お洒落系 (Osare Kei) (can also written as オサレ系) is a bright and poppy subgenre that has been misspelled for many years, resulting in the Western fans often using the term “oshare” instead.
お洒落 (Osare) means “fashionable” or “stylish” in Japanese and this definitely reflects in the outfits of the artists in this genre, which also involves 原宿 (Harajuku) fashion styles like デコラ (Decora) and 妖精系 (Fairy Kei), while lyrics often include themes like “innocence”, “love” and “friendship”. These themes can also be used in an ironic way to hold on some youthful innocence, however.
If you’re familiar with DaizyStripper you probably know まゆ (Mayu) as the lead guitarist of the band. But did you know that he recently jumped into a completely different project that has nothing to do with the band? He recently launched his very own clothing label Mr.SunFace!
The very first collection,
During their “SuG 2015 EUROPE TOUR” SuG stopped at the Underground in Cologne on November 29 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
A new music video DVD containing songs from every artist on the label will be released to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Starwave Records. The DVD has been given the name “Starwave Records Vol.3”, and will be released on July 2nd, 2014.
Starwave Records has the following comment about
Starwave Records celebrated the label’s 4th anniversary in 池袋EDGE (IkebukuroEDGE) on March 16, with performances of Capella, Calmando Qual, lix., Magistina Saga, Misaruka, Synk;yet, 燭台(怪) (Syokudai (Kakkokai)), THE SOUND BEE HD and Tokami.
The label will release a compilation DVD of this
Capella are about to release their last album, titled “P.S”, on April 2, 2014!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for early April, you can secure a copy early at live shows starting March 22nd.
Starwave Records has published
Capella are about to release their first full album, titled “ココロケイト” (KOKOLOCATE), on August 7, 2013!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and… there is no way to get your hands on a copy early through live shows this time.
Starwave Records has published the following
Plunklock is a relatively “new” ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) band on the scene, only officially starting in November of 2010. The four members decided they wanted to create a band that could inspire the world through it’s music.
Their music is characterized by aggressive instrumentals and a steady line of
Capella are about to release their new single, titled “reminder”, on March 20, 2013!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late March, you can secure a copy early at live shows starting March 14.
Starwave Records has published
Capella are about to release their new single, titled “わすればな” (Wasurebana), on February 20, 2012!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even thought the official release date is planned for late February, you can secure a copy early starting at the release party in
Capella are about to release their first single, titled “移り変わる世界の成長点” (Utsuri Kawaru Sekai no Seichouten), on October 31, 2012!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late October you can secure your copy early starting