Askew Magazine http://www.askewmagazine.com Japanese Rock Magazine Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:35:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Over the Edge ‘10@OSAKA http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/over-the-edge-10osaka/ http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/over-the-edge-10osaka/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:35:31 +0000 Lisa Bargielski http://www.askewmagazine.com/?p=1499 Over the Edge, a large visual kei event which usually takes place in Tokyo on New Year’s Eve, will be happening a bit earlier this year–and will take place in Osaka.

Over the Edge ‘10@OSAKA will take place on May 23rd, 2010 at Namba Hatch in Osaka, and will also be the first live for KISAKI’s new band, rin-the end of corruption world-.  Other bands set to perform include 12012, girugamesh, D=OUT, doremidan, heidi., Mix Speaker’s,Inc., Sadie, Vidoll, and several special session bands.

Presale tickets go on sale from March 12th through March 19th through Ticket Deli, and general sale begins April 17th.  Tickets cost 7,350 yen each.

Ticket Deli

]]> http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/over-the-edge-10osaka/feed/ 0 KISAKI’s New Band Announced http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/kisakis-new-band-announced/ http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/kisakis-new-band-announced/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:34:16 +0000 Lisa Bargielski http://www.askewmagazine.com/?p=1502 KISAKI had previously mentioned that he would be starting a new band in the summer, and now the announcement of that band has come along with the band’s first live.

Rin-the end of corruption world-, will perform for the first time at Over the Edge ‘10@OSAKA on May 23rd, 2010, alongside many other big name bands in the visual kei scene.

The lineup of the band has yet to be announced.


UNDER CODE PRODUCTION
UNDER CODE PRODUCTION (rin-the end of corruption world- special page)
KISAKI’s Blog

]]> http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/kisakis-new-band-announced/feed/ 0 Aural Vampire a musical guest Anime Central 2010 http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/aural-vampire-a-musical-guest-anime-central-2010/ http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/aural-vampire-a-musical-guest-anime-central-2010/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:30:16 +0000 Evan Benner http://www.askewmagazine.com/?p=1489  

avAural Vampire have revealed their latest PV for “Shonan zoku -cannibal coast-,” the first track off of their self titled EP from 2008.

The electronica duo has also been confirmed for Anime Central 2010 in Rosemont, Ill. Their gothic blend of dance-pop is fitting for the convention’s “spooky” 13th year. ACen will take place May 14-16 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, thirty minutes from downtown Chicago.

For more information visit:
Aural Vampire -

iTunes

 

 

]]> http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/aural-vampire-a-musical-guest-anime-central-2010/feed/ 0 WHITEBLACK Disbands, Best Album Announced http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/whiteblack-to-disband-best-album-announced/ http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/whiteblack-to-disband-best-album-announced/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:00:34 +0000 Lisa Bargielski http://www.askewmagazine.com/?p=1479
TATSUYA, the vocalist of WHITEBLACK and the head of the Kyoto-based visual kei label, CROW MUSIC, has announced that WHITEBLACK will be disbanding, ]]> TATSUYA, the vocalist of WHITEBLACK and the head of the Kyoto-based visual kei label, CROW MUSIC, has announced that WHITEBLACK will be disbanding, and their final schedule up until their disbandment show will be revealed at their Tokyo oneman on April 9th.

In addition to the sudden news of the band’s breakup, TATSUYA has also indicated that he is considering retiring from the stage.

WHITEBLACK have announced a best album, set to be a compilation of their releases from their formation to disbandment, and have given fans the option to vote for which songs they want to see on it.  Voting will take place from March 14th through March 25th.  Details concerning the voting process can be found via CROW MUSIC’s official website.

CROW MUSIC

]]> http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/whiteblack-to-disband-best-album-announced/feed/ 0 Fatima to Hold a One-Day Revival Concert http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/fatima-to-hold-a-one-day-revival-concert/ http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/fatima-to-hold-a-one-day-revival-concert/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:03:37 +0000 Lisa Bargielski http://www.askewmagazine.com/?p=1474 After a few weeks of teasing fans with a countdown on their official site, it was announced that Fatima will be holding a one-day revival on June 28th, 2010, at Shibuya O-EAST.

Since Fatima’s breakup in 2005, Kanoma and Towa (now known as Hitomi and Soan, respectively) have gone on to form Moran, and recently paused activities.  Lay and 4ge (now known as cake and zizi makia) have gone on to form the shoegazer band OBSCURE, who have recently announced their disbandment.

Presale tickets for the event go on sale from March 15th through March 23rd via Speed-Disk’s official site, with general sale tickets going on sale starting from April 3rd.


Fatima Official Site
Moran Official Site
OBSCURE Official Site
Speed-Disk

]]> http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/fatima-to-hold-a-one-day-revival-concert/feed/ 0 New Podcast Feature: Radio TBJE Nippon http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/new-podcast-feature-radio-tbje-nippon/ http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/new-podcast-feature-radio-tbje-nippon/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:44:56 +0000 Evan Benner http://www.askewmagazine.com/?p=1415 Askew is proud to introduce Radio TBJE Nippon, a new addition to the Askew Podcast Network.

Radio TBJE Nippon is hosted by Tom Melesky, a promoter in Japan. The Big Jugs Experience (TBJE) is an effort that began in Osaka, Japan, to promote bands. It has since expanded to host events in Tokyo and in the UK.

Tom has offered his skills as a radio personality to make feature podcasts to introduce us to some of his favorite band discoveries. From the heart of the scene in Tokyo, Tom will bring The Big Jugs Experience to expose listeners to who is new and who is notable among the many undiscovered acts.

This inaugural episode features Royalinserts, Buffalo’3, NACANO, NANOX, BALOON88, and Moja.

Get to know Tom a little better in the Backstage feature of the upcoming issue of Askew and take advantage of his insider’s look on becoming a band promoter.  Head on over and download the first episode here!

]]> http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/new-podcast-feature-radio-tbje-nippon/feed/ 0 Yoshida Brothers Return to Otakon http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/yoshida-brothers-return-to-otakon/ http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/yoshida-brothers-return-to-otakon/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:14:00 +0000 Laura Brickman http://www.askewmagazine.com/?p=1453
The world-renowned Yoshida brothers, recently announced that they will be performing at Otakon 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. Otakon will be taking placed July 30th to August 1st at Baltimore Convention Center.]]> The world-renowned Yoshida brothers, recently announced that they will be performing at Otakon 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland.  Otakon will be taking placed July 30th to August 1st at Baltimore Convention Center.

The Yoshida brothers are best known in the United States for the song “Kodo”, since it became the official theme song for the Nintendo Wii in 2006.  They’re known back home as renegades who fused traditional music with modern instruments.  They’re popularity even led to a bit of a music revival.  Shamisen classes became popular for some time, as fans decided they wanted to learn how to play like the brothers.

Check out their performance at Otokon 2010, and find out more about them on their official homepage.

]]> http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/yoshida-brothers-return-to-otakon/feed/ 0 BAAL Presents “King of Evil 13″ vol. 2 http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/baal-presents-king-of-evil-13-vol-2/ http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/baal-presents-king-of-evil-13-vol-2/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:47:21 +0000 Evan Benner http://www.askewmagazine.com/?p=1425 "Good Children go to heaven. Bad children go to BAAL gigs." BAAL presents an overnight live event on March 13th at Shinjuku Motion. Vocalist U-tarou explains, "We chose a livehouse where the audience is very close, and it will surely be a battleground."]]> koeb

BAAL presents “KING OF EVIL 13″ vol.2
Date: 3/13 (Sat) 2010
Place:  Shinjuku Motion   http://motion-web.jp/
Open / Start: 24:00
Adv.: ¥2000 (＋1 drink ¥500) / Day of: ¥2500 (＋1drink, ¥500)
This event is 18+ only. IDs will be checked at the door.
-GIG-
-DJ-
DJ †nAo12xu†   http://www.myspace.com/nao12xu
Ticket reservation

Also, keep an eye out for Askew’s upcoming interview with BAAL.

]]> http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/baal-presents-king-of-evil-13-vol-2/feed/ 0 HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR to Release “swamp man” in USA http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/high-and-mighty-color-to-release-swamp-man-in-usa/ http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/high-and-mighty-color-to-release-swamp-man-in-usa/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:13:14 +0000 Evan Benner http://www.askewmagazine.com/?p=1432 In preparation for their upcoming U.S. appearance at Sakura-Con 2010, HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR will begin distributing their album swamp man on March 15th.]]> hamcIn preparation for their upcoming U.S. appearance at Sakura-Con 2010, HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR will begin distributing their album swamp man on March 15th.

The U.S. version will include the full Japanese version booklet.

Pre-orders begin today on JapanFiles‘ online store.

swamp man will also be sold on Amazon, RightStuf.com, and in store at Hot Topic.

HaMC will perform at Sakura-Con 2010 in Seattle, WA, which takes place April 2nd-4th.

]]> http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/high-and-mighty-color-to-release-swamp-man-in-usa/feed/ 0 The Underneath Announce Final Tour http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/the-underneath-announce-final-tour-single/ http://www.askewmagazine.com/p/the-underneath-announce-final-tour-single/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:19:47 +0000 Evan Benner http://www.askewmagazine.com/?p=1380

The Underneath have announced through their mail magazine and MySpace that they will be disbanding at their live on May 3rd, 2010.]]> The Underneath have announced through their mail magazine and MySpace that they will be disbanding at their live on May 3rd, 2010. The band apologized for the abrupt notice and thanked all of their listeners who have supported them.

FINAL TOUR: the Underneath LAST LIVE TOUR 2010 “LAST SCENE”

  • 2010.3.21(sun.) HEAVEN’S ROCK VJ-3 Saitama Shintoshin (Saitama)
  • 2010.4.10(sat.) Kobe STAR CLUB (Aichi)
  • 2010.4.29(thu.) Nagoya ell. FITS ALL（Aichi）
  • 2010.5.3(mon.) Shibuya O-WEST (Tokyo)

Following their disbandment, the Underneath will have one more release so as not to say farewell without a parting gift. The four-track single will be entitled Diamond and is set for release on March 17th, 2010. Diamond will sell for 1500 yen and is limited to release in Japan.

Diamond
1. Diamond
2. Deep -acoustic ver.-
3. Bite the bullet -re-build ver.-
4. Frontier -re-build ver.-

The photo featured above was taken exclusively for Askew. Look forward to the full size photo in our fourth issue with cover feature Satsuki. Along with the exclusive photoshoot is an interview with the band about their second album, us.

http://www.underneath.jp
http://www.myspace.com/underneathjapan

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