Zeke Deux are still a relatively young group, but despite the young age of the project, the experience the members bring to the group is quite overwhelming on it’s own. Existing out of Kakeru (ex-Scarlet Valse) on vocals, Haruka (ex-the Reveude) on guitar and Maya (ex-LuLu) on bass as members, and “project
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.
Zeke Deux // at Aki no Matsuri 2022
Especially for Aki no Matsuri, a yearly convention based in Winterthur, Zeke Deux came all the way from Tokyo to play a live show on the second (and main) day of the event.
We traveled all the way to Switzerland to catch their performance, and of course we took some photos while we were there.
You can find
Alpha999 // “If I keep saying it out loud, it will eventually come true.”
Alpha999 is the solo project from vocalist TAKA, and in the last few years we’ve already done an introduction-style interview, as well as an interview regarding the project “Lounge Room”, which TAKA and Syu started during the pandemic to keep fans -both local and worldwide- not only entertained, but
Alpha999 // at Aki no Matsuri 2022
Especially for Aki no Matsuri, a yearly convention based in Winterthur, Alpha999 (existing out of solo vocalist TAKA and the 999’z member band) came all the way from Tokyo to play a live show on the first evening of the event.
We traveled all the way to Switzerland to catch their performance, and
G.L.A.M.S // The 13th Livestream Concert has been announced
Mikaru has announced that the 13th livestream concert from G.L.A.M.S will be taking place on Sunday, October 30. Just in time for Halloween.
Just like the other livestream concerts the cast will exist out of Mikaru Li on vocals and Crocodile Eater Yudai on guitar.
The stream is planned to start at 20:00
Fleur Tentation Petit // The new mini-album “Amethyst” is planned for October
Fleur Tentation Petit are about to release their new mini-album, titled “Amethyst”, on October 30, 2022!
Fleur Tentation exists out of vocalist Hana, who is also the illustrator for all of the artwork and video material, and MIRAI, who you might recognize as the vocalist of Angels’
Ariabl’eyeS // The new mini-album “冥鳴フィアンサイユ Act: II” (Mei na Fiansaiyu Act: II) is planned for October
Ariabl’eyeS are about to release their 12th mini-album of this concept series, titled “冥鳴フィアンサイユ Act: II” (Mei na Fiansaiyu Act: II), on October 30, 2022!
Ariabl’eyeS exists out of vocalists Luna and Rena and bassist リゼ (Lyse), of which the latter does the composing for
Ash Berry // The new single “Tears Knife” is planned for November
Ash Berry is about to release their new (and first) digital single, titled “Tears Knife”, which will be available through download and streaming services starting November 8, 2022!
Next to a digital release there will also be a physical release of the single, but this version will only
Nellfin // “Untouched” Media Partnership
Nellfin have partnered with Arlequin Magazine for their release of their first EP “Untouched” on October 7, 2022! This means they’re currently open to interview requests from other international media and content creators, and have asked Arlequin Magazine to help them with
Nellfin // The 1st EP “Untouched” is planned for October
Nellfin are about to release their first EP, titled “Untouched”, which will be available through download and streaming services starting October 7, 2022!
The EP will contain 6 tracks, including a new version of the song “REVE”, which was previously released as a free demo