Monthly Archives: June 2010
“Boko wo Sagashini” – Sana
I am going to feel fifteen all over again in writing this review. Please bear with my overwhelming nostalgia. I don’t blame you if you’ve never heard of Sana (full name Sanae Shintani). She is an artist who has worked … Continue reading
Filed under Japanese Pop, Sakurayume's Collection
XodiacK’s New Members and New Look
Praise the high heavens, I haven’t destroyed Visual Kei after all! I hope they can impress just as much as they did with “Shinrabansho -Setsuri-” ~Alisa~
Filed under Japanese Rock, Sakurayume's Collection, Special Articles
“Recreation 2″ – Acid Black Cherry
Hey everyone! I’m back to reviewing! I know my special articles, random blurbs about Ai Otsuka’s marriage, and incessant tweets have probably been driving you bonkers, but I’ve been waiting for a special release to come out before I did … Continue reading
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Ai Otsuka NOT Expecting, According to Article
This may be a worthless post, but it looks like Ai Otsuka will not be joining the ranks of Japanese celebs who simultaneously drop wedding and pregnancy bombshells. Regardless, congratulations to the blushing bride of SU! You can read the … Continue reading
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Like Sweet Vacation? Grab a Free Song!
Click here for a free download of Futurhythm (manifesto version). All they ask for is your home country, age, and gender. Check it out! ~Alisa~
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Ai Otsuka is Married
This just in. Ai Otsuka is a married woman! She is now the wife of SU from Rip Slyme, who you’ll remember collaborated with her on Aisu x Time. This gives a whole new meaning to the song, don’t you … Continue reading
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Font-strosities: How Ugly Fonts Ruin Good Music
As promised, credit to Jin from Sora to Kujira for partial inspiration on this post. It occurred to me that because we are brats and snobs, a lot of our faith in an album hinges on its cover artwork. Crazy, … Continue reading
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Poll Results! Week… Uh, Whatever it is…
The results are in! Your favorite female j-pop vocalist is… UTADA HIKARU! Yay, Hikki! (*cough cough voted for Ai Otsuka cough*) For favorite male j-rock vocalist, there was a tie between GACKT and Hyde! It seems they are just destined … Continue reading
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“Defended Desire” – Aldious
Look what I’ve found! ANOTHER VK band where the people who look like chicks are chicks! No guessing! No pondering! No uncomfortable moments! Aldious, like exist trace, is a Visual Kei band consisting entirely of females. I’d put their sound … Continue reading
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Oricon Overrun By Johnny’s Entertainment
First of all, thanks to aramatheydidnt for posting this article. Its June, people! The year is halfway over, so its only fitting that Oricon release their mid-year sales information. If you look at the single charts, you’ll see that it … Continue reading
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