Mikaru (ex. Dio ~Distraught Overlord~/BLACK LINE) started his solo project G.L.A.M.S in the winter of 2013 with the intention to add a glamour touch (“glam”) and “haute couture” to his work.
G.L.A.M.S doesn’t focus on music alone, since next to music Mikaru also
雪 (Yuki)
She originally started the project in 2009 as a photographer under the name of Arlequin Photography, but developed an interest in journalism and translation ever since. Because of these interests interviews and reviews were added to the project, until it eventually hit the limits as a "photographer" in 2021, and Arlequin Magazine was added to the mix.
雪 (Yuki) is a native Dutch speaker with a graphic design degree, which means she is also the main person behind Arlequin Creations.
After all these years, she's still the one responsible for the interviews and most of the live photography you see here at Arlequin, but the majority of reviews and behind-the-scenes work is also done by her.
The reviews she writes are from the viewing point of an overseas fan, and thus written in English before being translated to Dutch, Spanish and Japanese. In the English versions she also tries to explain the meaning behind certain kanji or song titles to the readers, but what you don't see here is that these explanations are omitted in the Japanese versions in order to appeal to these readers more.
She speaks Dutch and English on a native level, but also understands Japanese and German.
ミサルカ (Misaruka) will be giving away tickets to foreign fans
ミサルカ (Misaruka) will give away 10 pairs of tickets (meaning: 20 tickets in total), completely free of charge to fans who don’t live in Japan so they can attend their oneman live “-The world of 13-” at Shinjuku ReNY on August 27 2015.
What are the rules?
~ You can only apply if you
Magistina Saga announces new mini-album “Allium”
Magistina Saga are about to release their new mini-album, titled “Allium”, on July 8, 2015!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for the start of July, you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at live shows starting
Tokami announces new mini-album “Paradox”
Tokami are about to release their new mini-album, titled “Paradox”, on June 24, 2015!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late June, you can secure your copy early at live shows, starting at the oneman live in 池袋RUIDO
Galaxy7 // the people who walk on the star lights: Picking yourself up again and again
Galaxy7 is the solo project from Daisuke Tsutsui, who started the project in 2008 after his previous band disbanded. Because he is the one in charge of songwriting, composing, arrangement, production, programming, singing and playing all of the instruments by himself he has gained the attention
MAJOLICA announces first mini-album “魔女狩り” (Majogari)
MAJOLICA are about to release their new album, titled “魔女狩り” (Majogari), on May 20, 2015!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late May you can secure your copy early at the release party in Shibuya REX on May 1.
Starwave
REMNANT // European Tour 2015 at 330live
During their “Europe Tour 2015” REMNANT stopped at 330live in Den Haag on April 23 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our portfolio,
Galaxy7 announces new single “the people who walk on the star lights”
Galaxy7 is about to release his new single, titled “the people who walk on the star lights”, starting April 15, 2015!
The single will be released through Bug Screaming, and will only be available as a digital version on iTunes and Amazon.
Bug Screaming has published the following comment
nüe announces first single “サイレン” (Sairen)
nüe are about to release their new single, titled “サイレン” (Siren), on May 27, 2015!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late May, you can secure your copy early at live shows, starting at the release party in 池袋Chop (IkebukuroChop)
Marie & Takmi // Translating the words of ghosts into music through REMNANT
REMANT was formed by vocalist Marie and guitarist Takmi in June of 2009 based on the concepts of “horror”, “melancholy” and “dark fantasy” to deliver their views of the world to their audience through their music.
In 2012 the third member of the group, Rober__tj joined as the noise and synthesizer player
ADAMS // “SEXPLOSION” European Tour 2015 at 330live
During their “SEXPLOSION” European Tour ADAMS stopped at both OshareCon on March 14 and at 330live in Den Haag on March 15 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, but only went to the 330live in Den Haag, there
Shota & ADAM // “As ADAMS we tell the story of creation as Adam and Adam, not as Adam and Eve.”
ADAMS is all about LOVE, an ultimate love that is far from the barriers of gender, borders and clichés. Vocalist ADAM and guitarist Shota describe themselves as a “NEOSEXUAL” rock duo who incorporate the theme of ultimate love across the borders of gender into their lyrics, music videos and live performances.