Not long ago I had the chance to talk to the electro-pop band Freezepop for Destructoid.com. Thay played a show near me, and there was no way I was going to miss it. I manged to bend their ears for over an hour. We talked about PAX, the Duke leaving the band and a lot about their bold new future.
You can check out the huge (we're talking 3400 words so go to the bathroom now and get something nice to drink on your way back) interview right here on Destructoid.
Big news! OMODAKA has just released a new four song EP called Plum Song.
Is it any good?
Check out Japanator for my full review, as well as links to listen, watch and buy.
Hi! Long time no see, little blog o' mine.
Where have I been. Well, mostly working outside of blogging and blogging outside of the A-Z.
One of the major things I've been up to is continuing the Explore the Unexplored column over at HearJapan. Hit up the links below to see the fallout:
13: Beat Crusaders, Cro Magnon and 54-71 make this a week not to be missed, and that's just the beginning!
14: Henry Tennis headed up this week, along with Red Bacteria Vacuum and the Vocaloid fueled heavy metal of BingoBongoP.
15: saw the release of the fantastic 8bit sampler of Michael Jackson covers from Saitone. There's also new stuff from The Captains, DEATHGAZE, JulieHally and more.
So there you go. 3 weeks and 30 new releases to listen though. Check 'em out!
Back again with lucky show number 113! It's another one of them there radioator Japan cast pods.
This week, lots of cool new news and music from the likes of Utada Hikaru, HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR, An Cafe and a closer look at Boom Boom Satellites in the Artist Spotlight.
Hurry up and put this 13 behind you as fast as possible by downloading the show immediately!
NOTE: I goofed and recorded my voice track and a super-low bit rate. Deal.
DOWNLOAD EPISODE 113 AT JAPANATOR
Random updates via Twitter.
Track-list and links after the jump!
00:00 OP: Denki Groove - Dark Red Sofa - 20 [BUY]
0:01:06 HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR - Fly Me to the Other Moon - Swamp Man [BUY at JapanFiles.com]
0:05:01 Ai Otsuka - Sakuranbo - LOVE is BEST [BUY]
0:08:51 iLL - Hello - Force [BUY]
0:13:04 Break: http://ff4.ocremix.org - Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption
0:14:28 School Food Punishment - Sea-through Communication - Single [BUY]
0:19:23 Shiina Ringo - Vogue - Superficial Gossip [BUY]
0:23:40 An Cafe - Let's Brand New Wave - BB Parallel World [BUY]
0:27:27 Break: http://ff4.ocremix.org - Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption
Artist Spotlight: Boom Boom Satellites
0:28:59 Boom Boom Satellites - Moment I Count - Full of Everlasting Pleasures [BUY]
0:33:57 Boom Boom Satellites - Girl - ON [BUY]
0:38:23 Boom Boom Satellites - Light My Fire - Photon [BUY]
0:43:14 Boom Boom Satellites - Back on My Feet - Single [BUY]
0:48:33 Break: http://ff4.ocremix.org - Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption
0:49:47 Saitone - Smooth Criminal (Saitone 8bit Tribute) - Michael Jackson Tribute [BUY at HearJapan.com]
0:53:49 Freezepop - Tenisu no Boifurendo - Freezepop Forever [BUY]
0:59:03 Utada Hikaru - Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) - Beautiful World Single [BUY]
1:02:18 ED: Denki Groove - Nanamaida? - 20 [BUY]
November 24th
Boom Boom Satellites
with Me You Us Them
Santos Party House
96 Lafayette Street, New York
Source: Superglorious
Jan 15-Feb12
Utada Hikaru
Utada "In The Flesh" Tour 2010
01/15 - Honolulu, HI @ Pipeline Cafe
01/19 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
01/21 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
01/24 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
01/30 - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
02/02 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
02/05 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
02/08 - New York City, NY @ Irving Plaza
2/12 - London, England @ O2 Academy Islington
Source: Official Site
April 2-4
HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
Sakura-Con 2010
Source: JapanFiles
Here it is! The new episode of Japanator Radio! Just a little late. Nothing to panic over. Jeeze!
This week, some UVERworld, some Ali Project, some Bloodthirsty Butchers and Quinka With A Yawn in the Artist Spotlight. Fun!
Let's make up for lost time together by downloading the new show right now! Go! Go!
DOWNLOAD EPISODE 112 AT JAPANATOR
Random updates via Twitter.
Track-list and links after the jump!
00:00 OP: Denki Groove - Dark Red Sofa - 20 [BUY]
0:01:05 Bloodthirsty Butchers - Ippo - Guitarist wo Korosanaide [BUY]
0:06:17 Karen - Silver - Sunday Girl in Silence [BUY]
0:10:33 Ogre You Asshole - Wiper - Fog Lamp [BUY]
0:19:03 BREAK: http://ff4.ocremix.org - Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption
0:19:47 UVERworld - Kanashimi wa Kitto - Single [BUY]
0:24:56 Ali Project - Boukoku Kakusei Catharsis - Single [BUY]
0:29:20 BREAK: http://ff4.ocremix.org - Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption
Artist Spotlight - Quinka With A Yawn
0:30:36 Quinka With A Yawn - Hide and Seak - Field Recordings [BUY]
0:34:00 Quinka With A Yawn - Blue FLowers - Micro [BUY]
0:38:37 Quinka With A Yawn - Coffee BLues - Kayoubi no Boat [BUY]
0:42:07 Esrevnoc - Sweet Strawberry Toast - EB [BUY]
0:45:25 BREAK: http://ff4.ocremix.org - Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption
0:46:15 Genki Rockets - Heavenly Star - Single [BUY]
0:50:05 Chappie - Pretty Tea Time - Welcome Morning Single [BUY]
0:52:18 Tabata Yoshiro - Shussebune - n/a
0:55:54 ED: Denki Groove - Nanamaida? - 20 [BUY]
Welcome back from your left-over candy hangover. I hope it was worth it. Oh look, we are still handing out free Japanator Radios, and you don't even need to be dressed up to get one! Aren't we nice?
This week, new music from Kalafina, exist-trace and LITE, and the always fun-time Kiiiiiii in the Artist Spotlight.
Remember. Eating leftover candy is a privilege, not a right. Treat it with respect and you will live to eat another day.
DOWNLOAD EPISODE 111 AT JAPANATOR
Random updates via Twitter.
Track-list and links after the jump!
00:00 OP: Denki Groove - Dark Red Sofa - 20 [BUY]
00:55 LITE - The Sun Sank - Turns Red EP [BUY]
06:23 Mass of the Fermenting Dregs - Ameiro no Heya - Quruli Tribu-te [BUY]
11:15 The Heiz - Don't Let Me Down - The Heiz [BUY]
14:32 BREAK: http://ff4.ocremix.org - Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption
15:32 exist-trace - RESONANCE - Ambivalent Symphony [BUY at JapanFiles.com]
19:50 The Questionmarks - Boo! I'm A Ghost - Boo! I'm A Ghost [BUY]
23:13 goomi - Seijaku no Ie - Me ga Mittsu [BUY at HearJapan.com]
27:27 BREAK: http://ff4.ocremix.org - Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption
Artist Spotlight: Kiiiiiii
28:37 Kiiiiiii - KK-LaLa - AL & BUM [BUY]
30:46 Kiiiiiii - Kiiiiiii For Any Occasion...Or Just For Fun! - AL & BUM [BUY]
33:41 Kiiiiiii - Great Escape-Omake Song - demo [BUY]
36:29 Kiiiiiii - Hammock - demo [BUY]
38:00 BREAK: http://ff4.ocremix.org - Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption
38:51 Kalafina - Progressive - Single [BUY]
44:31 Fantastic Plastic Machine - Quruli Tribu-te [BUY]
51:25 Ambassadors of Funk - Super Mario Land - Super Mario Compact Disco
56:36 ED: Denki Groove - Nanamaida? - 20 [BUY]
OMODAKA "Plumb Song"
What a way to start a new month! Here's a new video from OMODAKA for "Plumb Song." As usual, it's pretty incredible. Also, it might be very slightly not safe for work, but you shouldn't be wasting time watching videos at work in the first place! Anyway, this video is pure neon eye-candy. Make sure to watch it in HD if you can. So, when is OMODAKA going to release a DVD? Hmmm?!
Hit the jump for more of this week's video picks!
Moja "High Speed"
Here's a great, moody, DIY video from the two piece rock band Moja. The very dark, black and white treatment perfectly fits the music, and the chaotic camera work matches the chaos of the band.
Electric Eel Shock "Metal Man"
After you watch this video, there's no doubting the thrill of a live Electric Eel Shock show. Not only will they rock your face off, but check out the drummer! Not every has the courage to wear nothing but a really, really, really long sock.
Usotsuki Barbie "Konai Insects"
Here's a somewhat random pick from Usotsuki Barbie. There's no much going on here, but when you're band is already pretty weird, you don;t need to worry about adding much. And hey, dancing girl. What more do you need?
Dazzle Vision "Metsu"
If you're unfamiliar with Dazzle Vision before going into this one, then you're in for a treat. Oh look, the singer looks like your standard J-pop idol. OK, so this is going to be a cute pop some about cake. Guess what? You're wrong.
That's it for this week! See you next time!
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