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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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Coming across like the deformed offspring of Thee Michelle Gun Elephant and Bungee Jump Festival, The Swiss Porno are an interesting proposition. Raspy vocals, clean guitar work and hooks aplenty, it’s easy to fall under their charms. It is a bit puzzling then that they are still relative unknowns after over six years of playing [...]
Formed in June 2005, the musical tastes of Humans oul’s members are as diverse as the backgrounds they come from. While drawing on those influences of rock, funk, jazz, blues, reggae and pop Humans oul produces a pleasing and fresh pop-rock sound. The members of Humans oul are Kentaro Kudo [Vocal], Akitoshi Takai [Guitar], Masato [...]
Coming directly from the creative mind and The Sugarfields’ only member Tomonobu Hara. The Sugarfields will rock fans with Tomonobu Hara’s ever fresh and addictive guitar pop “done right” style. Formed in 1995, The Sugarfields released their tenth album The End Of Sugar Fields in October 2007. Llisten to The Sugarfields at their website, myspace, [...]
Formed in 2005, Hiza:ki finds their niche in melodic punk rock with harmonic vocals and upbeat instrumentals. To date Hiza:ki has released two mini albums; 7+Reverse:senses March 2007, and achromadisc in June 2007. Hiza:ki members are Shin [vocals, guitar], Kazumasa Morita [vocals, guitar], Kaji [uprightbass, chorus] and 6 [drums]. Listen to Hiza:ki at their website, [...]
Taking the stage at eleven members strong, BAGDAD CAFÉ THE trench town’s cool reggae sound comes alive under the strong female vocals of front-woman Mai. After surviving a few member changes in the last five years. BAGDAD CAFÉ THE trench town members are Big Mama [Chorus], Mai [Vocal], Ran [Chorus], What’S Up Raita [Guitar], Iwai [...]
Formed in 2002, Empty Black Box’s swing-esqe style finds their jazz groove in their latest single Foolish. Empty Black Box members are Yatz [Vocal], Gami [Bass], Ponch [Guitar], Atsushi [Drums], Kana [Keyboards], Aya [Tenor Saxophone], Sally [Tenor Trombone] and Shinya [Bass Trombone]. Homepage here.
Babamania’s post-rock sound is as diverse as the vocal stylings of lead vocalists Genki and Mari, often taking the group from funk, to trance, to punk, in less time than it takes to say Babamania. Babamania members are Daigo [Drums], Yujin [Guitar], Genki [Vocal] and Mari [Vocal]. Official Bandpage.
Formerly O-Front and now the The Court. This band’s rock instrumentals are both driven and retrospective melodies, sometimes all in one song. These apparent contradictions in tempo and melody, meld together under the deeply moving vocals of front-man Tokizaki Satoshi. The Court members are Tokizaki Satoshi [Vocal, Guitar], Watanabe Masaya [Bass] and Tanokuchi Shinkai [Drums]. [...]
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.
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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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