Alternative rock act cinema staff recently announced that they will be releasing a brand new studio record titled “Netsugen” on May 17th. Coming almost exactly a year after the release of their previous album, “eve”, “Netsugen” will include their already released tracks “Kaeshite” and “Ego”, as well as eight new songs for a total of ten.
Well ahead of this date, the band have published the PV for the record’s lead track “pulse” to their official Youtube channel. This music video is meant to serve as a sequel to their video for one of their older songs, “great escape“, both of which were directed by Takuya Tada.
You’ll find the video for “pulse”, as well as the cover and track list for “Netsugen” just beneath the cut.
On April 20, GINZA SIX will open in Tokyo. The high end shopping mall will feature brands such as Celine, Saint Laurent, Dior, Fendi, and Valentino. Also set for digital release on that day is “Menukidori”, the mall’s theme song. “Menukidori” is a collaboration between Shiina Ringo and Tortoise Matsumoto of The Ulfuls.
“Menukidori” is written and composed by Ringo, and arranged by her longtime collaborator Saito Neko. The song was originally supposed to be a mere jingle, but once Ringo was able to get Tortoise Matsumoto on board, the full song was created. She had been wanting to collaborate with him for a while. After the management of GINZA SIX heard the full song, they suggested a release on the same day as the mall’s opening. Ringo describes “Menukidori” as the theme song for a new Ginza.
The duo will also perform the song on the April 28 episode of Music Station.
Check out the special movie / music video for the GINZA SIX below!
This week’s guests were GENERATIONS and Takahashi Yu.
GENERATIONS – Taiyou mo Tsuki mo
Takahashi Yu – Road Movie
This week’s episode was the second part of the special in celebration of Kayama Yuzo’s 80th birthday. This week’s guests were Kayama Yuzo, Hata Motohiro, miwa, Sada Masashi, THE ALFEE, and Momoiro Clover Z.
Kayama Yuzo x Hata Motohiro – Yozora wo Aoide
Kayama Yuzo x miwa – Shonan Hikishio
Kayama Yuzo x Sada Masashi – Boku no Imouto ni
THE ALFEE x Momoiro Clover Z – Utsukushii Venus
Kayama Yuzo x Cast – Kimi to Itsumademo
A couple weeks ago staff member hasawa made a post about CD Jacket art that made her cringe. This is the spiritual successor to that, but as the title suggests this time staff members got together to choose their favorite covers and tell us why they feel it’s the very best. What album art was worthy enough of making the cut? find out for yourself below!
(header image via sekihan)
Earlier in the year, Shota Shimizu released the single “FIRE” in commemoration of his Japanese debut with the single “HOME”. In addition to “FIRE” Shota decided to create an Instagram account.
While Shota has used the account to tease new music and post selfies, he has taken the time to show his followers that he is also a talented magician.
And the duo is back! Last night, the new romantic comedy drama “Boku, Unmei no Hito desu” starring Kamenashi Kazuya, Kimura Fumino and Yamashita Tomohisa aired its first episode. After “Shuji to Akira”, Kamenashi and Yamashita are back as “Kame to Yamapi” singing the theme song for the drama “Senaka Goshi No Chance”. The single will be released on May 17!
Have you seen the first episode? Kimura Fumino joins Kame and Yamapi for the ED “BokuUn dance”. If you miss the two together, then this one’s for you!
Staff picks for March are here! Head on down below to see them all.
