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Archive for the ‘Major Debut’ Category

This year, Matenrou Opera will be making their major debut on the 22nd of December! They’ve also recently opened up a new OHP to mark the change! You can see it here. On the new site, the band sports their new look which is much simpler but also strikes me as a bit darker than before. The bands brand new OHP is also fully functional but other than a date, does not have any mention of lives typical for kicking off a major debut. But we’ll be sure to update you should we hear more!

However, Matenrou Opera have also mentioned that they will soon be releasing their first major album! The album will be titled “Abyss” and be released on the same day as their major debut. There will be a limited and regular edition, but the features included will be a bit different than you are used to.

First of all, the limited edition will have 7 tracks and come with a T-shirt of an original design. The regular edition will also have 7 tracks but come with a DVD featuring a PV and making-of video for the title track. Limited edition can be purchased through CDJapan for 4,500yen here; however, the regular edition is not yet available for pre-order but hopefully it will be soon and when it does it will cost 2,500yen.

In the meantime, if you aren’t already, you can follow Yo and Ayame on twitter:

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Source:
OHP, CDJapan

ViViD Announces Plans to go Major in 2011

Posted by Kaiden On August - 10 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS  

Some very exciting news for ViViD fans, the band has announced the big news that they will be going major next year!

They will be holding their final indies live at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall on December 27th. From that point on they will switch over to Epic Records Japan which is a popular label owned by Sony Music Entertainment.

It also seems like they already have some plans for their first major release, unfortunately, all other information is unavailable at this moment. However, we will keep everyone updated once we know more!

Source:
JapanDiscoveries

New Signings for CLJ Records!

Posted by Rachel On June - 23 - 2010 1 COMMENT  

Here’s a quick update for you all out there!

CLJ Records has revealed two new signings for 2010: NoGoD & THE KIDDIE!

First they will release a digital release of the major debut single “Kakusai” by NoGoD in July.
In the beginning of August they’re releasing their NEW ALBUM.

THE KIDDIE will start by releasing a digital release of their major debut single “smile” on July 14th.
More info will be coming soon.

The source is the latest CLJ Records newsmail, which also revealed the 2 new releases of -OZ- in Autumn & the 2011 tour.
They also revealed a digital release of SuG “Koakuma Sparkling”, and a NEW UnsraW European tour in September!

Source: CLJ Records, Killinstinct

STEREOPONY is a Japanese all-girl rock band that formed in Okinawa in 2007, consisting of AIMI (Vocal/Guitar), NOHANA (Bass), and SHIHO (Drums).

The band gained their first opportunity on the Japanese rock radio program “SCHOOL OF LOCK!!”

Their debut single “Hitohira No Hanabira” was the 17th ending theme for the famous anime series “BLEACH” released on November 5, 2008 and ranked #25 on the Oricon Weekly Charts.

Their 2nd single “Namida No Muko”, was featured as the second opening theme for the second season of the Sunrise series “Mobile Suit Gundam 00”; and achieved #2 in the Oricon charts.

In March 2009, the girls have performed in SXSW 2009, one of the biggest US music festival/showcase and received a thunderous ovation.

3rd single “I do it” is a collaboration with fellow Sony Music Entertainment Japan singer YUI, which was released on April 22, 2009.

Their debut studio album “A hydrangea blooms” was released on June 17, 2009 and ranked #7 on the Oricon weekly charts.

5th single “TSUKIAKARI NO MICHISHIRUBE”, also released with the tie-in with the second season of hit anime series “Darker than Black”; it ranked #8 on Oricon.

Now, Stereopony will release their acclaimed debut album “A hydrangea blooms” (including smash hit “Hitohira No Hanbira” – ending theme for “BLEACH”) and singles “Smilife” (theme song to animation film “Yatterman”), “TSUKIAKARI NO MICHISHIRUBE” (opening theme for anime series “Darker than Black”) and “Hanbunko” (the band’s first cover song), which will all be available digitally on June 8, 2010 from SIN/Sony Music Independent Network.

Also don’t miss their upcoming performance at AnimeNEXT on June 18 – June 20 in Somerset, New Jersey.

Stereopony will be returning to the US as an honored guest at AnimeNEXT for a special performance, panel event, and photo/signing session.

For more info: http://www.animenext.org/

Stereopony official website:

www.stereopony.com

www.myspace.com/stereopony



NoGod’s Major Debut Album!

Posted by Justyne On June - 7 - 2010 1 COMMENT  

Having already made their major debut single, NoGod already has plans for their first album after going major! This album is not yet titled but we do have a tracklist for you as well as details on the Limited and Regular editions!

Tracklist:
1. 心臓 (Shinzou)
2. 少年達と地図 (Shounentachi to Chizu)
3. 懐疑 (Kaigi)
4. 君に贈るいつまでも消えない詩 (Kun ni Okuru Itsu made mo Kienai shi)
5. カクセイ (Kakusei)
Unfortunately, tracks 6-16 have not yet been given, but we’ll update as soon as they are!

Limited Edition: comes with a DVD featuring a music video and a poster! It will cost 3,780 yen.
Regular Edition: comes with a bonus track and first press orders will include a poster as well. It costs 3,150 yen

Source:
JapanDiscoveries, CDJapan, Brand-X

Matenrou Opera Goes Major!

Posted by Kaiden On May - 13 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS  


Thanks to JaME for the tip. 摩天楼オペラ(Matenrou Opera) recently updated their OHP with a very amazing announcement! Sono announced all of this, and promised all of the fans that despite them going major, they will always be the Matenrou Opera everyone loves. They promise not to change just because they are going major.

He also mentioned there will be a last indies live, for more details on that, read below.

2010/08/30 SHIBUYA-AX
Matenrou Opera’s Last Indies ONEMAN Live

There’s not much information on the live, but they will be announced on the OHP very soon.

What do you guys think about them going major?

Source:
JaME / OHP

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