Archives for the ‘Check it Out’ Category

TsuShiMaMiRe, rock, and beer

By Shay • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story5 comments

Tsushimamire to Rock to Beer de is the latest from all-girl rock trio TsuShiMaMiRe. It’s another fun and strange release for the rockers who’ve toured across America a number of times.



9mm Parabellum Bullet’s Supernova / Wanderland

By Shay • May 20th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story5 comments

“Supernova”. The term fits so well when describing 9mm Parabellum Bullet. The aptly-titled track is one half of a single that drops May 21st. Beginning with a bang, “Supernova” charges.



Isu’s first solo album reviewed

By Shiny McTwinkle • May 19th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Reviews, Top Story1 comment

MC the Max frontman Isu’s first solo album is here. So, how good is it? A new contributor here at SparkPlugged gives us an in-depth review of Isu’s debut, I AM.



Kimaguren shines with “LIFE”

By Shay • May 17th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story1 comment

With summer just around the corner, “LIFE” by Kimaguren is bright enough to make even the darkest basement-dwelling hermits come out of their shells and catch some rays. The anthemic track has so much ‘life’.



chickenrace’s Departure

By Shay • May 9th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story1 comment

The importance of having a good time is apparent in chickenrace’s work. They will make and entrance this summer with their first maxi single, Departure. The uniquely-named band’s single comes out June 4th, 2008.



Parallel Park with tacica

By Shay • May 7th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story1 comment

Parallel Park by tacica. Let’s consider the task of parallel parking. Think about how stressful and tedious it can be. Okay? tacica’s Parallel Park is nothing like that. It’s another case of “that music is only coming from three guys!?”



Fox loco phantom’s crazy night at SHIBUYA-O

By Shay • May 5th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story0 comments

Indie rockers Fox loco phantom are hosting an incredible night of music with five great bands. On May 27, Fox loco phantom and 251 present a special party at SHIBUYA-O West.



SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS’ perfect storm

By Shay • May 2nd, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story1 comment

The Japanese jazz band SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS’ new single, “STORM” is an explosion of sweetness. It’s a quick, chaotic track that is barely contained as is the rest of the maxi release.



NICO Touches the Walls rock with Pocky

By Shay • Apr 24th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out0 comments

A great rock band plus a delicious snack, how could it get any better than that? NICO Touches the Walls were featured in 2 quick commericals for Pocky. I’m hungry.



LAST ALLIANCE is always in my heart

By Shay • Apr 16th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out1 comment

LAST ALLIANCE is always in my heart, at least their latest maxi single is. Released on April 16, Always in My Heart is 2 tracks that will have you begging for more.