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Brand Introductory Series: Jury Black

Kate Havas — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:49:25 +0000

If you attended Saitama’s V Rock Festival, it was hard not to notice that it was sponsored by popular menswear brand Jury Black. The brand appears in rock magazines and stages across Japan, and has been modeled by bands such as Golden Bomber, Nightmare, SuG, and ViViD. Designer J, with his leopard print jacket and cropped hair that read “Fuck” dyed into the side, looked just as wild as his brand but was happy enough to sit down with ROKKYUU and tell us a little about his background and Jury Black.

Viju Love Night #10

ROKKYUU Magazine — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:02:03 +0000

"They’re teaching us the furi but we’re the only ones doing it," Nao complained, mostly lying. "I tried to get them rolling their fists but… This is embarrassing," Mayu teased. There was no question of whether the crowd were keeping up or not when X JAPAN's "Kurenai" blasted through the club. "Ready?" asked Mayu. "It’s Kurenai," screamed DJ Nao.

Brand Introductory Series: Interview with MATERIAL CROWN in Harajuku [日本語あり]

ROKKYUU Magazine — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:10:20 +0000

Since the disbandment of Hime Ichigo, drummer Ruka has been busy with his own accessories line, MATERIAL CROWN, as well as occasional modeling and music work. ROKKYUU recently interviewed this prolific designer about the brand and what he’s planning next.

Indie Introductory Series: FEST VAINQUEUR

ROKKYUU Magazine — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:25:20 +0000

ROKKYUU Magazine presents: FEST VAINQUEUR.The Indies Series project is all about introducing the best and brightest newcomers to the visual kei scene. Well, neither the members nor the line-up of FEST VAINQUEUR are "new" per se, but while the after-image of SINCREA remains, the four members have created a fresh new sound and concept that captured ROKKYUU's attention.

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Brand Introductory Series: Interview with Modern Pirates in Harajuku

ROKKYUU Magazine — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:51:50 +0000

ROKKYUU is all about music and fashion, both the big brands you already know, and the smaller shops only your favorite bandman knows. In our brand introductory series, we’ll show you some of the hottest shops in Japan and let you know where you can get all the latest in visual fashion. First stop: Modern Pirates, Harajuku.

Viju Love Night #004

ROKKYUU Magazine — Sat, 21 May 2011 09:11:28 +0000

We know VK fans are rarely clubbers, however VK club nights are all the rage in Tokyo. Held on a Sunday once a month at Shibuya Club SECO, Viju Love Night is one of those great events you should add to your clubbing/rockin' schedule. That's why ROKKYUU took an inside look at Viju Love Night, famous for its celebrity DJs and the constant stream of band members picked from every corner of the V-rock genre.

Indie Introductory Series: ReivieR

ROKKYUU Magazine — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:53:25 +0000

ROKKYUU Magazine presents: ReivieЯ. Inspired from all directions by the fore-founders of visual kei from Luna Sea to DIR EN

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Thomas 2nd Single: Personality

ROKKYUU Magazine — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:00:30 +0000

Despite its release as the second single of a band very early in its career, Personality is brilliant. The single was unfortunately limited in sale and has long since been sold out, but each track is well-written and executed like a confident band with years of experience.

Thomas 2nd Single: Personality is part of a review series called Indie Introductory Series: Thomas. Check out the other articles in this series:

Indie Introductory Series: Thomas

ROKKYUU Magazine — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:40:41 +0000

ROKKYUU Magazine presents: Thomas. Making their way up the indie ladder, this is one band you don't want to miss out on! From a live report of their first crack at producing an event to reviews of their latest singles and a rundown of their style and history, ROKKYUU is proud to introduce you to one of the most underestimated bands in the visual kei scene.

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Thomas – Biography

ROKKYUU Magazine — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:40:16 +0000

Thomas held their first event in December 2010 and we were there to cover it! Thomas capture a side of visual kei that has been sorely neglected. Their simple look, sprinkled with a sense of danger and aggression is tempered by memorable melodies, a style most other contemporary vk bands have moved away from.

Thomas – Biography is part of a review series called Indie Introductory Series: Thomas. Check out the other articles in this series: