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New Review: An Cafe – “BB Parallel World”
The delayed September issues are now in the process of being shipped. If you have questions about [...]
An Cafe recently released “BB Parallel World” through their North American distributors Maru Music. This is their 3rd full length album to be released in America, and features samples of both popular tracks from single releases and new media. The CD is accompanied by a DVD full of newer music videos, live performances, and [...]
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Written on November 18, 2009 | Posted in News | Comments
Askew Magazine is pleased to announce that Japanese singer/songwriter Kiryu will be appearing at this year’s Pacific Media Expo in Los Angeles, CA, taking place over Veteran’s Day weekend (November 6-8). Kiryu will perform at a special afternoon concert on Saturday, November 7 at 1PM, entitled Hydraphonic, alongside Nobu Albatross and Lemon Drop Kick.
Kiryu will [...]
Written on November 4, 2009 | Posted in News | Comments
Echostream will be hosting a panel and an autograph session at Nekocon this year:
You fell in love with Echostream last year at Nekocon 2008. For the past year, the band has been hard at work putting together a new album of beautiful music and haunting melodies. Now they are ready to give you just a glimpse [...]
Written on November 4, 2009 | Posted in News | Comments
The beginning of October brought forth the latest single from Nagoya-based band meth., their first release since the induction of bassist AkN as a member. Now they have returned to being a full four-piece group for the first time since the departure of their first bassist, which led to the release of their mini album [...]
JapanFiles is now taking preorders for the US release of Girugamesh’s fourth full album, NOW. The digital files will be available through JapanFiles the day that the album is released in Japan, December 16th, but the US hard copy release of NOW will be on January 4th, 2010. You can also find other US releases [...]
Written on November 3, 2009 | Posted in News | Comments
JapanFiles presents Japanese rock band HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR on their return to the USA with a new vocalist and heavier sound. HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR will play a live concert at Sakura-Con 2010 and attend autograph and Q&A sessions for fans during Sakura-Con’s three-day event in Seattle, WA on April 2-4, 2010.
Sakura-Con information and [...]
Written on November 3, 2009 | Posted in News | Comments
Taken from the heiz’s MySpace:
Shaku and Asako were members of the well known electro-rock three piece Milkteath while Kimura played drums for indie rock band Outside. Both bands released many CDs and DVDs, toured Japan nationwide numerous times, and appeared on several television shows. But Shaku, Asako, and Kimura couldn’t get any satisfaction…
The three [...]
Written on November 3, 2009 | Posted in News | Comments