"The reason that I started a band was after watching the TV show "Prince" in junior high school. The performance of the man who played the song piano and the guitar looked very cool to me. It differed a lot from the music of our band now of course." - KOICHI

We don't know exactly what type of music that man played, but we do know that the group Fairy Mirror plays a very appealing version of rock music. Self-described by the group as "Melodic Power Metal" and good old "Heavy Metal", all we need to know is that their songs rock.

Hailing from Osaka, the group has released two albums so far with a third in the works. Composed of JUNO on Vocals, KOICHI and MORI on guitars, MARI on bass and SUGURU banging the drums, this five member group got our heads bobbing.

"I would like to express my thoughts and messages -- even difficult or philosophical thoughts -- with language easily understood by the audience. First, I deliver our messages to people, and then I send the messages further into their mind. This is my "Pop" music." - Zinc White

After listened to their first few songs we knew we had found something special. Zamza, who took their name from a Kafka novel, play a driving form of rock music overflowing with smart emotion. With rousing songs like Satori, MANGA and in a waking dream this four person rock group are well worth a listen to.

"I think the lyrics are very much influenced where we grew up, and all the views of the landscapes we have... so I think it'll give a deeper feel if you listen to our music in Tokushima." - Kumiko Takahashi

When you think of Japanese music the city of Tokushima on the island of Shikoku probably isn't the first place that comes to mind. But for the group Chatmonchy, their hometown has been a catalyst to creating their distinctive style of rock music.

First formed in 2004, the all girl band have released three albums and just completed their first tour of the US. And thanks to the good people at Ki/oon Records and iTunes, you can now enjoy their music from the comfort of your own homes... though no doubt Tokushima's tourist board would love you to come visit them in person.

"At first, the name was "Biological Space" and then we changed it to Bioooo. At that time, we had two more members so we shorten the original name "Biological Space" to "Bi" and added four "o" to indicate that we are four." - Ken

And that's how you get the name "Bioooo", the musical duo of Ken and Hiroka. First paired together in 2007, the two have been playing electro music for the dance club scene in Tokyo's Shibuya and Shinjuku neighborhoods ever since. With a diverse and growing song list the two are looking toward the future with hopes of releasing their first album together soon.

"I was scouted by Victor and Sony Music representatives. Both offered me contracts, but it was too hard to choose one, so I rolled some dice. It was an odd number, so I signed a contract with Victor Entertainment." - Ryunosuke

Ryunosuke is a singer/songwriter from Chiba, Japan who describes his musical style as Acoustic Rock. Unhappy with the "business" aspects of the Japanese music industry, he formed his own label "Unbalance" from which he has produced his last two albums. Now joined by the "Unbalance Circus Orchestra," Ryunosuke creates a powerful style of music all his own and plans to release his latest album, "Otogizoushi," later this year.

So come take a listen and learn the story of the man who says: "Music need a soul. If I can make music which completely satisfies me, it will become a part of me."

"We would like to say that we have the heart of teenagers." - KEN

When the all male punk group THE CABINETS got back together in 2007 they decided the time had come to make a change. The tough looking boys decided to broaden their look and sound with the gothic charms of singer MIKAKO. And from what we've seen, it was a good decision.

With their first self-produced album PIERROT and an animated stage show the group are looking forward to a new year of live performances and recording. So come take a look at what happens when Sid Vicious joins forces with a Gothic Cinderella.