Jupiter // TEARS OF THE SUN: The love you gave me will shine forever

After debuting in the summer of 2013 with the single “Blessing of the Future” Jupiter’s lineup has been consistent, in the sense of it existing out of ZIN on vocals, HIZAKI and TERU on guitars, MASASHI on bass and YUKI on drums. In 2015 however, bassist MASASHI and drummer YUKI both announced that they

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PLASTICZOOMS // PLASTICZOOMS: Underground passes, I see the sky clearly now

PLASTICZOOMS is a project that tries to capture music and fashion on the same level, while being centered on frontman SHO ASAKAWA.

With their roots being in genres like 70’s Punk, 80’s Post Punk, New Wave and Gothic PLASTICZOOMS creates a unique sound that doesn’t make you think

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游彩 (Yusai) // アイラク偽心 (Airaku Gishin): Would you open up this complicated heart of mine?

游彩 (Yusai) is a band created by guitarists Luy and 慶 (Yoshi), bassist 大蛇 (Orochi) and drummer 沙久 (Saku), who used to play together with vocalist 唄 (Riku) in ジン (ZIN).
Unfortunately 唄 (Riku) decided to step down from his position of vocalist last minute before a live performance, resulting in Luy taking

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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

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Versailles // JUBILEE: Dedicated to you, floating in the night sky

“JUBILEE” is Versailles’ first major album under Warner Music Japan. With this new release comes a variety of new features and sounds, as well as a truly though-provoking performance.

The tracks on this album deviate from the heavier, symphonic metal sound to a gentler, airy, neo-classical

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Versailles // Holy Grail: Believing in the meaning of eternity

Versailles’ latest release, “Holy Grail”, is their second major release with Warner Music Japan, one heavily anticipated by fans. The album takes a slightly different turn from past works though the tracks still strongly incorporate neoclassicism and complex melodies. It is heavily

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Versailles // Lyrical Sympathy: I want to simply bloom like a pure rose

“Lyrical Sympathy” gives off an aura of sentimental despair. While the feelings of being shrouded in despair are consistently evident throughout the album, Versailles does not limit themselves to one style of delivery. The natural flow of melody, from intensity to calm and back again,

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Versailles // PRINCE & PRINCESS: Take away my heart and I’ll never let you go

Khalia has returned with another analysis of Versailles work, this time focusing on the “PRINCE & PRINCESS” single. Which, despite it’s length, is not something to simply gloss over. With a love story that rivals any Disney movie, Khalia tells us all about it in this review.

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Versailles // DESTINY -The Lovers-: My destiny, my love, stay with me

“DESTINY – The Lovers-“ is the second single Versailles released under Warner Music Japan, and eagerly awaited by many fans due to the inclusion of new bassist MASASHI.
The single contains three songs, which each have their own style while all still being part of the realm of Versailles.

Khalia immersed herself into the single to tell us all about it in this review!

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Versailles // Noble: The world turns in the hand of descendant of the rose

“Noble” is the very first full-length album by Versailles, released in 2008 under KAMIJO’s indie label Sherow Artist Society. The album tells a story of darkness, chaos, sadness and revival, while bearing an undeniable beauty of the sort that only Versailles can achieve.

Khalia immersed herself into the world of “Noble” to tell you all about the album in this review.

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