Nogizaka46
2011/01/01
Nogizaka46 is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, and it is billed as the “official rival” of the group AKB48.
The formation of the group was first announced on 29 June 2011, with member auditions for the first generation being held in August 2011. 36 girls were selected for the first generation and were announced on 22 August 2011.
Nogizaka46 was named after the place where…… more
NEWS
2011/01/01
NEWS is a group of 8 boys from the highly successful Johnny's Entertainment agency, which is also responsible for artists such as SMAP and Arashi.
NEWS' music is the typical happy pop of a Johnny's boyband with the occasional R&B or eurobeat influence. They are a strong group, with every single having reached No.1 so far. The boys are not merely singers though - like other JE artists they are enco…… more
SUPER BEAVER
2011/01/01
Formed in 2005. Rock band from Tokyo.
In June 2009, made their major label debut with “Shinkokyu”, theme song for anime “Naruto –Shippuuden-“. The lyrics for their 3rd EP “SUPER BEAVER”, released in October 2010, expresses a hope for the future within the sorrowful daily life. The unique atmosphere created by the lyrics caught the attention of the producer of the movie “Solanin”, which earned the…… more
ATOM ON SPHERE
2011/01/01
Members:
KEN LLYOD (FAKE?/OBLIVION DUST) on vocals
SHIGEO (ex. SBK) on gt., prog. and vocals
KEITAIMO (ex. BEAT CRUSADERS) on bass
SAKURAI MAKOTO (DRAGON ASH) on drums
Official Website: http://www.universal-music.co.jp/atom-on-sphere/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/atomonsphere…… more
Rails-Tereo
2011/01/01
Hiroshi Morikawa’s solo unit. After studying music composition at a music university, began singing to his own piano accompaniment around his hometown Osaka. In 2006, changed name to Rails-Tereo. Since then, has performed at FM802’s live event “MINAMI WHEEL” 3 years in a row and released the 1st full-length album “Pop Sings Pop Things” In March 2012. His bright, smooth melodies and his gentle voi…… more