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Interviews Archives: July, 2009
The artwork for their latest album "Virtual Sex" might raise your eyebrows, but the passionate music of the trio marlee is what will really get your heart pumping. From their punk rock song Elegy to their rocking dance tune Independence Day these three fashion gurus from the Japanese underground music scene play with the unforced energy of artists who truly love what they do. So come learn the story of singer Sachi, guitarist MJ and vocalist and programmer Sen and hear about their music, their shows and which one of them is likely to get married first.On July 14, 2009 the members of marlee were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. Marlee Interview. - Posted July 20, 2009.
What will become of the spoiled and foolish generation Who have been given only toys Grown-ups should teach their children the way to grow up 
Those are lyrics from the song Thunder Gun by the band Zero-shiki, a group that is not shy of including controversial issues in their music (as one would expect from a group that shares the same name with the famous WWII "Zero" fighter). The band is powered by the songwriting of their philosophical vocalist, Yuuki Asama, and backed by Masato Date on bass and Keijiro Arima on drums. Its music from the heart with something to say about the times we live in. On July 12, 2009 the members of Zero-shiki were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. Zero-shiki Interview.- Posted July 16, 2009.
Once upon a time in the fabled Steroid LostNumbers Laboratory a group of robotic rap artists were created. With numbers for names and a lingering fear of being scrapped floating in their minds these anime inspired characters are the front for a talented group of Japanese DJs and musicians called Midicronica. Their song San Francisco was used as an ending theme for the popular anime series "Samurai Champloo". So come learn the story of the rap artists known affectionately as #894, #181, #716 and #563 and discover the answer to the riddle: What does Shanghai, Swine flu and Midicronica have in common? On July 8, 2009 the members of Midicronica were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. Midicronica Interview.- Posted July 13, 2009.
Start running quietly before dawn Footsteps and breathing are all I hear in the night Rushing sweats sharpen and purify my soul I will be free from distrust and fear when the sun rises 
That is the English translation of the opening to Anthem, a song by the band SPiRiTRiAL. With lyrics about love, politics and spirituality, this local trio from Saitama, Japan bring a genuine sense of honest emotions to their music. So come say hello to Takeaki Itoh on vocals and bass, Show-ichi Kuramochi on guitar and Masami Chiba on drums and learn about the music they’ve made so far and their hopes for the future. On July 7, 2009 the members of SPiRiTRiAL were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. SPiRiTRiAL Interview.- Posted July 10, 2009.
And now a delicious riddle for all fans of Japanese rock music: What do you get when you combine the talents of L'Arc-en-Ciel's HYDE with Oblivion Dust’s K.A.Z.? A wonderfully gothic creation called VAMPS! After years of collaboration the duo officially joined forces in 2008. After a massive tour of Japan, HYDE and K.A.Z. have released their first album "VAMPS" and are set to bring their chart-busting music overseas in July with a ten-show tour of the US. Grab your tickets while you can at vampsliveusa.com So put on your best set of fangs and prepare to take the plunge into the wondrous world of "Sex Blood Rock n’ Roll". On June 27, 2009 HYDE and K.A.Z. were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. VAMPS Interview.- Posted July 2, 2009.
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