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UNiTE Introduces New Drummer at Shibuya Kokaidou
While it was not their first time playing in Shibuya Kokaidou, August 16 marked the debut of UNiTE.’s new drummer. The atmosphere was a mix of excitement and curiosity. The quintet gathered in a circle at the center for a brief moment to link hands before taking their places…
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Exclusive with Ken Lloyd on The Lost Generation
For the release of Fake?’s new album The Lost Generation on September 17, ROKKYUU had the opportunity to sit down with Ken Lloyd and discuss the many themes that drive the release. From The Lost Generation, to serial killers via decadent nights in LA, there was plenty to talk about.
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Sadie’s Japan Music Festival Appearance, July 2014
On July 6 in Paris, the first edition of Japan Music Festival was held in the famous l’Olympia. For their first appearance in Europe, Sadie had the honor of opening the show.
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Fashion at Japan Expo
Events such as Japan Expo bring out the best in Japanese fashion and in cosplay, and while there were treasures in the stores, the attendees were a real feast for the eyes with creative and dazzling examples of Japanese street style.
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Mix Speaker’s,Inc. Summer Pandemonium “MSI & 2 Guest Vocalists”
Mix Speaker’s, Inc. have been traveling across the country with two guest vocalists, ANGEL-TAKA of UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ and Baku (ex-Hana Shounen Buddies) since YUKI’s departure from the band.
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DIAURA 10th single “blind message”
DIAURA’s commemorative 10th single blind message is a powerful song which has a serious and dark message encompassing life and death.
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Neko Planet: Sydney, 2014 (GPK & DJ Sisen)
Pulling up in a taxi amidst the rain outside the grey stone of the Imperial Hotel, a line of people clad in fluffy thigh-warmers with yellow and green tails thrashing furiously in the wind gave the passersby a glimpse of what Sydney was in for. This was, of course, the Neko Nation Tour comprised of GPK (Gothique Prince Ken), DJ Sisen, and cute J- ( Read more... ) -
Exclusive Interview with KNZ of BVCCI HAYNES
KNZ’s unique and imaginative new project, BVCCI HAYNES, sees the drummer go solo as a vocalist. ROKKYUU met with him for the inside scoop on his thoughts on this transition and the low-down on BVCCI HAYNES’ second single, Squall. ｜KNZのユニークで想像力に富んだ新しいプロジェクト、BVCCI HAYNESでは、KNZはドラマーからソロのヴォーカリストとして活動しています。ROKKYUUは、この転換についてのKNZの考え方やBVCCI HAYNESのセカンドシングル ( Read more... ) -
FEST VAINQUEUR’s Intense Sports Festival at Shiga U☆STONE
Kansai to the core, FEST VAINQUEUR held their second home region-based tour. Similar to the previous Kansai tour, each stop had a special theme. The August 25 show at Shiga U☆STONE was sports festival-themed, thus encouraging attendees to come in their gym clothes for a high energy night that was surely a workout for both audience members and the ( Read more... ) -
Double Birthday Bash for ZIN’s Yoshi and Luy at Shinsaibashi SOMA
As their guitarists’ birthdays are conveniently 17 days apart, ZIN decided to host a joint birthday celebration on August 2 in the form of an event titled Kaimaku-Manatsu no Jin. It was the first in a two-part series of summer birthday events, the second following on September 6 for the rhythm squad Shuuen-Shoshuu no Jin.
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