IN WHICH DAMMIT BABYMETAL
I was hoping to use this blog to wax nostalgic about a certain writer, but that's going to have to wait. Have song.

Now that your mind is blown, onto the blog. I'ma try to keep it short this time.

Read More

IN WHICH I KEEP MY PROMISE
A week late, but I did it. In celebration, have some chiptune Toto by an actual Sonic music composer

More news below the jump, if you'll be so kind as to follow…

Read More

IN WHICH I AM EMPTY-HANDED
Good morning or evening or whatever. First, enjoy some Babymetal: Metal-meets-Bollywood.

Are you confused yet? You should be. I am, and I saw it live (not the show in this MV; that was in Japan). Follow me.

Read More

IN WHICH I CHECK IN
Yes, I'm still on vacation. I'll leave for tonight's show in about an hour. Until then, here's Yui Mizuno.

Why Yui? Well, she's not on this tour, giving all her fans a massive sad. But I've vowed to support the other two girls and the band anyway.

Read More

IN WHICH I ALTER THE PAST
Much music has dropped lately. Here's something new: An aspiring 15-year-old singer-songwriter's first music video.

The girl is Aiko Yamaide. Her song is called "Smile" and it instantly snapped me out of a long-standing funk. Anyway…

Read More

IN WHICH I STEPPED OUT OF MY BUBBLE
As I've mentioned a few times on this blog, I'm a fan of the Japanese metal-Idol fusion band Babymetal. Tickets for their upcoming USA tour went on sale this morning and, after a snafu that kept me from getting best seats, snagged tickets to two shows -- one 4hrs from my home, the other 6hrs. That's kept me from writing. Anyway, shall we?

Read More

IN WHICH I BACKSLID BUT ATTEMPT TO RECOVER
Art is a reflection of life. Sometimes real life imitates art. This happens to me more than I like. So, here's Perfume.

I have yet to see all the MVs they've made over the last decade, to say nothing of their amazing live shows. So you'll be getting more of these lovely ladies from me, like it or not. Anyway, confession time...

Read More