Ami Sakaguchi Lays it On Simple With Latest Music Video

After the successful release of her latest album shiny land, singer-songwriter Ami Sakaguchi released the music video for her track “あっけない” (“Akkenai”) on her official YouTube channel. Used as one of the lead tracks for the album which dropped back in February, this was the latest release from the artist since her single “LION” which was released a couple of weeks prior. Directed by Shin Ishihara and brought to life by a backup band, “Akkenai” keeps it simple with a majestic composition and leans on Sakaguchi’s vocal strength, enticing listeners to listen even more.

shiny land was released with ten tracks and two editions, a CD-only standard edition and a CD + DVD limited edition. The DVD includes several music videos and a studio live version of her track “LION” along with a 32-page photo booklet. Currently the album is also available across all digital music streaming platforms. Be sure to check out the music video in question along with the order links for shiny land below!

Standard edition

Limited edition

Ami Sakuguchi「shiny land」

CD

01. radio
02. あっけない
03. LION
04. 冷たい
05. WALK
06. 星と屑
07. 夜明けのビート
08. ワンピース
09. 東京
10. 素晴らしい日

Limited Edition DVD

01. 「musician」Music Video
02. 「ワンピース」Music Video
03. 「LION」Music Video
04. 「東京-Studio Liver Ver.-」Music Video
05. オフショット映像

postman Stays Hopeful With Upcoming Album!

Four-member rock band postman announced that they will release their first album, HOPEFUL APPLE, July 1. This will be the latest release by the band since their EP 迷信 (Meishin) back in December of last year. The album will be released with thirteen tracks total and drop with only a CD-only standard edition. postman also announced that in order to celebrate the release of their album they will be holding a release tour fittingly titled HOPEFUL APPLE Release tour 2020『万有引力』(Banyuinryoku). The tour will be held from July 7 to October; however, due to the current crisis these dates might change. 

Unfortunately there are no pre-order links at the time of reporting but check out their latest music video “Shimmering and flashing” below!

postman「HOPEFUL APPLE」

01. 探海灯
02. 揺らめきと閃き
03. 蒼
04. 浮蜘蛛
05. セレクティブサンクション
06. Hot Apple Tea
07. 君影草
08. OLD TALE
09. 光を探している
10. 夢と夢
11. 愁吟
12. 転げ回れ
13. 六芒星

osage Raises the Bar Once Again With Latest Music Video!

Three-member rock band osage released the music video for their track “Hertz” on Murffin discs official YouTube channel. Set to be part two of the band’s upcoming double A-side single “あの頃の君によろしく” (“Ano Gorono Kimi ni Yoroshiku”) / Hertz” dropping April 29, this will be the latest released from the band since their mini-album October which dropped in October of last year.

Living up to its name, the music video holds a high-paced composition with vocalist Kenta Yamaguchi’s high vocal and rhythmic skills to match, making this a great track to go wild for. The single will drop with only a CD-only standard edition which is able to be pre-ordered below. You an also view the music video in question!

Standard edition

Stray Kids Wants Their Japanese Debut to be On TOP!

Eight-member Korean boy group Stray Kids announced that they will debuting their first Japanese single, “TOP-Japanese Ver.-“, June 3. Both tracks, “TOP” and “SLUMP”, are currently being used for tor the action anime Tower of God as the opening and ending theme respectively. The group will pull out all the stops to make their Japanese debut a flashy one, as the single will drop with four editions including a CD-only standard edition, two limited editions, and one special edition. Lovingly called Type A and Type B, the two limited editions will both include a 24-page photo book with Type A including a behind-the-scenes making-of and Type B will include additional photos of the members. The special edition will include a special Tower of God themed packaging.

Pre-order all four editions of “TOP-Japanese Ver.-“ in the links below!

Standard edition

Limited edition Type A

Limited edition Type B

Special edition

BLUE ENCOUNT Shows Fans They Are Indeed Blue With Latest Music Video!

Music Corner alum BLUE ENCOUNT released the music video for their track “Humming Bird” on their official YouTube channel. Released across all digital music streaming platforms on April 8, this was the latest release by the band since their single “Polaris” back in November of last year and it is currently serving as the opening theme for the basketball anime Ahiru no Sora. The music video was directed by Takuro Okubo and has BLUE ENCOUNT and model Haruna Kawaguchi painting the town blue, so to speak, all while showing the band’s explosive compositions, making this track a real head-turner for first-time listeners. 

Check out “Humming Bird” through all popular digital music streaming platforms along with the music video in question below!