deepNow|sunday morning bell|ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE|SECONDWALL|SPYAIR|UNLIMITS
Hi guys, it’s been some time since I typed something. But as I see I’m enjoying my time listening to J-Rock, I might as well share it with you guys. Read on to find out more.
Ever since I discovered another website where I can find Japanese new artists, I have an influx of songs coming by way from the 2nd half of this year. “audioleaf”, for that’s its name, is a portal for many artists to release their previews or demo tracks online, so people like us get to listen. You guys know something? Don’t worry about the Japanese: just read the English and it’ll take you through the place, and I tell you, anything with a play button you press guarantees a new feel. That’s what I’m doing now, and I’m already getting something. Haha. But I’ll talk about what I heard recently, yeah?
First that caught my attention was “sunday morning bell” (you can just search there, too lazy to give links), and their Pop-Rock songs were great. Last year they released their first album, and I must say… besides those they placed on preview on the site everything else is kinda weak. But then cumon’, they’ve made promotions wonderfully. Their hit song “WAGON” made me want to see their PV, sadly only a preview is found.
Next that came with the same time as them was a group called “deepNow”, focused on Rock and their upbeat songs kept me going. Their first album which was released early this year was not on the Net (obviously they’re new), but then their hit song was good.
Then some weeks later where I went on to VELTPUNCH’s best album I encountered “ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE”, not that I’m ill but it’s a good remedy to missing JRock for some time back then. Their first single “Forget About It” (also on YouTube, I think I posted their PV before) was great, and really some Japs singing English as good as Rie fu for the first time, haha.
Also, a visit to audioleaf again made me got interested in SECONDWALL, and even though they have only released their first release (a joint single with another band, duno why) and the song I listen “Resound” is not with an origin, I look forward to their new songs and potentially their own album.
I also gave some mainstream artists a look yet again, with people like “SPYAIR” and “UNLIMITS” popping in with new songs, as I heard their songs from BLEACH. SPYAIR’s new album and single released on September, but the single “Naked” caught my attention. Sometimes, lyrics get into my attention, so this is just something I heard somewhat different from their first 2 singles two year ago. UNLIMITS on the other hand, finished their 2nd album weeks ago, and I must say is quite typical Rock, and their hit song caught my attention, “Meisou Spiral”. The beat was unique and… quite hard to follow…
All in all, I’ve been glad to have came here five years ago, with Ajikan and Chatmonchy starting my passion for JRock. Also, I’ve been working on specials for FIVE GOOD YEARS of listening to Japanese songs, and I’ll tell you guys as soon as I’m done with this year’s songs, and this driving course. Yeah. I should be glad I’m not called back this morning, or should I? Cya guys again then, until next time… If you’re bored, you guys can search for those songs if you like. JRock, that is.
[P.S.: I wonder what I should do with APoL Chapter 4. I just don’t have the mood to write now…]
