A new episode of SHOKU/radio will be coming out before the end of March.

 

Can't wait~~~

Shoku/radio returns with lots of great music with 2007 and news about jrock European and American tours.

1.   lynch - above the skin (underneath the skin)
2.   Asian Kung-Fu Generation - E (I'm Standing Here)
3.   Girugamesh - Dance Rock Night (Girugamesh)
4.   BULL ZEICHEN 88 - Foward (Infinity)
5.   Merry   -   Precious... (Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album)
6.   Balzac  -  So Why Not Try Me Instead (Der Graf vs. Horrorpunks)
7.   unfade  -  open world (the sunshine)
8.   Kiyoharu  -  Melodies (Melodies)
9.   D&L  -  end Drowns (Cupia Vol.1)
10.   Duel Jewel  -  BULLETxSTAR (Bullet)
11.   Metronome  -  Sensei (Zombie-kun)

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Send in requests, comments, and all else to shokuradio@podomatic.com, or just at my livejournal: visualradio.livejournal.com. Thanks for listening!

 

Why hello!

Shoku/radio will be returning in early January 2008! While I've been itching to create new episodes, life in Tokyo is extremely busy, not to mention winter break is right around the bend. Thanks for listening to all the older episodes, though! The next episode will probably be a half hour of talk and music, plus a short talk on Metronome's late December live at Shibuya. If anyone has any suggestions, questions, requests, send them to shokuradio@podomatic.com~~~~

 

  -J

Leaves are starting to fall, the days are becoming a bit less offensively hot -- that means, of course, that school is once again starting in Tokyo. Shoku/radio's going on a little hiatus until October. While the Japanese may not celebrate Halloween like we do in the States, there are MANY awesome themed concerts and club nights, including my personal favorite Tokyo Dark Castle. Expect uber coverage.  

There will be tons of new releases and indies & major music to look foward to, plus concert reviews and alerts on underground bands I stumble upon. Stay tuned. Send me a line if you're in Tokyo area.

Send all messages to shokuradio@podomatic.com, or on this blog.

<3s,   -J.

Guest host M talks about Kisaki, from pre-Matina to post-Phantasmagoria. Plus music from Quruli, acid android, and more.

 

1. Kiyoharu - Seiza no yoru
2. Head Phones President - Sacrificed
3. lynch. - Liberation Chord
4. Brain Hacker - Love and hatred
5. Acid Android - Imagining Noises
6. Quruli - Million Bubbles In My Mind
7. lab. - Electric Night a Go! Go!
8. Kisaki Project feat. Jui - Mayaku ~taiyou no genkaku~
9. Syndrome - Sad Mask (Asagi version)

 

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Request music, send love, and all that, to shokuradio@podomatic.com. Or, right here~

Episode 14 features a talk piece on the life of one of the most influential movers and shakers of the visual kei indies scene, Kisaki. His name is universally know, whether from his contribution of Matina and the many bands he has played in and contributed to the success of (Phantasmagoria, Vidoll, 12012, HISKAREA...).

 

 

Have an opinion on Kisaki? How do you feel about the music he has made, the bands he has been in? Do you absolutely love Phantasmagoria -- or think monkeys could make better music, banging their fists on tree trunks? Whatever is it, however you feel about Kisaki, that's what I'd like to know.

Call in -- the mailbox number is (206) 202-4941, and leave a message with your thoughts and opinions. We'll play your comments on the show this coming week. Please say who's calling and from what state or country.

 

EDIT: A new number --- the old one has glitches, please call: 206-339-3286!

Completely devoted to the tech-ier side of jrock. Anything goes -- from DJs to music influenced by video game soundtracks to the good, ol' fashioned synthesizer.

1. Metronome - Planet (Remix) (Electric Travel)
2. Shinjuku Gewalt - Sakeba Hinageshi Shudaika (Koushiki Emulator)
3. ADAPTER - MONO HE COME (Iki)
4. Kozi - Honey Vanity (Kinema)
5. D'espairsRay - Marry of the blood bloody minded mix ([Coll:set])
6. Eve of Destiny - Mother (Nervous and Innocence)
7. FLOPPY - Yuusei Valhalla (Sine Wave Orchestra)
8. Kibou honpo - Hansei shimaseu (Kibou Yuugi)
9. Miyavi - Kabuki Danshi (Sakihokoru hana no youni/Kabuki Danshi)
10. Schwarz Stein - Queen of Decadence (New Vogue Children)

 

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 If you are interested in the bands you've heard today, please check out Cdjapan.co.jp for their CDs.

If you like what you heard today, check out these similar bands/projects: Polysics, Hora, Rudolf Steiner, Another Cell, Velvet Eden, and Soft Ballet. Any more you like and don't see listed? Leave me a comment and tell me!

 

Next week: A special on the life and impact of Kisaki, conducted by our resident indies afficionado and new guest on the show. Don't miss it!

 

Please send all musical requests to shokuradio@podomatic.com. I LOVE getting comments, so let me be able to hear from you guys! Thank you to infinity & beyond.

Fabulous new music from some of the most exciting artists. Coverage of MUCC & Guns n' Roses tour. The kaisen (breakup) of visual rock band BeaU.

1. Plastic Tree - Orenji (Nega to poji)
2. unfade - DIAMOND (DIAMOND)
3. BUCK-TICK - Kyokutou yori ai wo komete (Kyokutou I Love You)
4. 9mm Parabellum Bullet - Heat-Island (The World e.p.)
5. Shirokuro Kinema - Baita (Kinema Eizoshu)
6. Girugamesh - smash!! (Reason of crying)
7. GULLET - Counting Song (Hide & Sick)
8. SUICIDE ALI - Favorite Song (Darkest Labyrinth)
9. P∞L - Shiro Fune (Asia no Symbol)
10. J - Go Crazy (Unstoppable Drive)
11. G.O.Z. VII - Pure world (Jinsui naru yuki no on)

 

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Send in requests, comments, and all else to shokuradio@podomatic.com, or just at my livejournal: visualradio.livejournal.com. Thanks for listening! I love hearing from you all.

 

For further information and discussion on MUCC and G&R, check out http://theothereast.wordpress.com/

Hope you all enjoy Episode 11, featuring 12012. Wednesday will bring a 30 minute segment on electronic music from bands like Metronome and ADAPTOR!

 

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1. Like absolute myself - Mole chip (Meteoric swarm)
2. Girugamesh - Omae ni sasageru minikui koe (Omae ni sasageru minikui koe)
3. Phantasmagoria - at the ends of the rest period INSTR(Vain)
4. D - Ever After (The name of the ROSE)
5. Miyavi - Saki hohoru hana no you ni -- Neo Visualizm -- (Saki hohoru hana no you ni )
6. GeKiGakutai - Geki Tokyo (Tokyo)
7. alice nine. - WHITE PRAYER (WHITE PRAYER)
8. -OZ- - Illegal SLEEP (SIX)
9. Calmando Qual - Chiisana sekai (Twisted Clock)
10. 12012 - Cyclone (Cyclone)

Wanna play with me?   ^_~

I'm looking for one or two amiable people with a good sense of humor to do segments on the show! SHOKU/radio has a huge listener base, and I'm thrilled and stunned that it's beginning to reach so many jrock fans even beyond the States.

Here are the requirements:

1. Must have a decent computer microphone and knowledge of how to record an mp3 of voice. I recommend at least a beginner's knowledge of the program Reaper. If you don't have prior recording experience, let me know and I will teach you.
2. Must be available to do a 2-5 minute segment at least once a month until the end of August 2007.
3. Must have a love of Japanese rock and a want to learn more about its various niches.
4. You'll be writing and recording segments on bands, events, lives, current topics, or whatever you want, so be ready to have a good, fun time on the show!

To apply, please send the following information to J @ shokuradio@podomatic.com:

1. Name or nickname
2. Age
3. What got you into jrock? What do you find so interesting about it?
4. Do you have at least a beginner's knowledge of voice recording?
5. What kind of segments would you be interested in writing and recording for SHOKU/radio?
6. Anything else you want to add?
7. Is there really a spoon, Neo?

The cutoff application date is July 10th, but I recommend applying as early as possible.

 

 

SHOKU/radio's Episode 11 will be out tonight, with a feature on 12012!