Haruomi Hoshono
2011/01/01
Haruomi Hosono, overshadowed by his Yellow Magic Orchestra bandmate Ryuichi Sakamoto, has still forged a unique path through ambient music, building on the advances made by the soundscapes of Brian Eno during the '70s, though he recorded his first album before Eno had even joined Roxy Music. Born in Tokyo in 1947, Hosono studied sociology at Rikkyo University, forming several bands while still in…… more
RAM WIRE
2011/01/01
A trio group consisting of Use (Vo.) MONCH (Vo.), and RYLL (Beat maker, DJ). Use and MONCH used to perform together at clubs in Chiba, when RYLL joined the band in 2005. The group started doing live performances and releasing self-produced CDs. In 2008, RYLL provided the track “Kimi no Subeteni” to Spontania, which was released as a single by Spontania feat. JUJU. Through this success, RAM WIRE c…… more
DIRTY OLD MEN
2011/01/01
A quartet rock band consisting of Nobuyuki Takatsuto (Vo & Gt), Takumi Yamashita (Gt), Yuji Watanabe (Ba), and Shotaro Okada (Dr). Takatsuto’s sensual yet powerful singing, unique lyrics and beautiful melodies are enveloped by a colorful ensemble. A momentary event develops into a grand tale told by beautiful and powerful sounds. Possesses a rich live sound that swings between delicacy and power.…… more
Momoko Osawa
2011/01/01
Female Enka Singer Songwriter
With a pen-name "Nakamura Tsubaki", writes lyrics, composes music, an uncommon singer songwriter as a female Enka singer.
The god of electrical guitars, Takeshi Terauchi was her mentor for singing. From Oofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, appointed as "Kibougou Iwate Cultural Ambassador", "Sanriku Oofunato Furusato Ambassador", and "Hiraizumi-cho Tourist Ambassador".
TO…… more
FUZZY CONTROL
2011/01/01
2003
Apr: TOUR in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Sendai, Sapporo, Osaka, Fukuoka
Jun: 21 1st MAXI SINGLE "SHINE ON"
Aug: Performed at "Ongaku to Hige"
Aug: TOUR In Tokyo, Osaka
Sep: 27 1st MINI ALBUM "CHICKEN"
Sep: Music event "ABARAKI ROCK FESTIVAL" at Taga castle in Miyagi.
2004
Mar: Performed at "SXSW (South by South West)" in Texas
Apr: TOUR in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagasaki.
May: TOUR in…… more