Keiko Terada (SHOW-YA) Interview by Todd Nelson Translation by Harumi Arita July 29, 2018 Vocalist Keiko Terada is best known as the front woman for the legendary all-female Japanese band SHOW-YA. We interviewed Keiko just prior to the DOLL$FESTA live event on July 29, 2018. SHOW-YA’s recent efforts Genuine Diamond, Progress, and AURORA, pick up …
Tag Archive: Gacharic Spin
Feb 10 2018
Gacharic Spin – New album G-litter releases on April 11th
Gacharic Spin played the first show of their 2018 tour at Kashiwa Palooza on February 10th, and at its conclusion the band made a surprise announcement: their new album, G-litter, will be released on April 11th. The album will contain 10 songs, one of them being “Generation Gap”, which was previously released as a single …
Nov 23 2017
DOLL$BOXX – high $pec (Review)
DOLL$BOXX high $pec Review by Todd Nelson One of the most anticipated J-Rock releases of the year is finally here. Teased at their reunion show earlier this year, DOLL$BOXX’s follow up to DOLLS APARTMENT, high $pec, was released November 8th. The album’s black and white artwork, along with the dark attire of the band members, …
Sep 16 2017
DOLL$BOXX – New mini album arrives November 8th
DOLL$BOXX hinted that something new would be coming from them at their reunion show in February earlier this year. The band has now revealed more details on their website. A yet to be titled mini album comprised of 5 songs will be released on November 8th. There will be two versions: a regular edition and …
Jul 31 2017
Gacharic Spin’s Nenne announces graduation
Gacharic Spin’s Performer #3, Nenne, has announced her graduation from the all-girl Japanese rock group. The news was published on the band’s website earlier today. In the spring of this year she suspended all activities with the band due to a hearing issue and pursued treatment. Ultimately she has decided to move on and choose …
Apr 16 2017
Gacharic Spin at Anime Matsuri XI (Live Report)
Gacharic Spin Live Report George R. Brown Convention Center, April 8, 2017 Gacharic Spin returned to the United States as the headlining music act for Anime Matsuri 2017. It had been nearly 2 years since their last appearance in the states, which was at J-POP Summit 2015 in San Francisco. Their Houston appearance was a …
Mar 21 2017
Gacharic Spin’s F Chopper KOGA – Interview (2017)
F Chopper KOGA Interview by Todd Nelson Translation by Harumi Arita February 25, 2017 F Chopper KOGA is the bass player and charismatic leader for the band Gacharic Spin. She is also the bassist for DOLL$BOXX. KOGA was gracious enough to give us the opportunity for an interview prior to the DOLL$BOXX / Gacharic Spin …