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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 [...]
FrogfruG was formed in July 2008 in Fukuoka, Japan, when two friends Nash and Syunji (ex-SILVER SWEET EDGE) met and decided to organize rock band. Their music could describe as alternative rock with elements of metal and screamo in aggregate with emotional vocal. At recent time they released two EP: ‘Seventh Resignation’ and ‘Stab The [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
I would like to thank all the artists that brought their music to Anusaya this week — Flaccid Redux (Electronic), The Seven (Instrumental), Scissor Shock (Noise), Euphobic (Alternative Rock), Rustin Hiatt (Progressive Rock), Incentive (Electronic) and Dystopiaq net-label (features electronic and experimental artists). There IS music here! I have always planned on the artists that [...]
“….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 [...]
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 [...]
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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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 [...]
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.
Formed in Japan in 1995, Swinging Popsicle‘s pop style showcases catchy guitar work as well as Fujishima Mineko’s emotional vocals and writing talents. Swinging Popsicle members are Fujishima Mineko [vocals], Shimada Osamu [guitar] and Hirata Hironobu [bass]. In May 2006, the band played for the first time in the USA in San Jose, CA. I [...]
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Anatakikou’s light rock sound is understated class. Bringing together three musicians that are not only talented but comfortable producing music both acoustically or electronically. I talked with Anatakikou members Houjoh Masaki [Vocal, Guitar], Matsuura Masaki [Vocal, Guitar] and Fujii Toshimitsu [Drums, Vocal] about their overseas fans and the album Gradation’12. First, could you please introduce [...]
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.
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Catchy pop hooks, electronic and instrumental talents blend together to The Aprils produce a unique electro-pop sound. The Aprils hold nothing back in creating music that entertains and keeps you coming back for more. The Aprils members are Kentaro Imai [vocal, guitar, and more], Miho Iguchi [vocal, synthesizer] and Yuhki Shotokuji [drums]. I talked with [...]
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]. [...]
Have you ever thought that some dreams might be a impossibility? Dare to dream big my friends because sometimes even the seemingly impossible may be in your future. At no time was this more evident than when interviewing Steve Laity the newest member and keyboard player of the rock band Guitar Vader. Where are you [...]
Exploring the harder side of rock. The Jerry combine pounding rythyms and drivin’ guitar riffs, with the tortured vocals of Yuta Osanai, taking the band’s sound into a darker dimension. The Jerry are releasing their second mini album Drain Dry, in July. Samples of the band’s music can be heard at their site. The Jerry [...]
Formed in 1993, Cool Wise Men’s Ska style takes you back to the 60′s and that old Jamaica sound. Cool Wise Men will release their third album Salty Dinner, on June 10, 2006. Samples of the band’s music can be heard here. Cool Wise Men [C.W.M.] members are Makoto Takeuchi [Drums], Tomohito Shinoda [Bass], Yoshinori [...]
Weaving intricate harmonies with Japanese drums and flute into what the band calls “the oriental” melody, Quaff’s visual emotional style is anything but traditional rock. Sample Quaff members are Takuchan [Guitar], Nemo-Chi [Guitar], Sng [Bass, Percussion, Flute], Yoshikazu [Drums, Percussion], Kubocchi [Vocals] and Hara Seiya [Vocals]. Website Here.
I Haunt Wizards is an electro pop threesome made up of Helen Kirby (vocals), James Lavelle (synth) and Zac Holden (drums). IHW’s sound is selfdescribed as Magical DX glitch-pop and Indie-disco music with an 80′s feel to it. Listen to I Haunt Wizards at myspace.
Formed in 1998, Gorilla Attack’s punk style is reminiscent of the band that once opened for them – 10-FEET. In spite of major member changes, Gorilla Attack’s punk sound is still intact. Gorilla Attack members are Yan [Vocal, Bass], Haruki [Guitar, Vocal] and YxOxU [Support Drums]. Official homepage.
Mothercoat‘s instrumental-driven arrangements give their melodic rock style a rich and varied range of sound. Mothercoat members are Hitokazu Giga [Guitar, Vocals], Makoto Myojo [Guitar Chorus], Toki Imada [Bass, Chorus], Tomo Naito [Drums, Chorus] and Junpei Sugihara [sound Engineer]. I talked with mothercoat’s bassist Toki Imada about the band’s new album, Mama Manner, and their [...]
Burlesque Engine’s rock n’ roll style fuses rockabilly with 60′s cool, shark skin suit and shades optional. Burlesque Engine members are Koha.la.Smart [Vocal, Harp], Oborozuki Yoru [Guitar], Koga Tomoji [Drums], Honmoku Kaja [Bass] and Spoon Ohtani [Guitar]. Band page here.
Inspired by Classical, Metal, Blues, and Jazz, Rustin Hiatt has been influenced by a diverse group of artists. Gleaning inspiration from such players as Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Tak Matsumoto, Steve Vai, Akira Takasaki, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. I recently spoke to Rustin Hiatt, an up and coming guitar virtuoso and songwriter. About [...]
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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