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DIAURA LIVE DIGEST DVD "DIAURA Vanishing the Triangle vision 2014.11.30 AKASAKA BLITZ LIVE DVD DIGEST" will be released at certain indie CD stores (for which their members will act as one-day shopkeeper there) at 2015/09/03 and will be available for ordering through their official fan-club since 2015/09/04 (3,500yen), which will include digest of their one-man live "Vanishing the Triangle vision" at Akasaka BLITZ at 2014/11/30 (43:44 minutes)

it is announced at MORRIGAN presents live "the pandemorrinium" at Sendai HooK at 2015/08/24 that their new mini album "ブラック・ルシアン(black russian)" will be released at 2015/10/14 (2,160yen), which will be sold in advance at their presents live "ダーティ・マザー(dirty mother)" at Ikebukuro EDGE at 2015/10/09
 
 
their new maxi single "Underworld." will be released at 2015/11/25, although details have not yet been announced
 
 
their live-distributed single "EDEN" will be released at their one-man live "UNDER WORLD'S EDEN" at Ikebukuro EDGE at 2015/12/19
 
 
btw they will hold their one-man live at Sendai HooK at 2015/11/25
 

This is gonna be album of the year.

[CD track list]
01.into the water
02.monochrome
03.五月の魔法
04.ring your bell
05.うすむらさき
06.identify
07.灯影
08.One Light
09.むすんでひらく
10.heavenly blue
11.空色の椅子
12.believe
13.far on the water
 
[blu-ray/DVD track list]
01.heavenly blue (PV)
02.far on the water (PV)
03.ring your bell～2015.02.28 at Nippon Budoukan～
04.far on the water～2015.03.01 at Nippon Budoukan～

Kalafina new album "far on the water" will be released at 2015/09/16 (4 TYPE)
 
limited edition TYPE A (3,900yen) will include CD+DVD, limited edition B (4,100yen) will include CD+Blu-ray, analog edition (4,100yen) will include 2 analog, and regular edition (3,100yen) will include CD only

The PV is REALLY cool !!!!
I was so enchanted by the music video that I forgot to listen to the song~
I need to check out the single !!

When I heard the 1st PV preview I tough it'd be a lame ass song that just sounded like those Super Sentai OPs, but now I see it was just a teaser and the song is actuall catchy as fuck. I also love how lately they do 2 different looks for every release in which one is just for fun and the other is the srs bznss thingy. They have lots of potential. I have a feeling they're gonna be famous soon.

公佑(kousuke) session "Ham-My-Ft3" will perform at his birthday presents live "ハムハム超会議3～はむぱにっく！！～" at Ikebukuro EDGE at 2015/08/09
 
"Ham-My-Ft3" members:
Vo.公佑(kousuke) (LEZARD)
Gt.つかさ(tsukasa) (HOSHInoHOUSE)
Gt.kaname (ex-amber gris)
Ba.猟平(ryouhei) (CLØWD)
Dr.しゅう(shuu) (ex-AUBE)
 

 

[CD track list]
01.DA!!DA!!DA!!
02.負け猫(makeneko)
03.脱皮戦隊トカゲンジャー(dappisentai tokagenja)
04.サマーヒーロー(summer hero)
05.理由(riyuu)
06.大問題MUSIC(daimondai MUSIC)
07.ダイスキライ(daisukirai)
08.ルゲアテシロコイロノ(rugeateshirokoirono) (included in 悪い子盤(waruiko-ban))
09.片翼(katayoku) (included in 悪い子盤(waruiko-ban))
10.デタラメ(detarame)
11.ウルトラポジティブマン(ultra positive man)
12.平成花子(heisei hanako)
 
[良い子盤(iiko-ban) DVD track list]
01.サマーヒーロー(summer hero) (PV)
02.making off-shot
choreography
01.DA!!DA!!DA!!
02.負け猫(makeneko)
03.サマーヒーロー(summer hero)
04.大問題MUSIC(daimondai MUSIC)
05.ダイスキライ(daisukirai)
06.ルゲアテシロコイロノ(rugeateshirokoirono)
07.片翼(katayoku)
08.デタラメ(detarame)
09.ウルトラポジティブマン(ultra positive man)
 

Artist: MEJIBRAY
Album: VENOMS.app
Release: 2015.08.05
VENOMS.app is MEJIBRAY's third mini-album to date and comes packed in a roller coaster release schedule featuring four other singles in 2015, two still to come. This is also the shortest of their mini-album releases, just 22 minutes (with MESSIAH.bat and Silvers.exe reaching 25 and 30 respectively). Upon a first listen, it felt deflating listless to me. Capitalized my Tsuzuku's vocals drifting into what could be called bored, droning, and decidedly safe. After a few days' listen however, I've developed a familiar fondness for each track and would say that there isn't a truly bad one to be found.
As for individual tracks;
Moudoku(Deadly Poison)(SE): An official CD release of MEJIBRAY's signature anthem and live intro. Also my first problem with the mini-album. I have personally never been interested in this track and in the back of my mind, the sound of it only makes me think of watching previews for their recent PVs repeatedly. IMO does nothing to inspire the mini-album or set the tone. Could be nothing more than a pleaser for live fans. (0/5)
VENOMS: Title and PV track as usual. Opening with the piano tune that was shown in the PV. Setting the tone for the album on it's own, symphonic theme sounding quite pleasant (it actually sounds like something I kept trying to write in middle school music when using keyboards lol). Pretty basic main guitar riff for a standard MEJIBRAY song. The verse is a bit dull and bored, but the harsh vocal section really sold me and the song takes it's time reaching the chorus which is an easy selling point. Sounds like something right at home on The 420, somewhat like Hungry Psychopath. This one was stuck in my head prior to release as expected. Could use more energy in some sections but is undeniably solid (4.0/5.0)
Kairi: The most ominous and intriguing of the album samples. Perhaps the most dramatic build we have heard from MEJIBRAY, somehow the symphonic sound over marching guitar rhythm sounds.. off? The actual melody is had to place and almost sounds as if the wrong key was struck. I'm sure this isn't the case but it makes the synth a bit hard to digest. This is one of those 'reverse' songs where the chorus features all harsh vocals after mostly soft clean singing. I like that this song carries the same air as VENOMS but even more somber. I did expect more from this track, suffers from listlessness as much as anything on this release. Even so, it takes it's risks and I like it. (4.0/5.0)
Until...: Strikes me as almost a direct follow up to Kairi (which in itself already follows VENOMS nicely) making feel like they belong together. This is my favorite song from the mini, I think it has a lot of the things that Kairi lacked. Yet another swaying, symphonic atmosphere surrounds the opening. This time accompanied by a twinkling, morose piano. One of my big draws to this song is the sense that Tsuzuku took more care in the vocals overall. More effort to delicately lay out the melodies and be consistent with his vibrato. The chorus is very strong and the song sports an equally strong guitar solo that DOESNT sound like a bunch of other MEJIBRAY solos (thank you). This one I think will stay with me the longest. MEJIBRAY at their current best (4.5/5.0)
ACME: MEJIBRAY's signature twangy guitar and bass choke into life sounding like an engine turning over and struggling before finally starting. High energy where it was mostly absent up until now. ACME is almost a textbook b-side for this band. Somewhat disappointed in the vocals here, though the melody is pleasant. There is too much hacking by Tzk on every other note. There isn't a whole lot to say about ACME that hasn't been said about recent b-sides already. There is some screaming, there is a solo, but both are likely heard before from anyone actively following them. I would have gone to a 3 or higher here but keeping in mind that this is a mini album and NOT a single, I expect a bit more when discerning what tracks deserve a spot on the list. Still a good listen (2.5/5.0)
Kodoku no Catacomb: Rolling guitar and bass riff into a cacophony familiar to MEJIBRAY fans. The vocals bounce back and fourth between speaking tone and Tsuzuku's dry, quiet harsh vocals (think XV). There isn't much more to this sub-3minute track until the chorus, which despite sounding out of place, has gotten stuck in my head more than most things from this mini. This is also most easily categorized and dismissed as a b-side, but I think it has a lot of it's own charm and I'll be returning to it for sure. (3.5/5.0)
Rui(Trouble)(SE): *Feels ripped off again* So they basically included the same SE twice on this mini album, once at the beginning of VENOMS and then for some reason again as it's own song at the end here. I truly cannot decide which SE is more frustrating to me. As much as I don't care at all for the live intro, I can't even think of a reason to justify the way Rui was just DUMPED here. (0/5.0)
VENOMS.app makes a lot of mistakes, has a lot of cool selling points and ultimately, like most of their releases, leaves me wondering exactly what is next for MEJIBRAY. I'm sure they realize this based on their release schedule. There is quite good material here, but I think the packaging is wrong, this could in fact be more of an extended single stretched out into a mini album. Thoughts?

Artist: DADAROMA
Members:Vo.よしあつ(yoshiatsu) (ex-Since1889-->Crazy★shampoo)
Gt.太嘉志(takashi) (ex-NAINE(Shiki)) Ba.朋(tomo) (ex-Clarias.-->ReViel(support)-->LucaRia-->SUPER BOYS) Dr.裕介(yuusuke) (ex-Quinstet-->NAINE(JOL))
Release Title:  雨のワルツ
Release Date: [07.15.2015]
Track list:
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1.「雨のワルツ」 2.愁いリビドー 3.腐ったミカンの方程式  
RATING SCALE: ☆☆☆☆☆  out of   ☆☆☆☆☆
                                       " THE GROWNUPS TRY TO MAKE MONEY!"

 
                                               
 
 
 
DADAROMA is such an amazing 4 peice band, they're one of those newcomers with talent. Very extreme talent by my opinion, one of the more favorable newcomers on the scene atleast more than DOAK. DOAK is like DADAROMA full of members with bustling potential but they dont know how to use that potential, DADAROMA on the other hand knows how. But what did you expect from a band with members from NAINE, a member from Super boys and fucking crazy shampoo? You get absolute destruction! DADAROMA brings onto the scene it's heavy style along with its Jazzy stylings here and there, thats what got me hooked on them. DADAISM was flawless with it's metal core like SEX and Belka to Strelka and then it's jazzy songs Morphine one and two. This release strengthens those points, Ame No Waltz is DADAROMA's latest release and its fucking strong. It's kick in your front door strong~!
 
雨のワルツ
 
The title track and heaviest song on this release, is amazing in so many ways it's almost indescribable. It starts off with the sound of rain and what appears to be the melodic sound of a childs music box which then shifts into ominus heavy riffs that are just so adrenaline pumping you cant help but to headbang. Yoshiatsu's harsh vocals really draw you, mainly because of his strange but addictive engrish. I also like the signifigance of the lyrics but i wont get into that now, the chorus is nice and refreshing, I love the melody in Yoshiatsu's voice. He's one of those VK singers with a unique voice like , Jin ( THE BLACK SWAN), L (DI3SIRAE), Yuuki (Lycaon) ect. The break down in Ame No Waltz is also delicious, nothing in this song dissapointed me except the fact that weren't more heavy riffs like in the beginning. 
 
愁いリビドー
 
Urei Libido is the second track of this lovely installment and it captivates me to no end. The Jazzyness of this song is just addictive, its delicious , its fabulous. When I first played this song I couldn't help but move my hips, DADAROMA apparently has a dynamic now I'm guessing, Heavy Tracks and One or two Jazzy tracks. It gives the feel if as you were in a high rollers club or something of the sort. Yoshiatsu's voice is yet again on point like a well shaprened blade not to mention kind of sexy. The chorus in this song is also amazing, it's kind of awk when the little robot voice kicks in but it will grow on you. This is incredibly catchy, I find myself singing it while walking or just anywhere to be honest.
 
腐ったミカンの方程式   Kusatta mikan no houteishiki is the third but LIVE LIMITED track in this nice installment. I don't see why they decided make this live limited. This is an overall nice track, one of those get the crowd pumped at the show type songs, it's not really much to say anything about. Not saying it's bad but they could've done a bit more with it which really leaves me with not alot to say about it.   Havent heard this release? Go here then dummy~!   http://monochrome-heaven.com/index.php/topic/36386-dadaroma-%E9%9B%A8%E3%81%AE%E3%83%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%83%84-b-type-20150715/page-1   Support the Band and Buy The Release~!
 
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Artist: My Fairytale Single: 鳥籠トロイメライ (torikago träumerei) 1. 鳥籠トロイメライ 2. トリックアート・ゴシック・マンション (trickart gothic mansion) 3. 白昼夢とアンソロジー(hakuchuumu to anthology)
Rating: | Rejoice! Fresh new VK talent! Oh wait, they're going on hiatus...
 
My Fairytale is a newcomer to the VK scene, having formed in mid-2014. I first caught wind of them as I was crafting my 2014 EOTY list. To quote my colleague @Jigsaw9, their “IKEA kei” look lured me in and I decided to give their previews a listen on YouTube—let’s just say their Tokyo under note maxi-single was a last-minute entry to the “honorable mention” section of my list. Flash forward to summer 2015 and now, we have the band’s next single 鳥籠トロイメライ (torikago träumerei). This makes me happy not only because we get to hear more from them, but because they are the latest in the trend of VK bands using random German loan words—yasss, I mean, jasss! Even from the song titles, you can sense the sort of fanciful world My Fairytale is trying to conjure, so let’s travel down the rabbit hole!

Light as a feather, the title track begins with twinkling piano, compounded shortly after with an eruption of ethereal, twangy guitarwork and vibrant basslines. The bass is surprisingly prominent, considering the fact that their bassist left earlier this year due to the ever-original “musical differences.” Other highlights include a pleasant guitar solo and some bars featuring elegant waltz-y time signatures. Kudos to drummer Neo for this compositional beauty; he seems to do a lot of the heavy lifting in the band’s songwriting! Music aside, one of the best parts of the track (and the band, let’s be real) is vocalist Kate. I’ve probably overstated my preference on MH for clear, higher-pitched male vocals, but let it be known that Kate has quickly become a new favorite! In fact, with his voice and the soft, evocative music, I’d even argue that 'torikago träumerei" is an exemplary piece of modern “white kei.” The Zephyr fan inside me approves! Now, I just need a washed out, misty PV on a bright white backdrop and we’ll be all set.

The delicate mood is shaken up with track two. “トリックアート・ゴシック・マンション (trickart gothic mansion)” features a steady electronic element throughout, calling to mind Moran’s heavy beat-driven tracks like “今夜、月の無い海岸で (tonight, at the seaside without the moon)”. My Fairytale’s take is a bit more mischievous sounding though, channeling hints of that LIPHLICH-esque cabaret atmosphere and chugging along with a groovy momentum that emanates throughout the track. Though there’s nothing to dislike here, the track is a bit one-note, not treading too much unpredictable territory. However, “trickart gothic mansion” does serve as an effective transition into the last track, which continues the dark, cheeky feel and infuses it with a zippy “Latin” vibe. Lively acoustic guitar graces us from the very beginning of the single’s closer, “白昼夢とアンソロジー(hakuchuumu to anthology),” making for a “shuffly” quality. One of my favorite parts of this song is the dramatic bridge before each chorus, featuring creepy melodies and epic drumming. The acoustic guitar solo and the following interlude are simple, but gorgeous and bring back the band’s signature piano. And there you have it!

Naturally, I gravitate mainly towards the title track, but I'm also starting to come around to tracks two and three. What becomes crystal clear with this single is that the band can dabble in any number of genres and still deliver beautiful music. After Tokyo under note, I thought their dark piano-driven sound would be their signature style. However, after listening to previews of their debut live-limited single and hearing torikago träumerei, My Fairytale appear intent on making the stylistic rounds--the way they are performing so far, I say, more power to them! I would say that it has me excited for whatever they do next, but @Trombe just broke the news that both guitarists are also departing and the band will go on hiatus. While this is pretty devastating, there might be a glimmer of hope, because drummer Neo (ostensibly, the lead composer) is still with the group. Will he and Kate be able to revive My Fairytale with new members? All I can say is I hope so. It would be a shame for yet another VK band with so much potential to dissolve before they even have a chance to soar.

What did you think of the single?


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Artist: 赤西仁 Album: Me 1. Let Me Talk To U 7. Christmas Morning (2015 Mix Ver.) 2. Good Time 8. Dayum 3. Miss California 9. Mi Amor 4. We The Party 10. What Happened 5. Baby 11. [bonus Track] Go Gitt'er 6. Lionheart 12. [bonus Track] Mi Amor (Spanish Ver.)
Rating: | Westernized Japanese? Doing it right!
 
Jin Akanishi is one of the lead vocalists of popular boy band KAT-TUN as well as a solo artist. Last month, Akanishi released his third studio album, and the majority of it is how Namie Amuro’s latest attempts at creating a Western sound should have sounded like.

The album’s Western feel comes from its many dance floor sounds, from the feel good single ‘Good Time’ to the mighty track ‘Dayum.’ The album starts off strongly with these hard hitting dance/club numbers. With ‘Good Time,’ Akanishi noted that he "wrote this song with the image of summer,” and while this certainly comes across with its upbeat presentation (both in sound and PV), the repeated hand-claps and the EDM induced chorus give it more of a dance floor feel. It’s a nice follow-up after the opening PV song, ‘Let Me Talk To U.’ This has a soul feel with a rhythmic build, featuring acoustic guitar during the bridges and a heightened chorus with a dash of folky elements in it. I didn't know where this was going as it started with a baby giggling/speaking, but Akanishi’s whispery vocals kick in straight away and keep this an engaging listen. Visually, it’s a gorgeous contrast of monochrome imagery against colourful flowers which goes wonderfully with the change from quiet verses into the louder chorus.

With the third song titled ‘Miss California,’ I was expecting this to sound extremely Western. I wasn’t wrong. Its rapping section as the bridge, albeit a small part, is both very well done and well placed. The highlight in this one is its chorus, with a rather cowboy like sound to it thanks to the whistles and the Latin-flavored instruments that tend to pop up now and again. The song is surprisingly bearable for one which sounds like it’s created for Ke$ha. What’s more, the song is sung entirely in English. Doing it right, Akanishi! ‘We The Party’ doesn’t let up with the American vibe – most noticeably with its grammatically wrong name, and more English to further highlight this Western sound. A tambourine features in this one, as well as taps and clicks of the finger. This is the best song to showcase how precise Akanishi is with his English, especially during the rapping. Autotune is also involved within this one, and it may sound like a lot to digest as a whole but it actually works surprisingly well and flows the best out of the dance-y tracks.

‘Dayum’ very much gets a "D-AYUM" from me. At track eight, this one can be grouped with the above dance numbers, thanks to its energetic and dance-encouraging sound. It’s another song that features a tambourine, and it’s highlighted gorgeously with its quick, repeated shakes during the chorus. There's a lot going on here, but the song has a certain charm with its unstructured sound. Little jingles and strums of guitar with the sound of clapping going off here and there spice up the track until that tambourine comes in to emphasise the chorus amongst it all. Everything mashes together into a flawless number, making this my favourite out of the four dance numbers.

With a neat batch of previous dance tunes, ‘Baby’ is the first slow song on the album. While the previous two have demonstrated Akanishi’s ability to rap, this ballad highlights his smooth tone, very fitting to such a genre of music. While ‘Baby’ isn’t the best ballad song – with literally nothing being noteworthy about it - Akanishi’s vocals really make up for it. It’s your typical Japanese ballad. The following song is how ‘Baby’ should have sounded like. ‘Lionheart’ features the gentle vocals Akanishi exhibited previously, alongside a tribal-like drum instrument and soaring choir vocals gives it an African vibe. It’s a massive upgrade which leaves ‘Baby’ in the dust.

Never have I listened to a supposed Christmas song which didn’t sound at all Christmassy. Apart from the English lyrics, ‘Christmas Morning (2015 Mix Ver.)’ is a needlessly dramatic track which starts with guitars, similar to the foreign sounds from ‘Lionheart,’ but that’s quickly lost. This is the first track I wouldn’t mind not seeing in the tracklist. At track nine comes the PV song ‘Mi Amor,’ which got me hooked to Akanishi. This one is a dash of David Guetta meets MIYAVI – let me explain before anyone throws their guitar at me – alongside Enrique Iglesias, the latter being a key factor throughout this. The opening has some neat guitar work that instantly grabs your attention, because it’s done with the skill and swiftness of MIYAVI. Even the PV will make you question who the guy playing guitar is. The Spanish element now smacks you right in the face with the final track being a Spanish version of this song. ‘Mi Amor’ has it all; a thrilling beat break, catchy guitar work, and splendid vocals in both versions.

Seeing as ‘Mi Amor’ is the standout track on the album, whatever follows has to be at least four and a half stars. Unfortunately, the last couple tracks really pull this whole package down. It would have been near perfect without ‘What Happened’ and ‘Go Gitt’er.’ What DID happen, Akanishi? The first of the two start of promising, with nice little taps of a high pitched keyboard. I was enjoying his vocals until he started rapping, and it wasn't in the same way he had done before. Akanashi sounds like an amateur trying to freestyle to the beat. The mix of a boy band sounding bridge against a slow ballad rap doesn’t blend together at all. It doesn’t help how his rapping in this one sounds completely different than his singing. I usually like contrast, but here it’s unbearable. The first bonus track (the other one being 'Mi Amor (Spanish Ver.)) ‘Go Gitt’er’ fails harder than ‘What Happened.’ The last track shows how Akanishi’s attempt at the Western sound could’ve gone down if most of 'Me' sounded like this one. It’s best to avoid this song unless you can somehow dig a Japanese version of Chris Brown. It’s a “No Gitt’er" from me.

Akanishi excels in staying loyal to Japan with the majority of the album being in Japanese, while also being extremely apt for the American audience of this day. The couple of songs which are completely English really do capture that Western vibe Akanishi was going for, and props to him for achieving that! All in all, the start and middle of the album are extremely strong, while the last part is a miserable flop. Hopefully the last couple of songs can be forgotten because the beats, the vocals and the instruments are all really Western sounding as a whole, while genuinely being enjoyable most of the time. Just goes to show Johnny’s do have a gem in the rough!


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Artist: アルルカン (Arlequin) Single: 道化ノ華 (Douke no Hana) 1. 道化ノ華 (Douke no Hana) 2. 身を知る雨 (Mi wo Shiru Ame) 3. 人形-ヒトガタ- (Hitogata)
Rating: | A perfect example of when reversing the track list would have had much better results.
 
アルルカン is that band with promise and growing pains. If they haven't already, they are on the verge of becoming one of the next top indie bands of the scene. What keeps them from becoming a serious force is their inconsistency: their choices from composing music to presenting it aren't always the greatest. This is what kept their first full-length album "ニア・イコール" from being anything more than a fun, but ultimately shallow debut release. This single continues right along in that vein with some good ideas, some bad ideas, and ultimately a feeling that the single wasn't as satisfying as one had hoped.

This issue would go away if the track list was reversed. As the most dull song of the batch, I do not think "道化ノ華" makes for a good single. The intro is deceiving, bursting forth with aggressive chugging and their trademark electronic influences, only to melt away into a melodic chorus that tapers off as the song progresses. The metalcore and rock sections don't gel as well as they do on some other songs, but it is passable. Vocalist 暁-aki- dominates the majority of the song with a vocal melody that doesn't reach it's climax and has about as much impact as a BB gun: you'll remember it, but you won't catch yourself humming it anytime soon.
This is a problem because 暁-aki- is the centerpiece of the band. He's the one with the sweeping melodies and when he's on fire, the songs feel much more alive. To an extent, this holds back the next track "身を知る雨" as well. Contemplative piano keys give way to their trademark electronic chugging souffle which actually makes a nice atmosphere, but another uninspiring chorus and a misplaced breakdown halfway through the song moves the song into a direction it doesn't quite recover from. The chorus is at least better this time around and the breakdown isn't bad enough to ruin the whole song. It deserves a listen or two but it's not their Sunday best.

The oddball of the single, "人形-ヒトガタ-", has all the elements which go into making an effective title track. But much like their last single, Dilemma, the best track lacks the attention it deserves. Similar to "imp", this should be the single. It is here where アルルカン finds their groove with melodic, catchy riffs and a chorus guaranteed to get stuck in your head. While the previous two tracks were a mixed bag of good and bad ideas, this track isn't. The build-up to the chorus features the type of growth I was expecting and the chorus is killer. It's no coincidence that the best track of the single is the one where 暁-aki- puts the most energy into singing.

I took a long break from this band after their disappointing debut but I'm pleased to find that this band isn't completely out of ideas yet. アルルカン needs a lot of help in understanding where the music they play and the way we perceive it intersect. This band would have much more effective singles if they focused on catchy, energetic rock or aggressive metalcore and less on power ballads with riffs that vaguely resemble Versailles' "zombie". If the track list were reversed, and "人形-ヒトガタ-" placed first and "道化ノ華" placed last, this would have easily gotten a whole star higher. It would have also signaled good things about their next full album.

It's not as awesome as 墓穴, but it will do.


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Best New Tracks: July 2015

July was a big month for Japanese music and the Official Reviewers (ORZ) have been extra busy sifting through the plethora of releases, all in order to recommend you the best new tracks! Feel free to comment or discuss any of this month's picks and even offer your own as well!
Visual Kei
"Fatal Error Race" by D.I.D.

"愁いリビドー (Urei libido)" by DADAROMA

"Everlasting Flavor" by Diawolf

"この世で一番美しい薔薇よ (Konoyo de Ichiban Utsukushii Bara Yo)" by Kamijo

"The Screaming Pain" by Lament.

"鳥籠トロイメライ (torikago träumerei)" by My Fairytale

"アオイヤミ (Aoi Yami)" by Purple Stone

"砉 (Keiki)" by コドモドラゴン (Codomo Dragon)

"造花と嘘 (zouka to uso)" by ユナイト (UNiTE.)

"人形劇 (Ningyougeki)" by リライゾ (Liraizo)

Rock / Metal / Punk
"closer" by Does It Escape Again

"信じて (Shinjite)" by Galileo Galilei

"STRIKE A BELL" by LEGO BIG MORL

"From This Day" by Nature Living

"Dream Box" by NoisyCell

"Iolite" by Sailing Before The Wind

"male bee, on a sunny day. well well well well!" by THE BOHEMIANS

"夜の公園 (yoru no koen)" by シュリスペイロフ (Syurispeiloff)

"トーキーダンス (Talkie Dance)" by ヒトリエ (Hitorie)

Indie / Alt.
"the lonely crowd" by Mouse on the Keys

"Jaguar" by N.Y&BICYCLES

"Dali" by PELICAN FANCLUB

"My Little Wish" by toe

"夕霧 (yuugiri)" by 北園みなみ (Minami Kitasono)

"シーン (scene)" by 水中図鑑 (Suichuzukan)

"new place" by 雨のパレード (Ame no Parade)

Pop / Idol / R&B / Hip-Hop
"LAST STARDUST" by Aimer

"5th season" by BILLIE IDLE

"Lights Go Out" by CJ Li

"サマーサマー (summer summer)" by Caro kissa

"やれよ。(Yareyo.)" by Charisma.com

"Claymore (DJ Koo Remix)" by GACKT

"Ex Tape" by 倖田來未 (Koda Kumi)

"LUV PANDEMIC" by TOWA TEI

"スパイス (Spice)" by 東京カランコロン (Tokyo Karankoron)

"Pocket" by whiteeeen
PV
"綺麗 (Kirei)" by 印象派 (Inshouha)

"DREAM" by 岸谷香 (Kaori Kishitani)
PV
"Run Away" by 滴草由実 (Yumi Shizukusa)

See you next month!

New Look

シド(SID) new maxi single (title not yet finalized) will be released in 2015/11, although details have not yet been announced
 

SCANDAL new maxi single "Sisters" will be released at 2015/09/09 (2 TYPE)
 
limited edition (1,650yen) will include CD+DVD (including SCANDAL "Documentary film「HELLO WORLD」" Another stories), and regular edition (1,000yen) will include CD only
 
[CD track list]
01.Sisters
02.LIFE IS A JOURNEY
03.Sisters(instrumental)

it is announced at メカクシ(mekakusi) one-man live "堕落の底、錆び付いた羽に寄り添う花" at OSAKA MUSE at 2015/07/25 that their new maxi single "イト(ito)" will be released in 2015 autumn (1,080yen)
 
[track list]
01.イト(ito)
02.エゴイスト(egoist)
 
 
btw they will hold their presents live "暗闇ニ咲ク…(kurayami ni saku...)" at Shinsaibashi SUNHALL at 2015/09/18

he didnt wanna at least change the wig or publish a look???!?!? cough lazzzzyyyy cough cough

their new maxi single "洗脳(sennou)" will be released at 2015/10/21 (3 songs, 1,620yen)
 

CROWMUSIC new band "ARCHEMI." will hold their first presents live "『起源』幸福と精神世界の証明" at Umeda AKASO at 2015/10/28
 
"ARCHEMI." members:
Vo.isami (ex-Zyn¢X)
Gt.のあ(noah)
Ba.夕紀(yuuki) (ex-Bloody Mary-->Ego Immortalize(support)-->Lovin'(support)-->Marvelous Maiden(support)-->Zodia-->HARNES-->Neah-->BIOSPHIA)
Dr.ジュン。(jun) (ex-トモダチ(tomodachi)-->曖ム昧ム(aim maim))

AvelCain new spot for their one-man live "釘、御札、午前二時…(kugi ofuda gozenniji)" at TSUTAYA O-East at 2015/08/29 shows 4 members...it appears that new member will join the band at that one-man live at 2015/08/29, and I hope 葬-sou- will re-join the band as he will depart from 麗麗(reirei) after their one-man live at Nagoya SECOND VISION at 2015/08/30
 

 

Awww~ thank you !! that's very nice of you !! ♥ oh, really ? I'm glad to hear that !!
oh~ I see !! ^.^ I had plans to check them out ... I'll do so soon !! thank you ~ ♥
Aww~ OK ... those announcements are truly awesome !! ^-^
Arigatou !!!!! >//////< ( OMG !! did you hear that ?   Senpai said ... MAI ENGRISH AMAZJJJINGG !!! *^* Kyaaaaaa~ )
Alright~ I got it. thank you so much !! \(^-^)/