Indie Corner Week 15: Dizzy Sunfist

Dizzy Sunfist is a three-member punk rock band formed in 2008. While they take inspiration from English singing punk bands Hi-STANDARD and ELLEGARDEN, the synergy that all three members have with each other makes them stand out from other punk bands and makes them rival other pop-punk bands in America from the mid-2000s. “The Dream Is Not Dead” is a shining example of this synergy that they have.

Thus far, Dizzy Sunfist has released two mini-albums, FIST BUMP (2013) and SUPER DELICIOUS (2014); one single, “THE DREAM IS NOT DEAD” (2017); and two albums, Dizzy Beats (2016) and DREAMS NEVER END (2018).

Check out their official site here , and their official Twitter.

Dizzy Sunfist Stars Moai (Drums)

Ayapeta (Vocals/Guitar)

Iyama (Bass)

You can buy their latest album DREAMS NEVER END here , and check out their song “The Dream Is Not Dead” below!

Indie Corner Week 14: sone+JitteryJackal

Formed in 2016, sone+JitteryJackal is a two-man EDM collaboration unit comprised of singer-songwriter sone, formerly from band ATLANTIS AIRPORT, and musician Jyune Kobayashi of Oyasumi Holograms and TAMTAM fame. sone has a very powerful voice, which is only reinforced by both Kobayashi’s majestic melody and the beats he creates for her. Their song “ジオラマ東京” (“Tokyo Diorama”) aptly shows off the extent of her vocal range.

Currently sone+JitteryJackal have two mini-albums, one released in 2016 and the second in 2017. They released their first full album, TALE TELLER, back in April of this year.

Check out their official site here, and their official Twitter

Buy their album, TALE TELLER, here, and check out their music video for “Tokyo Diorama” below!

Indie Corner Week 11: Aoharumaki

Aoharumaki is a four-member pop rock band that formed in 2015. One could say that their strongest point is the catchy melody that keyboardist Andrew sets up with their own special version of “Kira Kira” sound.  Their song “りんご飴” (“Ringo Ame”) is a prime as example of this, as right from the get-go Andrew’s keyboarding can so easily entice one to keep listening.

Currently Aoharumaki has three singles total, with a hundred yen exclusive single for Tower Records. They will release a mini-album, クロヒョウ脱走事件 (Black Leopard Dassou Jiken), this coming July 25 which you can preorder here.

Check out their official site here, and their official Twitter here .

Aoharumaki stars Hanabusa (Bass)

Akiyamasaru (Vocals& Gutair)

Akira (Drums)

Andrew (Keyboard) 

Check out their song “Ringo Ame” below! 

Indie Corner Week 10: TENDRE

TENDRE is singer’s Taro Kawahara’s solo project started in 2017. This project is a major departure from Taro’s usual style of music that he creates with his band ampel, as he takes on an R&B style in this venture. He has a mesmerizing voice that eases the listener into drifting away to the music. His songs “hanashi” and “RIDE” show great examples of this.

He released his first EP, “Red Focus”, on December 6th of last year. However, he has a more extensive discography from his previous work with ampel.

You can check out his official site here , and official Twitter.

Check out the music video for his song “hanashi” below! 

Indie Corner Week 9: Necry Talkie

Necry Talkie are a five member pop rock band formed in 2017. One of the first things noticed about this band is their vocalist Mossa's unique voice. In a lot of their songs, the other members match that same energy and uniqueness that Mossa gives off; their song "オシャレ大作戦" ("Oshyare Taisakusen") shows a great example of this energy.

Currently Necry Talkie has three demo singles: two released back in 2017 and one this year. During the release of their third single they also performed their first one-man live.

You can check out their official site, and Twitter.

Necry Talkie stars Takei (Drums)

Ahisa (Guitar)

Mossa (Guitar& Vocals)

Fujita (Bass)

Check out their song "Oshare Taisakusen" below!