Earlier this year, four-piece rock band Akai Koen revealed that they would be releasing their fifth studio album on April 15th. Titled “THE PARK”, this will be the group’s first longplay since vocalist Riko Ishino joined the band.
“THE PARK” is set to include eleven songs from the foursome, among them previously released tracks like “Zettai Reido” and newer efforts like “chiffon girl” – a collaboration with Pecori from ODD Foot Works. The record’s Limited Edition will come packaged with a second CD containing audio from their 2019 YouTube Live performance, which featured a number of songs that have yet to be released.
You’ll find the cover and complete track list for “THE PARK”, plus the PV for “Zettai Reido” right after the cut.
Three years after the release of his last solo track, singer/songwriter Gotch – otherwise known as Masafumi Gotoh of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION – announced that he would be issuing a new digital single this week on March 13th. This track, titled “Nothing But Love”, was written and jointly produced with Ryosuke Shimomura of pop band the chef cooks me.
In conjunction with the reveal, the music video for the track was also published to Gotoh’s YouTube channel. Directed by Tatsuhiko Nakahara, the PV sees footage of Gotch’s singing juxtaposed against shots of various people in lonely situations.
You’ll find the full version of the video for “Nothing But Love” right after the jump.
In 2017, JP THE WAVY went viral with the music video for his song “Cho Wavy De Gomenne”, with the video currently sitting at 14.6 million views. After spending the time since then collaborating with various domestic and foreign artists, he is now set to release his debut album! On April 8, JP THE WAVY will release “LIFE IS WAVY.” He’s released a teaser video for the album, which can be seen below!
This week’s guests were Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Kobukuro, SKE48, and CUBERS.
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Peddlers / Ginga to Meiro
Kobukuro – Sotsugyou
SKE48 – Souyuutoko Aru yo ne?
CUBERS – WOW
On March 13, RHYME SO, the new duo formed by Shinichi Osawa and RHYME, will release a new digital single, “Fashion Blogger.” The song humorously tackles the need to disconnect from the internet and social media.
The music video for “Fashion Blogger” centers on a figure skating competition, in which RHYME is competing. One of her competitors is Milk, one of the stars of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Check it out below!
This week’s guests were Kobukuro, Kawashima Ai, HiHi Jets, AKB48, GACKT, Okamura Yasayuki, and RHYMESTER.
Kobukuro – YELL
Kawashima Ai – Tabidachi no Hi ni…
HiHi Jets – Special Medley
Kobukuro – Sotsugyou
AKB48 – Shitsuren, Arigatou
GACKT – No ni Saku Hana no You ni
Okamura Yasuyuki Sara ni RHYMESTER – MacGuffin
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On March 13, the SPACE SHOWER TV 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS 2020 were held. The big prize of the night, ARTIST OF THE YEAR, went to ONE OK ROCK. UVERworld won the PEOPLE’S CHOICE award. BUMP OF CHICKEN‘s “aurora” won VIDEO OF THE YEAR. THE YELLOW MONKEY won ALBUM OF THE YEAR for “9999.” SONG OF THE YEAR went to Official HIGE DANdism‘s “Pretender.” SIRUP won BEST BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST. Yonezu Kenshi won BEST MALE ARTIST, while Aimyon won BEST FEMALE ARTIST. BEST GROUP ARTIST went to ONE OK ROCK as well. Billie Eilish was named BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST. See who else won below!
