Kikkawa Yuu Chocolate Damashii/ Sekaijuu ni Kimi wa Hitori Dake/ Valentine's RADIO

 

Kikkawa Yuu has released the videos for her seventh single on YouTube. Kikka's seventh single is a triple a-side: Chocolate Damashii/ Sekaijuu ni Kimi wa Hitori Dake/ Valentine's RADIO. The single will be released January 16.



Chocolate Damashii is a cover song of Matsuura Aya. I haven't actually heard the original song yet, despite being an ayaya fan. Chocolate Damashii is more upbeat. As all Ayaya songs are, It's really catchy! Kikka does a good job covering it. The PV is beautiful! Kikka looks mature and classy. This is my second favorite song.



Valentine's RADIO is originally by Matsutoya Yumi. I also have not heard the original song. Valentine's RADIO is also my favorite song out of the three. It's such a soft sounding song, and it's very catchy. Kikka's voice sounds lovely. The PV is very creative, and cute. It features Kikka as an andriod made, who is trying to make Chocolate.



Sekaijuu ni Kimi wa Hitori Dake is the only original song. It's a slow, love song. Kikka's voice has a slight auto tune tone to it, but it's not too bad. The PV is very beautiful. It features a lovely outdoor scene, Kikka's outfit is really cute. The PV is nice, but the song will have to grow on me.



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paletの涙☆つゆだく #001-02

Palet has released part two of their new program. You remember this program ,the one where they are in the kitchen ,yet not a single food item has been cooked.



Incase you missed part 1

Mind Pierce Live #2

In my introduction post ,there was not enough room for all the videos .As Mind Pierce follows Pure Idol Heart Twitter and ended up retweeting the first post we made of them and readership was good ,we have decided to do a follow up and add more of the live show.














http://sorashi.com/MindPirece.html

Idol News #1: Mano Erina & TGS

Idol News will be a new installment where I just list the recent idol news (single announcements, song previews, single sales etc) It's like Gaki's Idol Round Up for indie idols, except it's for more non indie idols (PASSPO☆, Tokyo Girls' Style, i☆RiS, etc,)

Previews for some songs off of Tokyo Girls' Style 3rd album, Yakusoku have been released on YouTube. Futarikiri is a catchy upbeat song, Suki to Sayonara is more slow and has an interesting instrumental, and Yakusoku is very interesting, and unique. All of the songs make me really excited for the album. Release date is January 30.

Futarikiri
 

Tsuki to Sayonara


Yakusoku

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Also, Mano Erina has released the track list for her last album, Best Friends. Best Friends is a best of album that features many old favorites, plus a new songs. The covers are simple, and Mano looks mature.

Track list
1.NEXT MY SELF
2.Zenbu Daisuki (new)
3.Tasogare Kousen
4.Love&Peace=Paradise
5.Kono Mune no Tokimeki wo
6.Onegai Dakara...
7.Genkimono de Ikou!
8.Hajimete no Keiken
9.Minna, Arigato (new)
10.Otome no Inori
11.Seishun no Serenade
12.Song for the DATE
13.Haru no Arashi
14.Sekai wa Summer Party
15.Doki Doki Baby
16.My Days for You
17.Nerima Calling (new)

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Also If you didn't see Mano's last single, NEXT MY SELF, here it is

PASSPO☆ Sakura Komachi

I'm late, especially for a group I love, and follow, but PASSPO☆ has released the PV for their 7th single Sakura Komachi.

Sakura Komachi means cherry blossom town, and it follows the popular idol trend of having "sakura" in the name. The b-sides are NO. 1 Boy, and Wish on a Star. PASSPO stated that this single is supposed to be a sad love song, and I agree! Next to their thrid single, Kimi wa Boku wo Suki ni naru, this is as idol-ish as PASSPO☆ has ever gotten. But I don't really mind because Sakura Komachi isn't bad at all!

The beginning of the song features a really cute instrumental, then the rest of the instrumental reminds me of an AKB song. The chorus is catchy. And whats amazing about this song is that even though it is idol music, it still contains some classic PASSPO☆ rock. The PV is beautiful. I like how, instead of the classic pink/white, PASSPO☆ went sort of original and did a blue theme instead. All of the girls look so pretty and lovely.

Sakura Komachi is a nice, and simple PV, and it really stands out amongst all of the idol graduation songs. Will be released February 13!

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Mind Pierce

Sometimes it pays off to have nearly 100 Indie Idols following you on twitter as they pass around groups that you might want to look into. Mind Pierce was one of those groups that came across my desk as a group to check out and I did. Their web site is funny in a way as immediately you notice the name spelled as Mind Pirece ,yet their own schedule  it`s listed as Mind Pierce  .

Mind Pierce is a new face  Idol  duo Yukari and Nagisa who describe themselves as Rock`n Idol .
Like all Indie Idols there is a lot to like and a lot of potential to grow stronger.

Here is Mind Pierce in action in a typical live house, with so-so quality sound quality.










http://sorashi.com/MindPirece.html

Idol Round Up # 20: 2& ,Sunmyu,Feam,RITSUKA,

Idol Round Up # 20
Another round of Idols that you may know and may not know
2& [Double And]

左Saki　http://ameblo.jp/saki-dm-0311/

右Saya　http://ameblo.jp/dm-saya-0515/

http://dm-produce.com/artist/2and.html

This is a group that I am just really getting to know and what I have seen, I like a lot .I really want to get to know this group better.





Feam

Feam is a group that I have kept an eye on for some time now [they debut in 2006] .They are one of those groups that kind of hangs out in the shadows .What I mean by that is they don`t have a gimmick that stands out like Alice 10 or Steamgirls, they just put out good songs and let the rest take care of itself.
The rest is normally some gravure DVDs. And let me say that they put the tease in tease.



http://www.feam.jp/

Sunmyu

Sun Music returns to the Idol after a long absence following the tragic death of Okada Yukiko.
Sunmyu is a bright and cheery that has a well-known music company behind them and is sure to do well.









http://sunmyu.com/
http://ameblo.jp/sunmyu/

RITSUKA

Seems like we are always forgetting to point out soloists in favor of groups, so let’s change that today with RITSUKA in a mini live concert

http://ameblo.jp/ritsuka0702



Note this studio is not designed for major concerts, more like fan ticket events ,so your not getting love house quality sound
http://event.edion.jp/

Live House sound


Like her much better with live band

スチームガールズ,Steamgirls Stage Surprise Appearance

I knew there was a reason why I loved this group despite the obvious that they are cute and talented .
They also unpredictable.
So what do you do if you’re an new in experience Idol group and there is a red carpet event going on in town?

Answer – You  stage your own outlaw red carpet appearance.

スチームガールズ　「アウトロー」レッドカーペットに登場

paletの涙☆つゆだく #001-01

This is a program that the idol group palet does .palet is a sister group to PASSPO

Idol Round Up #19

Idol Round Up

It`s been a while since I presented this segment ,This time I wanted to introduce you to some groups that bring different styles ,yet strong vocals.

This is one thing that I  like about Idol genre ,is that you can travel across Japan and see a wide range of styles of Idols ,from the 100% moe to heavy metal and all points in-between.

So for everyone living outside of Japan or right in Tokyo looking for Idol gems i would like to introduce you to.

GEM「Girls Entertainment Mixture」

GEM is a member of the Idol Street family of groups and  within seconds you can see the relationship between them and sisters Cheeky Parade and SUPER GiRLS .

This is a well-polished group that could possibly climb the charts quickly. As to this song ,there was nothing that I found  lacking to my tastes and that says a lot as one , I can be very moody when it comes to musical tastes and often prefer hard rock style idols  to bubble gum  pop . Vocally I was locked in at the first words.

HBR LOVE

This group much like GEM features strong vocals and solid dancing .Being a rock musician/singer/songwriter  ,i never judge a groups dancing because I simply don`t care ,that`s not why I enjoy  Idol concerts in the first place .If a group can impress me first with their vocals  ,I can enjoy the rest.

With HBR LOVE  I find the double lead vocalists to be a perfect union that creates a pleasing vocal unit. The dancers also complement the song . While not a very complicated dance compared to other groups ,it does with their expressions paint a perfect mood.  

There really is very little not to like ,while older than most Idol groups you see ,many groups have proven age is just a number ,if your talented fans will accept you. And for me I`d take a trip to Hiroshima to see HBR LOVE.

http://ameblo.jp/hbr-love/

https://twitter.com/HBRLOVE2011

KOBerrieS♪

This takes us back to the cute style , while keeping the solid singing as a center point.

I have really started to like more and more of  KOBerrieS♪ . At first look you would think this is another one of the Tokyo style idols ,however this group is doing Kobe proud as a regional idol unit ,which should break out soon.

http://blog.kobe-pop.com/

Lovely Doll

Lovely Doll is a group filled with everything that is good ,from singers to dancers and great songs. If you can`t find something good to like about their talent ,I`ll be surprised ,that is unless you think the 48s are the be all to end all in idol talent. Just because a billion people may not know you ,doesn`t mean you’re not good ,just a hidden gem.

 http://lovelydoll.jp/

 http://ameblo.jp/love-lovelydoll/

Fruity Girls

Fruity Girls is a fun regional idol group that is really hard not to like , even if you try and you better not try.

    http://www.fruity-girls.com/

Next time , more idols  for you to give a chance