6th Station ~Other Bands for H!P Fans~

[Zunu]

To answer Shoujo Q's question about what's math rock, they call it math rock primarily because the time signature (meter) of the songs tends to be exotic and to vary a lot, so instead of traditional 4/4 music you'll get stuff like 13/8, but I think also because of the discordant layered guitar sound which has a lot of complex chords like 9ths and 11ths. It usually features long, moody instrumental breaks and has a sort of wistful quality. Here's a nice selection:



I guess another reason why they call it math rock is because it's not really danceable, and the artists often embrace a kind of nerd/galaxy brain aesthetic. JYOCHO's "Sugoi Kawaii" MV puts that on display.



Out of that whole playlist, probably what stands out to me most as a classic J-math-rock sound is the medley 8films/tobira, by Uchuu Konbini, so here it is by itself. Nice video.



It even got covered by a Russian group. Like the drummer writes in her YT post, "Japanese music is so varied, interesting and amazing that it's difficult to resist." Facts.

[Nayoko-Kihara]

I stumbled onto this song by accident, I think it might be the best Korean song I've heard so far this year.

[Moh]

Two new Wednesday Campanella songs are out.

Maneki-Neko


Edison (some flashing lights in this vid)


Also, for any other Perfume fans here, Perfume LIVE 2021 [polygon wave] is available to watch worldwide on Amazon Prime Video.

[Celedam]

From another thread…

Upcoming #264

2:54~ BEYOOOOONDS new single "Hamukatsu Mokushiroku" Music Video filming making

Filmed on location at Longwood Station in Chiba. Previously a theme park and American-style outlet mall, now deserted and primarily used for stuff like this. Colorful, well-maintained buildings and a huge, empty parking lot in the middle of nowhere but still reasonably close to Tokyo.

http://longwood.jp/english/index.html

See also…



Note the cameo at the beginning.

Making…

[Celedam]

From another thread…

ANGERME members made a surprise appearance on the variety show "OUT x Deluxe"

In front of Matsuko DX and Yama-chan, ANGERME performed a collab dance with D-san and Senritsu Kanano of idol group femme fatale, to 46okunen LOVE!

Speaking of femme fatale, they released a new video today…

[Moh]

That song is bonkers. I kinda love it! There's a stark contrast between that and Kanano's solo songs.

Idk if Zunu's had a chance to listen, but I listened to Takeuchi Anna's album and it was much better than I thought it would be based off the trailer tbh.

[Zunu]

I'm disappointed your initial impression was underwhelmed but I'll accept your belated ephiphany

[Moh]

Spotify's been slapping some good stuff in my recs lately:
GOOD BYE APRIL - FANTASY (they also have a really good cover of Sailor Fuku to Kikanjuu imo.)
evening cinema - Chikai
Hannah Warm - Marshmallow
South Penguin - n.t.
polly - Madobe / Balloon Flower

My non-English album list is long already.

[rikkikow]

Since it looks like a slow day here.

[TotallyUncool]

Hirota Aika covering PinocchioP/Miku:


The original:


Both versions are great, but I think that aiai manages to come across as at least slightly more unholy.