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“Start all over” is off of FOUR GET ME A NOTS’ first full-length album, DOWN TO EARTH. The album dropped December 3rd and has been doing really…

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These guys are long over due for a new album/single/anything.

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The latest single from lego big morl came out December 10th and it’s good! It’s titled “Ray”. I really enjoyed these guys’ debut mini album and I’m happy…

The debut release by Veni Vidi Vicious is an excercise in loud & frenetic rock. Thanks to bands like Veni Vidi Vicious, garage rock revival in Japan is here to stay for a while.

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What is “Love&DISCO”? Well, it’s great song, a funny & entertaining PV, and an electric EP. I included JAPAN by The Telephones on my MOST AWESOME RELEASES of…

The 2nd installment of our multi-part series showcasing our favorite releases of the past year is here! 2008 was a great year for rock and Part 2 continues to prove that true.

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This part consists of “黄色いカラス”　and “人間1/2″, (two of our favorite tracks!) These guys definitely don’t disappoint when performing live. Shoichi really gives his all here, just listen…

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“アシュレー” and　”アースコード”. It’s a shame that “アシュレー” is cut off a bit. It’s one of their lesser known but amazing songs.

Watch part 1 and part 3

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And here’s “HERO” for the encore! What a great way to end a great show :]

Watch part 1 and part 2

The latest mini album from school food punishment came out a month early thanks to Tower Records. After giving Riff-rain a week to digest, we couldn’t wait to write about it.