L~Lotus~ is a five-piece band comprising of three ex. as milk members – 蓮華 (Renka) on vocals, saki and Takayuki on guitars, masato on bass, and YUJI on drums. They officially began their activities on March 6th and have released three digital singles to date: 「worry」 on May 19th, 「snow」 on May 26th, and 「tree」 on June 2nd. The members of L~Lotus~ sat down with us to answer a couple of questions, so give it a read to get to know them better! We’d like to thank JapanFiles... Read→
-LEON- is a five-piece band from Gunma comprising of Yuji on vocals, Shin and Koya on guitars, Yamato on bass, and Masashi on drums. Mixing Asian cultural influences with visual rock, -LEON- has a heavy, modern sound with a distinct, ethereal flavor. On December 13th, the band released their first three track mini-album, 「REGULUS」 along with a PV for their song, 「Kokou ni Tou Tsuioku no Kagen no Tsuki」. The members of -LEON- took time to answer a few of our questions, so take a read through... Read→
GLACIER is a five-member group from Okinawa, comprising of Makoto on vocals, Nao on lead guitar, Koujirou on rhythm guitar, Aki on bass, and Yuuki on drums. The band formed in July 2007 and made their major debut a year later on July 23rd. They have released a full album and six singles to date with their seventh single, 「愛の降る街」 (Ai no Furu Machi) which is the third installment of a 7-month digital release project, coming out on June 30th through JapanFiles and on iTunes. The members... Read→
O-PARTS is a two-man unit that started in June of 2009, formed by vocalist sho-ka (ex. Vogus Image) and bassist Jun (GaGaaalinG, ex. WAIVE). On August 20th, they released their first maxi-single entitled 「向日葵」 (Himawari) which included four tracks, all of which made it into the top ten of the Oricon Indies ranking. On May 26th, their second maxi-single, 「煌[kou]」 was released and will be available through JapanFiles from June 6th. Both sho-ka and Jun took time out of their busy schedules... Read→
In 2002, Kaya made his vocal debut in the Mana produced two-man unit, Schwarz Stein. In 2004, Schwarz Stein disbanded, and departing from the label the band was signed to, Kaya became a free singer. Using “aesthetics” as his main theme, Kaya conducts his activities with the goals of “the revolution of the aesthetic senses” and the “liberation of sexuality” in mind, and manages his own lyrics, CD jacket designs, make-up and costume designs as well as the organization... Read→
born is a five member band that began together under RENNY AMY, which was active from August 2005, until December 31st, 2006. Shortly after, the same five members created D&L, and eventually changed their name to ‘born’ on April 9th, 2008 with the sponsored event at Takadanobaba AREA called “born presents 「bug scremo vol.01」”. About a week later, they released their first demonstration single, entitled 「Dust pain」, which was followed by the tour, 「Abnormal skin’s」. Since... Read→
砂月-Satsuki- began his solo career on February 14th, 2009, after spending seven years as the vocalist for RENTRER EN SOI. His first solo release, 「AWAKE」 came out via his online shop on May 9th, and that month he also started his 「AWAKENING TO MOONLIGHT」 tour, which even made a stop in Los Angeles, California. His next release, 「CRYSTAL」 was out on August 21st, which was followed by his 「PEER INTO YOUR CRYSTAL HEART」 tour, where he preformed in both Tokyo and Las Vegas, Nevada. ... Read→
Just like our newest Random Fact of the Day states, Satsuki and Tomo of Echostream are actually good friends! The two have made a short video for fans going to see them at the end of the month at oni-con! Looks like they even have dinner with each other while visiting in America!
Who is going to Oni-con?
Source: Tomo’s Youtube Channel
Actually it was Hiroki yet again who updated their myspace with a mini update. I love that he can update in English, its really great! He wrote alittle about his future in music as well. You can keep up with on his blog here (which he has also written some entries in English as well).
October 7, 2009 – Wednesday
Hi guys,I’m alive,and so is the other guys.
We’re still good buddies, and now we’re planing for a short trip ourselfs.
I’m now planing for the next stage.I still love music,and I’m having a good time with music everyday.
Recently,I like music called “SCREAMO”.
I still want to make people happy with it,so I’m now making and thinking a lot of stuff.Making songs,learning about recording,etc…
And drums too.
So, I’ll be back soon!!Don’t forget about us XD
see you again!Thanx for your support!
Hiroki
I thought that was nice of him to let us know what was new with him. When he officially announces new project/band we will be sure to keep you guys updated.
Source: Myspace blog
born is getting ready for their Texas live in Houston at Oni-con next month. Cure Media USA has posted a video clip of the guys expressing their excitement and asking for support. You can view the video here. How many are going to Oni-con?
The site also has videos from ALSDEAD and Satsuki!!
Source: Cure Media site
I am going to miss this band. Hiroki of Since 1889 has posted an english comment about disbanding.
Thanks for the messages from friends&fans all over the world.It’s our first time in life to have messages from overseas,and I’m very impressed.
About the disband,we’ve had a lot of discussion until this decision.We all love music,and no one wants to quit it.
We want to see you soon,even in a different way–and that time,I hope we can play our music overseas too.We still want to make people happier with our music,and we believe we can do it.
Thanks for all your support,and thanks to all the friends&fans who was concerned with Since1889.
Sorry for my bad English!!
Hope to see you on August 1st!
Hiroki
Awww
Source: Since1889 myspace
KORO posted this new video message of the group. They seem to be pumped up for their live in Paris!
Hello. Nice to meet you. We are Dark Schneider.
We are going to play at Fête de la Musique 28ême in Paris on June 21.
As the first Japanese musicians perform at the festival, we are now with full of hopes and fears, and looking forward to rocking you in Paris.
Hope you are excited, to see us, too.
With lots of love from Dark Schneider
Source: KORO, youtube
Siva posted their last look and their disbandment messages on the main HP. Its starting to feel official. You can read the messages here, and what do you think of their last look?
Source: UC HP
I thought this might interest Miyavi fans who read S-T.net.
This was just posted a little while ago by musicJAPANplus.
In a message posted today on his website, MIYAVI announced that he is leaving PS COMPANY after 10 successful years of affiliation.
The following is a message directly from him to you:
My dear fans all over the world.
To All Komiyavi
Firstly, Happy Valentine’s Day!!Thank you for all your time, support and so much love.
Today I have a kind of bitter announcement:
I’ve decided to “graduate” from PS company, with whom I’ve been affiliated for the past ten years, after my concert at Hibiya Yagai Ongakudo on April 5th.
After the event at Budokan on January 3rd,
I looked up at the far-reaching sky and horizon over the sea in Okinawa for the first time in all these years, and decided to think about my one and only life 10 or 20 years down the road.Thought about myself as an artist,
how to face to fans and people who support me,thought and thought and got tired, and took nap and woke up and thought and thought,
took a shower, and thought and thought,
got hungry and had a light meal, and thought and thought,
walked along the sea and thought and thought,
Then, before I realized, it was morning.
And I watched the sun rising from the sea
Without thinking I spontaneously started to cry.Neither sad nor happy tears
I just cried.
And decided.
It’s neither a sad thing nor a happy thing
I made a decision for my own bright feature.
At least, I believe so.
I’ll talk about the how and why
in another way or something, some other time.We achieved great success at the agency’s 10th anniversary concert, and I fulfilled my role as representative of all the affiliated bands
The agency started its 11th year of activity without any problems.That’s one of my main reasons.
Of course, I’ll keep on singing “Peace&Smile” like always.
Above all, I want to express my thanks to Chief Executive Mr.Ozaki, who was surprised to hear this but understood after great reflection.
To all staff who worked through blood, sweat and tears to be my hands, legs and sometimes even like my body, thank you, thank you very much.
I know that no matter which road I choose, it’s a thorny path.
So think I should live in a way I won’t regret when I’m looking back on myself 10 or 20 years from now.
Hope we’ll be able to have sweet sweet dreams instead of chocolates that makes cavities in our teeth.
I hope we can all have SWEET dreams.
Happy braintine’s day.
Miyavi
-Japanese-
Dear my fans all over the world.仔雅の皆へ
いつもサポートと沢山の愛をありがとう。今日はちょっぴりホロ苦い報告があります。
このたび４月５日の日比谷野外音楽堂公演にて
１０年間所属しお世話になりましたPS companyを巣立ち、
”晴れて卒業”という形をもって独立する事に相成りました。１月３日の武道館公演を終え、
数年ぶりの沖縄の海で広がる空と水平線と向き合い
自分の一生一度きりの人生これからの１０年、２０年を見据え決心しました。自分のアーティストとしての在り方や
ファンの皆や応援してくれる人達との向き合い方を考えに考えて、考えて考えて疲れ仮眠して起きては考えて考えて、
軽くシャワー浴びては考えて考えて、
腹が減り軽食をとっては考えて考えて、
海沿いを歩き考えに考えて考えてたら、
気付けば朝になってました。
そして海からゆっくりと昇ってくる朝日を
何も考えずに見てたら自然と涙が出てきました。悲しい涙でも嬉しい涙でもありません。
ただ泣きました。
そして決めました。
悲しい事でも嬉しい事でもありません。
ただ明るい未来の為に決めました。
少なくとも僕はそう信じています。決断に至るまでの細かな理由はプロセスは
機会を改めてメディア等で語るとして事務所設立１０周年記念公演を成功に終える事ができ、
所属バンドを代表しその役目を果たした上で
無事に１１周年目を迎えられた事も一つの大きなきっかけとなりました。勿論これからも変わらず”Peace & Smile”を唄ってくつもりです。
何よりこの話をした時に驚きながらも熟考を重ね、理解を示し、
快く背中を押してくれた尾崎社長に多大なる感謝の意を表すると共に
これまで手となり足となり時には屍となり
汗水涙流して働いてくれたスタッフの皆も本当に本当にありがとう。どの様な道を選べどイバラの道である事に変わりないのは承知の上です。
ならば１０年後２０年後に今を振り返った時に悔いのない生き方をしようと思いました。皆でデッカイSWEETな夢をみれますように。
Happy belated braintine’s day.みやび
So, what do you think?
I do hope Miyavi doesn’t stop making music. And him without PSC will be a little strange to me– at first, at least.
xTRiPx has updated their mobile ohp with a new look! They’ve also made an announcement that they will not be having one one-man, but two! The first will be on March 22nd at Fukuoka DRUM Be-1 and the second will be on April 24th, in Tokyo at Shinjuku Marz.
check out their new look:
I love it! Definitely one of their best. What do you guys think?
Also, an important announcement was posted on their ohp that xTRiPx will be moving to Tokyo from now on and leaving Fukuoka behind since they’ve been experiencing some trouble with always traveling so much from Fukuoka. They tell the fans that even though they’ll be separated, their music will not change and they’ll always keep doing their best!
source: ohp
I’m sure a lot of you have already seen this, but here it is for those who haven’t: full translation for the announcement and member comment on RENTRER EN SOI’s site about their disbanding.
All the credit for the translation goes to kagen @ livejournal, who very kindly translated this for the RES livejournal community.
An important message from Rentrer en Soi
Thank you for your continuing support for Rentrer en Soi. We have an important message for everyone even though this may appear to be very sudden.
Rentrer en Soi will close it’s chapter after holding a one man live at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO on 2008.12.25.
Regarding the reasons for disbandment, please refer to the members’ comments.
The remaining period of activity for the band is short, but we hope to receive the same support from fans and staff.
– Free Will
Members’ Comment
We have a message for the fans.
Rentrer en Soi will disband on the 25th of December.
The 「MILLENARIANISM」 tour which will begin on the 19th of November will be the last tour, and the tour final on the 25th of December at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO will put and end to the band’s activities.
Rentrer en Soi has conducted its band activities under the theme of “returning to oneself” for seven years, and both the work that has been released and the to-be-released mini-album on the 22nd of October “MEGIDDO” has constitued a complete (concentrated?) representation of this band theme.
As such, Rentrer en Soi has started to consider the reason of existence for the “Rentrer en Soi” of the future, and after much discussion with the staff, have reached the conclusion of disbandment.
We understand that this may be very sudden for everyone who has supported us thus far, and we also realise that it may be a self-centered decision. However, we ask of everyone to try to understand our decision.
We thank all fans and other related personnel for their support thus far.
There is only a little time left, but we would still like to etch the existence of Rentrer en Soi deeply into our compositions and lives. Please watch over us until the last moment.
2008.09.17
RENTRER EN SOI
Again, big thanks to kagen for this translation!
Tomozo’s label – Sequence Records has been around for awhile, but their site opened up in 2004 and every time they do a face lift on the site they seem to get rid of everything besides the mobile site! This isn’t the case this time since when you go to the url you get an error.
Finally Tomozo updated his blog with a message asking us to please wait for a restoration (-_-;) So either there were server problems or they are doing another face lift!! Either way never fear the site will return!! *whew*
Source: Tomozo’s blog
We updated about Iori leaving Siva here. Like many fans, I too emailed Iori to wish him luck and to let him know no matter what – fans will support him. I also asked him to please return to the stage whenever he is ready and to please be happy. This morning he replied to my email and I thought it was sweet and wanted to share with everyone.
Thank you.
I thank all people who supported siva and me and it.
Though I understand it sometime, I will come back to the stage again. And play guitar.
To play my music again.
Then please support me once again.
His english is really cute. But there you have it, he seems positive and I hope everyone will support him!!
The band will be going on a limited period activity pause after their 5/17 live. They mentioned that they will continue in a low key style and will be getting stronger. Please look forward for the girls strong return. They never mention when they will coming back, BUT it doesn’t sound like this is a bad thing, so no one worry just yet~
Source: HP
Neu would like to apologize for their lateness to the live they had on February 9th at Osaka MUSE because there was a bad traffic accident which caused a horrible traffic jam. So they send their apologies to the UNDERCODE members, staff, and fans (that were waiting for pleasure for so long).
Luckily Nega allowed them to explain to their fans after their encore.
Source: Neu’s staff blog.
RYONAI (ex Blam Honey) has sent a New Years message to fans from his myspace. He even made a graphic for fans, which was really sweet. His English is pretty good so you can email him or add him. He openly talks about designing, graphics and music. Along with Kiwamu (BLOOD), RYONAI has been doing lives with a new comer to the vk scene, GPKISM (which I think stands for Gothic Prince Ken-ISM ?). Here is RYONAI’s message for the New Year and his fans:
A Happy New Year! !
I pray for your prosperity of splendid
talent and health and bed of roses!Please greet the good New Year!
RYONAI
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