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Ryo said on his twitter that we don't have to worry about his cerebral hemorrhage, he fractured his arm and leg bones but he would have surgery for them inserting "surgical metal" into his shin tomorrow.
 
Good luck on the recovery!

it is announced at 摩天楼オペラ(matenrou opera) one-man live tour "The Fifth Element" tour final at Akasaka BLITZ at 2015/06/17 that their new digital single "君と見る風の行方(kimi to miru kaze no yukue)" will be available for download through iTunes since 2015/06/18, which is with concept Air and is composed and written by Vo.苑-Sono-
 
 
their 2 new digital singles (titles not yet finalized) will be released at 2015/07/20 and at 2015/08/21 respectively, and their new maxi single (title not yet finalized) will be released at 2015/10/21 (1,200yen), for which concept will be Water, Earth and Fire, although details have not yet been announced
 

 
 
"君と見る風の行方(kimi to miru kaze no yukue)" lyrics:

見上げれば　満天の星空が広がって
一粒の命みたい　瞳の上を滑っていく
大きすぎて見えないことばかりだね　この世界は
二人なら　二人なら　もっと遠くまで見えるのかな

空をつきぬけ風になって　雲の上まで飛んでいきたい
星の海と背中合わせて　駆け抜けたい
ため息代わりに雲を吹き　涙の代わりに雨降らせ
君と生きる世界の中で　目で見える希望を探そう

今日が少しつらくても　負けているわけじゃない
明日には笑っている　そうやって生きられるはずさ

肌を撫で　通り抜ける　この風を　知っている
少しだけ　見せてくれ　その自由　その力を

空をつきぬけ風になって　雲の上まで飛んでいきたい
星の海と背中合わせて　駆け抜けたい
ため息代わりに雲を吹き　涙の代わりに雨降らせ
君と生きる世界の中で　目で見える希望を探そう

直祈(naoki)(ex-JILKA) prototype project "+D.N.P+" will perform at HOLIDAY SHINJUKU at 2015/08/07 and at Saitama Kaikan at 2015/08/12, at which they will play songs of his new project

Their last live will be released as a DVD, please see thetopic for more information
 
http://monochrome-heaven.com/index.php/topic/35451-amber-gris-new-live-dvd-%E7%AE%B1%E5%BA%AD%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%8A%E3%81%A7-pray-before-the-down-release/

their new Live DVD 箱庭の上で-pray before the down- will be released and will include their full last live, release date is to be announced later
 
The DVD will cost 7000yen and will be available for mail order ONLY
 
Here is the tracklist of the live:
 
01.Absolute being
02.Fragile
03.snoozy and roll
04.the Oath
05.Amazing world
～wayne 朗読～
06.feel me
07.不浄の樹の下で(fujou no ki no shita de)-Under an impure tree-
SE
08.海風と雨と最後の手紙(kaifuu to ame to saigo no tegami)
09.ファラウェイ、ファラウェイ。(faraway faraway)
～kaname 朗読～
10.スノーマンは帰らない(snow man wa kaeranai)
11.over flow girl's sick
12.bright or blind
13.不揃いのカトラリー(fuzoroi no cutlery)
14.グランギニョル(grand guignol)
15.Looking all the pain
16.arch.
17.ロジィ(rosy)
～ラミ(rami) 朗読～
18.The sad things
～殊(koto) 朗読～
19.流星群の夜に(ryuuseigun no yoru ni)
20.this cloudy
21.Love in the first.
22.for crying out loud
23.銀色のコフィン(giniro no coffin)
 
EN1
01.Awake or asleep
02.H u m m i n g b a r d 's
 
EN2
01.from mouth
02.wishstar and sunlight and darkness.
 
so yea this will be mail order only (most likely on their official shop), so you'll need a shopping service or someone in Japan as they will probably not send it to overseas people
 
I'll try to update the topic with more information whenever I see it

Happy bday Ito 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ITO
 
And also @Aion as well!

My favorites are Debut, Post and Vespertine. She is great.

beni, you should definitely listen to Post because it has Army of Me, It's Oh So Quiet and a varied collection of other great, memorable songs. It flows real nice and perhaps it's her most dynamic record?
 

 
There's even a pink vinyl edition taking benicore to the next level.

Fucking awesome news more or less <3 
Dress 2 Kill Tour is probably going WORLD TOUR HEUJHUJEHUEHUEHUEHEUHE <3

http://www.cherworld.com/cher-news/cher-planning-dressed-kill-world-tour/

Poor Avril :/
 
http://www.people.com/article/avril-lavigne-lyme-disease-bedridden

Artist: ユナイト (UNiTE.) Single: マーブル (marble) 1. マーブル (marble) 2. ステアーズ ステアーズ(stairs stairs) [Type S limited edition] 2. 汚染 (osen) [regular edition] 3. WONDER f∞l PEOPLE [regular edition]
Rating: | Another solid single to whet your appetite before the summer album

 
マーブル (marble) is the 7th single from your favorite VK experimenters in excessive, flowing fabric, UNiTE. Sana, the band’s fresh meat drummer, makes his compositional debut, penning both the title track and one of the b-sides. This is all just in time for the band’s 4th anniversary on March 29th!

So, how does Sana stack up? Well, he definitely sounds like he belongs! In fact, I wouldn't have a hard time believing that guitarist Shiina Mio had actually written “marble.” If there’s one difference, it’s that Sana blends the heaviness and signature twinkly pop-rock more seamlessly than Mio tends to do (who often deliberately writes songs in a softer or heavier style). Yui's vocals are as agile as ever, effortlessly gliding through gentle verses and powerful choruses. Meanwhile, chirpy guitar chords in the beginning of the verse later morph into the layered guitar wankery we’ve come to love from Mio and LiN. The background arrangements alternate between a balanced mix of piano, airy synths, and a distorted “wub-wub” here and there. All in all, a pretty damn good first effort!
“ステアーズ ステアーズ(stairs stairs)” is the second track from Sana. From the laid-back beachy sound, I initially thought it was by guitarist LiN, channeling his former band, LeMpicka?. The beat makes it like a toned down version of “アンテリナム(antirrhinum)” from their third album. The song has an enjoyable melody and a nice little guitar solo. Yui maintains his sweet vocals for the majority of the track, but occasionally hits some funky notes – another usual trademark of LiN compositions. While this is a pleasant little ditty, Sana doesn’t touch on much that LiN hasn’t done before.

Next up, we have Mio’s “汚染 (osen).” For a title meaning “contamination,” it might seem strange that the song begins with a music box lullaby. This soothing tune quickly disintegrates into atonal disarray, making way for some sinister chiptune bloops. A short dose of chuggy, albeit generic riffs, get a lot more creative around the :43 mark, before leading into the first verse. The best thing about this track is that melody was not sacrificed in the heaviness. Yui delivers an impressive, heartfelt performance, particularly in the final, extended chorus. The riffs throughout sound full-bodied, so it all makes for a satisfying listen. My main complaint is that the drums during the bridge sound a bit weak. While I don’t think this song reaches the top-tier likes of "失望エミュレイター (shitsubou emulator)” or “退廃レトリック (taihai rhetoric)," it’s one of their better “heavy” songs.

“WONDER f∞l PEOPLE” opens with a pumping, in-your-face beat, as Yui talk-raps his way through some bizarre Engrish (“POWER K LOOKS”) and does a roll call of the band members. I was preparing myself for a Kameleo-esque song where they all sing along. Thirty seconds in, the chorus sneaks up on you and it’s clean, poppy, and ecstatic. The whimsical synths give it a shibuya-kei flair. LiN’s lyrics continue to graces us with phrases like “YA SMELL ME? LACK OF ABILITY!” After the second chorus, the song pumps the brakes and gives a short taste of bossa nova relaxation, before quickly returning to the song’s almost gratingly hyper form. Like LiN’s other goofball tracks (“Cocky-discuS”), this might take 2 or 3 listens, before the humorous style sinks in. Nonetheless, I seem to be in the minority of MH’s UNiTE.-posse, because this is my least favorite on the single. It needed at least one more element (some kind of bridge or outro, for instance) to be more balanced. As it stands, it’s the single’s shortest track, but also the most repetitive.

Sana's joining the band last year has somehow ushered in higher production values (look at that shiny PV!) and generally more mature songwriting; while I still think the band sometimes plays it too safe in their “heavier” compositions (I’m looking at you “marble” and “osen” breakdowns), there is always enough variety on their releases to keep you interested. None of the four songs here sound remotely alike! I look forward to hearing Sana’s songwriting develop into his own, discernible style. Lucky for us, their 4th album UNiVERSE comes out this summer, so we don’t have long to wait for him to show us what else he’s got!

What did you think of the single?

Support the band!
Type S Limited Edition CD+DVD
Limited Edition CD (1 track)
Regular Edition CD

Megaromania - Birth of an Idea (w/ signed photoset)
 
Can't wait to preorder Lin's Memento Mori.

All types Plastic tree - slow

All types Plastic tree - slow

INTRO:
 
SuG`s first album since leaving PSC and stating something along the lines of `we could no longer continue going on this way`.
 
These events can provide different interpretations of BLACK, which manages to carry on SuG`s identity while sounding vastly different from their previous works.
 
As an album it has much more unity between the tracks, with a heavier sound throughout the majority (B.A.B.Y. is the only song that really ties in with the Heavy Positive Rock sound that they may have been mentally typecast in). Among the 17 songs on the album, no two tracks are the same, typical of their adventurous and diverse approach to songwriting, yet the whole album fits together as one work with one identity, that falls under the album title very nicely, unlike their previous album, for example, which felt like it had a distinct A-Side and B-Side seperating the lighter more positive tracks, and the heavy, sharp tunes that start appearing midway through (I loved that album as well, none-the-less!)
 
MEMBER PERFORMANCES:
 
A really unexpected shocker upon my first few listens was the huge step up in each members performances, as well as their prominence in different tracks. I`m not sure if they were previously holding back on past releases to create a different kind of sound, or if they have really being putting in work, but each member really stepped out and shone on this album. Their tone is also excellent.
 
Click the spoiler if you want to see a breakdown of each member.
 
 
Details on the Sound:
 
A heavier sound, good use of electronic elements and guest arrangements, tracks that put aside the electronic elements altogether and focus on the band, and what is now a SuG signature: Absolutely amazingly deep production with a huge Sonic and Tonic range. The album is an absolute pleasure for me to listen to in terms of how much they can have going on at once, without emphasis on what is important being lost, and without taking away the listener`s ability to follow one individual instrument or input through-out.
 
The album features lots of different elements fused together, in what feels like a huge major release`s production combined with a rock band`s style and sensibility with the members in full control. The synth`s, strings, horn sections, and other elements really make the album interesting for me.
 
Also, the singles are spaced out and placed nicely to give them some renewed freshness, and avoid that `played out` feel. HELLYEAH originally by Takeru`s Uwakimono project is also re-done in a heavy rock style.
 
How does it feel and how much do I like it?
 
Despite being such a heavy album and some heavier lyrics, the album still seems so upbeat to me, and still has so many parts to either rock out to, or groove along with that it is indeed quite peculiar. With many other band`s the sound or themes might make the songs downers, or one`s you play in a certain mood, but I could really put on these songs in any mood and enjoy, though they will have different effects in different situations.
 
I`m not one for much comparison, but it`s definitely the album that I feel will get the most play from me out of their discography to date, and an album that leaves you waiting for what is next (while playing the tracks out).
 
Track Count: 17 (4 previously released as well as 1 re-done track)
Listens: 10
Production Quality:
Overall Rating:
 
Worth the Purchase?
 
With BLACK you get a unique experience that may not be to your taste, as the style, sound and delivery go to quite unique lengths. It`s a band and experience that really stand out, and do something different that mixes niche and mainstream experiences into something different altogether. Even watching the PV`s doesn`t give you the full idea of what the album is about, as there are so many different tracks each with their own unique feel. If you are a fan of their previous work, besides just the more colorful side, you will want to hear this. If you enjoyed the latest PV`s you are in for more than that, but you will probably enjoy yourself. There are instant stand-out tracks, and like usual with SuG, some growers that I appreciate more with each listen.
 
For me, personally, this has quickly become my favorite release this year (even beating out my favorite band!), and has been something I have immensely enjoyed. During my first listen, I felt like I was really experiencing something; something different. And the feeling only grows with each spin.

Oh la la:
 
@Zeus:
 
Wagakki Band - speaking of them...well, you know me already since we are on the same bandwagon, bwahaha... >:V
 
@fitear1590:
 
Kanon Wakeshima - I used to hate her a lot in the past but man, did she really toned down on faux-lolita frills? Might check her out :>
 
Negoto - wish I had more time so I could delve deeper into their repertoire since they are really the band who know their shit, seriously.
 
UNiTE. - to me, Unite was always the case of 'drastic' up-and-downs (or "hits and misses"). Seeing as the sample is much closer to the "hit" than a "miss", I might check their new single out once it gets here
 
:
 
indigo La End - the song you posted happens to be my prime highlight off their latest album, and you nailed it with your description.
 
Sayuu - What would happen if you stripped Midori down a bit more? I am very curious about these two,
 
 
@beni
 
Daoko - <33333  + fun fact: according to the girl herself, she saved "the best bits of the recording session" for her major debut while the rest went to her last indie album a.k.a this release. So we better cross our fingers for stellar material <3
 
Kuroyuri to Kage - I can see why @Uglymouth pushed this band forth in the first place: they are certainly a band who are capable of attracting people who still grieve over long-lost heydays of 00s VK  back to the scene (along with Dezert, Diaura and alike). Might not be exactly my "GOAT" choice, but definitely deserves an honorable mention from me
 
Kanon Wakeshima - read above
 
Ringo Sheena - It's good to see at least some positiveness in Ringo's fanbase once in a while (seeing as Ringobox is already on the verge of being filled with "rip Ringo" spams). The single itself might not be her best, but I'd take this over NIPPON any day, lmao.
 
@CAT5:
 
Jin-Machine  - LOL this band (thx for introducing them, @Senedjem). I *might* keep an eye on them...*might*.
 
Spookykyo...sukiyaki...I mean, sukekiyo - you nailed it with your words on them being truly "a beast of their own" (I think I shared similar thoughts somewhere around here?). Good job :V
 
Ohashi Trio - this guy used to be way too mellow for my tastes (the first time I heard of him was through Cat's plugs, and the second time was during the spin of Utada Hikaru tribute album), but your sample convinced me to think otherwise. I might check him out as well.
 
 
All in all, some positive surprises out there. Keep it up!
 
@yakihiko:   
 

 
 
 
I strongly recommend their previous "dancey" albums in case you happened to enjoy their latest effort, e.g. for starters - WORLD OF FANTASY (WAVE RUNNER and this share many similarities) and
(much more experimental)

Best New Tracks: February 2015

Best New Tracks is a new series brought to you by MH's review crew! Every month we'll be highlighting brand-new Japanese songs worth checking out, so stay tuned! Feel free to comment or discuss any of this month's picks and even offer your own as well!

@Zeus's picks:
"戦-ikusa-" by 和楽器バンド (Wagakki Band)

"marionette" by Lycaon

@fitear1590's picks:
"For You" by Czecho No Republic

"ツキナミ (tsukinami)" by 分島花音 (Kanon Wakeshima)

"endless" by ねごと (NEGOTO)
Watch the PV
"マーブル (marble)" by ユナイト (UNiTE.)

's picks:
"Paper Planes" by ONE OK ROCK

"Seven Deadly Sins" by MAN WITH A MISSION

"実験前" (Jikkenmae) by indigo la End

"Kawareru" by theCharmPark

"アカペラ" (A capella) by ペンタゴン (Pentagon)

"なくならない" (Nakunaranai) by 左右 (Sayuu)

@beni's picks:
"marionette" by Lycaon

"夜明けの街 (Yoake no Machi)" by CICADA

"そつぎょう (Sotsugyou)" by daoko

"へその緒 (Hesonoo)" by 黒百合と影 (Kuroyuri to Kage)

"Future,Super Duper,Nova" by X4

"TWO HEARTS" by 家入レオ (Leo Ieiri)

"さんすくみ (Sansukumi)" by 分島花音 (Kanon Wakeshima)

"至上の人生 (Shijou no Jinsei)" by 椎名林檎 (Sheena Ringo)

"WING to HEAVEN" by DIV

@CAT5's picks:
"all is white" by Anoice

"Ground" by CARD

"街の底" by eastern youth

"ンスターペアレンツ (Monster Parents)" - Jin-Machine

"Rep(110)%4" by loqto

"君を壊すガラスの衝動 (Kimi o kowasu garasu no shoudou)" by Lycaon

"Gengar" by Sel'm

"Foster Mother" by sukekiyo

"game over" by 大橋トリオ (Ohashi Trio)

"Setting Sun" by 疋田哲也(Tetsuya Hikita)+NIL

Recent selfie

Me with Kuroyuri to kage^^ 

Happy birthday to:
 
kai_desu (26)
Jay737 (28)
li-xan (26)
Chriizz (20)

If anyone wants to check out and vote in my "Best of 2014" photo contest, that would be most appreciated! Basically, I went though and picked out my top 20 shot I took and edited in 2014 and I thought it would be fun to have a vote to see what people think is my best work.
 
Pretty much every like, share, and favorite counts as a vote. - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.834431983289752.1073741888.364489880283967&type=1
 
And if you want to see the album in higher quality on Flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/60154274@N00/sets/72157650894940376/

In berlin 2 days ago

In berlin 2 days ago

I don't know what happened to my pic above... but here's another.
 

 
Edit:
I think this was the picture that I posted earlier?