Archive for 2009

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    Japanese Music on Twitter

    Not only JaME is available on Twitter, there are also various Japanese artists and companies related to Japanese music that can be followed through Twitter. We’ve made a small list of the artists and companies we’ve found so far.

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    Artist Recommendation: R指定-R shitei-

    In the vast sea of visual kei bands, R shitei is a wonderful find deserving so much more attention. Their music primarily features slamming guitar riffs and thumping drums and is without a doubt a definite crowd-pleaser.

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    Plastic Tree Live in Yoyogi Mini-Report

    On June 10th, 2009, an owl took flight from Yoyogi Park in Shibuya, Tokyo. Three thousand fans had gathered to attend a free live event held to celebrate the release of Plastic Tree's new single Fukurou.

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    Natccu Needs Your Help!

    Summer Sonic is one of Japan's biggest music festivals, and Natccu needs you to vote her in! Simply go to the website and cast your vote.

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    LM.C Live in Hibiya Yagai Daiongakudou Mini-Report

    LM.C held a one-man live at Hibiya Yagai Daiongakudou for the first time on May 2nd, 2009. It was was the same place they first started their activities a little over three years ago.

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    X JAPAN Press Conference in Taipei

    Two days before their live in Taipei on May 30th, X JAPAN arrived in Taiwan and immediately held a press conference for their waiting fans. SUGIZO, HEATH, PATA and YOSHIKI were in front of cameras and reporters a mere hour after getting off the plane....

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    HANGRY&ANGRY at Sakura-con

    Awhile ago, HANGRY&ANGRY sent a video message out to all their fans through JaME. They hoped to bring their music to different countries, and their upcoming performance at Sakura-con in Seattle is a crucial first step! Check out the video to see the girls’ silly...

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    Peace&Smile Carnival Photos

    It's been two months since the Peace&Smile Carnival, but many of us are still reliving the memories (or living vicariously through pictures and reports!)

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    Artist Recommendation: Zitten

    Zitten (짙은) is quite different from the typical Korean male act. Whereas boy bands, styled from top to toe storm the charts, the singer-songwriter duo Zitten are slowly making a name for themselves in the indie scene, with gentle, ethereal but very touching songs. They formed...

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    LM.C European Tour Comment

    After the colorful rock duo LM.C performed in the US and other Asian countries last year, as well as holding two shows in South America only about a week ago, they continue to take the world by storm with an extensive European tour. Just a few days...

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