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Top 3 Indies Artist Videos for Oct. 29, 2016! Love Zombies, Louise Distras, NØISE, Shonen Knife!

2016年10月29日 / No Comments

It’s time once again for the Top 3 Indies Artist Video Countdown. The Top 3 best Indies and Alternative Music artists for the week of Oct. 29, 2016! And it’s ladies nite once again! All female or female fronted bands!

First up today is a band from London and Los Angeles that call themselves the Love Zombies. The Love Zombies are fronted by Hollis and Davey and this is their latest single. It’s fab. Go “Like” their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lovezombiesband/

#3) Love Zombies Birthday  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzJO9ibXJ-U

Next up is Louise Distras. Louise Distras is an alternative rock singer-songwriter from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. I’m pretty sure, though, that I did read somewhere that described her as “The revival of British Punk” (or something to that effect) so that’s why I first checked her music out and I was not disappointed! She’s on tour throughout England and going to Germany and other parts of Europe soon, so go check it out if you have time. Here’s the tour schedule. Go “Like” her Facebook page too! https://www.facebook.com/ldistras?fref=ts

#2) Louise Distras – Aileen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi5XTi38zlw

At #1 this week is a great song along with a really great video. The band is called Noise. Their webpage says: “Noise” has myriad connotations… a sound, a sonic disturbance, a fluctuation in a transmitted electrical signal, and so on, but for the moment, tune out the noise and tune in to NØISE. NØISE is the name of the musical endeavor that sees Shepard Fairey, known for creating iconic artwork, such as the Barack Obama “Hope” image, and the Obey Giant campaign, teaming with veteran musicians John Goff, Merritt Lear, and Joe Cassidy. This band is HOT! Sorry, I can’t find any Facebook or Twitter or anything else besides their webpage: http://www.noiseproject.com/

#1)　NØISE – Little Lions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wo2gtkxnao

 SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! On our weekly countdown, I usually spotlight at least one cool Japanese rock band. And since today is Ladies Nite, here’s Japan’s most famous female band ever: Shonen Knife! They are currently on a US tour and I hear they are getting rave reviews! Check out their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ShonenKnifeOfficial/?fref=ts

#1) Shonen Knife “Like A Cat” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4d1Nup38Do

That’s all for today! See you next week when we return to the Top 3 Indies Artist Videos Countdown. See ya! – Mike in Tokyo Rogers

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PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

LAST WEEK:　

Top 3 Indies Artist Videos for Oct. 22, 2016! The Shit, Honeyblood, Black Honey, Spam69 (Japan) robot55.jp/blog/top-3-indies-artist-videos-for-oct-22-2016-the-shit-honeyblood-black-honey-spam69-japan/

Top 3 Indies Artist Videos for Oct. 15, 2016! Chris Catalyst, Suzy Blu, Garbage, Su Ko D Koi (Japan) http://robot55.jp/blog/top-3-indies-artist-videos-for-oct-15-2016-chris-catalyst-suzy-blu-garbage-su-ko-d-koi-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Oct. 2, 2016! Dwarf! Sandinistas! Pats Pats (Japan), The Coathangers!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-oct-2-2016-dwarf-sandinistas-pats-pats-japan-the-coathangers/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 24, 2016! The Rock N Roll Summit 2016 at Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-24-2016-the-rock-n-roll-summit-2016-at-shibuya-tokyo-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 17, 2016! Dog Party, Kinoko Hotel (Japan) Lovely Eggs, Peach Kelli Pop!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-17-2016-dog-party-kinoko-hotel-japan-lovely-eggs-peach-kelli-pop/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 3, 2016! Big Jesus, Suzy Blu, Peach Kelli Pop, The Mackshow (Japan)!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-3-2016-big-jesus-suzy-blu-peach-kelli-pop-the-mackshow-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 27, 2016! Hands Off Gretel, Death Valley Girls, Stephanies (Japan), Summer Twins!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-27-2016-hands-off-gretel-death-valley-girls-stephanies-japan-summer-twins/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 13, 2016! Black Honey, Mirror Trap, Spam 69 (Japan), Rock ‘n’ Roll Monkey & the Robots!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-13-2016-black-honey-mirror-trap-spam-69-japan-rock-n-roll-monkey-the-robots/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 6, 2016! The Whereabouts, Guitarwolf, Mirror Trap, Dog Party!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-6-2016-the-whereabouts-guitarwolf-mirror-trap-dog-party/

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Cool & Strange Music for Oct. 24, 2016! Blaas of Glory, Victoria, PsyTrance in the 20s!

2016年10月24日 / No Comments

We’re back to Cool & Strange Music for October 24, 2016! Today, once again, we have three really cool & strange music videos that are sure to make you want to unscrew your head. This stuff will blow your mind. At #3 this week is a mashup from an unknown artist. The song is called, “What if PsyTrance Happened in the 20’s?”

OK. I’m an old guy. What is PsyTrance? Wikipedia says, “Psychedelic trance, psytrance or psy is a subgenre of trance music.. Psytrance lies at the hardcore, underground end of the diverse trance spectrum. The genre offers variety in terms of mood, tempo, and style. Some examples include full on, darkpsy, Hi-Tech, progressive, suomi, psy-chill, psycore, psybient, psybreaks, or “adapted” tracks from other music genres.” Got that? Good. Because I have no idea what they are talking about. I guess I need to drop some Methylenedioxymethamphetamine… What’s that? Kid’s today call it, “Ecstacy”? I didn’t know that! Well MDMA or not, this video is cool! 

#3) What if PsyTrance Happened in the 20’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRpZcMmpc_A

At #2 is a girl named Victoria. Readers who listen to my WTF? radio show or Rakuten Power Morning will recognize this hot new artist! Her name is Victoria and she’s got some fantastic tracks produced by Andy Paley. Andy Paley’s work includes stints as a producer for Madonna, the Ramones, Jonathan Richman, Debbie Harry and Brian Wilson. Andy Paley also did the theme song for the World Famous Rodney on the Roq’s radio show on KROQ Los Angeles! Victoria and Andy made this tune in France and it hasn’t been released yet, so you are in for a treat today!!!! This song is nominated for one of my Top 5 new songs of 2016! (This is a TV commercial, so it’s short. We play the full version on our programs! Fab!)

#2) Victoria – “C’est Une Tombeur” (Meshin’ With You – Summer 2016 Swimwear TV commercial)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Og49Vkze6Y

Finally at this week’s #1 is that Heavy Metal Marching Band from Holland, the mighty Blaas of Glory. They we’re #1 last week with their fantastically hilarious version of Van Halen’s “Why Can’t This Be Love?” This is the first time in history an artist has been #1 on Cool & Strange Music for two weeks in a row! These guys are great. Go check out their webpage for a great laugh. Scroll over the pictures of each minstrel for some hilarious shit. I love this band! http://www.blaasofglory.nl/

まずウェブページをチェック！コンピューターのマウスをそれぞれの人の上に動かす。笑！http://www.blaasofglory.nl/

They have so many great tunes. Today’s is a mashup of Metallica and Shocking Blue. It stars a famous Dutch movie star by the name of Tygo Gernandt too! This is great! Oh, yeah, they have a Facebook page too… Go “Like” it unless you feel fear in your heart! https://www.facebook.com/blaasofglory/?fref=ts

 #1) Blaas of Glory – Enter Venus  (Metallica vs. Shocking Blue)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C585MdOkKxk

Heavy Metal Marching Band?! Blaas of Glory are GENIUS!!!!!!! Amazon has downloads or physical CDS: https://www.amazon.com/Highway-Hell-Blaas-Glory/dp/B008QSKM2O They are available on iTunes too! Get it!

Well that’s it! Thanks for tuning in this time. See you next week for more Cool & Strange music! – Mike (in Tokyo) Rogers

Please come “Like” our Robot55 FM page! Thanks!

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Past issues of:

Cool & Strange Music for Oct. 11, 2016! Brian Wilson & The Stooges! Blaas of Glory, Tina S! robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-oct-11-2016-brian-wilson-the-stooges-blaas-of-glory-tina-s/

Cool & Strange Music for July 25, 2016! Nicki Minaj & John Waters, Messer Chups, Oney Cartoons! robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-july-25-2016-nicki-minaj-john-waters-messer-chups-oney-cartoons/

Cool & Strange Music for June 28, 2016! LL Cool J vs. Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Messer Chups, Julie Brown!robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-june-28-2016-ll-cool-j-vs-dexys-midnight-runners-messer-chups-julie-brown/

Cool & Strange Music for June 7, 2016! The Top 4 Horror Movie Trailers!  

Cool & Strange Music for May 28, 2016! Beatles vs. Monkees, Black Sabbath, James Brown vs. Led Zeppelin!robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-may-28-2016-beatles-vs-monkees-black-sabbath-james-brown-vs-led-zeppelin/

Cool & Strange Music for April 12, 2016! Stan Freberg, The Privates (Japan), Messer Chups!robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-april-12-2016-stan-freberg-bowies-in-space-messer-chups-flight-of-the-conchords/

Cool & Strange Music for April 5, 2016! Messer Chups, New Piccadillys, Residents, Sloth Baby and the Land Pirates,robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-april-5-2016-messer-chups-new-piccadillys-residents-sloth-baby-and-the-land-pirates/

Cool and Strange Music Countdown – Mar. 28, 2015 – Coldcut and Hexstatic, Tom Lehrer, Sweden Heaven and Hell!robot55.jp/blog/cool-and-strange-music-countdown-mar-28-2015-coldcut-and-hexstatic-tom-lehrer-sweden-heaven-and-hell/

Cool and Strange Music Countdown – Mar. 21, 2015 – Mr. Diagonal, Hexstatic, Messer Chups, Messer Fur Frau Muller!robot55.jp/blog/cool-and-strange-music-countdown-feb-21-2015-mr-diagonal-hexstatic-messer-chups-messer-fur-frau-muller/

Cool and Strange Music Countdown – Feb. 13, 2015 – Star Wars Mah Na Mah Na, Dj Trotsky, Messer Chups!robot55.jp/blog/cool-and-strange-music-countdown-feb-13-2015-star-wars-mah-na-mah-na-dj-trotsky-messer-chups/

Cool and Strange Music Countdown – Feb. 13, 2015 – Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper, Hexstatic, Great David Bowie & John Lennon Imitator! robot55.jp/blog/cool-and-strange-music-countdown-feb-13-2015-mojo-nixon-skid-roper-hexstatic-great-david-bowie-john-lennon-imitator/

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ALTERNATIVE/INDIES ROCK MUSIC? TRY THE PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

Top 3 Videos for Oct. 2, 2016! Dwarf! Sandinistas! Pats Pats (Japan), The Coathangers! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-oct-2-2016-dwarf-sandinistas-pats-pats-japan-the-coathangers/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 24, 2016! The Rock N Roll Summit 2016 at Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-24-2016-the-rock-n-roll-summit-2016-at-shibuya-tokyo-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 17, 2016! Dog Party, Kinoko Hotel (Japan) Lovely Eggs, Peach Kelli Pop! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-17-2016-dog-party-kinoko-hotel-japan-lovely-eggs-peach-kelli-pop/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 3, 2016! Big Jesus, Suzy Blu, Peach Kelli Pop, The Mackshow (Japan)! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-3-2016-big-jesus-suzy-blu-peach-kelli-pop-the-mackshow-japan/

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Top 3 Indies Artist Videos for Oct. 22, 2016! The Shit, Honeyblood, Black Honey, Spam69 (Japan)

2016年10月22日 / No Comments

It’s time once again for the Top 3 Indies Artist Video Countdown. The Top 3 best Indies and Alternative Music artists for the week of Oct. 22, 2016!

First up is a Garage Rock And Roll outfit lead a mysterious character known as Bobby “Pantichrist” Butler along with 4 other conspirators who make up an awesome group known as “The Shit.” The Shit hail from Switzerland in a town they refer to as “Bern, Baby, Burn!” This hot track is from their brand new 10 inch record entitled, “Rue du Chocolat.” They are even having a release party tonight… I wonder if I can make it there in time to crash it? Here’s their Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ILoveTheShit/

#3) The Shit – Corvette Summer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td2F9P5f990

Next up is a girls duo from Glasgow, Scotland named Honeyblood. Their newest album, “Babes Never Die,” is due out in the USA next week. I really like this a lot. American disc Jockey Alex Kish of Wassuprocker radio says of the new Honeyblood, “This is the most excited I’ve been about a new record in a long time!” Go Like their Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/yumhoneyblood/

#2) Honeyblood – Ready For The Magic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04S6K1jlOkI

Today’s #1 is an artist that just toured Japan in August. They hail from Brighton, England. The Guardian writes: “Black Honey are one of the indie bands to watch for 2016. They’ve been under the proverbial radar for over a year and in fact they rather like it that way – “If it was my way we’d still be a secret band,” claims the singer – but unfortunately they made the mistake of writing songs with potential mass (indie) appeal. The usual Annie Macs, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggarts have been clambering to support them, and Spotify plays by actual humans are fast approaching the million mark.” Here’s their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BlackHoneyUK/

#1) Black Honey – Hello Today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kyfzabjXf4

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Today’s Spotlight Artist is a punk rock band from Tokyo named Spam69. These guys have been signed to Mystic Records in Los Angeles and have been on our Top 3 Video countdown in the past. Today’s video is hilarious! Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/THESPAM69/

I’ve also been playing this regularly on my FM radio show “WTF?” and will play again tomorrow, Sunday, October 23, 2016. Check it out! http://www.interfm.co.jp/wtf/

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Spam69 Fuck You, Fuck Me  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFaZRwX7ZO8

That’s all for today! See you next week when we return to the Top 3 Indies Artist Videos Countdown. See ya! – Mike in Tokyo Rogers

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PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

LAST WEEK:　

Top 3 Indies Artist Videos for Oct. 15, 2016! Chris Catalyst, Suzy Blu, Garbage, Su Ko D Koi (Japan) http://robot55.jp/blog/top-3-indies-artist-videos-for-oct-15-2016-chris-catalyst-suzy-blu-garbage-su-ko-d-koi-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Oct. 2, 2016! Dwarf! Sandinistas! Pats Pats (Japan), The Coathangers! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-oct-2-2016-dwarf-sandinistas-pats-pats-japan-the-coathangers/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 24, 2016! The Rock N Roll Summit 2016 at Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-24-2016-the-rock-n-roll-summit-2016-at-shibuya-tokyo-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 17, 2016! Dog Party, Kinoko Hotel (Japan) Lovely Eggs, Peach Kelli Pop! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-17-2016-dog-party-kinoko-hotel-japan-lovely-eggs-peach-kelli-pop/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 3, 2016! Big Jesus, Suzy Blu, Peach Kelli Pop, The Mackshow (Japan)! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-3-2016-big-jesus-suzy-blu-peach-kelli-pop-the-mackshow-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 27, 2016! Hands Off Gretel, Death Valley Girls, Stephanies (Japan), Summer Twins!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-27-2016-hands-off-gretel-death-valley-girls-stephanies-japan-summer-twins/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 13, 2016! Black Honey, Mirror Trap, Spam 69 (Japan), Rock ‘n’ Roll Monkey & the Robots!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-13-2016-black-honey-mirror-trap-spam-69-japan-rock-n-roll-monkey-the-robots/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 6, 2016! The Whereabouts, Guitarwolf, Mirror Trap, Dog Party! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-6-2016-the-whereabouts-guitarwolf-mirror-trap-dog-party/

 

MORE TOP 3 VIDEOS SEARCH: http://robot55.jp/?s=Top+3+videos

Please do a Google Search for “Top 3 Videos” or “Top New Artists Videos” and you’ll see Robot55 on page one! blowing away MTV, Billboard Magazine, Billboard, Niconico Douga and all the rest.

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Top 3 Indies Artist Videos for Oct. 15, 2016! Chris Catalyst, Suzy Blu, Garbage, Su Ko D Koi (Japan)

2016年10月15日 / No Comments

It’s time once again for the Top 3 Indies Artist Video Countdown. The Top 3 best Indies and Alternative Music artists for the week of Oct. 15, 2016!

First up is a guy who was introduced to us by Ginger Wildheart who is a regular on our Top 3. Introducing Chris Catalyst. Chris is a “Bloke in some bands” and he is from Leeds, England. He is coming out with his solo debut. Here is his FB page, go “Like” it. https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCatalystMusic/

#3) Chris Catalyst – Sticks and Stones https://vimeo.com/184529502

Next up is Suzy Blu. Coincidentially, Suzy Blu seems to be from Leeds too. Wow! I like Suzy a lot and she is getting great reviews! Check it! Suzy is putting out one single per month from July 2016 to the end of this year. Here is item #3. Here also is her Facebook page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/suzyblufanclub/?fref=ts

#2) SUZY BLU – Kill Your Friends, For Fun https://youtu.be/w3hJcPjHbqI

Finally, at #1 is Garbage and their newest single Magnetized. Why did I pick this as this week’s #1? Well, because the little girl who plays Shirley Manson as a child, is my niece! No kidding… Well, not exactly my real niece… But I am proud enough of her and her dad (who is one of my best friends and a legendary stand up bassist) to call them my own. Shirley Manson and Garbage are awesome. Lenore, the little kid, is a natural… And, perhaps a future star? I can see her doing sequels and starring as Carrie….. Lenore! Great job! Well done! Don’t dream it. Be it! 

#1) Garbage – Magnetized https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcfOmhGJ8G4

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Today’s Spotlight Artist is a hot Japanese girl’s rock band from Tokyo named Su Ko D Koi. These girls have been on our Top 3 Video countdown many times. in the past. This time they’ve made a play on Offenbach’s “Heaven and Hell.” (I know that because, even though I am an old punk, I live in a house with classically trained pianists.) Offenbach’s “Heaven and Hell” used to be a staple at children’s Sports Days at elementary schools in Japan… So this is quite humorous for the Japanese. These girls went to music college so now you know the rest of the story. I love this band. Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ssttddkk/

I’ve also been playing this regularly on my FM radio show “WTF?” and will play again tomorrow, Sunday, October 16, 2016. Check it out! http://www.interfm.co.jp/wtf/

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Su凸ko D凹koi (すっとこどっこい) ｢元カノ地獄｣ “Former Girlfriend’s Hell.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIv1VlnRWyw

That’s all for today! See you next week when we return to the Top 3 Indies Artist Videos Countdown. See ya! – Mike in Tokyo Rogers

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PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

LAST WEEK:　

Top 3 Videos for Oct. 2, 2016! Dwarf! Sandinistas! Pats Pats (Japan), The Coathangers! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-oct-2-2016-dwarf-sandinistas-pats-pats-japan-the-coathangers/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 24, 2016! The Rock N Roll Summit 2016 at Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-24-2016-the-rock-n-roll-summit-2016-at-shibuya-tokyo-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 17, 2016! Dog Party, Kinoko Hotel (Japan) Lovely Eggs, Peach Kelli Pop! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-17-2016-dog-party-kinoko-hotel-japan-lovely-eggs-peach-kelli-pop/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 3, 2016! Big Jesus, Suzy Blu, Peach Kelli Pop, The Mackshow (Japan)! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-3-2016-big-jesus-suzy-blu-peach-kelli-pop-the-mackshow-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 27, 2016! Hands Off Gretel, Death Valley Girls, Stephanies (Japan), Summer Twins!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-27-2016-hands-off-gretel-death-valley-girls-stephanies-japan-summer-twins/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 13, 2016! Black Honey, Mirror Trap, Spam 69 (Japan), Rock ‘n’ Roll Monkey & the Robots!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-13-2016-black-honey-mirror-trap-spam-69-japan-rock-n-roll-monkey-the-robots/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 6, 2016! The Whereabouts, Guitarwolf, Mirror Trap, Dog Party! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-6-2016-the-whereabouts-guitarwolf-mirror-trap-dog-party/

 

MORE TOP 3 VIDEOS SEARCH: http://robot55.jp/?s=Top+3+videos

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Cool & Strange Music for Oct. 11, 2016! Brian Wilson & The Stooges! Blaas of Glory, Tina S!

2016年10月11日 / No Comments

We’re back to Cool & Strange Music for October 11, 2016!

First off, Happy Birthday to Sheena living in Germany!

Happy Birthday Sheena!

Happy Birthday Sheena!

Today we have a bevy of really cool & strange music. This stuff will blow your socks right off. At #3 this week is a mashup from and unknown artist. Here are Brian Wilson & Iggy and the Stooges with, “I Know There’s No Fun Answer.” This hilarious track mashes up the Brian Wilson penned, Beach Boys hit, “I Know There’s an Answer”  with the Stooges, “No Fun.” This is a great mashup. If anyone out there knows the DJ who made this, write to me. The name of the label is funny too. The name is “Surf & Destroy.” Sensational stuff!

#3) Brian Wilson & The Stooges “I Know There’s No Fun Answer” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_W3sQGoqHg

Next up is a girl named Tina S… Do you play guitar? You do? Well watch Tina S and then realize how worthless you are at the guitar! (I gave up long ago). As of the writing of the article, Tina S. is 17 years old and she lives in France. She has a Youtube page with a bunch of cool stuff. And, of course, she has a Facebook page so go “Like” it! After doing that, watch this video and I can already hear you saying, “Holy Shit!!!!” https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tina-S/181555232026760?ref=hl

#2) Tina S – Ludwig van Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata ( 3rd Movement ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6rBK0BqL2w

And at this week’s #1 is probably the best new act I’ve found in a few years. They are from Holland and they call themselves a “Heavy Metal Marching Band.” Their name is “Blaas of Glory” and this shit is hot and hilarious! In doing Cool & Strange music weekly on the radio for over 25 years (and online for at least 10), Blaas of Glory are the first artist ever to be featured two weeks in a row on Cool & Strange music on my weekly FM radio show, “WTF?” That’s how much I dig these guys! Here’s their Facebook page. You know what to do: https://www.facebook.com/blaasofglory/?hc_ref=SEARCH

#1) Blaas of Glory – Why Can’t This be Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mcVJAZhllo

Heavy Metal Marching Band?! Blaas of Glory are GENIUS!!!!!!! Amazon has downloads or physical CDS: https://www.amazon.com/Highway-Hell-Blaas-Glory/dp/B008QSKM2O They are available on iTunes too! Get it!

Well that’s it! Thanks for tuning in this time. See you next week for more Cool & Strange music! – Mike (in Tokyo) Rogers

Please come “Like” our Robot55 FM page! Thanks!

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Past issues of:

Cool & Strange Music for July 25, 2016! Nicki Minaj & John Waters, Messer Chups, Oney Cartoons! robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-july-25-2016-nicki-minaj-john-waters-messer-chups-oney-cartoons/

Cool & Strange Music for June 28, 2016! LL Cool J vs. Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Messer Chups, Julie Brown! robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-june-28-2016-ll-cool-j-vs-dexys-midnight-runners-messer-chups-julie-brown/

Cool & Strange Music for June 7, 2016! The Top 4 Horror Movie Trailers!  

Cool & Strange Music for May 28, 2016! Beatles vs. Monkees, Black Sabbath, James Brown vs. Led Zeppelin! robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-may-28-2016-beatles-vs-monkees-black-sabbath-james-brown-vs-led-zeppelin/

Cool & Strange Music for April 12, 2016! Stan Freberg, The Privates (Japan), Messer Chups!robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-april-12-2016-stan-freberg-bowies-in-space-messer-chups-flight-of-the-conchords/

Cool & Strange Music for April 5, 2016! Messer Chups, New Piccadillys, Residents, Sloth Baby and the Land Pirates, robot55.jp/blog/cool-strange-music-for-april-5-2016-messer-chups-new-piccadillys-residents-sloth-baby-and-the-land-pirates/

Cool and Strange Music Countdown – Mar. 28, 2015 – Coldcut and Hexstatic, Tom Lehrer, Sweden Heaven and Hell! robot55.jp/blog/cool-and-strange-music-countdown-mar-28-2015-coldcut-and-hexstatic-tom-lehrer-sweden-heaven-and-hell/

Cool and Strange Music Countdown – Mar. 21, 2015 – Mr. Diagonal, Hexstatic, Messer Chups, Messer Fur Frau Muller! robot55.jp/blog/cool-and-strange-music-countdown-feb-21-2015-mr-diagonal-hexstatic-messer-chups-messer-fur-frau-muller/

Cool and Strange Music Countdown – Feb. 13, 2015 – Star Wars Mah Na Mah Na, Dj Trotsky, Messer Chups! robot55.jp/blog/cool-and-strange-music-countdown-feb-13-2015-star-wars-mah-na-mah-na-dj-trotsky-messer-chups/

Cool and Strange Music Countdown – Feb. 13, 2015 – Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper, Hexstatic, Great David Bowie & John Lennon Imitator! robot55.jp/blog/cool-and-strange-music-countdown-feb-13-2015-mojo-nixon-skid-roper-hexstatic-great-david-bowie-john-lennon-imitator/

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ALTERNATIVE/INDIES ROCK MUSIC? TRY THE PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

Top 3 Videos for Oct. 2, 2016! Dwarf! Sandinistas! Pats Pats (Japan), The Coathangers! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-oct-2-2016-dwarf-sandinistas-pats-pats-japan-the-coathangers/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 24, 2016! The Rock N Roll Summit 2016 at Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-24-2016-the-rock-n-roll-summit-2016-at-shibuya-tokyo-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 17, 2016! Dog Party, Kinoko Hotel (Japan) Lovely Eggs, Peach Kelli Pop! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-17-2016-dog-party-kinoko-hotel-japan-lovely-eggs-peach-kelli-pop/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 3, 2016! Big Jesus, Suzy Blu, Peach Kelli Pop, The Mackshow (Japan)! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-3-2016-big-jesus-suzy-blu-peach-kelli-pop-the-mackshow-japan/

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Top 3 Videos for Oct. 2, 2016! Dwarf! Sandinistas! Pats Pats (Japan), The Coathangers!

2016年10月1日 / No Comments

It’s time once again for the Top 3 Video Countdown. The Top 3 best Indies and Alternative Music artists for the week of Oct. 1, 2016!

Starting us off is a hot new act from Mesa, Arizona (I think)… They are an Alternative Music Trio that I have been playing on my radio programs and will world debut their great new song, “Pizza,” tomorrow on WTF? But for today, here is a song that really caught my ear the first time I ever heard it, “To Close to the Flame.”

They have photos of the band members petting cows and stuff over at their FB page… That’s not something you see everyday! https://www.facebook.com/musicbyDWARF/?fref=ts

#3) Dwarf – To Close to the Flame https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNbftGifzo

Next up, at #2, is trio from Wales who call themselves “The Sandinistas” (been playing them on the radio a lot too!) The band is Dan, Slim & Scott. Their FB page is here. Go be the first one in your neighborhood to Like it! https://www.facebook.com/thesandinistas/

#2) The Sandinistas – Ready To Blow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik74yCjG7S4

At #1 are The Coathangers. Wikipedia says: “The Coathangers are a Punk Rock band from Atlanta. The band formed in 2006 as a joke. After playing a house show, they were asked to open for The Hiss on the strength of their performance. The name “Coathangers” refers to a method of self-induced abortion and was chosen for its irreverent vulgarity; all of the band’s members are pro-choice. They have opened in New York City for the Black Lips. Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCoathangersATL/?fref=ts

#1) The Coathangers – Perfume  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lamnVPiNeOg

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Today’s Spotlight Artist is another hot Japanese girl’s rock band from Tokyo named The Pats Pats. The Pats Pats are a duo (as far as I know – I’ve seen different drummers for them on their Youtube videos). They are appearing with Peach Kelli Pop on 10/8(Sat) at Shimokitazawa Bayd… And, get this, it says, “Free food and Good music and more fun times” on their FB page. Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/patspats/?fref=ts

Oh, and they will appear as guests on my regular FM radio show “WTF?” tomorrow, Sunday, October 2, 2016. Check it out! http://www.interfm.co.jp/wtf/

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! THE PATS PATS – Girls Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGd5wESg3Rk

That’s all for today! See you next week when we return to the Top 3 Countdown – Mike in Tokyo Rogers

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Top 3 Videos for Sept. 24, 2016! The Rock N Roll Summit 2016 at Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-24-2016-the-rock-n-roll-summit-2016-at-shibuya-tokyo-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 17, 2016! Dog Party, Kinoko Hotel (Japan) Lovely Eggs, Peach Kelli Pop! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-17-2016-dog-party-kinoko-hotel-japan-lovely-eggs-peach-kelli-pop/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 3, 2016! Big Jesus, Suzy Blu, Peach Kelli Pop, The Mackshow (Japan)! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-3-2016-big-jesus-suzy-blu-peach-kelli-pop-the-mackshow-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 27, 2016! Hands Off Gretel, Death Valley Girls, Stephanies (Japan), Summer Twins!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-27-2016-hands-off-gretel-death-valley-girls-stephanies-japan-summer-twins/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 13, 2016! Black Honey, Mirror Trap, Spam 69 (Japan), Rock ‘n’ Roll Monkey & the Robots!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-13-2016-black-honey-mirror-trap-spam-69-japan-rock-n-roll-monkey-the-robots/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 6, 2016! The Whereabouts, Guitarwolf, Mirror Trap, Dog Party! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-6-2016-the-whereabouts-guitarwolf-mirror-trap-dog-party/

Top 3 Videos for July 31, 2016! Ginger Wildheart, myeahns (Japan), Deap Vally, Julie Ruin!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-july-31-2016-ginger-wildheart-myeahns-japan-deap-vally-julie-ruin/

Top 3 Videos for July 19, 2016! The Mirror Trap, Black Honey, The Coathangers!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-july-19-2016-the-mirror-trap-black-honey-the-coathangers/

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Top 3 Videos for Sept. 24, 2016! The Rock N Roll Summit 2016 at Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan!

2016年9月24日 / No Comments

Time for the Top 3 Videos Countdown for Sept. 24, 2016! And today we are featuring bands who are appearing at the  Rock N Roll Summit 2016 at Shibuya!

The Rock N Roll Summit annually features some of Japan’s best rock n roll bands. The show starts today, Saturday, 9/24/16 at Shibuya O-East (Map: https://www.red-hot.ne.jp/place?id=8858)  Concert details and info?: https://www.red-hot.ne.jp/live/detail/26147

Bands appearng today are: Guitarwolf, Kiku feat. Makoto Ayukawa and Sheena and the Rokkets, NEW ROTEeKA, The Mack Show, THE NEATBEATS, The 50 Kaitenz, DMBQ, Bloodest Saxophone, Kinoko Hotel and Saigo no Shojo Hikasa.

Here they are all in order of appearance:

Saigo no Shojo Hikasa – Arin Washoi – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2RMINnSB8I

Kinoko Hotel　- Onedari Strange Love  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZQLeTn8OUk

Bloodest Saxophone – Long Vacation    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0ttgKmexec

DMBQ – Baby   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwu0s1d_gUY

The 50 Kaitenz – Let’s Go (at the Rock N Roll Summit in 2015)    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWVKLO8i6YM

The Neatbeats – Twistin’ Time With You  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aifvxB6YmQ

 THE MACKSHOW – Nanahan Kosho’s Theme  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOVxI7DE-U8

NEW ROTEeKA – Pumk De Lumba   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr27Fd6YJy0

 (Sorry! I can’t find any videos for: Kiku feat. Makoto Ayukawa and Sheena and the Rokkets. This is an All-Star band so who knows what great surprises they have for us!)

Finally… Guitarwolf! Guitar Wolf 『チラノザウルス四畳半』 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7nulkl35E0

Well, it’s time for me to get ready to go to the Rock n Roll Summit. See you there!

And see you next week when we return to our regular version of the Top 3 Countdown – Mike in Tokyo Rogers

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Top 3 Videos for Sept. 17, 2016! Dog Party, Kinoko Hotel (Japan) Lovely Eggs, Peach Kelli Pop! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-17-2016-dog-party-kinoko-hotel-japan-lovely-eggs-peach-kelli-pop/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 3, 2016! Big Jesus, Suzy Blu, Peach Kelli Pop, The Mackshow (Japan)! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-3-2016-big-jesus-suzy-blu-peach-kelli-pop-the-mackshow-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 27, 2016! Hands Off Gretel, Death Valley Girls, Stephanies (Japan), Summer Twins!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-27-2016-hands-off-gretel-death-valley-girls-stephanies-japan-summer-twins/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 13, 2016! Black Honey, Mirror Trap, Spam 69 (Japan), Rock ‘n’ Roll Monkey & the Robots!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-13-2016-black-honey-mirror-trap-spam-69-japan-rock-n-roll-monkey-the-robots/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 6, 2016! The Whereabouts, Guitarwolf, Mirror Trap, Dog Party! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-6-2016-the-whereabouts-guitarwolf-mirror-trap-dog-party/

Top 3 Videos for July 31, 2016! Ginger Wildheart, myeahns (Japan), Deap Vally, Julie Ruin!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-july-31-2016-ginger-wildheart-myeahns-japan-deap-vally-julie-ruin/

Top 3 Videos for July 19, 2016! The Mirror Trap, Black Honey, The Coathangers!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-july-19-2016-the-mirror-trap-black-honey-the-coathangers/

Top 3 Videos for June 25, 2016! Kill My Coquette, Rat Boy, Van T’s, Let’s Go’s (Japan)!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-25-2016-kill-my-couquette-ratboy-van-ts-lets-gos-japan/

Top 3 Videos for June 25, 2016! Richie Ramone, Rangsteen (Japan), Angelic Milk, Mommy Long Legs!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-25-2016-richie-ramone-rangsteen-japan-angelic-milk-mommy-long-legs/

Top 3 Videos for June 18, 2016! Frankie and the Studs, Su Ko D Koi (Japan), Creeping Ivies, Dressy Bessy!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-18-2016-frankie-and-the-studs-su-ko-d-koi-japan-creeping-ivies-dressy-bessy/

 

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Top 3 Videos for Sept. 17, 2016! Dog Party, Kinoko Hotel (Japan) Lovely Eggs, Peach Kelli Pop!

2016年9月17日 / No Comments

It’s time once again for the Top 3 Videos! The best of the Top 3 Indies Band videos for Sept. 17, 2016! And, drum roll, please! It’s Ladies Night once again! 4 hot new female fronted acts! First up is a duo from Lancashire in England, Holly and David, and they are called “The Lovely Eggs.” The describe their musical genre as, “You can’t make a square peg fit a round hole.” They also claim that their “NEW F**CKED UP, FUZZED OUT FREAK OUT 7” SINGLE “DRUG BRAGGIN'” (is on sale) NOW!!” Here’s their FB page. Go be the first one on your block to go “Like” them: https://www.facebook.com/thelovelyeggs/

#3) The Lovely Eggs- “Goofin’ Around (in Lancashire)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ20kZkU4nc

Next up is a girl’s band from L.A. who are coming to Japan in October that call themselves, “Peach Kelli Pop.” They will be appearing with The Pats Pats (who have been on our countdown before). Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/peachkellipopmusic/

#2) Peach Kelli Pop “Heart Eyes”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxXTQrZBtF0

At #1 is a sister punk rock duo that I have been pushing BIG TIME for a couple of years now… Now I get to really brag! Guess what? They are opening for Green Day! God! I love it when I can say, “See? I told you so! I told you these girls were going to be big!” They are two sisters from central California. This is about their millionth time on our countdown (OK, well, maybe not quite a million times). Their name is Dog Party. I love this band. I am so proud of these two!!!!
Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/dogpartylive/?fref=ts

#1) Dog Party “Til You’re Mine” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6jVk3Tne3U

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Today’s Spotlight Artist is another Japanese girl’s rock band from Tokyo named Kinoko Hotel (Mushroom Hotel). Kinoko Hotel is a Japanese woman four piece band. They describe themselves as “Garage punk, inspired by rock ‘n’ roll sounds of the late 1960s, but characterized by mushroom-hair.” I love this band! Oh, and they will appear as guests on my regular FM radio show “WTF?” tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Check it out! http://www.interfm.co.jp/wtf/

Sorry, they don’t have a Facebook page, but here’s their official website (Japanese only, though): http://kinocohotel.org/   There is a tag topic for them on FB, though: http://bit.ly/2cVHkgq

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Kinoko Hotel – Onedari Strange Love (Give me Strange Love)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZQLeTn8OUk

Well that’s it for today. See you next week – Mike in Tokyo Rogers

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Top 3 Videos for Sept. 3, 2016! Big Jesus, Suzy Blu, Peach Kelli Pop, The Mackshow (Japan)! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-3-2016-big-jesus-suzy-blu-peach-kelli-pop-the-mackshow-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 27, 2016! Hands Off Gretel, Death Valley Girls, Stephanies (Japan), Summer Twins!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-27-2016-hands-off-gretel-death-valley-girls-stephanies-japan-summer-twins/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 13, 2016! Black Honey, Mirror Trap, Spam 69 (Japan), Rock ‘n’ Roll Monkey & the Robots!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-13-2016-black-honey-mirror-trap-spam-69-japan-rock-n-roll-monkey-the-robots/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 6, 2016! The Whereabouts, Guitarwolf, Mirror Trap, Dog Party! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-6-2016-the-whereabouts-guitarwolf-mirror-trap-dog-party/

Top 3 Videos for July 31, 2016! Ginger Wildheart, myeahns (Japan), Deap Vally, Julie Ruin!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-july-31-2016-ginger-wildheart-myeahns-japan-deap-vally-julie-ruin/

Top 3 Videos for July 19, 2016! The Mirror Trap, Black Honey, The Coathangers!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-july-19-2016-the-mirror-trap-black-honey-the-coathangers/

Top 3 Videos for June 25, 2016! Kill My Coquette, Rat Boy, Van T’s, Let’s Go’s (Japan)!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-25-2016-kill-my-couquette-ratboy-van-ts-lets-gos-japan/

Top 3 Videos for June 25, 2016! Richie Ramone, Rangsteen (Japan), Angelic Milk, Mommy Long Legs!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-25-2016-richie-ramone-rangsteen-japan-angelic-milk-mommy-long-legs/

Top 3 Videos for June 18, 2016! Frankie and the Studs, Su Ko D Koi (Japan), Creeping Ivies, Dressy Bessy!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-18-2016-frankie-and-the-studs-su-ko-d-koi-japan-creeping-ivies-dressy-bessy/

 

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Top 3 Videos for Sept. 3, 2016! Big Jesus, Suzy Blu, Peach Kelli Pop, The Mackshow (Japan)!

2016年9月3日 / No Comments

Saturday in Japan! And that means it’s time once again for the Top 3 Videos! The best of the Top 3 Indies Band videos for Sept. 3, 2016!

First up today is a 4 piece rock group from Atlanta, Georgia. They are named “Big Jesus.” Their debut album comes out Sept. 30. Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/bigassjesus/?fref=ts

#3) Big Jesus – SP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04e70BB4D-o

Next up is the newest from Suzy Blu. Her webpage says: “Dark electric pop from Leeds (UK). Suzy Blu combines heavy old school beats with layers of feedback drenched melody, and experimental driving bass. Suzy Blu is a writer and poet who serves her black coffee vocals on a plate of electronic post-punk attitude.” Here is her FB page too: https://www.facebook.com/suzyblufanclub/?fref=ts

#2) SUZY BLU – Part 2 of 6: Lone Wolf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U70_GgpB-Sw

At #1 are four girls from Los Angeles in a rock n roll band that call themselves, “Peach Kelli Pop.” They are coming to Japan and will be appearing with The Pats Pats (who have been on our countdown before) starting the first week of October. Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/peachkellipopmusic/

#1) Peach Kelli Pop – “Princess Castle 1987” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmlJXOOb5F8

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Today’s Spotlight Artist is a Japanese rock band from Tokyo that is a standard in rock n roll circles here and quite highly regarded. I’ve seen their shows before and they always pack the house and are extremely entertaining. Their name is “The Mackshow.” I think you’ll dig these guys. Great sound. Great sense of humor too. Here’s their FB page: 

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! THE MACKSHOW 【PV】 – 怪人二十面相 (The Fiend With Twenty Faces) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OCQ0QK1BQw

Well that’s it for today. See you next week – Mike in Tokyo Rogers

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Top 3 Videos for Aug. 27, 2016! Hands Off Gretel, Death Valley Girls, Stephanies (Japan), Summer Twins! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-27-2016-hands-off-gretel-death-valley-girls-stephanies-japan-summer-twins/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 13, 2016! Black Honey, Mirror Trap, Spam 69 (Japan), Rock ‘n’ Roll Monkey & the Robots!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-13-2016-black-honey-mirror-trap-spam-69-japan-rock-n-roll-monkey-the-robots/

Top 3 Videos for Aug. 6, 2016! The Whereabouts, Guitarwolf, Mirror Trap, Dog Party! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-aug-6-2016-the-whereabouts-guitarwolf-mirror-trap-dog-party/

Top 3 Videos for July 31, 2016! Ginger Wildheart, myeahns (Japan), Deap Vally, Julie Ruin!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-july-31-2016-ginger-wildheart-myeahns-japan-deap-vally-julie-ruin/

Top 3 Videos for July 19, 2016! The Mirror Trap, Black Honey, The Coathangers!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-july-19-2016-the-mirror-trap-black-honey-the-coathangers/

Top 3 Videos for June 25, 2016! Kill My Coquette, Rat Boy, Van T’s, Let’s Go’s (Japan)!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-25-2016-kill-my-couquette-ratboy-van-ts-lets-gos-japan/

Top 3 Videos for June 25, 2016! Richie Ramone, Rangsteen (Japan), Angelic Milk, Mommy Long Legs!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-25-2016-richie-ramone-rangsteen-japan-angelic-milk-mommy-long-legs/

Top 3 Videos for June 18, 2016! Frankie and the Studs, Su Ko D Koi (Japan), Creeping Ivies, Dressy Bessy!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-18-2016-frankie-and-the-studs-su-ko-d-koi-japan-creeping-ivies-dressy-bessy/

Top 3 Videos for June 11, 2016! The Mirror Trap, Woolly Bandits, So So Glos, King Brothers (Japan) http://robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-11-2016-the-mirror-trap-woolly-bandits-so-so-glos-king-brothers-japan/

Top 3 Videos for June 5, 2016! Wendy James, The 50 Kaitenz, The Sloths, John No Arms!robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-5-2016-wendy-james-the-50-kaitenz-the-sloths-john-no-arms/

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Top 3 Videos for Aug. 27, 2016! Hands Off Gretel, Death Valley Girls, Stephanies (Japan), Summer Twins!

2016年8月27日 / 3 Comments

It’s time once again for the Top 3 Videos! The best of the Top 3 Indies Band videos for August 27, 2016! And, drum roll, please! It’s Ladies Night! 4 hot new female fronted acts!

First up is a “Grrl Grunge” band from South Yorkshire called, “Hands Off Gretel.” Their webpage says, “Hands Off Gretel, a delightful blend of all the best alternative grunge rock music to come out of the 90’s, with a hint of modern day post punk.” Like it? Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/handsoffgretel/

#3) Hands Off Gretel – My Size  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ALa-SB6x4g

At #2 is probably my personal favorite of this week’s countdown. They are called the “Summer Twins” and they hail from Riverside, California. Their webpages says, “Summer Twins are sisters Chelsea (guitar, vocals)  and Justine Brown (drums, vocals). They write dreamy rock ‘n roll songs with a touch of California sun.” Of course, they have a FB page too: https://www.facebook.com/summertwins

#2) Summer Twins – Demons  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnarQOeBfek

This week’s #1 are theDeath Valley Girls. They are about to kickoff their “Glow in the Dark” tour. Check them if you can! Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/DeathValleyGirls/

#1) Death Valley Girls – Disco  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGsthE1WiOg

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Today’s Spotlight Artist is a Japanese girls band from Tokyo. Their first full album, “Baby, I Love You” goes on sales 9/21/2016. They will also be guests on WTF? on Sept. 11, 2016! These girls are hot! Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/TheStephanies/?pnref=lhc

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! THE STEPHANIES – Birthday   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1hAEWCN8JQ

Well that’s it for today. See you next week – Mike in Tokyo Rogers

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