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!
Archive for February, 2010
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 [...]
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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 rock….” “Music is about grabbing [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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. [...]
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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 — [...]
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Elysian Fields
New York City rock band Elysian Fields’ dream pop or art rock sound is as unique as it’s co-founders and co-composers Jennifer Charles (vocals, instruments) and Oren Bloedow (guitar). Led by the erotic voice of Charles, who’s sensual vocal interpretations lend an air of dark edginess that thanks to Elysian Fields’ collaborations with any number [...]
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Zukunasi
Zukunasi rocks with rockin’ soul and funky blues! If Janis Joplin were Japanese and still alive Zukunasi’s Emi might be her. Zukunasi members: Emi (vocal, guitar), Marico (bass, chorus), Busanpa (keyboard, chorus) and Akane (drums, chorus). Simply delicious. Zukunasi’s website and myspace bandpage.
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2010.02.01
Anusaya Updates 2009.02.01: Interview: Chris Duarte, Profiles: Poets of the Fall, Chris Duarte Group, フジファブリック [Fujifabric], Recommended: The Seven, Ice Black Birds and LeNero.
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LoNero
Guitarist Bill Lonero and crew have gear endorsements out the wazoo, promotional help from Apple Computer, two-million MySpace plays, and they claim to have invented “instrumental guitarcore,” so you should really hate them. But you can’t, because they’re just so damn good……- Guitar Player Magazine/October 2007. LoNero are Bill Lonero (Lead, Harmony, Rhythm Guitar), Brandon [...]
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Poets of the Fall
Poets of the Fall (POTF) are an independent rock band from Helsinki, Finland. Since their inception, Poets Of The Fall have been an example of the positive evolution of rock. With solid, masterful song crafting, without becoming over-the-top and retaining a mainstream accessibility. Founded in 2003, with the collaboration of rock singer Marko “Mark” Saaresto [...]
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Chris Duarte group
Though Duarte has played a limited number of U.S. dates in recent years with the Japanese band Bluestone Company backing him, he performs primarily as a power trio, the Chris Duarte Group. Chris Duarte, San Antonio native was born in February 1963, the same year as his Strat. His goal, to be a successful musician [...]
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Chris Duarte
Austin-based guitarist, songwriter, and singer Chris Duarte is one of the top ten modern guitarists of our time. Often, compared to some of the greats. Duarte’s sound is all him. Drawing on elements of jazz, blues, and rock & roll, Chris is always pushing the envelope of his instrument and his talent. “I’m a musician [...]
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フジファブリック [Fujifabric]
Members: Shimura Masahiko Vocals, Guitar Katou Shinichi 2003 Bass Yamauchi Souichirou 2004 Guitar Kanazawa Daisuke 2003 Keyboards From jazz to rock and everything in between Fujifabric manages to amaze the listener with their musical styling, while still maintaining a sound that is purely their own. From the jazz sound of “Kieru Na Taiyou” to the [...]
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Ice Black Birds
Ice Black Birds (IBB) are a bluesy four piece from Brighton via London. Ice Black Birds’ quality lies in being able to create a song with catchy riffs that sound great on first hearing them and yet somehow mange to improve on subsequent listens. Ice Black Birds are Sam Denniston, (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), George [...]
2010.02.01 | View Post
