umbrella are about to release their second mini album, titled “モノクローム” (Monokuromu), on November 21, 2012!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late November, you can secure a copy as early as October 2nd during live shows.
Starwave Records has published the following comment about the release:
“If the world is a black and white dream, perhaps I’ll see you there”
In the year since their previous release “五月雨” (Samidare), umbrella has continued to evolve, holding their own oneman live and adding a new member to the lineup. Now at last they present their long-awaited second mini-album, sending a downpour to your heart in the form of a new musical score. …An umbrella over your heart.”
Release information
10/02 – Available for pre-sale at live venues
11/21 – On sale in physical stores and Starwave Records’ webshop
Disc number: SWKA-2
Label: Starwave Records
Distribution: Daiki Sound
Price: ¥2,500 (tax included)
Limit: 1,000 copies
モノクローム (Monokuromu) – Tracklist
01. セカイノオワルヲト- (Sekai no Owaru)
02. 風穴 (Kazaana)
03. ワスレナグサ (Wasurenagusa)
04. モノクローム (Monokuromu)
05. 太陽光線 (Taiyou Kousen)
06. 微熱 (Binetsu)
07. LoV
雪 (Yuki) is the owner and driving force behind Arlequin.
She originally started the project in 2009 as a photographer under the name of Arlequin Photography, but developed an interest in journalism and translation ever since. Because of these interests interviews and reviews were added to the project, until it eventually hit the limits as a "photographer" in 2021, and Arlequin Magazine was added to the mix.
雪 (Yuki) is a native Dutch speaker with a graphic design degree, which means she is also the main person behind Arlequin Creations.
After all these years she is still the main person who does interviews the interviews and live photos that you see on Arlequin, but also a large chunk of the reviews and behind-the-scenes work and communication goes through her.
She speaks Dutch and English on a native level, but also understands Japanese and German.