Deerhoof vs. Evil - The Merry Barracks

Deerhoof just released a new album with this featured single "The Merry Barracks":



See more about this new release here: Deerhoof vs. Evil

Be sure to listen to more tracks at Deerhoof vs. Evil | Global Album Leak

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Okinawa Gaijin Party in the USA!

Via FG here is very cool Okinawa GAIJIN rendition of Miley Cyrus' Party in the USA:

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Tokyo Koenji Street Show 2010 Video

From Lazysupper - here is a brief but very amusing video of the recent Koenji Street Show 2010 filmed nearby in West Tokyo:

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Left My Heart in Tokyo

Here is "Left My Heart in Tokyo" by Mini Viva:



This debut single from last year was very popular and charted well in Europe. Their new album is due out any day now. See more at Viva Mini Viva

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'Headphone' Video by Molice

From their first album 'Doctor Ray' here is an all-new promo video called 'Headphone' by one of Japan's hottest alternative rock groups Molice:




Be sure to also check out their very cool first promo video Ms. Panic

To find out more about this quickly up and coming band, please visit the Molice Official Website

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Aria Asia Live: 'Morning Sunshine'

In the spring of 2008, Aria Asia started out by playing solo violin in the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo. She quickly became very popular and has since worked with Do As Infinity and Japan's "Empress of Pop" Ayumi Hamasaki. Also, she will tour later this year with the world famous Kitaro. The below video features Aria Asia and her rock band in a recent live performance of "Morning Sunshine" in Tokyo:




Aria Asia's current band is Aria(violin), D・A・I (guitar), Acchi(bass) and DUCCI(drums). This group will appear today (Friday, July 24th) at the Fuji Rock Festival in the Gypsy Avalon starting around 7:00 pm. To find out more please visit the Aria Asia Official Site

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Mass of The Fermenting Dregs - ハイライト

Yes, I have been posting often about "Masu Dore" lately, but, seriously, modern-day alternative rock music does not get any better than this incredible band from Kobe, Japan. Here is a digital YouTube audio clip for their awesome ハイライト ("Highlight") single:




To hear more, check out their Myspace Page And also, be sure to visit the official website of Mass of The Fermenting Dregs

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Who Are The Japanese Popstars?

Well, they're not Japanese and they don't even play 'pop' music, but the The Japanese Popstars are one of the most popular electronica/house DJ groups going these days. Check out this very cool video for their "Facemelter" single released earlier this year:



The Japanese Popstars are Decky Hedrock, Gary Curran, and Gareth Donoghue. This group will appear at the upcoming Fuji Rock Festival. You can find out more information and download about five hours of their music tracks for free at The Japanese Popstars Podcast

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a flood of circle promo video

Here is a recent release called "Buffalo Dance" by a flood of circle:



a flood of circle will appear at the Fuji Rock Festival. To find out more about this band, please visit their official website

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Scandal: "SYOUJYO" - "Young Girl"

Here is a new single release entitled "SYOUJYO" or "Young Girl" by the Japanese power pop group from Osaka Scandal:



Scandal is Haruna Ono (vocals, guitar), Tomomi Ogawa (bass, vocals), Mami Sasazaki (guitar,vocals) and Rina Suzuki (drums,vocals). To see more about this band, visit the : Scandal Official Website

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Mass of the Fermenting Dregs Promo Video

Released earlier this year, this is a very cool promo video entitled このスピードの先へ　(Kono Speed no Saki E) or "This Speed Ahead" by the Japanese alternative rock group Mass of the Fermenting Dregs:




To find out more about this up-and-coming band, visit their official website: Mass of the Fermenting Dregs Also you can hear more of their alternative rock music at their official MySpace page: Mass of the Fermenting Dregs on MySpace

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