Influenced by European nobility, 耽美 (Tanbi) stands for “aestheticism”, “pursuit of beauty” or “obsession with beautiful things” in Japanese, something that clearly reflects in the visual performance of the artists in this genre.
While the genre has no specific sound associated with it, there is often a classical and symphonic influence as well as references of France and French being used in the titles, roses and love songs. Artists and band members are often referred to as prince, princess, duke or duchess, but neither the French influence nor the naming scheme is a standard for every artist. The pursuit of beauty is the main focus of this genre, and it can come in many different forms.
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their first mini-album, titled “-Juliet-“, on January 30, 2013!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late January you can secure a copy early starting at January 16 at live shows.
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release the second press version of their single “Epilogue -Merrow-” on December 19, 2012!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and… the original version of the single was livehouse & mail order limited, so there is no way to obtain
Rose Noire are about to release their third mini-album, titled “Neo Renaissance -2nd movement-” on December 12, 2012!
The album will be released by Darkest Labyrinth, and even though the official release date is set for mid December you can secure your copy as early as November 10 during
Magistina Saga are about to release their second full album, titled “The tone of temptation”, on November 21, 2012!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late November you can secure your copy early starting at September
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their new livehouse & mail order limited single, titled “-Epilogue Merrow-“, on October 24, 2012!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for the end of October, you can secure your
Starwave Records is adding a new artist to their label, and this artist is none other than Magistina Saga!
Formed in July of 2010, Magistina Saga’s concept is a fairy tale of both magic and truth.
Their sound charms listeners with compositions that incorporate anime and game music, with strings
Synk;yet are about to release their mini-album, titled “Messiah”, on September 12, 2012!
The mini-album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for mid-September you can secure your copy early starting at August 5 at the release party
Starwave Records is about to release a new label compilation CD, titled “Starwave Records vol.2”, on August 1, 2012!
Starwave Records has published the following comment about the release:
“An omnibus commemorating 2 years since the formation of Starwave Records!
The label
Rose Noire are about to release their second mini-album, titled “Neo Renaissance -1st movement-“, on July 25, 2012!
The mini-album will be released through Darkest Labyrinth, and even though the official release date is set for late July you can secure your copy early starting at June
During their “The Birth of Creation” Europe Tour 2012 Megaromania stopped at Tivoli de Helling in Utrecht on March 19 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