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Japanese Music (Pop, rock and all 'dat) |OT|

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Kurita

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Infinite said:
I'm gonna give them another chance. They have a decent pedigree but I really couldn't get into their first album.
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It's without a doubt their "worst" (quotations marks because I still think it's good).
The three other albums ? Awesome. Can't tell which one is my favourite.
 
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Infinite

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Alright. I'm definitely gonna give them another shot. Hinata is pretty bad ass so yeah

Been into Japanese Dream Pop/Shoegaze. Some groups and artists I discover so far.

Gutevolk
http://youtu.be/fiMhFyCqPog -- I love this video. It's so just too cute and charming

Etsuko Yakushimaru
http://youtu.be/JGlZdOKE8Uo

Soutaisei riron
http://youtu.be/LvGHbnah-hI -- Etsuko also sings for this band.

Dormir
http://youtu.be/KC-l0I_9G5o

Advantage Lucy
http://youtu.be/yOEYPuSG1fM

I'll probably stop with Luminous Orange which is among the first Japanese bands I heard and they are probably my overall favorite band. Rei Takeuchi is such a sweet heart to add. If you haven't heard their material get on that, please.

http://youtu.be/afGYL7oD7TE

EDIT: All these bands have female vocalists now that I think about it lol
 
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Infinite

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Kurita said:
Yup they are kick ass.
I couldn't go to their concert in Paris earlier this year though. Heard they were crazy.

Feels good to share all that J-Rock goodness.
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It does. I haven't even heard of some of the bands you're dropping currently. Have to through them like soon lol
 
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Infinite

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Kurita said:
Keep an eye on :

8otto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaB8B4vgLTY

lego big morl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGCOHmOuX_Q&feature=channel&list=UL

Arukara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBVLPvy3qiU&list=FL_x5QmMX_hp-4qofmF8j3ZA&index=36&feature=plpp_video

The Salovers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFN3YdRUDDo

The Flickers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opf_7UuTa9c

Damn, I can't stop namedropping bands... Stop being awesome Japan!
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Wow you have EXACTLY the same taste as one of my close friends. She introduced me to all of these bands posted here except 8otto
 
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XDDX

Member
You guys posting some great stuff. I love coming into this thread and having a bunch of new music to listen to.
 
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Dynamite Ringo Matsuri

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8otto is pretty awesome. Reminds me of old school Ogre You Asshole. Interesting how all these up and coming indie bands all sound like they grew listening to Television and Gang of Four lol
 
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faridmon

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Dynamite Ringo Matsuri said:
8otto is pretty awesome. Reminds me of old school Ogre You Asshole. Interesting how all these up and coming indie bands all sound like they grew listening to Television and Gang of Four lol
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Yeah, I am listening to Ashes to Ashes (too bad its short) and its absolutely great. Funky and psychedelic is a rare in Japan at the moment, and they do a greta job of filling that gap.

To be honest with you, they don't sound anything like GoF or Television.

Also, I don't like the new Ogre you Asshole.
 
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Kurita

Member
If you guys like instrumental music :

LITE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc1yD9H7Rb8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oBuIGsFmXk&feature=relmfu

mudy on the sakuban
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvhPTqbXdwc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m16e5pIGpEQ&feature=relmfu

rega
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEfaL9JAwOE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXtzKyQmfxQ&feature=related

Siberian Newspaper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOBFLEta1JY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mm5kGuxO64&feature=relmfu

SPECIAL OTHERS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt6Xkp-8mNY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR5cjvbk4S0&feature=channel&list=UL
 
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faridmon

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I really can not get into Lite. I really like Math rock with its wierd timing and complex signature, but I can't get into Lite. Siberian Newspaper are awesome though, I have Historia Siberiana and its simply pretty. I have some fondness to any music that features violin.

Currently listening to: NeuGravity by Molice: Please Please PRIS
 
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Kurita

Member
faridmon said:
You mean the one that came out this year? I haven't gotten that. I should look into it. I don't like instrumentals bands, but they are the sole exception.
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Yeah, it came out in July. That's how I discovered them.

Also, somebody already posted this but oono yuuki is pretty good too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Es2sUgcDA&feature=player_embedded


And if people like ONE OK ROCK, check out My First Story. The vocalist is Taka's brother, their voices are pretty similar.
Their first album came out this year, I was pretty hyped for it and thought it was quite solid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiLp5T7hqrI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1lSS89CIoY&feature=relmfu
 
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faridmon

Member
Kurita said:
Yeah, it came out in July.

Also, somebody already posted this but oono yuuki is pretty good too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Es2sUgcDA&feature=player_embedded
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I should get that.

Also, this band reminds me a of The Cherry Coke$ but with less emphasis on Punk.

Do you have Last.fm: mine is http://www.last.fm/user/faridmon

Also, I have asked my friend to buy me coupke of J-indies and he hasn't replied bacck. Damn it I really wanted the new White Ash album which was supposed to be good.
 
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faridmon

Member
Kurita said:
And if people like ONE OK ROCK, check out My First Story. The vocalist is Taka's brother, their voices are pretty similar.
Their first album came out this year, I was pretty hyped for it and thought it was quite solid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiLp5T7hqrI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1lSS89CIoY&feature=relmfu
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Don't like the vocalist. Sound more Emo than his brother. Taka's vocals have perfect balance between Emo, Alt, Screamo and punk which I love. (Have to add my reccomendation for Nicheシンドローム which is fantastic)

BIGMAMA is releasing their second Album of the year. The one that came out this January which is called ''Kimi ga Mata Blouse no Button wo Tomeru made'' is in my top 10 albums this year so far and this new one looks like its goingh to be as good. Thier sound is a bit different though. This new album sounds a bit more Jazzy/bluesey which adds to thier experimentaion on theeir whole Emo/Alt feel.

New PV just came out this week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYL5a879U3k

EDIT: If someone is coming from Japan to UK, let me know. I am trying to get my hands on couple of Albums/EPs :(
 
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faridmon

Member
Sorry for the tripple post, but I just want to drop some names (of what Albums I am currently listening to)

Molice: Please Please PRIS (Album: Neugravity): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVWSbW7xz7s

Heavenstamp: Magic (Album HEAVENSTAMP): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVWSbW7xz7s

CureaL: YASASHISA WO KANGAETEMIRU (Album: Kokoro no Uta): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjClL4Otmvc

ONE OK ROCK: Jibun Rock (Album: Niche Syndrom): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_tUf_-Xz44

PLASTICZOOMS: KMKZ (Album: Starbow): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goXE3imxUV4

Two more but they are not Japanese (the first is Korean and the second one is Chinese)

The Koxx: Troublemaker (EP: Enter): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d48nbTFZpWY

Re-Tros: Up Next: Bela Lugosi's back (Album: Watch out, the Climate have changed, Fat mum is Rising): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nIkNe-DO3Y&feature=related
 
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Kurita

Member
BIGMAMA is currently one of my favorite bands.
Their latest PV makes me so... I don't know. Happy, it puts a big smile on my face.
Loved their latest album. I think their new release is just a single though, a live DVD also came out.

I always wondered what's the drummer's origin, he doesn't really look japanese to me.
 
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faridmon

Member
Kurita said:
BIGMAMA is currently one of my favorite bands.
Their latest song makes me so... I don't know. Happy, it puts a big smile on my face.
Loved their latest album. I think their new release is just a single though, a live DVD also came out.
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Yeah, you are right. I was really shocked when I thought they would release another one this fast. Then I rememberd that Last Alliance released 36 songs in 10 months

The new PV for the newest Ogre you Asshole song: Yoru no Fonu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL0udrilL-I (I don't like it bring back the bassist)

The Album is came out 19th of last month, I wonder if someone have listened to it. Also, If anyone know if there is anything exciting release wise on teh J-indie front? After a great summer, it seems barren. The Mirraz and MIGMAMA are releasing singles.

Kurita said:
I always wondered what's the drummer's origin, he doesn't really look japanese to me.
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His name is written in Katakana so he can't be Japanese. Sounds Indunusian or Malay. Ib something his name is.
 
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Infinite

Member
faridmon said:
Yeah, I am listening to Ashes to Ashes (too bad its short) and its absolutely great. Funky and psychedelic is a rare in Japan at the moment, and they do a greta job of filling that gap.

To be honest with you, they don't sound anything like GoF or Television.

Also, I don't like the new Ogre you Asshole.
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I haven't heard the latest album for Ogre you Asshole but the single was decent. I really didn't like homely so I'm hoping they can pick it back up.

Kurita said:
If you guys like instrumental music :

LITE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc1yD9H7Rb8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oBuIGsFmXk&feature=relmfu

mudy on the sakuban
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvhPTqbXdwc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m16e5pIGpEQ&feature=relmfu

rega
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEfaL9JAwOE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXtzKyQmfxQ&feature=related

Siberian Newspaper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOBFLEta1JY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mm5kGuxO64&feature=relmfu

SPECIAL OTHERS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt6Xkp-8mNY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR5cjvbk4S0&feature=channel&list=UL
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I was getting ready to make a post with all these bands lol

To add
Kyojaku
http://youtu.be/2vwZH_oE8mo
http://youtu.be/mPmEeuZmLBg

I think someone already posted stuff from Toe so i won't add them.

Also on the mini discussion going on about Lite. I felt like they reach their peak with Phantasia but they fixed my face with For All the Innocence which one of the best albums of 2011.

The big indie releases I was following for the past month was Stories, the new Rice Panic album and the New Eastern Youth album. Oh and Ent drop a new album recently
 
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Kurita

Member
I love Ent too. (Maybe cause it´s the side project of Straightener's vocalist haha)
It can be quite relaxing and dreamy.
 
K

Kurita

Member
Look ! More music !

People In The Box
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xofH4vv3RVc

SuiseiNoboAz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTp1xLrH0Ig

The Cigavettes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr_ADm9r9v8

Man With A Mission
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q7Gcw-fqJg&feature=related

Scars Borough (formed by ELLEGARDEN's drummer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJqdyTDzKGA&feature=related

indigo la End
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrwYudRnnYU

musiquo musiqua
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doxa7S93NW8

Czecho No Republic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bNNBA4Pg8s

amazarashi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVG2qw4BkzI

Lyu:Lyu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-qwDkUCs8c
 
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Vard

Member
Gala said:
Yeah it's just everywhere except germany and every Amazon mp3 store refuses to let me buy it because of regional restrictions. Guess my girlfriend has to send me the album. Do you know if it's available on vinyl?
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I could be wrong but to my knowledge it isn't out on vinyl. :
 
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faridmon

Member
The Straightners vocalist have a peculier voice which I can not get into, therefore, I haven't listened to them.

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CreepHyp which have released a great Album this year is gonna release with their 2nd full Album ''Shinu Made Issho Aisareteru to Omottetayo'' is gonna release a meaty single (This week actually!) which is called ''Oyasami Nakigoe, Sayonara Utahime''. Personally, I don't like singles, since I think they are overpriced releases which promotes the Album, but this one looks mneaty with 4 new tracks. Great Vocals and a great sounding alt/indie music makes this band a really enjoyable.

Thier new PV: Oyasami Nakigoe, Sayonara Utahime (alot of talking included)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnekqDCaOOM

Infinite said:
I haven't heard the latest album for Ogre you Asshole but the single was decent. I really didn't like homely so I'm hoping they can pick it back up.
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The new single (from what I heard from their new PV) sounds a lot like Homely with the emphisis on Jazzy atmosphere with a feel of post-rock. I think they will continue playing in the same vain as that Album since the Bassist left the band because of the change in direction. I wonder did he end up to?

Kurita said:
The Cigavettes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr_ADm9r9v8

Czecho No Republic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bNNBA4Pg8s
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Planning to get their new releases this year. Especially Czecho no Republic's. They are big in Japan's indie scene at the moent. This year's Byee The Round
 
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Kurita

Member
faridmon said:
Planning to get their new releases this year. Especially Czecho no Republic's. They are big in Japan's indie scene at the moent.
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I bought The Cigavettes and Czecho No Republic's latest album on iTunes this week (and Lostage's one too). Boy, these guys are good.
 
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Kurita

Member
Welp, that new OGRE YOU ASSHOLE album was decent, I liked it.
Also listened to cinema staff's latest ablum, Salvage You, pretty good.
 
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Memento_Mori15

Member
I'm gonna share some music I've found through googling. Some JPOP and R&B
家入レオ(Ieiri Leo):
Shine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9ZT2jexrZ0
Bless You: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgQB4vZBt2c&feature=related
I'm liking her voice.

Superfly and JuJu have already been posted. They're pretty good. I'm loving Juju's ただいま:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z_l3gwuE70

Ai:
Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCKCRv1d_-s
Probably well known for this song.

Shota Shimizu:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QshWersVw68
I love his rendition of Hy's 366日. It's too bad I can't find the full version on youtube.

Kiroro：
未来へ：
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ID9fntLaWo

Sakanaction and Kaela Kimura are really good though. Kimura's 8Eight8 album has a hand full of songs I really like, the same with Sakanaction.
 
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jokkir

Member
I recently started listening to Capsule recently and man, they're awesome. What's their best songs and anyone have any other songs similar to them?
 
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Memento_Mori15

Member
Infinite said:
Yeah I really liked 8Eight8
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However, I'm not really liking her cover for that one beatle song. Don't really like how she sings in English.

XDDX said:
Yeah, she has a good voice. You should listen to Sabrina if you haven't already.

She really reminds me of Yui.
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Thanks for sharing this！I really like most of her music. I looked at the description on that video and she's only 17! I doubled checked on wiki and it's true. I'm definitely gonna keep an eye on her. She is doing fairly well on the charts.

Can you recommend some songs by Yui? If she sounds like Leo, I definitely want to listen to her.
 
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Infinite

Member
jokkir said:
I recently started listening to Capsule recently and man, they're awesome. What's their best songs and anyone have any other songs similar to them?
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Jumper, More More More, and Jelly are among their best songs.

Groups similar to them would be everything else Yasutaka Nakata produces namely Meg, Kyary and Perfume. Also COPTER4016882 and Coltemonikha probably a lot more similar to Capsule than the aforementioned.

Memento_Mori15 said:
However, I'm not really liking her cover for that one beatle song. Don't really like how she sings in English.
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yeah her english isnt very good.
 
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faridmon

Member
What do you guys think of the thematic and stylistic change between the first PLASTICZOOMS album ''CHARM'' and their second one ''Starbow''?

My personal take is that, although I don’t mind the abrupt change, I just don't think the quality is there in the 2nd album. The tracks feel that they have weird change in tempo with in them and their arrangements aren't as well thought as their first one. Charm remains one of my favourite albums last decade just how subtle the synth was on top of their gothic music.
Kurita said:
Welp, that new OGRE YOU ASSHOLE album was decent, I liked it.
Also listened to cinema staff's latest ablum, Salvage You, pretty good.
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How would you compare it to Homely? I didn't like it, and I doubt I will like this if it has any similiarity to Homely.

Alos, I need to get into Cinema Staff :/
 
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Kurita

Member
faridmon said:
How would you compare it to Homely? I didn't like it, and I doubt I will like this if it has any similiarity to Homely.

Alos, I need to get into Cinema Staff :/
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It's not really different from Homely, so I don't know if you'll like it.
To be honest I enjoyed Homely, so I might be weird haha.

I've been following cinema staff since 2008, they didn't disappoint me yet.
Feels good to see them making their major debut.
Some of my favorite songs :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXNDKiICsCU&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SiNvDSi03Q&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcIl2imw250&feature=relmfu

They have that typical "Zankyo Records" sound that I love.
 
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faridmon

Member
Kurita said:
It's not really different from Homely, so I don't know if you'll like it.
To be honest I enjoyed Homely, so I might be weird haha.

I've been following cinema staff since 2008, they didn't disappoint me yet.
Feels good to see them making their major debut.
Some of my favorite songs :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXNDKiICsCU&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SiNvDSi03Q&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcIl2imw250&feature=relmfu

They have that typical "Zankyo Records" sound that I love.
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Right, So no more Ogre you Asshole for me. Yeah, regarding Cinema Staff, those tracks are not doing anything for me. I simply can't get into the vocals, I'll try to listen one of their albums one of these days so I could get used to them, but those PVs aren't doing anything for me.

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Anyway, If anyone of you lives in London, there will be two gigs featuring 3 Japanese Indie bands tomorro and after tomorrow. The first is Bo Ningen. Imagine 60s Rock 'n Roll with added Psychedalia and Noise with a zist of Drone mixed in and you got Bo ingen. They do look like Hippies and their music reflects how different they are. I went to their gig last Year when they came down to London and they are amazing. Hard hitting drums, oscillating guitars, Sabbath-esque riffing and quite dance-able noise music alla around. They will be playing at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen in Old Street and the tickets are around 8 quids.

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The other two will be supporting eachother. The first one is Manflu. The band is not Japanese but a mulitnational one where the vocalist is Japanese. Their music harkens back to the late 80's Post-pink/No-wave where funk and atmoshpere was above all with some noise added to the mix. They are not a big band at all and only released an EP which is selftitled, but anyhting that plays an experental Post-punk is OK in my book

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The third band is called Deathride and is formed of Ex-Electric Shock dou Jennie and Kaotue. Again, only one of them is Japanese. Their music is cross of Garage and Noise with some electronica introduced.
 
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Infinite

Member
Kurita said:
It's not really different from Homely, so I don't know if you'll like it.
To be honest I enjoyed Homely, so I might be weird haha.

I've been following cinema staff since 2008, they didn't disappoint me yet.
Feels good to see them making their major debut.
Some of my favorite songs :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXNDKiICsCU&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SiNvDSi03Q&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcIl2imw250&feature=relmfu

They have that typical "Zankyo Records" sound that I love.
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No offense but these were pretty weak. Could never get into Cinema Staff.
 
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