Towa Tei’s “Radio” is so chock full of 80′s nostalgia you might lose your robotic head. From the super laser synth and computer beeps and boops, you’ll be convinced that Radio is back to kill the Video Star. I absolutely love this. There is definitely a Buggles vibe here. Plus if you love retro boom … Continue reading »
What goes on in DJ Baku’s mind? Because the dude is a mad genius grabbing Mabanua from Ovall for his awesome single “JapONEira.” Mabanua’s voice is as smooth as ever, but its DJ Baku’s production that jingles and shines. DJ Baku has a new album JapONEira out on 6.26.2013 that features a bunch of cool … Continue reading »
Abe Mao likes you. She really really likes you. Prepare to be liked for over 6 minutes in the rock single “Anata ga Suki na Watashi.” I guess when Abe Mao rocks out, she really really rocks out. This song might be a little long for my liking, but it’s Abe Mao strapped in with … Continue reading »
김예림 a.k.a. Kim Ye Rim a.k.a. Lil Kim is a’ight in her deadpan single “All Right.” This beauty has piercing eyes and a stoic face and sings a monotone tune in this sneaky little tiptoe alt-track. She comes off sounding like Susanne Vega in “Tom’s Diner” and that’s all right by me. Her new Mini-Album … Continue reading »
I bet you wish you had May J.’s hair. With Reveur’s Moist X Gloss hair shampoo, you too can have May J.’s perfect hair “Eternally.” Yep this is a cross promotion of music and hair care products, May J.’s single “Eternally” is part of Reveur’s second CD of music which you can read all about … Continue reading »
Schools out for summer!? Or is it back in session? Urbangarde take the unconventional approach to learning in their outdoor classroom romp “Tokai no Alice.” Looks like the students are learning all about choreography and dance only to be gunned down by 8-bit pop and guitar rock. Always expect the strange from Urbangarde. Their album … Continue reading »
It’s Business Casual Friday! That means dressing in your business clothes but all slutty like! Short skirts and baring midriffs. Check out S/mileage’s video for “Atarashii Watashi ni Nare!” and find out what it’s like to be the “NEW ME.” Yes, this video is subtitled so you can read the lyrics in English. From what … Continue reading »
Smash Up is making promises promises in their punk ass kicker “Promise.” This is a straight up punk drum drill that bangs through at a brisk 2:36. The chorus is nice and repetitive for anyone to sing along with and before you know it, it’s stuck in your head. That’s a promise. Should you be … Continue reading »
Nell splashes around in the light and in the water in their amazing “Ocean of Light” single. A little bit synth and a whole lot of pop rock from the really good looking all male group Nell. These guys will have you singing “hallelujah” this song is so damn good. The band’s mini-album Escaping Gravity … Continue reading »
GACKT’s “Claymore” is a darkly visual stunning video. The imagery of the girl with the sword, nice close ups of GACKT, exploding black rock.. all of it is badass. And we get some amazing guitar solos and GACKT’s signature croony voice. We see a lot of the video actually, over 3 minutes worth. Let’s hope … Continue reading »
