Jukebox Playlist

[Silent Disapproval Robot]

I took a break from the Japanese music scene and I've been delving into some metalcore/synthwave stuff recently.  really like the Blade Runner/evil AI vibe to the newer Bad Omens stuff.

 

[Gusington]

^Poppy has some good music as well.

[Silent Disapproval Robot]

^Poppy has some good music as well.

I get her and Grimes confused when I hear a song from either of them.

[Gusington]

I'll add Halsey to that list too.

[Silent Disapproval Robot]

OK, back to Nippon.  (their stock market just tanked.  The girls need the clicks.)

I'm a big fan of Band-Maid.  They've been having some fun and they've created an alter-ego band called Band-Maiko.  Maiko are geisha in training and the band has declared that Maiko are the mortal enemy of the Japanese maid. 

Basically, they just dress up in traditional gear and facepaint, play their hard rock but throw in some classical Japanese instruments and singing styles and have a good time goofing around.

Lead singer looks pretty damned good in the geisha get up and white makeup.

[Pete Dero]

This Japanese song was popular 30 years ago.

[Silent Disapproval Robot]

Another cool mashup.

[Pete Dero]

Going for a theme :

[Pete Dero]

I think some people on this forum enjoy the Belgian band Front 242.

This Saturday will be their last show and this will be streamed live here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbwSXVRwKUo



In the meantime you can enjoy a performance at the same venue 2 years ago :

[Pete Dero]

RIP Angie Stone

https://www.thedailybeast.com/rb-icon-known-for-smash-hit-wish-i-didnt-miss-you-killed-in-car-crash/




RIP David Johansen

https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/new-york-dolls-frontman-david-johansen-dead-at-75/

[Jarhead0331]

Love this one...

[W8taminute]

My my, Rita Hayworth!