February 1, 2012
2012.02.01
Anusaya Updates 2012.02.01: Profile: ART-SCHOOL, 31 Knots. Recommended: Power Soul, 繰彩 Kri-Sigh, Dominate Over, Doinglife.
February 1, 2012
Art-School
It’s taken ten years for the rest of the world to catch up with the musical vision of the band Art-School, but then, even the band itself has meandered from that vision from time to time. Art-School’s melodies and indie-rock sound takes on the minimal feel of pop today, while seasoning it with just enough [...]
February 1, 2012
Power Soul
Formed in 1996, Power Soul plays a cool mix of groove-oriented jazz and pop funk. This 8-piece band from Japan, consists of Kimmie (Vocals), Kuro (Bass), Iizuka Naoto (Guitar), Kikuchi “Bario” Takeshi (Baritone Saxaphone), Gotanda Yasushi (Trumpet), Kobayashi Minoru (Trombone), Shimizu Younosuke (Tenor Saxaphone) and Ohno Takashi (Drums). Power Soul’s compelling mix of funk and [...]
February 1, 2012
Doinglife
Punk veterans Doinglife’s stripped-down, bare bones, do-it-yourself indie-punk style is a raw and untamed musical tour de force! “We will work to stop the fucking genocide and the fucking war,” reads the band’s homepage. Formed in 1996, in Tokyo, Japan, Doinglife members are frontman Kim, drummer Taka and bassist Masahiro. homepage audioleaf
January 15, 2012
2012.01.15
Anusaya Updates 2012.01.15: Profile: GARI, Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social. Recommended: iambic², United Soul Reunion, Jimmyhat, Tasters.
January 15, 2012
Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social
members: Jesse Malin (vocals, guitar) Matt Hogan (guitarist) DJ Tommy USA (bass) Randy Schrager (drummer) After three critically acclaimed solo records, dozens of world tours and TV appearances, Jesse Malin found himself back in New York City questioning his next move. From his days fronting seminal hardcore trio Heart Attack and infamous glam punks D [...]
