Influenced by European nobility, 耽美 (Tanbi) stands for “aestheticism”, “pursuit of beauty” or “obsession with beautiful things” in Japanese, something that clearly reflects in the visual performance of the artists in this genre.
While the genre has no specific sound associated with it, there is often a classical and symphonic influence as well as references of France and French being used in the titles, roses and love songs. Artists and band members are often referred to as prince, princess, duke or duchess, but neither the French influence nor the naming scheme is a standard for every artist. The pursuit of beauty is the main focus of this genre, and it can come in many different forms.
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their new mini-album, titled “-Ancient ReBORN-“, on July 9, 2014!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for early July you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at live shows starting
Filming has finally been completed for the live-action movie adaptation of 日々ロック (Hibi Rock), a rock ‘n’ roll comic created by 榎屋克優 (Katsumasa Enokiya). The comic was published in Young Jump in 2010 and found immense popularity from that moment on.
The movie is directed by 入江悠 (Irie Yu)
A new music video DVD containing songs from every artist on the label will be released to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Starwave Records. The DVD has been given the name “Starwave Records Vol.3”, and will be released on July 2nd, 2014.
Starwave Records has the following comment about
Magistina Saga are about to release their new album, titled “Creaith Anthem”, on June 25, 2014!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for the end of June, you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at the live show in 心斎橋Club
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their new live DVD, titled “D.C.”, on June 11, 2014!
The DVD will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for mid-June, you can secure your copy early starting May 22 at the live show in 名古屋MUSIC FARM (NagoyaMUSIC
Starwave Records celebrated the label’s 4th anniversary in 池袋EDGE (IkebukuroEDGE) on March 16, with performances of Capella, Calmando Qual, lix., Magistina Saga, Misaruka, Synk;yet, 燭台(怪) (Syokudai (Kakkokai)), THE SOUND BEE HD and Tokami.
The label will release a compilation DVD of this
Synk;yet are about to release their new MV collection DVD, titled “dimension of vision”, on June 25, 2014!
The DVD will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late June, you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at the live show in
Synk;yet have an important announcement regarding the break from bassist Shiori since last January, so he could undergo treatment for nodular sclerosing Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
He went in for a medical exam on March 25, and he received the good news that he should fully recover by April 25, allowing
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their new MV Collecton DVD, titled “-Animus-” on May 7, 2014!
The DVD will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for Early May, you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at live shows starting April
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release the second press version of their first full album, titled “Episodes -Merrow- Complete”, on April 2, 2014!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for early April, you can secure your copy
Rose Noire are about to release their new album, titled “APOCALYPSE” -the Resurrection of Notes-“, on December 4, 2013!
The album will be released through Darkest Labyrinth and even though the official release date is set for early December, you can secure your copy early by purchasing
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their cover single of Malice Mizer, titled “月下の夜想曲” (Gekka no Yasoukyoku), on December 19, 2013!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for mid December you can secure your copy a little