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“Best na heidi. Tour Final” Says it All

Leela McMullen — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:56:55 +0000

The mission for the evening turned out to be “hold nothing back”: a sentiment that became clear throughout heidi.’s unstoppable performance.

DaizyStripper’s 5xStarz Attack Lights Up Yokohama BLITZ

Leela McMullen — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:13:09 +0000

Yokohama Blitz lit up with DaizyStripper’s charisma for the surprisingly heavy　“5xStarz Attack” on January 21 2012.　After writing messages to the band in the lobby, fans headed into the sold-out venue’s main floor where they were greeted by an English voice over: “Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, welcome to the 5xStarz Attack.”

Kaisou heidi. Indies Best A Hit for Fans Old and New

Leela McMullen — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:19:09 +0000

Jam-packed with their greatest indie-era hits, Kaisou heidi. Indies Best is a brilliant showcase of heidi.’s sound for new listeners. If you already have all the old albums and singles, it’s still worth buying for the indie sound re-mastered with a major budget.

Kaisou heidi. Indies Best A Hit for Fans Old and New is part of a interview series called Kaisou heidi. Indies Best 日本語あり. Check out the other articles in this series:

hide Birthday Party 2011 Celebrating a Subculture Legend

Leela McMullen — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:00:09 +0000

The live show was over but not the main event! The feature, hide FILM ALIVE started at 9:00 p.m. on the dot. The film ran not only on the lateral screens but also above the main stage, completely encompassing the audience in hide’s performance.

The 69 of 2011

Leela McMullen — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:07:06 +0000

It’s been another year of ups and downs but ROKKYUU sorted through the various releases we were able to sample throughout 2011 to bring you our top picks with The 69 of 2011.

A Little Less Pop, A Little More VK in DaizyStripper’s New Album Siren

Leela McMullen — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:59:58 +0000

Hot on the heels of their third album Bless, DaizyStripper’s fourth album, Siren, delivers a solid ten songs that will please fans looking for a DaizyStripper that is a little less pop and a little more standard visual kei.

New heidi Mini Album Sixth Sense Yields Surprises for Fans Old and New

Leela McMullen — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:09:10 +0000

Keeping up their record of an album a year, heidi.’s new mini album is a good seven tracks in length and every track has its merits, renewing old sounds, consolidating recent trends, and even introducing new aspects to the band’s music. No two tracks from Sixth Sense sound alike and yet all sound like heidi.

Nao Birthday Live 2011 at Duo Music Exchange

Leela McMullen — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:05:28 +0000

“Today is a special day, so…” At once, the fans screamed for Nao. However, the guitarist tried his best to back out. “I got kinda nervous as the song started to end, so I don’t really want to do it after all…” Nevertheless, he was herded to centre stage, Yoshihiko sitting upon a speaker and holding up his mic. “Wow, just like a mic stand,” teased Nao, pushing Yoshihiko’s sleeve down to the elbow. “Okay, here I go…”

DaizyStripper SIX BLESS at Shibuya AX 2011 Oneman Live

Kate Havas — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:13:29 +0000

On August 21, Shibuya AX was packed for DaizyStripper’s only 2011 oneman live, titled SIX BLESS. Fans gathered around the hall, buying goods and snacking on special DaizyStripper shaved ice which included original flavors such as “Taste of Yu-Giri’s Forbidden Holy Water” and Mayu’s “Cherry Boy (virgin) Paradise.” At 6 pm, quiet fell over the crowd as a projection of DaizyStripper’s logo appeared on the curtain. An English voiceover intoned, “We’ve been looking forward to being here, right here, right this moment. We love every single person. Thank you - DaizyStripper.”

We Are the One Vol.1 Live Report

ROKKYUU Magazine — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:35:01 +0000

Five bands gathered at Shibuya O-West on June 25 for the debut of the Blue Planet Japan (B.P.J) Alliance. The founders, DaizyStripper, FEST VAINQUEUR and A(Ace) were joined by like-minded artists, Dolly and heidi. for a concert to promote the project. Bright blue rubber wristbands in support of the charity were handed out to everyone who entered the venue and even worn during the show by the performers

We Are the One Vol.1 Live Report is part of a live report series called We Are the One Vol.1 Live Report. Check out the other articles in this series: