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Kanon’s new album at MaruMusic store

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Posted on July 27, 2010 in New release

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Starting today, you can now order Kanon’s new album from MaruMusic.com for only $11.98!

Maru Music presents the highly anticipated second album from Japan’s favorite Gothic Lolita, Kanon Wakeshima. This full-length album entitled Lolitawork Libretto features 13 tracks and includes her latest singles “Tomei no Kagi” and “Lolitawork Libretto -Storytelling by solita-”. Kanon has been working very hard on this album, and she’s looking forward for the fans to hear her results.

Kanon Wakeshima is a artist who is produced by the infamous Mana from the cutting edge group MALICE MIZER. Under Mana’s guidance, Kanon has a strong Visual-kei influence. Since her debut at the young age of 19, Kanon has become a icon for a generation of young girls who dream of beautiful fashion, music and style. Her Gothic Lolita fashion together with her classical cello playing has brought a unique combination to the Visual-kei scene.

Kanon’s story, album and fashion have become the untouchable dream of many of the Goth and Lolita devotees. Still very new to the music scene, yet Kanon has acomplished many goals since her debut. Kanon’s previous songs “Still Doll” and “Suna no Oshiro” were used as theme songs to “Vampire Knight” the highly popular anime shown throughout the world. Kanon has also became the 2009 “Best Newcomer” Shojo Beat Music Award winner.

Asides from being popular in Japan, Kanon Wakeshima’s music is reaching fans on a global scale. In 2009, Kanon was recently a Guest of Honor at France’s Japan Expo. In the same year, Kanon was also a Guest of Honor at one of the largest Anime Convention in the East Coast (Otakon), performing to a full capacity crowd and selling out of her CDs following her performance. Immediately following her performance at Otakon, Kanon gave her US fans a treat by having additional performances in California.

CD Tracklisting:
1 Shakespeare no Wasuremono -Prologue-
2 Kajitsu no Keikoku
3 Heroine Syndrome
4 twinkle star!
5 Tomei no Kagi
6 Marmalade Sky
7 Kuroneko to Pianist no Tango
8 Princess Charleston
9 Tree of Sorrow
10 celmisia
11 Otome no March
12 Shakespeare no Wasuremono -Epilogue-
13 LOLITAWORK LIBRETTO -Storytelling by solita

Source: MaruMusic

Details on Wakeshima Kanon’s new album

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Posted on June 21, 2010 in New release, Oneman, Track Listing

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We have already talked about 分島花音 (Wakeshima Kanon) planning to release a new full-album on the 28th of July. There are finally more details about it.

As you know, the release will be entitled 「少女仕掛けのリブレット〜LOLITAWORK LIBRETTO〜」(Shoujou Shikake no Libretto 〜LOLITAWORK LIBRETTO〜)and it will come in two types – a Limited type containing CD + DVD for 3800 yenand a Regular type including a CD only, costing 3059 yen only. The CD tracklist is as follows:

01. シェークスピアの忘れ物〜プロローグ〜 (Shakespeare no Wasuremono 〜Prologue〜)
02. 果実の警告 (Kajitsu no Keikoku)
03. 読書家姫君 (Dokushoka Himegimi)
04. twinkle star !
05. 透明の鍵 (Toumei no Kagi)
06. マーマレードスカイ (Marmalade Sky)
07. 黒猫とピアニストのタンゴ (Kuroneko to Pianist no Tango)
08. プリンセスチャールストン (Princess Charleston)
09. Tree of Sorrow
10. celmisia
11. 音女のマーチ (Otome no March)
12. シェークスピアの忘れ物〜エピローグ〜 (Shakespeare no Wasuremono 〜Epilogue〜)
13. 少女仕掛けのリブレット〜Storytelling by solita〜 ((Shoujou Shikake no Libretto〜Storytelling by solita〜)

Limited edition includes a bonus DVD featuring music video of 少女仕掛けのリブレット〜Storytelling by solita〜 (Shojo Jikake no Libretto〜Storytelling by solita〜) and a booklet containing illustration drawn by Kanon herself.

Make sure to pre-order the album and support Kanon! Just click on the type names above to do that.

Anyway, Kanon has announced that she will hold few oneman lives in autumn, which will commemorate her 2nd album’s release:

October 2nd @ Laforet Museum Harajuku
October 10th @ Nagoya ell.FITS ALL
October 11th @ Umeda Shangri-La

The tickets cost 4200 yen a piece for the first live and 4000 yen for the other two.

Source: CDJapan

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Kenzo x Yumehito side project

Posted on June 17, 2010 in Project

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Thanks to Nayo for sending this in!

It seems that Kenzo and Yumehito from Ayabie have started a side project and they call themselves K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie). The official and support members are:

Vocal&Guitar: ユメヒト (Yumehito) || from 彩冷える (Ayabie)
Drums&Chorus: KENZO || from 彩冷える (Ayabie)
Support Guitar: りょうた (Ryuuta)
Support Bass: 誠人 Masato)

The upcoming live for the project looks as follows:

Date: June 27th @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing: K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), R指定 (R-Shitei), Wizard, SCREW, ダウト (D=OUT)

Date: July 17th @ Nagoya ELECTRIC LADY LAND
Performing: K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), 分島花音 (Wakeshima Kanon) and more

Date: July 22nd @ Shibuya O-EAST
Performing: K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), 妖精帝國 (Yousei Teikoku), 分島花音 (Wakeshima Kanon)

Date: August 26th @ Shibuya O-EAST
Performing: K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), 少女-ロリヰタ-23区 (Lolita 23q), vistlip, Dolly, ViViD

If you are curious about their sound, make sure to check their MySpace, you can listen to two songs’ samples there.

What do you think about the project then? Does it sound interesting to you?

Source: Ayabie OHP, K.Y, MySpace

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Tags: Ayabie, Wakeshima Kanon

Kanon’s new album

Posted on May 24, 2010 in Costumes, New release

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On July 28th Kanon will be releasing a new album, “Shoujo Shikake no Libretto”. Unlike before where Mana has been the total producer – this time he only composed 6 songs and arranged 2. So this album will probably have a different feel from what we are used to. Speaking of new, Kanon’s site has totally been redone to a pretty new layout and style. You can hear a new tune while you’re browsing through her site.

Source: Kanon’s site

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Kanon helps out with game

Posted on January 21, 2010 in Cool

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Kanon of Antic Cafe is producing a fun little game which is available for cell phone users. The game is called 『Pinky☆Distortion』and tells of a story of a young girl (you play as this character) who likes and works in the visual kei scene as a worker in a Harajuku studio. She stumbles on a new band called Dis;code and notices they do not have a singer!! So what does she do? She becomes their manager and tries to hire a vocalist. Thats the summary of the story line. What do you think…something that you would play?

On February 20th, KERA will be sponsoring an event with Kanon Wakeshima. Antic Cafe’s Kanon will also be there to talk about the game. You can go to the site for more game info.

Source: HP

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Tags: Antic Cafe, Wakeshima Kanon

Kanon’s new year message

Posted on January 9, 2010 in Costumes, Event

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Kanon gave a short message to her fans last week, stating she is working on a new release and that she will work hard on her upcoming lives. She also has a live coming up on February 20th that is sponsored by KERA. The event is called ～BUTOU-KAI～ COOL JAPAN STYLE and will be at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM. Tickets are already on advance sell for 4,000 yen.

So she will have a new release even though she hasn’t given us a set date for it yet. She is also wearing that dress she posted about in her diary for Halloween.

Source: HP

Tags: Wakeshima Kanon

random fact of the day

Posted on January 2, 2010 in Random Fact

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Did you know that Kanon’s Halloween costume was made by BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT? It was a collaboration between Kanon and Alice and the Pirates.

From her blog:

The other day, I drew a picture of the dress I wore for the “HELLWEEN LIVE”.
It was easy to move around in the mini-skirt.
Both the design and the pattern were beautiful.
This time, I was made up as a clown.
It was fun trying out a make-up style I haven’t done before.

Her dress on BTSSB site.

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Buy Kanon’s cello bow

Posted on December 24, 2009 in Cool, Goods

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Thanks to Kat for reminding me to post this today! Just in time for the holidays, Kanon has paired up with Coda Bow – a company that started out in Minnesota and has become an international name for top performance bows for strings – and designed an original piece for die hard fans (and cello players).

This amazing item is only limited to 100 bows and is listed at 39,800 yen!! Swarovski crystals are used within the product and the frog (black end where your fingers are placed) and has Kanon’s name and logo that she herself designed.

You can start your ordering TODAY! Also, it comes with the original certification with Kanon’s autograph!

Source: HP

Kanon’s new song and event with VAMPS

Tags: Wakeshima Kanon

Posted on October 11, 2009 in Event, Release

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Kanon has a new song which I believe it is called Transparent Key. The song is featured on the online game called Avalon’s Key. Yet again, the song is produced by Mana. You can hear a preview on the game’s website here. It sounds really pretty!

She will also be attending a live event with VAMPS called HELLWEEN LIVE 2009 on October 29th. On October 30th VAMPS invited MONORAL to join in and on October 31st BREAKERZ is the guest.

Source: HP, Avalon’s Key, VAMPS HP

Kanon Wakeshima LA coverage

Tags: BREAKERZ, VAMPS, Wakeshima Kanon

Posted on July 22, 2009 in Article, Cool, Event, Instore, Overseas

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Back here, we talked about Kanon Wakeshima’s in-store performances in California.

Well, LA Weekly has coverage and photos of her debut at Royal/T!

To read, click here: Kanon Wakeshima live at Royal/T

Source: LA Weekly blogs

Tags: Wakeshima Kanon

Random Fact of the Day

Posted on July 22, 2009 in Random Fact

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Hey guys, Big Ern here. For today’s random fact, I’ll be talking about Kanon Wakeshima. Just this past weekend she was in the US for Otakon. Did you know that Kanon names all of her cellos? She gives them a unique name and a number into the name of the cellos. Clever no??

For example, she has a white cello and its name is “Mikazuki” Mikazuki translated means new moon or crescent moon, however the name, when written in Japanese, contains the character for the number 3 (三日月 – 三 = 3 ) She has 2 other cellos with clever names as well! Her red one that she uses is called “Nanachie” Nanachie translate means wisdom. When written in Japanese, it contains the character for the number 7 (七知恵 – 七 = 7) Lastly, her brown cello. Its name is “Yaeharu” Translated, it means multi-layered spring. When written in Japanese, it contains the character for the number 8 (八重春 – 八 = 8 )

Pretty neat huh? If Big Ern had instruments, I would definitely give them some clever name… maybe names of my favorite cereals! Anyone else name their instruments?

Tags: Wakeshima Kanon

Kanon coming to Cali!

Posted on June 30, 2009 in Event, Overseas

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Maru Music is now bringing Kanon to Cali! Lucky West Coasters gets to see Kanon at a couple of instores!

Following her performance at Otakon in Baltimore, the Japanese Visual- Kei artist Kanon Wakeshima announces two in-store appearances in California. These appearances will feature a exclusive in-store performance and a autograph session.

July 20th – San Francisco – Amoeba Music
July 21st – Los Angeles – Royal T Cafe

Kanon Wakeshima supporting her latest release “Shinshoku Dolce” released in North America by Maru Music. This highly anticipated first album, demonstates Kanon’s talents as a Visual-Kei artist. Being the one and only cello player in the Visual-Kei scene, Kanon’s melodic voice and unique cello playing truly reaches the fans hearts.

For those in the Los Angeles area, Royal T Cafe will also be exhibiting Kanon’s artwork the day of the performance.

The locations again are:
JULY 20th
Where: Amoeba Records
1855 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117
When: 6:00 PM
In-Store Performance
Signing Session After Performance

July 21st
Where: Royal T Cafe
8910 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
When: 6:30 PM
In-Store Performance
Sighing Session After Performance
Exclusive to Royal T Café! Kanon Wakeshima Original art Exhibition. Gallary space will display several of Kanon’s original Drawings

Source: Maru Music

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Kanon art contest!

Posted on June 24, 2009 in Contest, Cool

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More cool Kanon news from Maru Music!

Kanon fans, it’s time to show your artistic skills. To celebrate the release
of Kanon Wakeshima’s debut album, Maru Music is having a fan art
contest. As Kanon is a very gifted artist, Kanon would like to see the
talents of her fans. Do you draw fan art? Are you a fan of Kanon?
Enter the Kanon “Still Doll” Fan Art Contest today and show your
artwork with a Kanon theme. Winner gets the ultimate Kanon prize package!!

Click on the image for more details

Source: Maru Music, MySpace

Tags: Wakeshima Kanon

Kanon’s album hits USA

Posted on June 9, 2009 in Overseas, Release

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Some more Kanon news thanks to Maru Music.

KANON WAKESHIMA TO RELEASE US VERSION OF DEBUT ALBUM – SHINSOKU DOLCE

Los Angeles, CA- June 9, 2009- Maru Music announces the release of the debut album from the very talented visual-kei artist Kanon Wakeshima, Shinsoku Dolce. The US domestic release from this 19-year-old prodigy comes right before her performance at Otakon in Baltimore, Maryland.

The album set to release on June 30, includes the popular singles “still doll” and “Suna no Ohiru” from the hit anime series Vampire Knight. Accompanied with 13 powerful tracks, this album produced by the famous and reclusive producer Mana of Moi Dix Mois.

Full details to come closer to the release date. Presented by Maru Music, the leader in visual-kei. Based in Los Angeles, Maru Music is dedicated to bringing the best in visual-kei, Jrock and Jpop to North America.

URL: http://www.marumusic.com

Source: Maru Music

vistlip and kanon to come to paris!

Tags: Wakeshima Kanon

Posted on June 9, 2009 in Event

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Both Vistlip and Kanon will be going to the Japan Expo in Paris! Vistlip is already coming to Finland for a con in the fall but will be visiting France first! The event is from July 2nd-5th!

Kanon also is set for 3 appearances including a live performance. Vistlip is set to play on Thursday night July 2nd.

Sources: Japan Expo, Kanon Myspace

Tags: vistlip, Wakeshima Kanon

Kanon comes to Baltimore

Posted on May 12, 2009 in Event, Overseas

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Our favorite cellist, Kanon is getting ready for her American debut! She will be having her first American live on July 17-19 at Otakon! The con site was in working order last night with the news but it seems to be down at the moment. AND Kanon also won best new comer at Shojo Beat- receiving about 45% of the total votes. Will keep you posted on the events and live info when its posted!

Source: Kanon’s Myspace, Con site

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Random fact of the day

Posted on April 12, 2009 in Random Fact

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Happy Easter to those who celebrate it. Its a holiday with a bunny passing out eggs right? Don’t look at me, I’m not passing out free eggs!

We have talked about Kanon’s talent for art but did you know she was able to draw on her first album booklet? She was able to draw her cat within the pages. Its a really cute drawing.
Damn these stubby arms not allowing me to draw like Kanon!

Tags: Wakeshima Kanon

Kanon and REPO!

Posted on March 20, 2009 in Cool

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Thanks to Kat for showing this to me. Kanon Wakeshima will have one of her drawings in a special REPO! pamphlet that’ll be passed out at the Cinema Rise threatres in Japan. The pamphlet and movie hits Japanese theaters on March 21st!! You can visit the Japanese REPO! site here. AGAIN – the movie is really cool, pick up a copy, watch it and let us know what you thought about the music and style!

Sources: ADDY!!, Kat and Kanon’s HP