China’s first visual rock band, Silver Ash, have officially reunited in January of this year through the release of their single “Pretty but Evil” on January 4th.
The group has also set their sights on being a fully international band by offering songs in English, Chinese and Japanese.
雪 (Yuki)
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's still the one responsible for the interviews and most of the live photography you see here at Arlequin, but the majority of reviews and behind-the-scenes work is also done by her.
The reviews she writes are from the viewing point of an overseas fan, and thus written in English before being translated to Dutch, Spanish and Japanese. In the English versions she also tries to explain the meaning behind certain kanji or song titles to the readers, but what you don't see here is that these explanations are omitted in the Japanese versions in order to appeal to these readers more.
She speaks Dutch and English on a native level, but also understands Japanese and German.
燭台(怪) (Syokudai (Kakkokai)) announces new mini-album “前田清隆” (Maeda Kiyotaka)
燭台(怪) (Syokudai (Kakkokai) are about to release their very first mini album, titled “前田清隆” (Maeda Kiyotaka) on April 24, 2013!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for the end of April, you can secure your copy early by purchasing
Capella announces new single “reminder”
Capella are about to release their new single, titled “reminder”, on March 20, 2013!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late March, you can secure a copy early at live shows starting March 14.
Starwave Records has published
Synk;yet announces new mini-album ‘Sacred Symphony”
Synk;yet are about to release their second mini-album, titled “Sarcred Symphony”, on April 17, 2013!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for mid-April, you can secure a copy early at the release party in 池袋CYBER (IkebukuroCYBER)
Capella announces new single “わすればな” (Wasurebana)
Capella are about to release their new single, titled “わすればな” (Wasurebana), on February 20, 2012!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even thought the official release date is planned for late February, you can secure a copy early starting at the release party in
Kiwamu Kai // A sneak peek behind the scenes of Starwave Records
During the European tour in April of last year, we already got to sit down with Kiwamu for an interview regarding the tour and the activities of BLOOD at that time. But as mentioned in that interview, Kiwamu is probably just as known for his activities as the owner of not one, but two record labels in Japan:
ミサルカ (Misaruka) announces first mini-album “-Juliet-”
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their first mini-album, titled “-Juliet-“, on January 30, 2013!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late January you can secure a copy early starting at January 16 at live shows.
Calmando Qual announces new single “闇を貫く激情の輝き” (Yami wo Tsuranuku Geikijou no Kagayaki)
Calmando Qual are about to release their new single, titled “闇を貫く激情の輝き” (Yami wo Tsuranuku Geikijou no Kagayaki), on January 30, 2013!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for the end of January, you can get a copy early
ミサルカ (Misaruka) announces 2nd press of “Epilogue -Merrow-” single
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release the second press version of their single “Epilogue -Merrow-” on December 19, 2012!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and… the original version of the single was livehouse & mail order limited, so there is no way to obtain
THE SOUND BEE HD announces new mini-album “cross”
THE SOUND BEE HD are about to release their new mini-album, titled “cross”, on January 23, 2013!
The album shall be released through Starwave Records and… this time there is no way to secure your copy early at live shows.
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Rose Noire announces third mini-album ‘Neo Renaissance -2nd movement-”
Rose Noire are about to release their third mini-album, titled “Neo Renaissance -2nd movement-” on December 12, 2012!
The album will be released by Darkest Labyrinth, and even though the official release date is set for mid December you can secure your copy as early as November 10 during
umbrella announces new mini-album “モノクローム” (Monokuroomu)
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