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Mix Speaker’s,Inc.’s new mini-album and DVD
Posted on February 8, 2010 in New release

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Do you remember when we’ve mentioned that Mix Speaker’s,Inc. will be releasing new stuff this April? We finally have details.

The mini-album will be entitled 「ANIMAL ZOMBIES」 and go on sale on the 7th of April for 2625 yen. It will include 6 songs:

01. ANIMAL ZOMBIE ZOO
02. HAPPyyy!!LAND
03. Woody Nightmare
04. Mix Theater~ANIMAL ver.~
05.「SOS」Toy’s Factory
06. 春。恋しい人 (Haru. Itoshii Hito)

What is more, on the same day the band will start selling their new DVD entitled 「[BIG BANG MUSIC!]~線路は続くよどこまでも~」 ([BIG BANG MUSIC!]~Senro wa Tsuzuku Yodoko made mo~). It will cost 4980 yen and contain footage from their live, held on the 23rd of December at SHIBUYA C.C.Lemon Hall. However, it will be limited only to mail-order and lives.

Source: OHP, Brand-X

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Random Fact of the Day
Posted on January 3, 2010 in Random Fact

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Today’s random fact of the day is about AYA from Mix Speaker’s,Inc.!

He says that something he’s looking forward to in old age, is listening to music while drinking coffee.

Ahh, that sounds like a relaxing time.

As for me… well, I’m never getting old.

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MixSpeaker’s,Inc. News
Posted on December 23, 2009 in Lives, New release

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Great news for Mix Speaker’s,Inc. fans!

The band has made three awesome announcements on their OHP.

First, is that on July 3rd the band will be performing an open-air live at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall!

Second, they’ll be releasing a new mini-album sometime in April.

And third, is that also in April, they will be releasing a live DVD with footage from their performance on December 23rd at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall!

Details for everything will be published at a later date.

Source: OHP

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random fact of the day
Posted on November 30, 2009 in Random Fact

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Did you know that before he was called JEKYLL the singer for unique band Elm was known as Tetora of Kamikaze Boyz?

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Its great that all of Kamikaze Boyz are in groups now…Syuri is in Girl Goomie and of course Keiji and Shingo are in Mix Speaker’s Inc.

Any other bandmates you were happy to see in new groups this year?

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random fact of the day
Posted on November 25, 2009 in Random Fact

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While in his youth, Aya stated he always wanted to grow up to become a professional baseball player. Well, he didn’t get to become a baseball player but he did get to play in unique and well known bands.

I think rock star is cooler than a baseball player no?

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. celebrates three years
Posted on July 8, 2009 in New release

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To celebrate its third anniversary the band will perform an extensive series of concerts throughout Japan and will also launch another full-length album called “BIG BANG MUSIC!”  that will come out on September 23rd.

Source: Visunavi

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FM OSAKA “BUZZ ROCK”presents NATSU BUZZ
Posted on June 29, 2009 in Lives

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FM Osaka “Buzz Rock” will be presenting a live on August 21st entitled “Natsu Buzz” [Summer Buzz]. Emceeing the event will be Buzz Rock’s own Shouta Shimono and the bands performing are D’espairsRay, Kra, Mix Speaker’s, Inc., and Ayabie. Tickets go on sale July 25th and will cost 3800 yen.

Source: D’espairsRay OHP

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc.’s costumes on display
Posted on June 20, 2009 in Costumes

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. has announced that their costumes will be on display in two different locations!

The costumes from 「ロミオのメロディー」 (Romeo Melody) will be ready to view at Sendai little HEARTS from June 20th until July 17th.

Those heading to ZEAL LINK in Shibuya, can take a look at the costumes they wore in 「誘ワク星リズム」 (Yuuwaku Hoshi Rhythm), from June 20th until July 19th.

They also mention that fans will be able to take photos of the displays.

Source: OHP

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Mix Speaker’s, Inc. New Look
Posted on May 19, 2009 in Costumes

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. has a new look! And it’s quite…bright.

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source: msi myspace

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Mix Speaker’s, Inc. New Single
Posted on April 14, 2009 in New release, Oneman, Tour

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. has announced that they will be releasing a new single entitled, “誘ワク星リズム” (Yuuwaku Hoshi RIZUMU/Temptation Star Rhythm). It will be released on July 1st. No other details have been announced as of yet, however they will be filming their PV on May 18th.

Along with the news of a new single, comes a fall oneman tour for the guys called, 3rd Travel　uchuu kara kyoufu no ××× ga futtekuru！
☆2009.10.22 　LIQUIDROOM
☆2009.10.24 　HR Saitama Shinto　
☆2009.10.25 　Mito Light House
☆2009.10.31 　Morioka CLUB CHANGE WAVE　
☆2009.11.1 　Sendai CLUB JUNK BOX 1
☆2009.11.3 　Kanazawa AZ　
☆2009.11.5 　Kobe VARIT　
☆2009.11.7 　Kumamoto DRUM Be-9　　
☆2009.11.8 　Fukuoka DRUM Be-1　
☆2009.11.10 　Okayama live house IMAGE　
☆2009.11.11 　Shiga U☆STONE　
☆2009.11.13 　Niigata CLUB JUNK BOX
☆2009.11.14 　Takasaki CLUB FLEEZ　
☆2009.11.21 　Kyoto MUSE
☆2009.11.22 　Nagoya ELL

source: bma, ohp

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Release details
Posted on February 24, 2009 in New release

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Thanks to both Surreal and keri for sending us the heads up on this!
Kagrra, has released the tracklist for their upcoming album, 「珠」 (Shu).

Once again, it comes out on April 1st and it’s coming out in two types. The first press edition which costs 3780 yen, and comes with a DVD that contains the PV for 桜月夜 (Sakuradukiyo), as well as member interviews, and the making of the PV.

The regular press, which is 3150 yen, comes wth a photo booklet.

Tracklist:
1. ぱらいぞ (Paraizo)
2. 渦 (Uzu)
3. 蓮 (Ran)
4. 嘆美なる死への憧憬 (Tanbi naru Shi he no Shoukei)
5. 桜月夜 (Sakuradukiyo)
6. 鬼哭啾愀 (Kikokushuushuu)
7. 咒葬 (Shuusou)
8. 素晴らしきかな？人生 (Subarashiki kana? Jinsei)
9. 永遠に、、、 (Towa ni…)
10. 鬼灯 (Hoozuki)

Mix Speaker’s,Inc. is also releasing a new single, as we talked about back here. Once again, the single is called 「ロミオのメロディー」 (Romeo no Melody) and it too is out on April first.

It’s a two track single that includes a DVD with the PV for the title track.
1. ロミオのメロディー　(Romeo no Melody)
2. ガムシャLaLa (Gamusha LaLa)

The single will come in one of seven jackets (randomly chosen).

Source: Kagrra, OHP, Brand-x

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc.’s spring tour
Posted on February 7, 2009 in Tour

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. has announced their spring tour for 2009!
The tour will be called 「2nd Travel 〔CRAZY TRAIN A GO! GO!〕」 and it kicks off on April first:

April 1st @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin
April 3rd @ Osaka BIG CAT
April 5th @ Nagoya ELL
April 12th @ Akasaka BLITZ

Source: BMA

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Psycho le Cemu celebrates 10 years
Posted on February 1, 2009 in News, Tour

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Psycho le Cemu will be going on a short tour to celebrate 10 years since their formation. The tour will be called 「Legend of Sword」, kicks off in June, and covers three venues.

June 6th @ YOKOHAMA BLITZ (～復活の海～) (Fukkatsu no Yumi; Sea of Revival)
June 7th @ YOKOHAMA BLITZ (～情熱の大地～) (Jounetsu no Daichi; Passion of the Land)
June 12th @ ZEPP TOKYO (～伝説は空へ～) (Densetsu wa Sora e; Legend to the Sky)

Tickets cost 5250 yen and go on sale starting April 25th.

Further details will be posted on the blog they’ve set up for the event, starting tomorrow: http://ameblo.jp/psycholecemu-10th. (The blog isn’t available yet, but it apparently will be ready to go on February 2nd).

Source: BMA, MSI OHP, Seek’s Blog

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc.’s New Single
Posted on January 31, 2009 in New release

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. will be releasing a new single entitled ‘ロミオのメロディー’ Romeo no Melody/Romeo’s Melody on April 1st, 2009. No further details have been announced.

source: msi comm, ohp

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. @ MySpace
Posted on December 1, 2008 in Site

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All aboard the MySpace train~ Looks like we have another addition to the bandwaggon, this time it’d Mix Speaker’s,Inc.! That’s right, MSI has their own MySpace AND their blog entries are in English! How great is that? Don’t you just love it when bands try to communicate with their fans from overseas?

you can visit their myspace here: http://www.myspace.com/mixspeakersincjapan

source: ohp, msi comm

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MixSpeaker’s,Inc. hits Europe
Posted on November 5, 2008 in New release, Overseas

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Great news for Eurpoean MixSpeaker’s,Inc. fans!

First, is that sometime near the end of January (the specific date is not yet available) the band will be releasing their album 「MONSTERS～ポケット中にはJUNKSTORY～」 (～Pocket naka ni wa JUNK STORY) in Europe!

Coupled with the release, are two performances in Europe!
The first is on January 20th in Paris at La Coco and the second is on January 23rd  in Bachum at Zeche Bochum!

Follow the respect links for more information about the shows:
Paris - http://www.fnacspectacles.com/place-spectacle/manifestation/Pop-rock-MIX-SPEAKER-S-INC–LO201.htm
Bochum - http://www.konticket.de/index.html?sfid=12&sid=2&sfinc=html_out&subfid=32&subid=9&subfinc=text_out3&blocknr=2&sublayer=1

Source: BMA, OHP

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Mix Speaker’s, Inc. sample
Posted on September 28, 2008 in Sampling

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This was pointed out to us by Hiru, thanks!

Mix Speaker’s, Inc, put up a sample of YOU♪愛♪メッセージ(Ai Message) from their upcoming mini-album ‘Wonder Travelling” on their myspace. To check that out click the following:

http://www.myspace.com/mixspeakersincjapan

Source: OHP, Myspace

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Over the Edge 2008
Posted on September 21, 2008 in Lives

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This was sent to us by Ash, thanks!

This new years eve D’espairsRay, Vidoll, 12012, Girugamesh, heidi., Kαin, LM.C, Merry, Mix Speaker’s, Inc., MUCC, Plastic Tree, Sadie, Lolita 23q and the studs will all be playing together at C.C. Lemon Hall!

The name of the live is Over the Edge 2008 and tickets will cost 12,000 yen. (Roughly $120.00) Tickets will go on regular sale November 15th. The bands will be doing a special “New Years Gift” session band as well.

This sound like a lot of fun! I wish I was able to go!!

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. new mini-album!
Posted on August 27, 2008 in New release

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. will be releasing a new mini-album this autumn! It comes out on October 22nd and is called “Wonder Traveling”. It’s a seven track album that will cost 2625 yen.

1. Mach Stars Instrumental
2. YOU♪愛♪メッセージ (Ai Message)
3- ☆彡Station
4. ロボホッホ (Robohohho)
5. 宇宙色パラソル (Uchuuiro Parasol)
6. Crash Clover
7. little star

Source: OHP

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Opening and ending themes
Posted on July 12, 2008 in Cool, News

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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. has announced that BUZZ ROCk, a radio shopw based out of Osaka that revolves around visual bands, is using one of their songs as the ending theme!

After checking out the site for the show, I read that the opening theme is by none other than Imitation Pops宇宙戦隊NOIZ.

Out of all the visual bands they could have chosen, it must feel good to hear your song up there.

Source: Mix Spearker’s,Inc. OHP

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