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Sukone Tei - Kokoro tokei

A pretty good HM/HR piece by Kasutera-shi. Vipperloids definitely keep it rocking!

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30439540

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Teto, Ritsu & Maiko - Vitamin C

Why, who’d sing a parody better than a ragtag band of Vipperloids? Teto laments about the immense grievances she experienced in our crooked world… somehow connected to several myths surrounding the benefits of Vitamin C… Well, as if it matters! :) Solid and powerful heavy metal is surprising though, you rarely encounter such a sound even in more serious works nowadays… Perhaps that’s what makes a parody a good parody!

Youtube:

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30425693

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Rin & Len - Frienemy / Wreath

Twins attack! The two songs released by NexDart are far from being twin-like identical but both are awesome in their own kind. ‘Frienemy’, sung by Rin, is a jaunty nasty yet somehow enticing piece. ‘Wreath’, sung by Len, is quite a serious, lyrical and deep thing. Why, a smart trick to please every crowd :)

‘Frienemy’ Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30425588

‘Wreath’ Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30425671

The producer has released an album not a long time ago, available on Bandcamp. Be sure to check it out!

Sweet child, isn’t she?.. ;)

Art by Takka.

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V flower - Coward

NexDart has made another take on his song ‘Coward’, this time employing V flower as vocalist (initially it was Len). I think flower’s version has more character, so try it out!

Youtube (unofficial):

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29972485

Video’s art by Erisaki

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Hatsune Miku - Meian mirai

For the sake of variety, here’s some pop-punk by Karute-san. Good pace, nice bass, vivid Miku’s vocals… Refreshing, isn’t it? :)

Youtube:

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29992372

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Hakaine Maiko - Yasuraka ni hazero

Listening to Maiko’s vocals synthesized by SHEBA (also known as Shiiba Eiji) is a pure audio pleasure. Not to say instrumentals are bad – a heavy mix of industrial and thrash metal. Guest guitar solo by Mr. Hot Cake also makes a hit, swaying the sound more towards thrash. Excellent work!

The title translates as ‘Blow up calmly!’ (yes, imperative).

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30000973

Charming...

Video’s art by sin.

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Tsurumaki Maki - Great Electric Fire

Hidaritsuu=cast-P has released another awesome song! Two major changes are evident. First, the producer ditched power metal in favor of HR/HM sound. Second, and more important: the lyrics will NOT embarrass everyone (knowing Japanese) around if you turn the song loud. Unexpected, huh? :)

While I can’t grasp how exactly that ‘electric fire’ thing works from a physics point of view, the amount of energy here is definitely impressive. Miss Tsurumaki Maki is a VOICEROID and thus cannot compete with more advanced software in terms of quality. Nevertheless, her bright vocals are quite enjoyable here.

Youtube:

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30004399

MP3 & lossless download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1mouhjadwd4alcs/AACs19YUsK44vidlTMbdms8Oa?dl=0 (also off-vocal and lyrics)

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IA - Melancholy Dose

While the mood of this hard rock song isn’t exclusively melancholic, there are some certain somber notes around. Anyway, the visuals of ink dissolving in water may just set the right atmosphere… at least if you like to watch dissolving ink ;)

Youtube:

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29905155

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Imperfect Animals - cover by Tomato & Datsuraku

A frenzied vocal cover of a frenzied song! Tomato-san revs up the clean parts while Datsuraku-san handles screaming (his job is obviously easier :). I must mention Utsu-P pitched the chorus quite high for an average human to sing :)

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29901672

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GUMI - Oxygen

A debut work by SUISO laboratories. ‘Oxygen’ is a blissful hard/j-rock song featuring vivid GUMI’s vocals as well as a bit over the top instrumentals :) Enjoy!

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29861104

MP3 download: http://piapro.jp/t/ogV8

Who said chemistry is boring?..

Video’s art by T@k

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GUMI - Living a Lie

A perfection in simplicity: the latest song from ensou is built so solid you won’t find a single flaw. The sound is absolutely delicious! The bass drums. Deliver. Punch. BOOM!  ;) Guitars are not so punchy (why would they?) but they put their weight rather well too :) Top this with  GUMI’s edgy voice and you get some pretty killer song!

Song download ($$): https://ensou.bandcamp.com/album/living-a-lie (also off-vocal ver.)

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Nihil EP by shatehouu

Another latest release featuring Megurine Luka – Nihil by shatehouu. This EP got 4 tracks. The style is mostly post-hardcore with some metalcore sound here and there. Fast tempo and quite intense music coupled with lyrics full of angst (suddenly! :) Luka sounds quite good here. Check it out!

Bandcamp: https://shatehouu.bandcamp.com/releases

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TREASON//REASON

Listening to TREASON​/​/​REASON album by idoyklik. One of the greatest releases of 2016! Atmospheric music with some prog influences. Made with taste and talent. Production is also good. Definitely recommend!

Bandcamp: http://idoyklik.bandcamp.com/album/treason-reason

Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/treason-reason/id1161554559

Also on Spotify.

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Namine Ritsu - Bokura wa zutto tomodachida

Jakkan Araki reinvigorates psychedelic rock using modern voice-synthesizing software (namely UTAU) as well as modern video production tools. To be honest, Ritsu’s parts in “Bokura wa zutto” are by far the least impressive of all the songs I’ve heard in a while. But they say that’s part of psychedelic scene aesthetics :) The visuals here are totally in line with the mentioned aesthetics. Which means you don’t have a single chance to understand what’s going on unless helped with a little friendly dose of acid. To sum it up, rather weird but rather interesting experience :)

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29827885

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GUMI - Hadashi no season

A little bright hard rock piece by Issun, one of the several tracks the producer has uploaded on Nico recently. Hope you like it :)

Nicovideo link: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29765327

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Hagane Miku by omupfu

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