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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Formed in 1996, Jointpop are not what most people would expect from the island of Trinidad and Tobago. Breaking the Calypso, Reggae and Soca mold, they combine influences from late 70’s London with their own brand of infectious optimism. Jointpop are Gary Hector (vocals, guitars), Damon Homer (guitars), Dion Camacho (drums), Jerome Girdharrie (bass) and [...]
Two brothers, living through the music of the tsugaru-shamisen. They search for harmony, while glimpsing the future through three strings — KUNI-KEN are KUNIAKI, and his younger brother KENJI. Both medal winners in various shamisen competitions across Japan their technical skills are unsurpassed. Get ready to rock shamisen style! homepage myspace
Preach Jacobs blends Neo-Soul and Funk-inspired Hip Hop that’s reminiscent of the classic sounds of the Native Tongues era. His EP, Maple St. Sessions, with London-based producer Denz, has garnered critical acclaim in both the print and digital music media. homepage myspace
Urichipangoon, was formed as a duo in Osaka, in 2003. In 2008, this four-piece released their most accessible album to date — Giant Club. Urichipangoon is a progressive, melodic, folk pop experimental project with Ytamo (Synthesizer, Piano, Vocals), Muneomi Senju (Drums), Oorutaichi (Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer, Banjo, Kazoo, Ukulele) and Naoko Kamei (Synthesizer, Piano, Clarinet, Vocals). [...]
DAD MOM GOD’s sound is swing meets ska in shark-skin suits. Produced by sexystone records, Tatsuya Nakamura of LOSALIOS contributed to four tracks on the band’s 1st album Poems like the Gun. DAD MOM GOD members are Tatsuyuki Hiyamuta (Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra), Junji Ikehata (ROCK’N’ROLL GYPSIES), Masaki Mori (EGO-WRAPPIN’), Kouji Ueno (the HIATUS), Dub [...]
Ego Malfunction is everything the band’s name suggests: delivering the Anglo-Balkan pulse of modern and eclectic funk-rock-soul while creating a unique vibration of sound – malfunking. Ego Malfunction consists of Sasha (vocal), RR (guitar), Thierno Diallo (bass) and Mirsi (drums). homepage myspace
Formed in 2008, Icon Girl Pistols is a rock’n’roll band from Tokyo, with their own brand of indie edge that is unmistakable and refreshing. Icon Girl Pistols are Takashi Hasegawa (guitar, chorus), Shinnosuke Shirakura (vocal, guitar), Christopher David O’reilly (bass) and Ken Fukuda (drums). Homepage Myspace FREE DOWNLOAD (compliments of Icon Girl Pistols) 毎月新曲を無料配信中!!! presenting [...]
Fated Lyeno’s rock and punk sound is sprinkled with elements of hot Jazz, taking Emo down a fresh new path. Fated Lyeno members are 44tasuku (drums, chorus), Fukushi Matetsuya (bass, vocal) and BAN (vocal, guitar). homepage myspace
Henrytennis are an instrumental sextet from Tokyo who describe their music as a new wave of progressive rock. Henrytennis are Yoshihito Okumura (Guitar), Yoshinari Kishida (Drums), Takeshi Horikoshi (Bass), Akihiko Ando (Saxophone), Toshiaki Sudoh (Instruments) and Koji Ueno (Nordlead2). homepage myspace
As their name implies — Iggy Pop kyou Charcopencils take their inspiration from Iggy Pop and the Stooges, arguably the last garage band, and now inspiring a new generation of rock ‘n’ roll. Members are Kyohei Takeda (bass), Makoto Ichikawa (guitar, vocals), Masayuki Haru (guitar) and Terpon-Gum (drums). website myspace
Virtually unknown outside of Japan, THE ALFEE is a popular progressive rock group composed of Masaru Sakurai (voice, bass), Kōnosuke Sakazaki (voice, guitar, percussion) and Toshihiko Takamizawa (voice, guitar). To fans in Japan, THE ALFEE is nothing short of a legend, with a rock career spanning over 35 years. THE ALFEE released their debut single [...]
DELUHI is a Metalcore Visual band from Japan with deep dark and melodic music. If you are looking for the same old in Visual Kei, look elsewhere because they are also exceptional musicians. Members are Juri (vocals), Leda (guitar), Aggy (bass) and Sujk (drums). homepage myspace
THE CREATOR OF is a psychedelic alternative hardcore group — looking to touch your heart, your soul, and your imagination. THE CREATOR OF is not just band — It’s a musical tandem that includes many artists working on their own projects and from different genres. THE CREATOR OF members are Shigeyuki Suzuki ((Erimin5) vocals, guitar), [...]
Junky Waltz was formed in Gifu, Japan, in 2001. Junky Waltz’s music has revived the spirit of the great acts of ’70s hard rock Black Sabbath & Motorhead — While, channeling it into a fresh and modern Junky Waltz style. Members are: HASH-ROYAL (Vocal and Guitar), U-KEN (Guitar), CANDY (Bass) and DOLLAR-K (Drums). homepage myspace
Jeepta is an emo-rock foursome. Who’s alternative sound is drawing alot of attention and recently released their first major single Nisshingeppo 「日進月歩」. Jeepta members Aoki na Nanoko (drums), Satou Hiro Yuki (bass), choro (guitar) and Ishii Taku (vocal, guitar). homepage myspace
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The threesome known as Usotsuki Barbie [嘘つきバービー] was formed in Nagasaki, Japan, in 2002. Literally “Lying Barbie,” but this band’s form of in-your-face rock’n’roll is anything but a lie and always true. Usotsuki Barbie members are Yuusuke Iwashita (Bass, Vocal), Shigeru Toyoda (Drums) and Kazuya Chifu (Guitar). homepage myspace
The Yoshida Brothers with their long-standing commitment to traditional Japanese folk music, refracted through modern musical sensibilities, incorporating elements of pop, rock, and world music sounds. The Hokkaido-born brothers Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida have become recognized masters of their signature instrument, the tsugaru-shamisen. homepage myspace
It’s not often you hear a band, that you wish their first release was already available. Stray Hounds’ rhythm and beat based alternative Rock & Soul music, is that band. Nearing completion of their debut album, WILDLIFE — Stray Hounds are Blake Ratliffe (guitar, vocals), Jesse Morning (bass), Nick Vulcano (drums) and Dylan Dawkins. homepage [...]
Highly influenced by Number Girl who played fast, guitar-driven rock influenced primarily by the Pixies. Which, probably explains why SuiseiNoboAz’s first album was produced by ex-Number Girl and Zazen Boys’ frontman Mukai Shutoku. SuiseiNoboAz is a third generation alternative rock influence themselves — Taking that legacy and tearing it up and making it their own. [...]
Beirut’s music combines elements of Eastern European and Balkan folk with Western pop music, fusing the American mainstream and indie-rock culture and the World Music scene. Current Beirut project recording/live members: Nicholas Petree (taoseño drummer), Perrin Cloutier (accordion), Jason Poranski (guitar, mandolin), Paul Collins (guitar, vocals), Jon Natchez (saxophone, clarinet glockenspiel, ukulele, mandolin), Kristin ferebee [...]
Hyogen (表現) sound is an exploration of a pop band from it’s darkest most primitive depths. This alternative, acoustic folk pop band will take you where you never thought you would go, and be happy to ask for more. Members: Mayu Gonto (vocals, accordion), Kimiya Sato (vocals, violin), Kuya Sonoda (bass),and Baku Furukawa (vocals, guitar). homepage [...]
Heavily inspired by blues and 70’s hard rock a flood of circle is a rock group consisting of Ryousuke [vocals, guitar], Yasushi Takashi Ishii (bass) and Watanabe Hazime (drums). Formed in 2006 in Shimokitazawa, Japan, a flood of circle signed to Loft Project’s CRUX sub-label and released their self-titled mini album in 2007. homepage myspace
Taking their queue from their 1980s synthpop musical predecessors. Neon Indian’s synth-based psychedelic sound takes the listener on a magic carpet ride of the 1980s, that never existed. Composer, Alan Palomo is Neon Indian, joined on stage by Ronald Gierhart (guitar, vocals), Jason Faries (drums), Leanne Macomber (keyboard) and Lars Larsen (Video Synthesis). twitter
It’s the heart of the 60′s, the soul of the 70′s and the flair of indie. This is the dawn of a brighter day. Make music. Make love. Get Back, Loretta. Members: Steven Bradford (Vocals, Bass), Kevin Martin (Vocals, Piano), Isaac Cass (Drums) and Chris Wilson (Guitar). homepage myspace
“….Their name, derived from a legendary UK venue (Brixton Academy) means they wear their UK music influences on their matching sleeves. The ballsy, gutsy, staccato guitar based music has remnants of early 80′s UK new wave, when new wave was new and good. …They’re small, they’re Japanese but I predict that soon they’ll be huge [...]
Avant-garde rock-psych-tinged punk since 1978. Based in New York in the late 80s, and signed to Alternative Tentacles, Ultra Bide have been working out of Kyoto since 2003: a power-trio featuring twin basses and no guitar. Members are Hide (Bass, Vocal), Chimaki (Drums) and Maki (Bass). homepage myspace
Even after a short hiatus and member change; Nongrow Chairs have never really been away. Always working on new tunes, and with an upcoming new release. Nongrow Chairs are a melodic soft-rock three piece from Fukuoka, Japan. Members are: Kaz (vocal, guitar), Tsubasa (bass) and Mattyan (drums). homepage blog Listen to 3 new songs, compliments [...]
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The Boom Boom Satellites are an electronic music duo consisting of guitarist and vocalist Michiyuki Kawashima and bassist and programmer Masayuki Nakano. While their music can be mostly classified as big beat or nu skool breaks with heavy jazz influences, they are famous for the heavy usage of electric guitars in their music, and the [...]
Instrumental vocals are a rare thing in music, and sometimes the lyrics do get in the way. but, not with Volcano Choir. Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and Collections of Colonies of Bees ( Jon Mueller (Drums), Chris Rosenau (Guitar), Dan Spack: (Guitar), Schoenecker (synthesizer), Thomas Wincek (Piano, Guitar). ) join forces under the banner [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
THEE TRIBUTE - Thee Michelle Gun Elephant - A TRIBUTE / GALLERY EXHIBITION OF JAPAN'S GREATEST ROCKIN' BLUES BAND THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT. SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 @ THE WINDUP SPACE - BALTIMORE, MD, USA. Screening @ 7:30pm / Band(s) @ 10:00pm.
For more info: www.THEEtribute.com. Facebook: THEE TRIBUTE Event.
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)
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!
Anusaya Updates 2010.07.15: Interview: POWERGLOVE. Profile: Billiano FeVeR and Francis and the Lights. Recommended: Ego Malfunction, DAD MOM GOD, and Urichipangoon. New Live Report: Live: Tokyo New Wave vol.1 @ Shinjuku MARZ/Motion (03/28/10).
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