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  1. Posted

    newest one by edawakare. They've released their 2nd EP in june, seems like I missed it back then...

    first half is pretty slow but picks up later and is totally worth the wait. A really really nice track totally down my lane!

     

     

  2. Posted · Edited by whitegrey

     

    onomatopel ... a small alt-pop duo I just stumbled upon; with a really cute piece this time.

    sounds a lot like classic shibuya-kei with some pico-pop added to the mix. It's pure sugar but I like it.

  7. Posted · Edited by whitegrey
    fixed stuffs...

    For German artists there is this 2007 compilation which is called Poptastic Conversation Japan, bundled with a language-course/study CD and released in both Japan and Germany, where German bands / band-members re-recorded their songs in Japanese language (with support of an professional interpreter). I features bands like Einstürzende Neubauten, Die Ärzte, Wir sind Helden, Stereo Total... And is pretty funny and interesting in my opinion (there is also a 'China' version of the compilation btw).

     

    You can listen to samples of all songs here (not much up on YT sadly);

    https://www.exlibris.ch/de/musik/cd/various-artists/poptastic-conversations-japan/

    (scroll down to 'DISK 2' on the left side, 'DISK' 1 is the language course CD)

     

    YT-Sample from Die Ärzte:

     

    Short TV-piece about it in English (with a few cringe-worthy moments, but still interesting):

     

  8. Posted

    9 minutes ago, ArtFart said:

    Why does Facebook ruin every picture ever?

     

    Basically because it applies its own rules of resizing & [re]compressing if you don't follow their rules first hand.

    You can find those rules here; https://www.facebook.com/help/266520536764594/

     

    And there are other things to know and tricks as well if you really care about the quality, but I don't want to get into detail here - you should be able to easily find guides on that on the web; just google a bit... or ask me if you really want to know it.

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  11. Posted · Edited by whitegrey
    *spoiler* tag for lyrics added...

    Not so bad on the 'understandable'-side actually (there's far worse stuff in existence) but pretty typical 'Engrish' songwriting;

    Spoiler

    I have someone with the quarrel.
    Is under mosaic on the face of the opponent.
    Opponent seems to have touched mind.
    In crying screaming, you are rampage.
    I have lifted the loud and I also outdone.
    Quarrel lasted for many days many hours many minutes.
    I had become exhausted.
    The moment that I became want to die,
    Mosaic of opponent's face is gone.
    Opponent face was me.
    I was awakened.
    Was a dream.
    I wiped　the sweat　bad.
    And, I shed a bad tear.

    ^^^ lyrics ^^^

     

    Ok, it's an obscure Indie-artist, but I see quite similar stuff pretty often...

    You can even get what he wanted to say/express in a way, it's just not the best English.

  13. Posted

    solarium - kimi ha oboreteiku sakana

     

    They have 3 singles out so far and I have high hopes for future releases, definitely on my 'to follow'-list.

    Female vocals, light use of electronica (even glitch elements), some piano, 3 minutes in the guitar turns shoegazey...

    They're pretty much down my alley, especially this one. The single is available on bandcamp btw; solarium03.bandcamp.com

  15. Posted

    I love some good HipHop/Rap with meaningful, deep (sometimes political) lyrics and a high skill level regarding the intelligent use of language, grammar, rhymes (native language is a plus)... Needless to say this stuff is quite hard to find and buried under a sh*tload of testosterone-driven gangster-stuff praising booty, booze, drugs, money and whatnot... D;

     

    It does exist to, it's just like... rare...

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    For me it was Shibuya O-nest in summer 2008 (way before they went TSUTAYA)...

    I would need to dig a bit for full line-up (can't really remember); it was a Hardcore-Punk show but I went for the 5.6.7.8's who also played there.

     

    Favourite livehouse... hmm, difficult... but definitely the smaller (non-corporate) ones...

    I really enjoyed the regular Sunday midday-lives at mona records live-space; nice laid back indie-music in a very relaxing atmosphere - just perfect!

    As for 'regular' livehouses: most of the time I went to the Shimokitazawa-venues, e.g. Club Que, basement bar, Mosaic...

    Good memories on Shinjuku Red Cloth and Zher the ZOO YOYOGI also.

     

    As of finding the venues -> I usually went 'venue-scouting' soon enough; earlier at the day of the live or even a few days in advance when I happened to be at the right ward. Saved my a** quite a few times as some of the venues are really not that easy to find - even with directions - and the concerts literally always start on-point so you better don't be late.

  22. Posted

    I hate to *spam* this thread (it deserves love from more people!), but well - can't help it... D;

    This time more on the calm and 'Sunday-music' side genre wise; with all the mathy-influnce in focus nowadays I don't mind putting on some indie-pop in between, especially on Sunday...

     

    sasaguchi so-on orchestra - waga tsukimi ru kun sō fu

     

    This one went under my radar earlier this month somehow... But now I'm really glad I found it; it is definitely one of the nicest music videos I've seen in a while. The freeze-style perfectly fits the overall mood, the facial expressions are full of both joy and sorrow, the whole setting and story is wonderful with interesting characters and the multi-instrumental backing that chimes in slowly -> I can watch this over and over again...

  23. Posted

    YESMAN have a new PV up:

    It's totally on the simple & happy / poppy side (I'm always a bit sceptical on stuff in that direction - cuz most of the time I just can't 'feel it') but her vocals save it for me, they have that special something making it authentic. The slower more silent part starting around the 2:30 mark is way nice imo...

     

    Anatari also did a new one:

    The PV itself is not that exciting (to put it simple)... But I can always dig this kind of music style - it's nothing fancy/new style-wise (I've heard similar sounding stuff before) but has a nice pace and feeling to it - works for me.

     

    and shibaigoya put their 1st PV up:

    Now that one... It's pretty strange stuff... I think it's excellent tho - I gave it a few repeated spins at least, which is not a bad sign.

  25. Posted

    qujaku (ex. the piqnic) will tour UK & mainland EU from mid april till end of may 2017!

     

    Announcement: so i buried records

    (you'll find the full info in English and a more copy&paste friendly tour-schedule then the poster over there!)

     

     

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    Linkage:

    Official web -> qujaku.com

    SOUNDCLOUD -> soundcloud.com/qujaku

    facebook -> facebook.com/Qujaku-346412282159781

    twitter -> twitter.com/qujaku_info

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