Ohashi Trio (the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Ohashi Yoshinori) has chosen a rather unusual method in order to promote their upcoming album “PARODY”. Rather than release one music video, the project has instead chosen to release a set of three videos that together manage to tell a multi-faceted story.
All three of the PVs are set in the same club and appear to tell the story of a similar, yet subtlely different series of events that occur within the confines of the establishment. The series of videos was directed by actor Saito Takumi and is meant to convey feelings of love, friendship, and growth to those who watch it.
Check out the three music videos for Ohashi Trio’s “Cherry Pie”, “PARODY”, and “Sally” right after the jump, and if you like what you hear look forward to the release of “PARODY” next week on January 28th.
Hello AramaJapan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Nishino Kana come out on top again, this time beating Kamen Joshi and SEKAI NO OWARI. This week, we have a returnee from last week plus a newcomer. Find out what various staff members thought of the songs that topped the physical and digital charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!
On January 21, rapper KEN THE 390 released his new single, “Bangin’.” The very upbeat electronic song was produced by BYGdaddy. To promote this release, KEN THE 390 has released a music video for the song. The music video features the rapper backed up by several dancers in different locations such as a bowling alley and a clothing store. Check out the video after the jump along with the single’s cover and tracklist!
On February 18, rapper SALU will release a collaboration EP with the dreambandgunjo under the unit name SALU & thedreambandgunjo. This EP is titled “THE CALM.” the dreambandgungo is a band formed by hip hop producer OHLD. OHLD discovered SALU when he was an amateur. This release will feature guest appearances by the likes of KOHH and Thelma Aoyama. This is only being released on iTunes and for rent from TSUTAYA. Check out the cover and tracklist after the jump!
On February 25, R&B singer Shota Shimizu will release his first best album, titled “ALL SINGLES BEST.” The album will contain all of his singles since his 2008 debut up to the single he releases today, “I miss you -refrain-.” It will not however include his split singles with frequent collaborator Kato Miliyah. The album will also contain the song “Sakura”, which was used to promote his second album (2010’s “Journey”), as well as the song “Harukaze”, which he has performed live but has never released. All of these songs will be spread out over a 2 CD set. The limited edition of the album comes with a DVD that contains a 40 minute film titled “My Road To Here.” In this film, Shota can seen at work, at home, and at play, including indulging in one of his favorite hobbies, fishing. Check out the cover and tracklist after the jump!
Recochoku:
1. SEKAI NO OWARI – Dragon Night
2. Nishino Kana – Darling
3. Sandaime J Soul Brothers – R.Y.U.S.E.I.
4. SEKAI NO OWARI – RPG
5. E-girls – Kibou no Hikari ~Mirai wo Shinjite~ (Dream & E-girls version)
6. Shonan no Kaze – BIG UP
7. AKB48 – Ai no Sonzai
8. SEKAI NO OWARI – Honoo to Mori no Carnival
9. Hata Motohiro – Himawari no Yakusoku
10. Che’Nelle – Happiness
iTunes:
1. SEKAI NO OWARI – Dragon Night
2. ONE OK ROCK – Cry Out
3. Sandaime J Soul Brothers – R.Y.U.S.E.I.
4. Ling Tosite Sigure – Who What Who What
5. Nishino Kana – Darling
6. SEKAI NO OWARI – RPG
7. Hata Motohiro – Himawari no Yakusoku
8. Che’Nelle – Happiness
9. Ohara Sakurako – Hitomi
10. SEKAI NO OWARI – Honoo to Mori no Carnival
This week’s guests were NAMBA69, Nishiuchi Mariya, and Hanae.
NAMBA69 – 21st CENTURY DREAMS / THE WORLD IS YOURS
Nishiuchi Mariya – 7 WONDERS
Hanae – Kamisama no Kamisama
The Oricon weekly physical music charts have been released for the week of 1/12 -1/18!
Rock duo B’z have returned from their nearly 3 year hiatus with new single “Uchouten” shooting to the top of the charts with 133,980 copies sold. Rock band SEKAI NO OWARI have released their third studio album “Tree“, a follow up to their 2012 major debut album “ENTERTAINMENT“, selling 247,964 units in its first week.
Check out the top 10 of the single and album charts below.
