Furik

My sister. We've been through hell and back and we are still tight as fuck. We practically do everything together and we have eachothers backs.

I like both. Sadie's is really cute.
But Dir en grey's, at the time, was so unexpected. It's humorous. 

So... has it died out yet?

What.
What.
That typeset. Is that also a band logo above it?
I don't want to be that guy but I'm getting serious kannivalism vibe from this.

So... has it died out yet?

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Eh. I'll still check it out but that track list isn't really impressive.

Do you trust Crowd-Funds?

I'm going to be talking about crowd-funded music here (nothing else - like video games, etc.) In this day and age, it all honestly depends on the band. There have been so many bands that have ripped off fans with this strategy. I guess you just have to be cautious with who you are really giving your money too.

 

Have you ever given money to any form of Crowd-Fund?

I have. I like crowd-funding a lot. Like I said, you just have to be cautious. In all my experiences with crowd-funding I have had much luck. My first was in 2013 I helped crowd-fund deathcore act Arsonists Get All the Girls most recent album 'Listen to the Color'. My last was last summer with hip/hop artist K.Flay with her full-length album. When her crowd-funding campaign ended, come the release of the album, I was sent a link to the digital album and in a few weeks, I received the physical CD.

 

What band`s do you think you would support if they had a Crowd-Funded project?

Honestly, I would crowd-fund a lot of bands if they went this route. To name a few - Enter Shikari, Atreyu, baroque, Fear and loathing in las vegas, Frankmusik, Kesha (pka Ke$ha), and Senses Fal.

 

What do you think your donation range would be? (Be honest, you don`t have to worry about being seen as a cheap-skate, and don`t have to be Mr. / Mrs. Moneybags.)

I usually donate within the $10-$20 range. That is enough, in most cases to receive both a digital download copy and a physical copy of the album once funded and that's all I really want. The digital because it's efficient and I can listen to it whenever and the physical copy to show proof that I helped fund the campaign (and place it somewhere like on a dresser or something).

 

Are special awards or gifts valuable to you? (Early access to tracks, special messages from the band (or whoever), other perks, etc...)

Yes. This is one the biggest things that draws me in. With K.Flay, if you donated a certain amount, you had access to a VIP section. There she gave video updates on the campaign along with a message board to talk directly to her as she was working on the album. It was a neat perk to basically be there as she worked on the album. Some cases, bands give you access to songs early on before they are even released - like early demo cuts, etc.

 

Do you think crowd-funding is a sustainable practice (can it be used often or only on occasion), and that many bands can use it at the same time, or does it present an even greater price-tag to fans?

I would honestly only help crowd-fund a project if the need be. I like the practice a lot but in my cases they've only been for certain reasons. Example, with Arsonists Get All the Girls, they were not on a label - they kicked out their last shitty vocalist and went back to their roots. This made me happy and the fact that they were doing this again all on their own with no help from an independent label I felt obligated to help them. In K.Flay's case - this was her first full-length and practically first release since leaving a major label. I know she needed the help and it was successful and now she's been on a tour funded by herself too. I would never help a campaign with a band or artist if I knew they truly had the funds to do so by being backed by a label or just for quick money.

 

If Crowd-Funding became more popular, would that create a greater wealth gap in the music industry, where more popular bands can sustain more releases and advertisement, while smaller bands can not succeed or compete, and labels are not as profitable so fewer bands can actually exist on a visible level?

It's already becoming quite popular because it's easy for fans to donate and receive "their prize" after funded. If this continues and crowdfunding will, no doubt, I feel labels will take advantage of this and use it for their own causes. I'm already seeing this happen as I type this.

 

What do you think of Alice Nine`s project so far?

I don't know. I don't keep up with them and I don't know what they are up to, so I can't comment on this.

 

Any notable musical crowd-funds you want to mention (worldwide or Japanese, though they are different markets)?

Not that I can think of. I mentioned two that I have donated to above.

 

Should a Crowd-Funded release be free? Or should it only be free for those who donate? Does crowd-funding affect your view on downloading a release?

No, it should not be free. For those who have helped donate, that is basically your way of paying for the release. They release should not be designed to be free for those who haven't. That wouldn't make any sense. If a band or artist sets up a campaign to begin with, I highly doubt their release would end up free anyway. It does not affect my whole view on downloading to say - not right now anyway. I'm still poor as fuck all the time so I do download a lot (even when I have a Spotify and Google Play Music subscription). However, if more artists and bands take advantage of crowd-funding, I would probably take advantage of them more and may, in the long run, keep me from downloading. If i'm getting this question right?

pull ur zipper down a little more. let me take a peek. <3

pull ur zipper down a little more. let me take a peek. <3

g4t3k33p3r
Album
2015.02.09
 
01. 3nt3r
02. w0r1d
03. f13Ld
04. w4rp
05. b0ss
06. v1ct0ry
07. L34v3
 
This is my first album in over 2 years or so. Today I released my new album g4t3k33p3r for free to listen to on YouTube under the moniker digitalmonster. (After some copyright disputes, it'll be up on SoundCloud sometime. It's also available on SoundCloud and Clowdy now too.)
 
It's a 7 track 20 or 30-something minute dive into instrumental dance, chiptune and creepy atmospheric ambience. I tried to sway away from the current EDM sound but it's still somewhat present in some parts of songs (but it's not the main point). I know a lot of the songs are long but please give it a chance. I'm sure you'll enjoy. It's kind of music you could listen to while studying, driving around or relaxing - it's very chill and not heavy at all.
  Streaming Hub: SoundCloud (320kbps) (160kbps) Clowdy (320kbps) last.fm (320kbps)

pull ur zipper down a little more. let me take a peek. <3

Listening to suckin' on a lollipop from their Ambrozia mini album. <3 Always will be a classic.

A Para:noir > D.I.D. Deal would be wonderful

g4t3k33p3r
Album
2015.02.09
 
01. 3nt3r
02. w0r1d
03. f13Ld
04. w4rp
05. b0ss
06. v1ct0ry
07. L34v3
 
This is my first album in over 2 years or so. Today I released my new album g4t3k33p3r for free to listen to on YouTube under the moniker digitalmonster. (After some copyright disputes, it'll be up on SoundCloud sometime. It's also available on SoundCloud and Clowdy now too.)
 
It's a 7 track 20 or 30-something minute dive into instrumental dance, chiptune and creepy atmospheric ambience. I tried to sway away from the current EDM sound but it's still somewhat present in some parts of songs (but it's not the main point). I know a lot of the songs are long but please give it a chance. I'm sure you'll enjoy. It's kind of music you could listen to while studying, driving around or relaxing - it's very chill and not heavy at all.
  Streaming Hub: SoundCloud (320kbps) (160kbps) Clowdy (320kbps) last.fm (320kbps)

モノクロ地獄 (Monochrome Hell) has announced a special 3Days Live "Aferni 誕生日のショー(Aferni Birthday Show)" at 2015/3/4, 2015/3/5 & 2015/3/6 at Osaka BIG CAT with 悠希(Yuuki) [Lycaon] as a special vocal guest.
 
2015/3/4
公演時間　　開場19:30／開演20:00
料金　　　　￥3,300／￥3,800（D代別）
出演 : Xyloride, KiR×GiR, Lazarous, Serah
 
2015/3/5
公演時間　　開場19:30／開演20:00
料金　　　　￥3,300／￥3,800（D代別）
出演 : Lycaon , Xyloride, THE BLACK SWAN,  My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND
 
2015/3/6
公演時間　　開場19:30／開演20:00
料金　　　　￥4,000／￥4,800（D代別）
出演 : Lycaon, THE BLACK SWAN, femme fatale, D.I.D, BORN
 
Their first release "C.O-Liar/影(Shadow)- 「special Lycaon tribute」" will be release this summer (2,100 yen).
Tracklist :
01. CO-feat 悠希(Yuuki) from Lycaon
02. Liar/影(Shadow) [ReM!X モノクロ地獄 (Monochrome Hell) vers.]
 
It's also annouced at their live "BIRTHDAY SCREAMING", they will released a special X'mas Mini-Album, and they will start a two man Tour this autumn with Lycaon "モノクロ地獄 (Monochrome Hell)xLycaon - Hell in Obscura-
Details have not yet been announced.
 
They have signs under VOGUE Entertainement.

With the great news of SpArkLiEs recent reunion and their connection with モノクロ地獄
I'd figure i'd post their new single I just received from iTunes Japan.
 

 
SpArkLiEs
GuvE Your HEArt A brAkE
2015.03.05
 
First single since 2015 reunion
 
01. Stand UP for FUCK
02. GuvE Your HEArt A brAkE
03. New World [DIS]ORDER
 
MP3 320kbps
 
I don't give a shit if you share. It's my rip.
 
Download

I see scruff and a chihuahua. I heard wedding bells.

OHP updated http://sparkliesband.tripod.com

OHP updated http://sparkliesband.tripod.com

OHP updated http://sparkliesband.tripod.com

Six Feet Under. A thousand times forever.