umbrella are about to release their second mini-album, titled “モノクローム(黒)” (Monokuromu (Kuro)), on July 3, 2013!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the release date is set for early July, it’s possible to secure your copy early by purchasing it at live shows starting March 28.
Starwave Records has published the following comment about the release:
“We will show you more black and white dreams”
With their mini-album “モノクローム” (Monokuromu) on the verge of selling out, the new edition will include a new song and additional music clips!
This is the complete version of the monochromatic downpour, “モノクローム(黒) (Monokuromu (Kuro))”!”
Release information
03/28 – Available for pre-sale at live venues
07/03 – On sale in physical stores and Starwave Records’ webshop
Disc number: SWKA-3
Label: Starwave Records
Distribution: FWD Inc.
Price: ¥3,150 yen (tax included)
Limit: 1,000 copies
Extras: 8-pages booklet, CD+DVD set
モノクローム(黒) (Monokuromu (Kuro)) – Tracklist
01. セカイノオワルヲト (Sekai no Owaru Oto)
02. 風穴
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
08. 風見鶏 (Kazamidori)
DVD
01. LoV (MV)
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.