Articles Tagged ‘indie’

Feb
22
The SparkPlugged Podcast goes the length

The latest episode of The SparkPlugged Podcast comes at you with four amazing but very different tracks. It’s about right that we rock out AND chill out at the same time.

Feb
21
POP DISASTER takes action

POP DISASTER’s anticipated sophomore release arrives as the band furthers its take on a familiar genre.

Feb
19
back number’s jump to the front

The trio’s first mini album is a striking release that explores both musical and emotional dynamics throughout seven tracks.

Feb
18
F.I.B – “promised place”

“promised place” is the latest from F.I.B and it will be featured on the band’s upcoming first album, FIGURE, which is due out on March 4th. F.I.B…

Feb
17
colors department – “cross road”

“cross road” by colors department is a pretty nice song and I especially enjoy the PV’s simple concept. The trio’s first mini album comes out next week…

Feb
15
bacon – 未来日記

An oldie but a goodie from their “Butterfly” album that came out in 2005.
If my information serves me correct, they’re no longer together in their entirety as…

Feb
15
A Continental Shelf – Thank You for the Music

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“サンキュー・フォー・ザ・ミュージック” (Thank You for the Music) by A Continental Shelf (ア・コンチネンタル・シェルフ) is a song I randomly came across on YouTube. It was mad love on first listen.…

Feb
14
Winter with Sandy Beach Surf Coaster

The band with a great summer name release an EP fit for the snowy season. The SNOW-FLAKES e.p. features a title track with a fitting PV

Feb
14
FLiP – “母から生まれた捻くれの唄”

FLiP is a very young, (literally, they’re all 19!!), up-and-coming band who will be taking part in the ’09 Japan Nite tour. They’re probably one of the…

Feb
13
MONGOL800 – “Asatoya Yuntaku”

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Here’s a compelling song & PV from MONGOL800 (モンゴル800). It’s titled “安里屋ユンタク” (Asatoya Yuntaku) and is a cover of the traditional Okinawan folk song, “安里屋ユンタ” (Asatoya Yunta).…