2010.09.01
Anusaya Updates 2010.09.01: Interviews: SEBASTIAN X, YEALLOW. Profile: THE CREATOR OF, inspire:tion. Recommended: FrogfruG, ikd-sj, Adebisi Shank. New Live report: Analogfish – Tomovsky 2-Man show @ Shibuya O-West (04/02/2010)
Archive for 2010
ikd-sj
ikd-sj (or Impotent Kids Don’t Suicide Jesus) is Japanese eccentric band from Tokyo. Their music is fancy mixture of many different styles. But they called style of their music like Heavy Ambient Grunge. Rough guitar sound in aggregate with queer experiments with vocal make their music so brightly and dissimilar to all that you’ve heard [...]
2010.09.01 | View Post
THE CREATOR OF
Members are: Shigeyuki Suzuki – vocal, guitar SAKAMOTO – bass (ex-member) Shibuya – drums (ex-member) Daisuke Takeda – bass, guitar (support member) Hiroki Furutani (Kuroi Mori) – pro-tools (support member) Actually now THE CREATOR OF is Shigeyuki Suzuki‘s solo project. THE CREATOR OF is Japanese band using in their music mixing of different genres such [...]
2010.09.01 | View Post
Adebisi Shank
Adebisi Shank’s ethos lies firmly within the experimental post-hardcore tradition, as the band utilize varying degrees of dissonance and irregular rhythms to reflect a web of influences that ranges from metal, post-punk, blues and funk, producing a sound that is both accessible and disquieting. Adebisi Shank are Vin (Bass), Lar (Guitar) and Mick (Drums). facebook [...]
2010.09.01 | View Post
inspire:tion
Members: 瀬木 ヤコー (Yako Segi) – vocals, guitar, programming 中越 亮佑 (Ryosuke Nakagoshi) – bass, programming ゆうこさん (Yuko-san) – vocals It all started in the 90s when 瀬木 ヤコー (Yako Segi) and decided to start a band called snooze. They both were fans of bands as Radiohead and Nirvana and wanted to become musicians themselves, [...]
2010.09.01 | View Post
Live: Analogfish/Tomovsky 2-Man show @ Shibuya O-West (04/02/2010)
April second was tossed back and forth many times in my trip preparations many times. I would either stay the night in Okayama and head to Tokyo Saturday Morning or board the train for Tokyo on Friday evening to get some extra time in the city. In the end, it was decided that I needed [...]
2010.09.01 | View Post
SEBASTIAN X
SEBASTIAN X was formed in February 2008, Tokyo, Japan. With their own brand of indie-alternative-pop songs SEBASTIAN X brings a fresh perspective to the underground music scene. While inspired by literary lyrics that are written in perspective of a New Generation — Their music can be could very well be described as a pop ride [...]
2010.09.01 | View Post
YEALLOW
Yeallow is Fred C (vocal, guitar, keyboard), Pascal C (vocal, guitar, keyboard), Fred T (guitar, chorus), Bill O (bass) and Olivier “Piment” (drums, chorus). As a group of five, Yeallow creates rich and energetic songs with mature lyrics. This alternative style with no hang-ups about its rock influences, is a New pop-rock sound — As [...]
2010.08.31 | View Post
2010.08.15
Anusaya Updates 2010.08.15: Interviews: THEE TRIBUTE – Tribute event for Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, Daniel Tidwell. Profile: ACRYLICSTAB, The Bulletmonks. Recommended: The Reign of Kindo, Sakanaction (サカナクション), Ar (アル). New Live Reports: Live: Ginback/homme/スパンクル/Mongolian Spot/i-Rabbits/Jag・Li @ Okayama Crazy Mama 2nd Room (3/29/2010), ? & The Mysterians still shine!
2010.08.15 | View Post
The Bulletmonks
members: Tyler Vox (Vocals, Guitars) Dangerous Dan (Guitars) Spreace Jackson (Bass Guitar) M.dogg (Drums, Percussion) When two brothers of Melbournese descent, G.I. son Spreace Jackson, and a half French drummer get together in a former pickle factory in Nuremburg, Germany to conquer the world of rock n roll, The Bulletmonks is what you get. If [...]
2010.08.15 | View Post
THEE TRIBUTE – Tribute event for Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
THEE TRIBUTE is the first American tribute event for Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, and will allow fans in the U.S. a chance to celebrate the legacy of the band. The event will include a mini-exhibition of the band, including bios, discography information, time-lines, and various memorabilia and photos. It will also feature the unofficial premiere [...]
2010.08.15 | View Post
Ar (アル)
Ar (アル) s a three piece formed in 2003, their music runs the gambit of electronica, rock, and folk. Ar (アル) members are Atsushi Kubo (Vocal), Yoshitaka Fujimoto (Bass) and Tsubasa Ohta (Guitar). I would suggest you listen to their sampler, before you try anything else. homepage myspace sample: Simply because, they do do acoustic [...]
2010.08.15 | View Post
The Reign of Kindo
Rare is it to find modern music that pinpoints the middle ground between a respect for past greats and a boldness to pave tomorrow. Citing influences from Dave Brubeck to Ben Folds to Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto to John Mayer — The Reign of Kindo are Joseph Secchiaroli (vocals, guitar), Mike Carroll (guitar), Kelly Sciandra [...]
2010.08.15 | View Post
Daniel Tidwell
No genre restrictions. One man. Many Instruments — Reads, Daniel Tidwell‘s myspace bio. Daniel Tidwell is an independent musician who wears many hats; artist, producer, promoter and record label. This instrumental guitarist’s first album does faithful but inventive covers of classic video game music. Daniel’s Versus Video Games is 14 tracks of high energy and [...]
2010.08.15 | View Post
Sakanaction (サカナクション)
Sakanaction (サカナクション) are a Japanese rock band from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Their music is a mix of alternative rock, electronic, pop, and New Wave styles. “Those into underground music criticize J-pop quite harshly, while many J-pop listeners say, ‘I can’t stand underground music.’ I’ve absorbed both elements and an appreciation for how great they are. [...]
2010.08.15 | View Post
ACRYLICSTAB
ACRYLICSTAB is a Japanese pop-rock duo consisting of the vocalist UYU and guitarist / programmer 阿部隆大 (Ryudai Abe). They band became active in 2006 and have released multiple demo’s and 2 mini-albums to date. Since June 2010 they also started to spread their music for free via Philosonide Factory, the label of Ryudai Abe. Their [...]
2010.08.15 | View Post
Live: Ginback/homme/スパンクル/Mongolian Spot/i-Rabbits/Jag・Li @ Okayama Crazy Mama 2nd Room (3/29/2010)
After three long exhausting days in Tokyo, one day of pure relaxation in the quiet Fukui-prefecture, and one too many train adventures, I made it to Okayama on a bright afternoon on Tuesday. I was just in time to get some lunch with my friend Masako and eat by the riverside with other patrons enjoying [...]
2010.08.15 | View Post
? & The Mysterians still shine!
? & The Mysterians hit it big with ’96 Tears’ in 1966. It stayed #1 in the charts for three months! They recorded two LPs brimming with tight, clever, pop nuggets, and though the second was an even stronger release than the first, no further hits emerged. Their third LP didn’t get released. They were [...]
2010.08.15 | View Post