Rock band flumpool has announced their newest single, “FREE YOUR MIND”, which is going to be released on November 2nd. Its title song will be used as the backing song of “SKY PerfecTV! On Demand” CM, which will begin airing in late October, and it’s said to be a digital rock tune with the theme of “joining everyone around the world together”. The single will also be sold in two different Limited Editions: an “ordinary” Limited Edition with footage of their live at Tokyo Kokusai Forum and a fanclub only Limited Edition that contais an special badge and a notebook. Check the album covers, tracklists and a trailer of its Limited Edition’s DVD footage just after the jump!
JUJU has 2 new releases on the horizon, both involving something she is well known for: covers. The first release is her new single “Roppongi Shinjuu / Love Is Over”, out September 21. The first A-side is a cover of Ann Lewis’ 1984 hit, while the second is a cover of Ouyang Fei Fei’s 1980 hit. Both of these songs will appear on JUJU’s new cover album, “Snack JUJU ~Yoru no Request~.” The album, out October 26, sees JUJU covering hits from the 80s. On the album, she will cover songs by the likes of Akina Nakamori, Southern All Stars, Yumi Matsutoya, and Teresa Teng. Check out more information on both of these releases after the jump!
This week’s guests were Kiritani Kenta and AAA.
Kiritani Kenta – Kanon
AAA – Namida no nai Sekai
This week’s guests were Ikimonogakari, Ishihara Junko, Itsuki Hiroshi, Kitagawa Daisuke, KinKi Kids, Shimazu Aya, JUJU, Fuji Ayako, Mizumori Kaori, Yamauchi Keisuke, Watanabe Masayuki, and MUSIC CONCERTO.
On October 5, Hoshino Gen will release his new single, “Koi.” The song serves as the theme song for his new TBS drama “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu”, which starts next month. Today, Gen released the song’s music video. The video takes place on a giant turntable. He is backed by a band in the video which includes Nagaoka Ryosuke of Petrolz on guitar, Hama Okamoto of OKAMOTO’S on bass, and Kawamura “Kasuke” Tomoyasu on drums. But in addition to the band, there is also dancing, performed by Gen and members of ELEVENPLAY, who appeared on his recent tour, “YELLOW VOYAGE.” The dancing in the video was choreographed by MIKIKO, the group’s leader, who also does choreography for Perfume and BABYMETAL, Gen’s colleagues at Amuse. Check out the video below!
Back in July it was reported that Shinohara Tomoe and Vanilla Beans paired up to form a trio called ShinoVani. Now we are able to hear and see the fruits of that collaboration, with the PV for their song ‘Onnanoko ☆ Otokonoko‘. Written by Shinohara Tomoe, we are treated to a sweet sounding electronic track that highlights the quirkiness that Shinohara is known for and the easy going nature of Vanilla Beans. Through different sections of the video you’ll find the group performing in an underwater atmosphere. Watch the video and read the details about the release.
Model Angelica Michibata is in the hospital recovering from a surgery that she had earlier today. On September 16th Angelica fell, which caused her ankle to dislocate and fracture in three places. The injury was so serious that there were no options other than surgery so that the ankle could heal properly. Because of the injury Angelica had to cancel her appearance the Kansai Collection fashion show. The model seems to be in good spirits though. She has had many visits from friends, well wishes from fans through SNS and is getting plenty of rest. It will take two months for Miss Michibata to heal completely , so we are wishing her a speedy full recovery.
This week’s guests were Moriyama Naotaro and MOTHBALL.
Moriyama Naotaro – Natsu no Owari / Dokomo Kashikomo Chushajo
MOTHBALL – W.O.W