pupa
2011/01/01
Pupa is the brainchild of former Yellow Magic Orchestra member Yukihiro Takahashi, who currently also fronts the band Sketch Showwith former YMO cohort Haruomi Hosono. Never veering far from Takahashi's signature electronica-influenced pop, the band provides smooth tone canvas upon which lead vocalist Tomoya Harada layers her sophisticated vocals. Takahashi often takes his own turn at the mic, …… more
KANJANI∞
2011/01/01
Nominally an eight-strong boy group from the Japanese region of Kansai, Kanjani Eight ("8" is spelled horizontally, like an infinity sign) is actually an umbrella showbiz brand that Johnny & Associates, a gigantic male idol manufacturing agency, has specialized in. The group's music is the expected pop fare, with some rap and a good deal of enka (Japanese traditional music style) added, but the me…… more
MOTOHIRO HATA
2011/01/01
Hata Motohiro is a J-Pop singer/songwriter.
Though Hata Motohiro was born in Miyazaki Prefecture, his father's work brought their family to live in Yokohama, where he spent his childhood. From childhood, he has always been a heavier person. When he was in Middle School his older brother received a cheap guitar from a friend. After his club activities ended, he would come home and play the guitar …… more
THE MUSMUS
2011/01/01
Official Website: http://themusmus.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/THE-MUSMUS-981517945243403/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_musmus
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_musmus/…… more
AKIHIRO NAMBA
2011/01/01
Some of you may know Akihiro Namba (難波章浩), or some of you may not. He's a electrorock/synthrock vocalist/producer singed onto the Toy's Factory label. His style is very similar to that of Sawagi, and MOSH UNDER THE SUN.
He released his debut album "THE WORLD iS YOURS!" on March 3rd, 2010.
He used to be in the popular underground Japanese rock/punk band Hi-STANDARD, then later when the band disban…… more