The Weekly Quickie: Shibuya ga Taihen, RADWIMPS, Dir en grey, BREAKERZ, PLUS MAGIC, DIAWOLF, GUTS AND DEATH

 Tours, new releases and comebacks, oh my!

This week heralds the return of visual kei circuit event, Shibuya ga Taihen.  For those that aren't familiar, Shibuya ga Taihen is an annual music circuit that took place from 2009-2011.  This year's even will take place August 10 and span across five clubs:  Tsutaya O-EAST, Tsutaya O-WEST, Tsutaya O-NEST, Tsutaya O-CREST, and Shibuya MUSIC EXCHANGE.  Thought the lineup has not yet been announced, it promises over 50 visual kei bands, so there's bound to be a few you want to see.

The Weekly Quickie: JILLED RAY, Kenji Furuya, Bar DraganoV, KAZHA, Shonen Knife, Perfume, Nocturnal Bloodlust, ALSDEAD, Dir en grey

Japan Visual TV will be hosting an appearance by the members of JILLED RAY on March 24.  Japan Visual TV streams live on YouTube and hosts a wide range of appearances and performances, so be sure to subscribe to their channel so you don't miss out.  The March 24 broadcast will include an appearance by the members of JILLED RAY as well as live footage from their one-man at Ikebukuro EDGE on March 6 so keep an eye on that countdown clock so you don't miss it.

The Weekly Quickie: Kamijo, VAMPS, ADAMS, D=OUT, Dir en grey, MICRO HEAD4NS

 
This week, it's all about the lives!  Starting with Kamijo who announced a world tour including two US dates in LA and New York.  The tour celebrates his 20th year making music and includes music from Versailles, Lareine, and New Sodmy as well as his solo work.  Keep an eye on his homepage for dates and ticketing information.

The Weekly Quickie: HONE YOUR SENSE, Dir en grey, NIGHTMARE, ADAMS,Gazette

Hey, Nocturnal Bloodlust fans.  Remember that other drummer, Gaku?  Guess what he's up to.  He's joined up with melodic metal band Hone Your Sense.  I just took a listen and NocuBura fans are sure to love this.  Check out the PV for Black Lotus and pick up their new album, Absolute Senses, just released July 9.

Shibuya Crossing Episode 028 LIVE Friday June 6th!

On the June 6th edition of Shibuya Crossing we're taking you on a express train adventure from Montreal to Toronto, then to Tokyo - and finally around the world!

On our lineup: the complete sit-down interview with Visual Kei rock stars DaizyStripper and Rose Noire courtesy of J-Rock North Promotions and CJLO. They were the musical guest for the city's Japanese Pop Culture convention, Anime North in May of this year.

We also have a mini-feature on Montreal's very first Harajuku walk that happened in early June. We speak to one of the co-organizers of this unique outdoor event and learn more about Japanese street fashion, its origins and its influence on pop culture.  

Taking it a little more back home, we play a few tracks showcasing the music of Dir en Grey. This band has been a consistent guest in the Canadian rock music scene. We finish our Artist Spotlight series on this ever-evolving band. 

Also this week: new music releases, a notable artist request, a setlist drawn from Toronto's fame as a destination city for many J-Music acts, and a track we're playing that's related to rainbows. 

That and more this week on Shibuya Crossing - Japanese rock music - and pop culture gone global. Catch the live edition Friday, June 6th at 9am EST on CJLO.com and at 1690AM in Montreal. 

You can also catch the full episode in streaming audio the same day by 9pm EST (UTC-4) on the Episode Archives section of our home page www.cjlo.com/onair/shibuya-crossing.

This week, we will also post all of the segments of this edition at once on our Tumblr page: shibuya1690.tumblr.com.

Shibuya Crossing Episode 027 LIVE Friday May 30th!

Straight from the host Sat Delos Angeles!

[Episode 027] On Friday, May 30th, Shibuya Crossing is back with an all-new episode! Big news and big music up ahead! Our line-up so far:

- A preview of our interview with DaizyStripper and Rose Noire at Anime North 2014 thanks to J-Rock North and CJLO! We're devoting the entire full episode to these bands next Friday, June 6th!

- A Live Report from the May 19th Montreal show of Next Music from Tokyo featuring Jizue, Uchuu Conbini, Happy!Mari, Kinoko Teikoku and nayuta!

- We have a two-part Artist Spotlight on the music surrounding Dir en grey. Part one will be on the members of Sukekiyo (ENTRER EN SOI, kannivalism, 9GOATS BLACK OUT and of course, Dir en grey).

- In anticipation of their Canadian shows this summer, we're also sampling the music from MAN WITH A MISSION (playing in Toronto) and BABYMETAL (playing in Montreal)!

All that and more as Episode 27 kicks off live from 9 to 10am EST on CJLO. Check below how you can listen!

You can also stream the full show in its entirety anytime from 9pm EST at CJLO.com and at mixcloud.com/shibuya1690

Direct link: http://www.cjlo.com/cjlo.m3u

On Web: Tunein Radio: tinyurl.com/listentocjlo

On Mobile: CJLO App on the Apple App Store and Google Play

On Air: 1690 AM in Montreal.

Home Page: http://cjlo.com/?q=shows/shibuya-crossing

The Weekly Quickie: Ganglion, Lin -end of corruption world-, Liplich

Bad news for all-girl metal band, Ganglion.  Bassist, Yui, will be leaving the band after their live at Shibuya REX on 4/5.  Citing Yui's ongoing poor health, she believes it would be difficult for her to continue and, after much discussion with her bandmates, has decided to step down.  The band plans to continue activities after her departure.  They are currently searching for a replacement.  You can find comments from the band and individual members on their OHP.