Articles by Shay

Nov
12
Z – “Uso村”

If John Coltrane or Sonny Rollins played in a hardcore rock band…hmm… That’s not quite what Z (ゼット, zetto) sound like but they are a rather awesome…

Nov
7
BACTERIA – “Heavymetal Man”

Here’s a grating, intense instrumental from self-described “noisecore prog-rock” trio BACTERIA. The properly titled “Heavymetal Man” is off of BACTERIA’s latest album, LOST, which came out in…

Oct
29
The Mirraz – “神になれたら”

The latest album from The Mirraz, NECESSARY EVIL, which dropped on October 14th is a fantastic composition and an impressive leap for the trio. I love these…

Oct
28
GOLLBETTY – “IF”

“IF” is off of GOLLBETTY’s latest album, Scramble, which came out earlier this month. It’s a catchy jam with a sweet music video (colors! animation!) and definitely…

Oct
25
Riddim Saunter – “Sweet & Still”

To celebrate the recent release of Riddim Saunter’s latest album, Days Lead, here’s “Sweet & Still”. The band’s signature sound and Hiroto Homma’s flute are accompanied by…

Oct
1
serial TV drama – “SPACE OPERA”

“SPACE OPERA” is the latest single and upcoming album from serial TV drama. The band’s second full length release is out October 21st and is not to…

Sep
13
NEW STRIKE ZIPPER – “Promise”

“Promise” is the latest from NEW STRIKE ZIPPER and it rocks quite a bit. The track is off of the band’s first full-length album, “All Is Not…

Sep
7
KAREN – “ENEMY”

“ENEMY” is the latest from KAREN, an obviously awesome band made up of members of ART-SCHOOL and downy. Need I say more? Time to watch! ^-^

Jul
18
LACCO TOWER – “Ichigo”

“Ichigo” snaps back and forth at first and had me thinking, “this is intense, ah no it’s not, oh wait wow!” The PV is simple yet creepy and that’s highlighted by…

Jul
12
26times with LAZYgunsBRISKY

Their sound may not burst much out of the genre box but LAZYgunsBRISKY fires shots of charming wit and musicianship into the straight-up rock ‘n roll crowd.

The band’s…