Archive for 2010
MusicBrainz
This a two part MusicBrainz tutorial in two posts… the why first.
What is MusicBrainz? It is a user-maintained open community that collects, and makes available to the public, music metadata in the form of a relational database.
Let me explain what a relational database is: A relational database matches data by using common characteristics found within [...]
2010.03.01
Anusaya Update for 2010.03.01: Interview: Ice Black Birds. Profiles: Bluestone Company, Jude and Fact. Recommended: Accidents In Too Large Field, Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies. Article: Musicbrainz.
Ice Black Birds
Catchy song hooks and an energy filled stage presence make Ice Black Birds a band to watch in 2010. Taking influence from 60s and 70s rock ‘n’ roll – Ice Black Birds infuse their music with a modern blues sound.
Formed from the ashes of Old London, Sheffield and Scottish bands Ice Black Birds are Sam [...]
Bluestone Company
members:
Toshihiro Sumitomo (guitar, vocal)
Taizo Takafuji (drums)
Yoshihiro Ogasahara (bass)
The Savoy Truffle was formed in Osaka, Japan in 1991. Over the next fourteen years, the band released five albums to rave reviews and touring the USA, Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, Austria and Italy.
In January 2002, The Savoy Truffle entered a recording session for their 4th studio [...]
Jude
members:
Asai Kenichi (Guitar, Vocal)
Watanabe Keiichi (Bass)
Ikehata Junji (Drums)
Since the disbandment of Blankey Jet City, the band Jude is the third masterwork from the creative genius of Asai Kenichi. Dazzling guitar and drum work coupled with Kenichi’s tortured vocals is a force that should be experienced. Conceived as a return to a no-holds-barred rock trio, Jude [...]
Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies
Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies, are a neo-psychedelia indie sunshine pop-garage rock band. Always, in search of the ultimate sunshine pop song – the Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies succeed in their quest. Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies are: Karen Blanco (organ, electric piano), Amanda Brooks (vocals, guitar), Matt Lesperance (drums), Cathleen [...]
FACT
members:
Takahiro (Guitar, Vocal)
Kazuki (Guitar, Vocal)
Hiro (Vocal)
Eiji (Drums, vocal)
Tomohiro (Bass, Vocal)
Since forming 10 years ago over a mutual love for heavy music, this five-piece has been developing a unique, technically impressive sound that fuses myriad musical influences into something altogether new and indisputably their own.
“The band started out being a metallic hardcore band, but then started [...]
Accidents In Too Large Field
With members who proclaim their interests to include ‘Observation Of UFO’ and ‘The Care Of Children’ you know Accidents In Too Large Field aren’t your typical band. Musically they plow a similar sonic furrow to bands like yolz in the sky and panicsmile. That is to say what comes blasting out of your speakers is [...]
2010.02.15
Anusaya Update for 2010.02.15: Interview: Bill Lonero. Profiles: Shachi, LoNero, Dusty Rhodes and the River Band. Recommended: Nasca Car, Elysian Fields, Zukunasi. Article: Say it isn’t so… Rock of Japan!
Shachi
members:
TAKE (Vocal & Guitar)
HIDETA (Vocal & Bass)
Hankn (Chorus & Drums)
Post-punk, melocore, self-described punk, no matter what label you use to describe them, Shachi delivers straightforward punk with award winning talent and in-your-face instrumentals. From the ska-punk of “Angry Day”, to the pop-punk of “Never Mind”, they hold nothing back, bringing each [...]
Bill Lonero
In this world of musical labels and genres, none describes the capabilities of the true guitar musician than guitarcore. Based totally on talent, rhythm and melodies… “Guitarcore© is for all those people that love the guitar but hate the excessive soloing and arpeggios and constant time changes of typical instrumental [...]
Dusty Rhodes and the River Band
members:
Dustin Apodaca (vocals, keys)
Kyle Divine (guitar, vocals
Edson Choi (vocals, guitar)
Andrea Babinski (violin, vocals)
Eric Chirco (drums)
Brad Babinski (bass)
Dusty Rhodes and the River Band have spent the past three years playing every shitty dive bar from the South to the Midwest and back to southern California, sleeping on couches, and giving their hearts and souls to every [...]
Nasca Car
Elder statesmen of the japanese electro scene, having been together since 1994, Nasca Car combine quirky retro samples with spacey futuristic electronic elements to create a whimsical, eccentric yet somehow strangely nostalgic sound. They possess a certain crossover appeal, appealing to fans not usually taken with this style of music. Imagine if you can, a [...]
Say it isn’t so… Rock of Japan!
One of the oldest websites on the internet catering to Japanese music fans is closing down. Paul Wheeler, webmaster and writer of Rock of Japan posted this on February 6, 2010.
I’m planning on closing down Rock of Japan in May.
Rock of Japan has been going for over ten years now. I’ve enjoyed it. I’m now [...]
LoNero
members:
Bill Lonero (Lead/Harmony/Rhythm Guitar)
Brandon Hayes (Rhythm/Harmony Guitar)
Mike McKaigg (Bass)
Marco Bicca (Drums)
There’s quite literally an endless amount of music genres these days, but none focuses more on the talent and melodic power of a guitar than guitarcore. A new term coined by California instrumental guitarist Bill Lonero (whose band LoNero — champions the genre), guitarcore brings [...]
