This week’s guests were THE BAWDIES and Dream Ami.

THE BAWDIES – FEELIN’ FREE

Dream Ami – Amaharu

Nearly six months after the release of their previous single, rock band [Alexandros] have announced that they will finally be releasing a new one on May 23rd.  Titled “KABUTO”, the A-side has been described as a song which represents the group’s current creative influences.

In addition, this release will also include the band’s Tokyo Metro CM song “Hana Uta” as a B-side.  This somber, reflective track was arranged by Takeshi Kobayashi and features lyrics written by Japanese poet Tahi Saihate.

You’ll find the cover and track list for “KABUTO”, as well as a radio rip of “Hana Uta” if you read on below.

Back in February we reported that alt. rockers Straightener would be releasing a new studio album on May 23rd.  Now that this date has drawn closer, the group have chosen to publish all of the details regarding the release online.

The new record will be titled “Future Soundtrack” and include the group’s previously released songs “Akari”, “The Future Is Now”, “Time Leap”, “Boy Friend”, and “Tsuki ni Yomu Tegami”, as well as six new tracks for a total of 11.  Its Limited Edition will come packaged with a DVD containing footage of the band’s “STRAIGHTENER MANIA” live show at Studio Coast from this past February.

You’ll find the track list and cover, which was designed by drummer Shinpei Nakayama, right after the cut.

Psychedelic rock band Odotte Bakari no Kuni will be releasing their latest studio album this week on April 18th.  Their first full-length album in three years, “Kimi no Tame ni Ikite Iku ne” will include a whopping 15 new songs from the group, plus an additional bonus track for a total of 16.

In support of this upcoming release, the band have uploaded music videos for tracks “Melody” and “Cycling Road” to their label’s Youtube channel.  The former finds the group visiting the shore underneath a glittering technicolor sheen, while the latter focuses on the members riding bikes, scooters, and other modes of transportation along a winding road.

You’ll find both of these PVs, plus the cover and track list for “Kimi no Tame ni Ikite Iku ne” right after the jump.

Soft rock band Kuuki Koudan recently revealed that they will be releasing a brand new full-length album titled “Boku no Kokoro ni Machi ga Dekite” next month on May 23rd.  Coming nearly two years after the group’s previous set “Double”, this new record will be their first since downsizing to three members.

“Boku no Kokoro ni Machi ga Dekite” will include ten new songs from the band, who have eschewed their usual troupe of session musicians in favor of performing, mixing, and producing the album themselves.  In conjunction with this announcement, the group have also uploaded the short music video for the release’s closing track “Utsuroiyuku Machi de” to Space Shower’s Youtube channel.

Read on below to find both this music video and the track list for Kuuki Koudan’s upcoming album.

The very first visuals have been released for the live-action sequel for Gintama.

Shun Oguri, Kanna Hashimoto, and Masaki Suda will all be reprising their roles in the upcoming film. They will be playing Gintoki Sakata, Shinpachi Shimura, and Kagura, respectively.

Actor and film director Jiri Sato will also be joining the cast, but the character he will be playing has yet to be revealed.

This week’s guests were MAN WITH A MISSION, Creepy Nuts, MONDO GROSSO, and AiNA THE END.

MAN WITH A MISSION – Take Me Under

Creepy Nuts – Nue no Naku Yoru wa

MONDO GROSSO ft. AiNA THE END (BiSH) – Itsuwari no Sympathy

This week’s guests were Kodama Yuichi, Seki Kazuaki, Okazaki Taiiku, LiSA, Takahashi Shigeo, and Kurosawa Kazuko.

LiSA x Kanjani8 – Catch the moment