STARMARIE
2011/01/01
Formed in 2008, STARMARIE is a five-girl idol group whose dark fantasy aesthetic, cute looks, and catchy dance moves are part of their charm. STARMARIE consists of Hiroka Matsuzaki, Makoto Nakane, Nozomi Kishita, Shino Takamori, and Kaede Watanabe. They have performed overseas in the United States, Philippines, and Taiwan, and are performing in Tokyo, Sapporo, Taiwan, Hamamatsu, Indonesia, Osaka,…… more
Qu
2011/01/01
Qu (pronounced "cue") is a Japanese rock band fronted by a human beat box. Formed in 2012 in Kobe, Japan, Qu performs more than 50 shows a year, including tours abroad.
Official Website: http://qu-band.com…… more
Dr.DOWNER
2011/01/01
A quartet punk band who began activity in 2004 around the Yokohama/Yokusuka area. Diligently held many live shows to establish a firm position within the punk/hardcore scene.
In 2009, the members made a sudden part change where the bassist & vocalist, Inomata, switched to guitar & vocals and the guitarist Hoshino changed to bass. The level of guitar ensemble made a drastic leap and the band acqui…… more
Yoshida Brothers
2011/01/01
Ryoichiro Yoshida: born 1977
Kenichi Yoshida: born 1979
The Yoshida Brothers were born and bred in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido. Each picked up the shamisen at the tender age of five, and began studying Tsugaru shamisen under Takashi Sasaki I in 1990. After sweeping prizes at national Tsugaru shamisen conventions, the brothers made their major debut in 1999. The debut album sold over 100,000 copies, …… more
TRIP MEN
2011/01/01
TRIP MEN consists of KOZO PUNISHER (vocals, beats) and SHOGOSTARTER (guitar, vocal).
The two members of TRIP MEN met in Toronto, Canada in 2010 and subsequently started playing shows primarily in Kyoto. They combine break beats, techno, and r & b with upbeat, and sometimes melancholy guitar sounds. They ignite crowds at various live shows and club events.
Official Website: http://www.tripmenweb…… more