RIDDLE new PV Another wish, Another Future

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In preparation of J-rock band RIDDLE’s official release of “[alight] OUT!” on December 2nd, 2009 next week, ProjectUKofficial is promoting the single “Another wish, Another Future”.

You can preorder the 12 track disc now for Alight at Amazon.jp. You can learn more about the band by visiting their myspace page and their official RX Records page.

Watch the video for “Another Wish, Another Future” below:

Do As Infinity new single “Kimi ga inai Mirai” dated

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Do As Infinity has a new single scheduled for January entitled “Kimi Ga Inai Mirai” and it has been officially dated as 1/27/2010. So you can preorder it now at yesasia.com or at Amazon of Japan. Until then, check out the band’s website for more information.

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

Lisa Yamaguchi new single “Energy”

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You might remember, I mentioned last week that Lisa Yamaguchi was part of the Special Calling session 2 music collection.

She also has her own single coming out on December 2nd, 2009 with DJ Komori entitled “Energy”. It is a very upbeat club track and it’s a digital single that I’m expecting will also be a part of another compilation record at some point in time.

Lisa Yamaguchi has an unofficial myspace here. Her official website is located in this link.

You can catch part of the video for ENERGY, as released by Victor Ent. below:

Love Psychedelico new album Abbot Kinney Jan 2010

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Love Psychedelico has launched a new youtube channel to promote songs off their new album Abbot Kinney due out January 13th 2010.

You can hear samples of the song “Here I am” currently, and they mention the date of 12/8/2009 as when more songs will be added to the new youtube channel. I’ll keep you updated as more videos hit.

In the meantime, check out their official website. Also check out their U.S. website that promotes their US album that was released last year on Hacktone records.

Higanjima Movie in Japan 1/9/2010

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2009 might have been the year of the vampire cash-in, but Japan will be getting their own monster movie Higanjima in January of 2010. Higanjima is the live-action adaptation of the Koji Matsumoto manga of the same name.

I must say that I was intrigued with the thought of Japan’s island of monsters, and the trailer does have my interest. But when I saw that 9mm Parabellum Bullet is doing the theme song “Inochi no Zenmai” well that sealed the deal. This movie is now high on my radar and I hope it is on yours as well. Check out the movie website HERE. Please check out the trailer to Higanjima below.

JuJu- 11th Single “Present”

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Ready to cry this morning? JuJu is releasing her 11th Single tomorrow, Nov 25th, 2009 entitled “Present”, which is also tied to the movie release of Disney’s A Christmas Carol.  Order it today at yesasia.com

Also check out JuJu’s official website. She also has some video and music up at her Sony Music site.

So where are the tears? Watch the promotional video for “Present” below and have your tissues ready.

Kuronekocherushi to release All de Fashion

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Kuronekocherushi is a j-rock band releasing its second mini-album All de Fashion on December 2nd, 2009. This Cd contains 9 tracks and you can preorder it from Yesasia.com

Wanna know what they sound like? You can hear some of their older stuff over at their myspace page. Sounds punk and grungy and angry. Read more about the band at their official website.

The Mirraz -Kimi Ni Naretara

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The Mirraz are a spooky little japanese band that just released their 2nd album, Necessary Evil in October. Order this 11 track CD it at yesasia.com

Their current single is “Kimi Ni Naretara” and it sounds almost like a stream of conscience type song. Really fast talking over an almost Pixies-like track… it makes for a really neat song.

The video for the track is just as bizarre as it is shot at dusk and back-lit so you cannot sing the lead singer’s face at all. Low-key maybe? Funny, definately.  Learn more about the band at their official website and myspace page. Check out the video for “Kimi Ni Naretara” below and let us know your thoughts in the replies.

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Ohashi Trio- Winterland PV

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I have a strong suspicion that Ohashi Trio just might be one guy. His promo shot is just him.

But I love the retro top hat look. He wears it well. His song “Winterland” off his new CD I got Rhythm? is a really great piano piece too.

I got Rhythm? was just released last week Nov 11th, 2009 and you can order it from yesasia.com

You can also hear more tracks off the album at Ohashi Trio’s myspace page. I gotta say this is some very nice piano driven pop music. This kind of reminds me of a male version of Vienna Teng’s music at times. The more I hear of it, the more I love t.

Avex has released the promotional video for “Winterland” and its setting is that of the old circus festival. Very nice retro feel to accompany an excellent song. Watch the video now and enjoy!

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Prague- Light Infection

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Prague is a Japanese rock band that is getting some major fans, because their song “Light Infection” is the 8th Opening theme song to the anime Gintama.

Well Prague is getting its single for” Light Infection” released on December 9th. Preorder it at yesasia.com You can see excerpts from their video by visiting the sony music site and clicking through their collection. Don’t forget to check out their official website, as they are going on tour too.

You can also watch the 8th opening to Gintama below: