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onomatopel ... a small alt-pop duo I just stumbled upon; with a really cute piece this time.
sounds a lot like classic shibuya-kei with some pico-pop added to the mix. It's pure sugar but I like it.
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random *this thread must not die!* push...
shoebills... slow build up with post rock finish, nice keyboard presence and male vocals fitting the music... nothing groundbreaking but I can dig it.
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Just noticed Odile will release their debut album 'WARMDUSCHER' (xD if you know the german meaning) with 10 tracks on Zankyo at 12th of july
No PV's as of yet, and no full song samples, only two previews (Zankyo YT & Soundcloud) - but from judging those I guess it will be something I can dig.
Official web: https://odile.themedia.jp/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-956643704
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Daemon & Airdrie - China Shop
I'm stuck on a loop with this one today... It's just beautiful!
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For German artists there is this 2007 compilation which is called Poptastic Conversation Japan, bundled with a language-course/study CD and released in both Japan and Germany, where German bands / band-members re-recorded their songs in Japanese language (with support of an professional interpreter). I features bands like Einstürzende Neubauten, Die Ärzte, Wir sind Helden, Stereo Total... And is pretty funny and interesting in my opinion (there is also a 'China' version of the compilation btw).
You can listen to samples of all songs here (not much up on YT sadly);
https://www.exlibris.ch/de/musik/cd/various-artists/poptastic-conversations-japan/
(scroll down to 'DISK 2' on the left side, 'DISK' 1 is the language course CD)
YT-Sample from Die Ärzte:
Short TV-piece about it in English (with a few cringe-worthy moments, but still interesting):
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9 minutes ago, ArtFart said:Why does Facebook ruin every picture ever?
Basically because it applies its own rules of resizing & [re]compressing if you don't follow their rules first hand.
You can find those rules here; https://www.facebook.com/help/266520536764594/
And there are other things to know and tricks as well if you really care about the quality, but I don't want to get into detail here - you should be able to easily find guides on that on the web; just google a bit... or ask me if you really want to know it.
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Morinaga Caramel Candy! *__*
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Oooh... Canada. I'm always a bit envious because you guys have Steve with his NEXT MUSIC FROM TOKYO tour.
Anyways, enjoy your time here!
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Not so bad on the 'understandable'-side actually (there's far worse stuff in existence) but pretty typical 'Engrish' songwriting;
SpoilerI have someone with the quarrel.
Is under mosaic on the face of the opponent.
Opponent seems to have touched mind.
In crying screaming, you are rampage.
I have lifted the loud and I also outdone.
Quarrel lasted for many days many hours many minutes.
I had become exhausted.
The moment that I became want to die,
Mosaic of opponent's face is gone.
Opponent face was me.
I was awakened.
Was a dream.
I wiped the sweat bad.
And, I shed a bad tear.^^^ lyrics ^^^
Ok, it's an obscure Indie-artist, but I see quite similar stuff pretty often...
You can even get what he wanted to say/express in a way, it's just not the best English.
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solarium - kimi ha oboreteiku sakana
They have 3 singles out so far and I have high hopes for future releases, definitely on my 'to follow'-list.
Female vocals, light use of electronica (even glitch elements), some piano, 3 minutes in the guitar turns shoegazey...
They're pretty much down my alley, especially this one. The single is available on bandcamp btw; solarium03.bandcamp.com
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I stumbled upon this cuteness overload animated indie-pop PV with cats in it...
Usually I don't care... but the music is really nice too... and... CATS!!!
-> something for you@CAT5?
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I love some good HipHop/Rap with meaningful, deep (sometimes political) lyrics and a high skill level regarding the intelligent use of language, grammar, rhymes (native language is a plus)... Needless to say this stuff is quite hard to find and buried under a sh*tload of testosterone-driven gangster-stuff praising booty, booze, drugs, money and whatnot... D;
It does exist to, it's just like... rare...
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Welcome, hope you'll like it here!
Make sure to check out the Art section, seems like you might be able to contribute;
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Hmmm... I should really keep better track of the artists/bands I care about *drop*
(seen her live as Loveless, she's a really nice lady and thus I wish her all the best)
Anyways - good to hear she's moving on!
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Nice - thanks for the update!
Kind of unexpected tho - I thought she's busy enough with TEENAGE KISSERS...
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And HEMP SHOCK DRAGON have a new PV I've overseen last month... Very interesting style imo.
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For me it was Shibuya O-nest in summer 2008 (way before they went TSUTAYA)...
I would need to dig a bit for full line-up (can't really remember); it was a Hardcore-Punk show but I went for the 5.6.7.8's who also played there.
Favourite livehouse... hmm, difficult... but definitely the smaller (non-corporate) ones...
I really enjoyed the regular Sunday midday-lives at mona records live-space; nice laid back indie-music in a very relaxing atmosphere - just perfect!
As for 'regular' livehouses: most of the time I went to the Shimokitazawa-venues, e.g. Club Que, basement bar, Mosaic...
Good memories on Shinjuku Red Cloth and Zher the ZOO YOYOGI also.
As of finding the venues -> I usually went 'venue-scouting' soon enough; earlier at the day of the live or even a few days in advance when I happened to be at the right ward. Saved my a** quite a few times as some of the venues are really not that easy to find - even with directions - and the concerts literally always start on-point so you better don't be late.
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The new last girl HIKASA one is also pretty nice... They've just released a mini-album.
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I hate to *spam* this thread (it deserves love from more people!), but well - can't help it... D;
This time more on the calm and 'Sunday-music' side genre wise; with all the mathy-influnce in focus nowadays I don't mind putting on some indie-pop in between, especially on Sunday...
sasaguchi so-on orchestra - waga tsukimi ru kun sō fu
This one went under my radar earlier this month somehow... But now I'm really glad I found it; it is definitely one of the nicest music videos I've seen in a while. The freeze-style perfectly fits the overall mood, the facial expressions are full of both joy and sorrow, the whole setting and story is wonderful with interesting characters and the multi-instrumental backing that chimes in slowly -> I can watch this over and over again...
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YESMAN have a new PV up:
It's totally on the simple & happy / poppy side (I'm always a bit sceptical on stuff in that direction - cuz most of the time I just can't 'feel it') but her vocals save it for me, they have that special something making it authentic. The slower more silent part starting around the 2:30 mark is way nice imo...
Anatari also did a new one:
The PV itself is not that exciting (to put it simple)... But I can always dig this kind of music style - it's nothing fancy/new style-wise (I've heard similar sounding stuff before) but has a nice pace and feeling to it - works for me.
and shibaigoya put their 1st PV up:
Now that one... It's pretty strange stuff... I think it's excellent tho - I gave it a few repeated spins at least, which is not a bad sign.
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Just for the follow-up; UK/EU-Tour from mid april to late may!
Full info in good English and with perfect presentation over here; so i buried records
I've posted it on the events forum;
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qujaku (ex. the piqnic) will tour UK & mainland EU from mid april till end of may 2017!
Announcement: so i buried records
(you'll find the full info in English and a more copy&paste friendly tour-schedule then the poster over there!)
Linkage:
Official web -> qujaku.com
SOUNDCLOUD -> soundcloud.com/qujaku
facebook -> facebook.com/Qujaku-346412282159781
twitter -> twitter.com/qujaku_info
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newest one by edawakare. They've released their 2nd EP in june, seems like I missed it back then...
first half is pretty slow but picks up later and is totally worth the wait. A really really nice track totally down my lane!