Batang 80’s: Phil Collins
Yeah, yeah sure… I’m recently feeling a little vulnerable so I’ve been listening to “oldies” songs. I stumbled upon this particular 80’s classic by Phil Collins. I remember once when I was in second grade and I was left alone one afternoon since my Mom went to the grocery for food. I had just finished my homework so I had about an hour of TV time. No cable yet at that time and it was a little too...
2008 Rock Festivals
This is to open 2008 with a bang! Here’s a sked of the four major Japan rock festivals for this year. If you have extra tickets/air fare/accommodation/pocket money to spare, email me: florisugoi@gmail.com 😛 Arabaki Rock Festival: April 26-27, Miyagi Fuji Rock Festival: July 25-27, Niigata Rising Sun Rock Festival:August 15-16, Sapporo SETSOCK: July 26-27, Hiroshima There is no line-up yet for the festivals but to give you a...
Goto Maki leaves Hello!Project
Photo from Gotomaki.net Former Morning Musume member Goto Maki revealed that she is finally graduating from Hello!Project during her tour at Saitama’s Sonic City last October 28. Her decision to leave was propelled by the theft scandal that involved her brother, Yuki earlier this month. Another reason is that she wants to be considered as a serious music artist and no longer as an idol. More in Japanese from...
X Japan reunites
After ten years and one of the most legendary J rock bands, X JAPAN, finally publicly reunited. They gathered Monday on the rooftop of Odaiba’s Aqua City to film the PV for their new song, “I.V.,” which will be featured in the movie “Saw IV.” Fans should be happy to know that the band might have a single concert in Tokyo next year. More in Japanese here.
2 Upcoming Ongaku Society Events
The Ongaku Society have 2 upcoming events: Ongaku on the Block – Oct 27, 2007 & Ongaku Fresh Meet – Nov 17, 2007 There will be great music, fun people and contests , which includes a chance of winning an iPod Nano if you go to both events! More details at their site.