Interview LIVE at Anime North: Rose Noire & DaizyStripper

Amidst the chaos of convention life, both Rose Noire and DaizyStripper were kind enough to sit down with me prior to their lives at Anime North. Both bands were present during the interview, so the conversation will bounce between both bands. Enjoy!

Live Report: Rose Noire At Anime North

Rose Noire was the first of 2 bands slotted for the Saturday night concert, a promise of very good things to come. Having the arguably daunting task of being the opening act, Louie and Jill showed us what this sibling duo is truly made of. 

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.

Rose Noire & DaizyStripper Fan Q&A At Anime North 2014

Video up! Please forgive the slight jumps and the camera switch at the end. It went a little longer than anticipated and we missed 2 questions. Please enjoy!

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

HUGE FanCam Post #2! Rose Noire at Anime North 2014!

You can never have too many videos right? Here's our clips from Rose Noire!!

We're Back!!!

OMG what a weekend! Insanity does even begin to describe what was Anime North 2014, but all in a good way. If you weren't there for Rose Noire and DaizyStripper's performance you missed a hell of a show!! 

We have a TON of coverage coming your way, all being edited now. We'll get it to you as fast as we can! Please wait for it!

I also want to take a moment to thank the most AWESOME staff of J-rock North Promotions for making everything possible and being such a fab team to work with. Every year they impress me and we are lucky to work with such an awesome team!

Also HUGE thanks to Rose Noire: Louie and Jill, Darkest Labyrinth and DaizyStripper: Yugiri, Nao, Rei and Kazami,  Beyond-MAX, Inc. You are all incredible and it was an honor to work with you. 

Stay tuned for all our updates!!

Anime North In Just 2 Days!!!

It's my favorite time of year! Who knows why I love this con so much, but I do. And this year one of my absolute favorite bands, DaizyStripper will be returning to Canada, accompanied by Rose Noire, as well as North American locals Hoshi Furu and Sol Ardour. I know I'm a little behind on some postings - but I promise they are coming...after the con! And boy are there a bunch coming! Please be patient as this is our busiest month and we are but humble worker bees. And of course, if you're at the con (and you better be!) come find us! We'd love to say hi!

See you there!

Update From J-rock North At Otafest!

Morning J-rock fans!

We were so busy that we almost forgot to post! Thanks to everyone who attended the Chii Sakurabi live yesterday! Did you get your mini Chii? ^^

Otafest is here! Day 1 was a fabulous start. On to Day 2!

- Today Chii will be appearing at a Meet and greet/Q&A panel along with Rose Noire in ST141 at 2:30pm

- Chii Sakurabi signing from 4:00pm - 6:00pm in the Special Guests area (Near Vendors' hall)

- Rose Noire signing from 5:00pm - 6:00pm in the Special Guest area

- Rose Noire Concert starts at 8:30pm in the MSC Ballroom

We will be at our table in the Vendors Hall. Come by and say hello!

Don't miss the Concerts tonight. See you all soon!

Via: Facebook

Anime North Update: Only 300 Saturday Passes Left!

Update straight from the official Facebook page:

There are now less than 300 Saturday-only admissions left for Anime North 2014. At this point, it doesn't look like there will be any Saturday admissions available at the door. If you wish to come on Saturday, we highly suggest that you get yours now.

Also, there are still plenty Friday and Sunday admissions available for pre-registration until midnight, May 18, and at the door.

Don't forget, Saturday is concert night with Rose Noire and DaizyStripper!!! Get your pass NOW!

Band Feature: Rose Noire

Rose Noire was formed by members Louie (Vocalist) and Jill (Violin) when they were the students of the Tokyo National University of Fine arts and Music. They won the ZOOM at SONY-ZOOM DEMO tape competition in 2007.

Their music is free from predefined genres and concepts. Composed of their own world, in their own image, of their own existence and music. Classical with a touch of variety like Rock, R&B, Club music, HipHop, Industrial, Electronica and others.

Meet the members and read the interview after the break!

OMG - Only 30 Days To Go Until Anime North!!!

Seriously, I can't believe it! It's so close! 30 days to go until absolute fantastic awesomeness with not 1, not 2, not even 3, but FOUR awesome bands joining us. You do NOT want to miss this convention! Come join ＨＯＳＨＩ★ＦＵＲＵ, Sol Ardour, Rose Noire and headliners DaizyStripper along with the J-rock North Promotions crew and of course us, Project: Lixx!!

If for some reason you've been under a rock and do not have your pass yet. Check out HERE for how to get one. See you in 30 days!!

J-rock North Promotions - Update from Japan!

Our friends over at J-Rock North Promotions have posted a few updates from their current trip to Japan. Be sure to head on over to their Facebook page and let them know your support! First show up, Otafest in Calgary!!! Then Anime North in Toronto. See you there!!!

Hi J-rock fans! 

We got to see DIV, Born and DaizyStripper today in Ebisu, Tokyo at the Liquidroom for Hysteric Circus Asia Circut Vol. 1

So great to see DaizyStripper again. DIV and Born were amazing as well. If you miss the chance to see DaizyStripper in Toronto for Anime North you will regret it ^^! I hope you all have your tickets? 

Check out a few of the goodies we picked up for the fans today. 

More coming soon ^^

Hi J-rock fans! 

Born played another awesome live today at Takadanobaba Area in Tokyo along with Kiryu. Awesome bands. Anyone interested in seeing them in Canada? 

We grabbed a few goodies as well for the J-rock fans.

More coming soon ^^

Shibuya Crossing Episode 17 With DaizyStripper, Rose Noire And Others!

Did you miss it?? If you didn't happen to catch the live broadcast this past Monday, fear not! The show is now available online for your convenience HERE! Happy listening!

Anime North Update

There are only 400 weekend admissions left for Anime North 2014!! This year we are joined by DaizyStripper and Rose Noire, you don't want to miss them! Also joining us are local bands Hoshi Furu and Sol Ardour. Get you passes now via the Anime North official website HERE!

Shibuya Crossing To Feature DaizyStripper, Rose Noire And Others!

Montreal based CJLO music program "Shibuya Crossing" will be featuring DaizyStripper, Rose Noire and others this Friday! 

Taking a look at the upcoming events in our area, host Saturn De Los Angeles will present a taste of what's to come, as well as your day-by-day digest of events within the world of J-Rock and Visual Kei in the past week. You can view the full details of tomorrows episode HERE. 

WAYS TO LISTEN 

- You can catch the live edition on CJLO 1690 AM in Montreal at 9am (UTC - 5). 

- You can also listen online anywhere in the world at tinyurl.com/listentocjlo or at CJLO.com at the following times and locations:

Vancouver: Friday at 6am (UTC - 7) / London: Friday at 1pm (UTC) / Amsterdam: Friday at 2pm (UTC) / Jakarta: Friday at 8pm (UTC + 7) / Manila: Friday at 9pm (UTC + 8) / Tokyo: Friday at 10pm (UTC + 10) / Sydney: Saturday at Midnight (UTC + 11).

- The podcast edition of the show goes online at the following Saturday at noon (UTC - 5)

*NEW* Rose Noire [Alice] MV FULL

Brand new MV "Alice" from Rose Noire!

Don't forget that YOU have the chance to see Rose Noire LIVE this May in Canada! They will be attending both Otafest in Calgary and Anime North in Toronto. We will see you there!

J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: Rose Noire At Anime North 2014

Fear not more eastern than Alberta Canadians! Rose Noire has just been announced as a musical guest for Anime North 2014. If you were worried about making your way to Otafest, worry not. You now have a second location to choose from. Gothic/J-rock/Classical Visual Kei duo Rose Noire will be performing this May at Anime North 2014. Please check out their comment video below!

Rose Noire was formed by members Louie (Vocalist) and Jill (Violin) when they were the students of the Tokyo National University of Fine arts and Music. They won the ZOOM at SONY-ZOOM DEMO tape competition in 2007. 

Their music is free from predefined genres and concepts. Composed of their own world, in their own image, of their own existence and music. Classical with a touch of variety like Rock, R&B,Club music, HipHop, Industrial, Electronica and so on. 

Presented by: J-rock North Promotions in association with Darkest Labyrinth. 

Anime North 2014 

Date: May 23rd - 25th, 2014 

Location: Toronto Congress Centre - Hall C

Website: www.animenorth.com

Concert Date: Saturday May 24th, 2014

Location: Toronto Congress Centre - Hall C

Doors open 6:30 PM | Concert Starts 7:00 PM | Second act 8:30 PM

J-rock North Promotions Inc. Presents: Rose Noire At Otafest 2014

Just announced! Gothic/J-rock/Classical Visual Kei duo Rose Noire will be performing this May at Otafest 2014. Please check out their comment video below!

Rose Noire was formed by members Louie (Vocalist) and Jill (Violin) when they were the students of the Tokyo National University of Fine arts and Music. They won the ZOOM at SONY-ZOOM DEMO tape competition in 2007. 

Their music is free from predefined genres and concepts. Composed of their own world, in their own image, of their own existence and music. Classical with a touch of variety like Rock, R&B,Club music, HipHop, Industrial, Electronica and so on. 

Presented by: J-rock North Promotions in association with Darkest Labyrinth. 

Otafest 2014 

Date: May 16th - 18th, 2014 

Location: University of Calgary 

Website: www.otafest.com