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Both Gesu no Kiwami Otome. and indigo la End were dropped by their management on New Year’s Eve due to frontman Kawatani Enon’s inability to control his love life. But something has rose from the ashes! Bassist Kyujitsu Kacho has formed a new unit with vocalist REIS and Gesu no Kiwami Otome. / indigo la End recording and live support member Etsuko, who also goes by the name katyusha. This new band is named DADARAY.
The band’s name is a combination of the the word “DADA”, as in the early 20th century art movement Dadaism, and the word “RAY” as in light. Dadaism went against established norms of society, and this new band hopes to do the same thing, but with light. DADARAY came about after several studio sessions. With this new band, Kyujitsu Kacho hopes to create high quality pop with an adult feel. DADARAY’s music production is being handled by Kyujitsu Kacho and Enon.
On April 5, DADRAY will release their first mini album, “DADAISM.” The band recently released the music video for its opening track, “Ikitsukushi.” Check it out below, along with the tracklist for their mini album!
On February 15, Ai Otsuka will release her new single, “Watashi.” The song serves as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Kirawareru Yuuki.” Ai has now released the music video for “Watashi.” The clip sees Ai walking around a deserted Tokyo, one which has been dyed pink. Check it out after the jump!
This week’s guests were Little Glee Monster, A.B.C-Z, Suiyoubi no Campanella, Daichi Miura, Sukima Switch, and YUKI.
Little Glee Monster – Joyful Special Medley（Joyful, Joyful / Jupiter / Kouya no Hate ni / Ai Uta / Hop Step Jump!）
A.B.C-Z – Reboot!!!
Suiyoubi no Campanella – Ikkyu-san
Daichi Miura – EXCITE
Sukima Switch – Kanade
YUKI – Sayonara Bystander
Hi ARAMA! readers.
We will be holding an email interview with the all girl pop/rock band NEGOTO. If you have any questions you would like to ask the band let us know by filling out the form below. The form will be open until Sunday February 5th at roughly 12AM EST. As usual, feel free to submit multiple questions.
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Avex group AAA will soon lose one of their members, Chiaki Ito, as she is graduating from the band and marrying. Given such important event for the history of the group, something special was made as a farewell: a new MV. “Cocoa” is a love song by MisaChia (that is, only Chiaki Ito and Misako Uno) which is full of melancholy and pain, in contrast with its upbeat rhythm. The MV features both girls enjoying an evening in the countryside, recording themselves dancing and enjoying a cup of hot cocoa together. Check the MV just after the jump!
Last month we reported that singer/songwriter Kenshi Yonezu would be releasing a new single titled “orion” on February 15th. In support of this release, the video for the single’s lead track has now been published to his official Youtube channel.
This PV was directed by yahyel’s Kento Yamada, who has also worked on music videos for Suchmos and Hikaru Utada, and focuses upon the constellation-based theme which is so key to the song’s lyrics. This idea is explored in numerous different ways, concluding with the cathartic scene of Kenshi performing against the backdrop of the early morning sky as night turns to day.
Read on below to find the rather involved music video for “orion”.