• Interview with L~Lotus~

    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→

  • Interview with -LEON-

    -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→

  • Interview with GLACIER

    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→

  • Interview with O-PARTS

    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→

  • Interview with Kaya

    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→

  • Interview with born

    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→

  • Interview with Satsuki

    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→

Posted on November 7, 2009 in Event

new-events-for-sr

SUMMIT 2009 is getting near!! And the label is celebrating its 9th anniversary! The event will be on November 12th with the following bands…

Art Cube
Venus
+ISOLATION (YAY!!!!)
GallowS
escape
ZELGYER
PANIC☆ch

Tomozo will be picking up his guitar to play a session at another SEQUENCE RECORDS event, which will take place on November 26th and 27th. The 2 day event has a whole cool list of great bands. But yes, TOMOZO will be playing guest guitar for HIDETORA STARGAZER! Both events will be held at the label’s home in Shizuoka area.

Bands playing on 26th – SHIZUOKA ROCK SUMMIT:
Jigolo
Dhalis
shwein
ZEXT
PRIMEADDICT
ZELGYER
MACLUOD

Bands playing on 27th – Sequence SUMMIT:
Art Cube
Venus
GallowS
byakura
ZELGYER
PRIMEADDICT
HIDETORA STARGAZER (Tomozo guest guitar)

Source: HP

Posted on July 4, 2009 in New release

new-mini-album-for-byakura

水樂 (Byakura) will release its first mini-album on September 9th ! 「夢包み箱」 (Yume Tsutsumi Bako) will contain 6 old tracks and just one new song for 2625 yen :

1. なぞりうた (Nazori Uta)
2.  夢、儚き(初音源化)  (Yume, Hakanaki [new song])
3. 紅浮世  (Beni Ukiyo)
4. 雨と傘 (Ame to Kasa)
5. 沈む言霊 志気の空  (Shizumu Kotodama Shiki no Sora)
6. 渦  (Uzu)
7. かごめ(新録) (Kagome [re-recording])

Source : Brand-X

Posted on April 11, 2009 in New release, News

mugendai-%e2%88%9e-kansen-tracklist-update

As Adrienne mentioned here there is a new omnibus coming out on May 10th called 『 -無限大∞感染-』 (Mugendai ∞ Kansen), it features 11 bands, etc etc. Well, the tracklist has been posted to brand-x, and here it is:

・Art Cube/Blue Heaven
・焔 (homura)/流星 (ryuusei/falling star)
・Gallows/ラヴァーズ (LOVERS)
・シネマストリップ (cinema strip)/Recollection
・チーキィ (cheeky)/茶番deathよ。(chaban death yo./Farce Death)
・Venus/Butterfly
・AibeL/マーメイド (MERMAID)
・水樂 (byakura)/渦 (uzu/swirl)
・Rubik/跳べないダンボ (tobunai DUMBO/Don’t Jump DUMBO)
・デンジャー☆ギャング (danger☆gang)
・Since1889/ESCARGOT

source: brand-x

Posted on February 24, 2009 in Cool, Event, New release, News

omnibus-album-event-and-bus-tour

There’s a new omnibus album coming out on May 10th called 『 -無限大∞感染-』 (Mugendai ∞ Kansen; Infinity∞Infection)! It iwll feature eleven bands: AibeLL, Art Cube, GallowS, シネマストリップ (Cinema Strip), Since1889, チーキィ (Cheeky), デンジャー☆ギャング (Danger☆Gang), 水樂 (Byakura), Venus, 焔 (Homura) and Rubik.

The CD will be on sale at livehouses starting April 18th at the Z & S Coupling Tour by the same name, which is sponsored by Zёnit Music Factory Co.Ltd. & Sequence Records:
April 18th @ HOLIDAY OSAKA
April 19th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
April 25th @ Yokohama FORCE
May 3rd @ Meguro Rock Maykan
May 10th @ Urawa Narciss (Tour Final)

Tickets go on sale starting March 1st.

They’re also planning something kind of cool with Danger Gang, Homura and Cinema Strip. Twenty-five lucky fans will have a chance to go on a ‘bus tour’ with the bands, to their lives on April 18th in Osaka and on the 19th in Nagoya.

The party will travel from Tokyo (taking a night bus) and arrive in Osaka at 10:00am on April 18th. There will be a few hours of free time, then the event. After the live, participants will go bathing in a health spa. After that, everyone will head to Nagoya, where again there will be free time, followed by the performance, and then back to Tokyo.

Those who want to participate must register between February 25th and March 20th. The cost is 18900 yen (which covers the bus cost ONLY) and will only be held if there is a minimum of 20 people going.

Source: Danger Gang Official Mailmag

Posted on February 24, 2009 in Blog, New release

new-blogs-for-byakura

byakura has new blogs located at ameblo!

Aisya
http://ameblo.jp/byakura-aisya/

Shiira
http://ameblo.jp/byakura-shiira

Omi
http://ameblo.jp/byakura-omi/

They also have an official myspace. We also mentioned  a new single last time we talked about the band. Remember you can get it early at their live on March 3rd!

Source: HP

Posted on January 14, 2009 in New release

byakuras-new-single

Byakura has announced the release of a new single! The title is 『沈む言霊 志気の空』 (Shizumu Kotodama Shiki no Sora) and it’s coming out on March 25th. The cost is set for 1050 yen, and they will be selling it in advance at lives starting on March 3rd.

Source: OHP

Posted on October 2, 2008 in Costumes, Event

byakuras-new-trends

Byakura is looking extra amazing with their new fall outfits! Their tour is ending in October and they had a cool little contest, if you collected 5 stamps out of the 9 lives/locations you get a prize! Wonder what they prize is!? They also annouced that they will be playing at the 8th Anniversity Sequence Summit at November 29th, not even the SR site has fully announced the event!

Source: Aisha mixi, HP

Posted on July 2, 2008 in New release

details-details

A while ago we posted about the new single that 水樂 (Byakura) was releasing on August 27th titled 「畳の下、極彩風鈴」 (Tatami no shita, Gokusai Fuurin). And as I said before, FOUR TRACKS FOR THE LOW LOW PRICE OF 1500 YEN! How can you turn that down!?

The tracklist is now up and available!
・渦 (Uzu)
・なぞりうた (Nazori Uta)
・紅浮世 (Kurenai Ukiyo)
・雨と傘 (Ame to Kasa)

Source: Brand-x

Posted on June 12, 2008 in New release

byakuras-new-single

水樂 (Byakura) has announced the release of their first single under Sequence Records!

It’ll be coming out on August 27th, will contain a total of four songs for only 1500 yen! (Sometimes… I feel like an infomercial).

The title will be 「畳の下、極彩風鈴」 (Tatami no shita, Gokusai Fuurin).

Source: OHP

Posted on May 25, 2008 in Lives, New release

sequence-records-7-days-live

Sequence Records has announced they will be holding a seven day live event. There are some details apparently still in the works

Sequence Records – PRESENTS Last SUMMER week 7 days live
[OPEN/START]To be determined in the future

-Yokohama + LIVE HOUSE + FORCE-
8.24 – [ACT]Undecided [ADV/DAY] 2,800yen/3,300yen

8.25 – [ACT]Venus/Others [ADV/DAY] 2,500yen/3,000yen

8.26 – [ACT]LSD/Others [ADV/DAY] 2,500yen/3,000yen

-Meguro Rock May Kan-

8.27 – [ACT]Since1889/Others [ADV/DAY] 2,800yen/3,300yen

8.28 – [ACT]byakura/Others [ADV/DAY] 2,800yen/3,300yen

8.29 – [ACT]exist†trace/Others [ADV/DAY] 2,800yen/3,300yen

8.30 – [ACT]Art Cube/Others [ADV/DAY] 2,800yen/3,300yen

Also note at the lives LSD will have an early sale for their upcoming single sorrow.

Source: SR OHP

Posted on March 15, 2008 in Event

thank-you-to-fans-live

Sequence Records in one of the coolest labels out there and they just got a little cooler with this new event. Tuesday, April 29, the label and its bands will be playing in a large event called: Sequence SUMMIT-ファン感謝DAY- or Thank the fans day at 静岡GLOBAL TASTE. Ah of course the live is only for fan club members but still its a pretty cool thing!

Line up cast includes:

Art Cube
exist+trace
LSD
Venus
Key (with Meguru and Kiri from Panic)
+ISOLATION[SR ALL STARS]
since1889
水樂

I am pretty sad that KOЯO isn’t listed on this event ;~;!

Source: SR HP

Posted on March 14, 2008 in Event, Url Change

answer-of-frightene

First off just a small change, 殺~KOЯO~ now has a new hp. Its http://koro-kill.kill.jp/ so please check out her site and support her!!

Now, onto another SEQUENCE RECORDS band, 水樂 (Byakura) is on the line up for a CROW MUSIC live event entitled: Answer or frightene (what does this mean lol???). The live is on 3.20 Other bands on the bill besides 水樂 are as followed:

WHITEBLACK
Leprica
ルービック
ANOTHER DIMENSION
gaudie
C’rock54
route16
R-15

Cool line up no?! :random: lol TATSUYA’s love for his kitties crack me up, I was going through his blog and couldn’t help but awww at the kittiens XD;

Sources: SR HP, CROW MUSIC

Posted on March 1, 2008 in Cool, Label Change

byakura

It seems that Tomozo is on a roll with adding new bands to his label. As of March 1st the band 水樂 (Byakura) is now on Sequence Records. The band will have their first Demo CD (free at lives) called “『紅浮世』” (Kurenai Ukiyo) on May 24th and they’ll release 『なぞりうた』(Nazori uta) on June 24.

Pretty cool, eh?

Source: SR, Tomozo’s blog

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