Etsuko Hatsuta
2011/01/01
Born on February 6th, 1979. Born in Osaka Prefecture.
Influenced by her mother who is a chanson singer, began dream of becoming a singer from a young age. 28 years old. Starred in the Nippon TV audition show “Uta Suta”. Met producer Kamata Masato and made her major debut in February 2009 from SMERecords with the single “Kimi no Mama Yori”.
Her self-written lyrics about her appreciation towards he…… more
Za Ningen
2011/01/01
Za Ningen’s aggressive, alternative sounds are always in full power with the vocalist’s high-toned shouts resembling death cries, and their lyrics so reserved and imaginary, yet addressing the modern society with honest self-expression in their own bizarre but unique way. They are an impressive new comer of today’s chaotic generation.
In 2008, Shimokawa (Vo.), rather an introvert back then, recru…… more
kotringo
2011/01/01
Kotoringo 「Kotori= bird」+「Ringo= apple」
The name “Kotoringo” is a combination of sounds taken from the Japanese words for small birds (kotori) and apple (ringo).
The name comes from the fact that Kotoringo had always kept a pet bird since childhood, and because she used to eat an apple every day. The computer she uses in composing music is also an Apple.
Kotoringo was born in Osaka on July 17, 19…… more
ABCHO
2011/01/01
Previously known as Hangry & Angry (stylized as HANGRY & ANGRY-f, previously known as hANGRY & ANGRY), ABCHO is a Japanese female pop/rock duo created in 2008, consisting of former Morning Musume members Hitomi Yoshizawa ("Hangry") and Rika Ishikawa ("Angry"). The group is a collaboration with a Harajuku fashion store, which sells fashion designer h.Naoto's mascot kittens of the same name. The ba…… more
THE ORAL CIGARETTES
2011/01/01
THE ORAL CIGARETTES won the first ever MASH A&R rock contest, which is in cooperation with “MUSICA”, “A-Sketch”, “SPACE SHOWER TV”, and “HIP LAND MUSIC”.
After forming in 2010, the band has gained a huge following with their energetic live performances, not only in their hometown of Nara, but also in the Kansai-region of Japan. Their physically aggressive live shows, finely tuned musical arrange…… more