• 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 May 31, 2010 in Costumes, New member, New release

new-member-single-and-sponsored-event-for-licker

Thanks to Mayumi and Plumm for the heads-up!

First of all, the band has a new member! The new drummer is called aka and you can follow her by visiting her blog. Anyway, here is the band’s new look:

They have also announced a release of a new single! It will be entitled 『Last GAME』 and go on sale on the 29th of July for 1000 yen.

On that same day the band will hold a sponsored event to commemorate the release. There are no details about the live so far, except the fact that it will take place at HOLIDAY OSAKA.

Finally, the OHP is also available in English now. Make sure to check it out!

Source: OHP

Posted on February 25, 2010 in Blog, News

licker-on-ameba

Thanks to Blade for the info!

LICKER have recently moved their official blogs to Ameba. You can follow them over here:

Cra’s blog
TsubasA’s blog
Makoto’s blog

When Yato and MASA add a blog also, we’ll keep you updated!

Edit: MASA added ameba over here: http://ameblo.jp/masa-namennayo/

Source: OHP

Posted on February 7, 2010 in Departure

licker-loses-yato

LICKER have announced that they will be losing their drummer yato after their live on March 12th.

The following announcement was sent in their official mail magazine:

As we announced at our live on February 4th, our drummer yato will be leaving the band after our performance on March 12th at Nishikujou BRAND NEW.

We only have three lives left with our current line-up, however, we hope that you will continue to support us as you have been.

yato hasn’t said anything in the band blog about her decision, but Cra did write the following:

As MASA said in our MC, [yato leaving the band] is a result of numerous conversations.

Honestly, with all the changing of the support bassists, and now this, we’re probably making you upset.

I’m really sorry.

But this decision, was the one that we felt that we had to make for both yato and for the band.

We will both be going down separate paths now.

Therefore, there are only three more performances left with yato on stage:
March 1st
March 2nd
March 12th

Please call out yato’s name with all your heart.

Thank you.

Source: Official Mailmag, Cra’s Blog

Posted on December 23, 2009 in Label Change, New member

licker-news

First of all, the band has a new bassist! His name is TsubasA and he has become an official member on the 12th of December at the band’s live at Shinsaibashi club ALIVE.

What is more, however, it seems that the band will be leaving CROW MUSIC on the 18th of January at the already mentioned venue. The details about the band’s future will be decided soon and the band asks for keeping supporting them.

Source: OHP

Posted on November 27, 2009 in Costumes, Event

larme-dange-looking-for-staff

The members of Larme d’ange are looking for actual staff members to help the band out. So far the only requirements are that you must be 18 or older and they don’t care on what gender you are. Would you ever apply to become a band staff or roadie?

Besides the December 6th event we just updated about, the band also has a New Year’s Eve event with CROW MUSIC called CROW MUSIC SUPER COUNT DOWN EVENT Vol.5. Groups who will be joining are WHITEBLACK, n’DooL, LICKER, GRiST, SUICIDE ALI, Valentine, Dear L’Novel, Vallquar, ZEROZERO and a few others! They also have a handful of lives until February.

Other news, they have a new look including support member Rai! What do you think of the new look?

larme

Source: HP

Posted on October 27, 2009 in Tour

crow-music-tour

As Adrienne told you a couple days ago, WHITEBLACK is going to release a new single in November.

But it appears they will also take part in the 「CROW MUSIC ALL CAST TOUR Vol.3 GOLD RUSH 2009」  all over Japan next month (which is quite normal as their lead singer Tatsuya is the label’s boss!).
Here are the details about this tour !

November 2nd : Okayama CRAZY MAMA 2nd Room
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】セツナ神姫 (Setsuna Kamihime) / グリム (Grim) / ballad. / GAIN01

November 3rd : Hiroshima Namiki Junction
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】Diamond Dust / Kreiz / グリム (Grim) / GAIN01

November 4th : Osaka MUSE
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】VELGREED / RivaSquall / マイナス人生オーケストラ (Minus Jinsei Orchestra) / Vallquar-ワルキューレ-

November 8th : Hamamatsu FORCE
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】MoNoLith / auncia / アトリエ (Atorie)

November 9th : HOLIDAY Nagoya
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】MoNoLith / 洋太 (Youta) / ラスカル (Rascal)

November 10th : Sendai MACANA
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】MoNoLith / MiD DERACINE

November 12th : Takadanobaba AREA
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】PRIMEADDICT / デンジャー☆ギャング (Danger Gang) / シンディケイト (CINDY&KATE) / ミサルカ (Misaruka) / グリム (Grim)

November 13th : Kyoto ARC DEUX (final)
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST

Source : Visunavi

Posted on April 19, 2009 in Costumes

new-look-for-licker

Not exactly brand new but this is their new look that goes with the release of their first mini-album ! If some of you have listened to it, tell us what you think !

Cra is getting more and more beautiful !

Source : Crow Music

Posted on March 22, 2009 in Event, Lives, News, Session

sider-lineups-revealed

Back here we mentioned that Sider, the ongoing side session fronted by Wedday vocalist Mako, would be holding 3 sponsored events in April, but the line ups for the events were not listed yet. Well, they are finally decided now and are up!

Line up for April 27th @ Koriyama #9
No.000[Fantastic] Ayame (aka Mako) (Wedday): Vo&Gt&Dr
No.003[Thomas Lee] Hibari (Schmelz Cure): Vo
No.010[Marie] Haruka (exLa’dior/solo): Ba
No.034[Rina World] Rina (Wedday support): Dr
No.039[Tails] Shiina: Gt

Line up for April 28th @ Akita Club SWINDLE
No.000[Fantastic] Ayame (aka Mako) (Wedday): Vo&Gt&Dr
No.003[Thomas Lee] Hibari (Schmelz Cure): Vo
No.026[Catherine] Kei: Gt
No.034[Rina World] Rina (Wedday support): Dr
No.037[bike-ou] Noa (exWedday): Ba

Line up for April 30th @ Sendai HooK
No.000[Fantastic] Ayame (aka Mako) (Wedday): Vo&Gt&Dr
No.003[Thomas Lee] Hibari (Schmelz Cure): Vo
No.017[Southern Palace] Mokichi: Gt
No.034[Rina World] Rina (Wedday support): Dr
No.037[bike-ou] Noa (exWedday): Ba

Other bands that will take part in the events are WHITEBLACK, PANIC☆ch/Panic Channel (both bands who will be performing as  guests all three events), Vanish, auncia, LICKER, Weather, Akashiyo and more!

*Note for those wondering about the numbering on the Sider lineups, each member has a number and currently there are 39 members past and present listed.

Source: Wedday OHP

Posted on February 1, 2009 in New release, Oneman

licker-news

LI¢KER will be releasing their first mini-album on April 1st called 「Dear Silence」! There isn’t any other information available at the moment, however, they will also be having their first oneman live on May 15th at Shinsaibashi club ALIVE.

Source: Official Mailmag

Posted on November 7, 2008 in Event

crow-music-new-years-event

CROW MUSIC has announced their New Year’s event that’s taking place at Kyoto MUSE!

The live opens at 3:00 begins at 3:30 and costs 3000 yen to attend. The bands listed as performing are as follows:

WHITEBLACK
Villain
n’DooL
IRODORI
LICKER
SUICIDE ALI
マディーデュオール (Madieduor)
Glamour Design
D-VA
Valentine
愛飴羅 (Aira)
Magna
Venus
Diss
Ziggrat
ザ☆ビッグマウス (The Big Mouse)

On the site they say that the event is expected to end around 2:00am on January 1st.

Source: CROW MUSIC OHP

Posted on November 1, 2008 in New release

crow-music-dvd

CROW MUSIC is releasing an omnibus DVD called 「GOLD RUSH TOUR THE DVD」 on December 24th for 3990 yen!

The DVD contains footage from the coupling tour, 「GOLD RUSH」 that starts on November 3rd up until the tour final on November 18th. Even though it’s called ‘coupling tour’, the tour actually features all the bands on the CROW MUSIC label (WHITEBLACK, n’DooL, Villain, IRODORI, LICKER), as well as a guest (or two) at every stop.

Along with live footage, the DVD will contain off-shot film and excerpts from the instore events along the tour.

Source: Brand-x

Posted on September 7, 2008 in New release

crow-that-wore-crown

The CROW MUSIC label is releasing their first omnibus album called “CROW THAT WORE CROWN” on October 29th! (I swear I thought that said Crown that wore Crown originally).

It’s a two disc set that costs 3150. Disc one contains one song from each of the current artists on the label (WHITEBLACK, Irodori, Villain, n’DooL and LICKER). Disc two, contains songs from artists that were previously on the label over the past elevent years, chosen by TATSUMI.

Source: Brand-x

Posted on June 15, 2008 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Today’s random fact is brought to you by Makoto of LICKER. It seems Makoto has a pretty cool hobby. That hobby would be film appreciation.

We’ve mentioned hobbies so often on the random fact that I’ve run out of random things to share about myself. I’m just Ernie….take me as I am fleas and all.

Posted on April 3, 2008 in Event

crow-music-post-of-d00m

Actually exciting news for the indie label~ they are having a 3 day event called 『CROWN ARC DEUX 3DAYS!』 The event dates are 4.13, 4.23 and 4.24!

For the first night (4.13) the band line up:
LICKER
SUICIDE ALI
BERLIN
D-VA
Rugia(g)gram
紅蝉
略して、森清春さん~低俗編~
Vo-葵(Villain)
Gu-MASA(LICKER)
Gu-シャグラス(ex.藍華柳)
Ba-Mst(ex.SUICIDE ALI)

Second night (4.23) Line up:
n’DooL
D-VA
SoЯARiS
ライラ
Laviathan
Marie

and last night (4.24) line up:
WHITEBLACK
マディーデュオール
BLOOD
Lycee
ガアラ
デサネック
パニク♪ROCK

Source: CROW MUSIC HP

Posted on March 8, 2008 in Introduction, Lives, New band, New release

licker

CROW MUSIC has added a new band to the company! If it’s not obvious from the post title their name is LICKER.

licker.jpg
LICKER is:
Vo.&Ba. Cra
Gu. MASA
Gu. MAKOTO
Dr. yato

They also just released their 2nd single a few days ago on 2008.03.06 titled Voice. The single features two tracks and cost 1050yen
The two tracks are Voice and Raze

They are also currently on tour:
LICKER 1st TOUR
TOUR 『Proof of existence』

3/ 1 Meguro Rock may kan
3/ 3 HOLIDAY OSAKA
3/ 8 Kyoto ARC DEUX
3/22 HOLIDAY OSAKA
4/ 2 KYOTO MUSE
4/ 4 Meguro Rock may kan
4/ 5 Urawa NARCISS
4/ 6 Hamamatsu+LIVE HOUSE+FORCE
4/11 HOLIDAY NAGOYA(free event)
4/13 Kyoto ARC DEUX

TOUR FINAL LICKER 1st Company Event 『led to the voice』
4/26 HOLIDAY OSAKA

They currently do not have an OHP, so hopefully they get one soon. I really want to hear what they sound like especially with a bass playing vocalist. So everyone keep your eyes and ears open for these new boys on the scene!

Source: Visunavi, CROW MUSIC

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