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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

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?

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...

Welcome, hope you'll like it here! Make sure to check out the Art section, seems like you might be able to contribute; https://www.monochrome-heaven.com/forum/33-art-showcase/

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!

Nice - thanks for the update! Kind of unexpected tho - I thought she's busy enough with TEENAGE KISSERS...

And HEMP SHOCK DRAGON have a new PV I've overseen last month... Very interesting style imo.

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.

The new last girl HIKASA one is also pretty nice... They've just released a mini-album.

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...

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.

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; https://www.monochrome-heaven.com/topic/46973-qujaku-ex-the-piqnic-europe-tour-2017-april-to-may-ukbedeczch/

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