finally some new Keyakizaka46 content! New song used for Tough-Man Refresh's CM. Sounds more like an eventual B-side rather than the main 9th single song, but we never know. Guessing we'll get an announcement for a September release.
They've got a new EP coming this fall.
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Finally some new Keyakizaka46 content! New song used for Tough-Man Refresh's CM. Sounds more like an eventual B-side rather than the main 9th single song, but we never know. Guessing we'll get an announcement for a September release.
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At first, it didn't sound like the typical Itsuki band, but I hear it now. You going to any upcoming shows?
Going to Virgin Babylon label shows has to be the musical thing I miss most about living in Japan. Whenever I go back, I'll make sure to see a bunch again.
Going to Virgin Babylon label shows has to be the musical thing I miss most about living in Japan. Whenever I go back, I'll make sure to see a bunch again.