Plunklock is a relatively “new” ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) band on the scene, only officially starting in November of 2010. The four members decided they wanted to create a band that could inspire the world through it’s music.
Their music is characterized by aggressive instrumentals and a steady line of
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 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.
Silver Ash // New single “Reborn” will be released on April 6
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.
燭台(怪) (Syokudai (Kakkokai)) // New mini-album “前田清隆” to be released in April
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 // The new single “reminder” is set to release in March
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 // The new mini-album “Sacred Symphony” is set to release in April
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 // The new single “わすればな” (Wasurebana) is set to release in February
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) // The first mini-album “-Juliet-” is set to release in January
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 // The new single “闇を貫く激情の輝き” (Yami wo Tsuranuku Geikijou no Kagayaki) is set to release in January
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) // The second press of the “Epilogue -Merrow-” single is set to release in December
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