Top 3 New Video Countdown for Oct. 8, 2022 - The Courettes Tour Japan! The Courettes, 5,6,7,8's, The Highmarts!

 Top 3 New Video Countdown for Oct. 8, 2022!! It's a Celebration of the 2022 Courettes tour of Japan!!!

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Also, CALLING ALL INDIES BANDS Japan and the WORLD! Don't forget about the 2023 Ninja Indies Music Awards from Tokyo, Japan! Head of Jury is Josie Cotton! Musicians! Bands! Artists! "Don't Dream it Be it!" The 2023 Ninja Indies Music Awards from Tokyo, Japan on May 17, 2023! All Indies Bands welcomed! A broadcasted worldwide TV show

                         

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First up today is a band from Tokyo that was the opening band of the Courettes Shinjuku Loft show. It's the awesome Highmarts! Their bio says: "Formed in Tokyo in 2013, Three young girls are continuing the tradition of Japanese Garage Punk / Rock & Roll. Taking inspiration from the 60s "Group Sound" through to 70s Punk, the Highmarts will outdo all the boys with their primitive fuzz guitar sound."

Here is their Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/thehighmartstokyo

3) The Highmarts - Hey Boy MV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dczgu_McQk&ab_channel=MikeRogersShow

Next up just before the Courettes, were the 5,6,7,8's! A qucik translation of their bio says: "Rocking Garage Trio from Tokyo The 5.6.7.8's (The Five Six Seven Eights) Live activities are not limited to Japan, but also participate in overseas tours and festivals.In 2019, released the best album BEST HITS OF THE 5.6.7.8’s, single WOO-HOO (new recording), and MY LITTLE MUCK MUCK.Appeared as The 5.6.7.8's in Tarantino's movie Kill Bill, and sound sources were used in other movies, game soundtracks, etc."

Here is their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044421096707

2) The 5.6.7.8's - The Barracuda!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shPksmOiq_Q&ab_channel=WanderingStar3808

And finally, top billed at this fab concert were the Courettes in their very first Japan tour!!! I interviewed the Courettes before the show. See that interview here with Martin & Flavia of the Courettes here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCzLdKdKBvQ&ab_channel=MikeRogersShow

The Clash Magazine writes: “A force to be reckoned with. Matching the garage rock ferocity of The Sonics to prime early 60s girl group, the band's output is utterly feral in the most addictive possible way. Reminiscent of The Ronettes given a Ramones style overhaul, their evil charms arrive covered in blood-soaked glamour. Twanging guitar and raucous percussion, a wild head-long charge into the unknown”

Here is their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/courettes

1) The Courettes - "Talking About My Baby": 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq2-bv1YaOw&ab_channel=TheCourettes

If you like any of these bands, go Like their Facebook page and also follow them on Twitter!

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If you like any of these bands, go Like their Facebook page and also follow them on Twitter!

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Here are a few faves!

Love FM Kyushu Japan: https://lovefm.co.jp/

WFMU New Jersey: https://wfmu.org/sheena

LUX RADIO: Madrid, Spain: http://laradiolux.blogspot.com/

Sound Street Radio: Yamagata, Japan: https://www.ssr990.com/
KOR Radio UK: www.koradio.rocks 
UK: www.popradiouk.co.uk 
Canada：http://bombshellradio.com/
Canada：www.woodyradio.com 
Hong Kong：http://radiolantau.com/ 
Los Angeles: iRADIO109.com 

Los Angeles: http://radiocandy.net/

Black Country UK: rock-radio.co.uk 
Bogota, Columbia: http://www.evolrock.com/
London: www.voodooradio.online
Germany: www.punkrockers-radio.de
Los Angeles: http://www.punkrockdemo.com/
Russia: https://polygon.fm/
UK: http://www.belter-radio.webeden.co.uk/

Australia: https://www.australianradio.audio/

USA Radio Mega Network: http://foureyedradio.com/

Finland: www.radiohelsinki.fi
UK: http://www.trashcanradio.com/

Singapore: 973fm.weebly.com

New Zealand: http://madfm.net
Manchester: www.fabinternational.com

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Well, that’s it for today. Have a great weekend!

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About Mike in Tokyo Rogers: Mike has been a professional music/TV/radio/anime-related program producer in Japan since the eighties.

He began in the music business in 1977 as lead vocalist with the legendary Los Angeles Punk Band, “The Rotters” (Sit on My Face Stevie Nix.).

As a university student, he was assistant to the legendary Rodney Bingenheimer (Rodney on the ROQ – KROQ Los Angeles from 1980 ~ 1981.)

Mike was the first and only foreigner in Japanese history to become the General Manager of a major Japanese broadcasting station (TV Tokyo owned InterFM). Has produced a few smash hit programs (some real losers, too!) and several of Tokyo’s highest-rated and most famous radio programs.

A recent hit Internet TV program was “The TV Show” (Set Program with “Ninja Slayer”) which, between April – Oct. 2015, garnered over 10 million viewers.

He is currently producing and hosting “The Mike Rogers Show” daily around the world!

Also, Mike is the creator and founder of the Japan Indies Film Festival.

Also his life’s dream is his full-length motion picture, “Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” which enjoyed its World-Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on Sept. 25, 2017, and was released by a major Japanese motion picture company and in theaters all across Japan from Sept. 2017 ~ Mar. 2018.  The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018!

His next project, “Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha” world premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in Oct. 2018.

Mike is also an Official Jury member to the Raindance Film Festival in London making him the first person ever to serve as a Jury Member from Japan in Raindance Film Festival history. …

He is currently working on 3 movies: Rosie starring legendary Japanese actress, Momoi Kaori. Meets the Pumps along with Stepeh King Approved writer, Stephen David Brooks and multi- Grammy Award winner, Linda Perry of 4-Non Blondes fame. 

He is also writing, directing and producing a new film about Yoko Ono that will world premiere at Raindance London in 2023.

Oh, and he likes to write about himself in the third person! Past radio shows can be found on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/mikerogersshow

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Top 3 New Video Countdown for Oct. 1, 2022 - My Bloody Valentine, Courettes, 5 Oku Yen, Sisters of Black Mountain!: https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2022/10/top-3-new-video-countdown-for-oct-1.html

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Top 3 New Video Countdown for Aug 27, 2022!! Beck Black, Mophing People, Nectar & Guppy!：https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2022/08/top-3-new-video-countdown-for-aug-27.html

Top 3 New Video Countdown for Aug 20, 2022!! Olivia Jean, JW Paris, Olivia Jean, the Pen Friend Club!: https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2022/08/top-3-new-video-countdown-for-aug-20.html

Top 3 New Video Countdown for Aug 6, 2022!! the Let's Go's, Carissa Johnson, Mr Paul et Les Solutions, Lost Cat!: https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2022/08/top-3-new-video-countdown-for-aug-6.html

Top 3 New Video Countdown for July 30, 2022! Currls, Dreaded Laramie, Suzi Moon, Palastleben!: https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2022/07/top-3-new-video-countdown-for-july-30.html

Top 3 New Video Countdown for July 23, 2022! Palastleben! Dead Rabbits! Currls!: https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2022/07/top-3-new-video-countdown-for-july-23.html

Top 3 New Video Countdown for June 25, 2022! Tsushimamire, Kate Clover, Wylde Tryfles, the Jukeez!: https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2022/06/top-3-new-video-countdown-for-june-25.html

Top 3 New Video Countdown for June 18, 2022!! Madame Cats, Cat SFX, Crocodyles, Bad Mary!: https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2022/06/top-3-new-video-countdown-for-june-18.html

Top 3 New Video Countdown for June 11, 2022! Takada Fu, Juniper, Black Leather Birds, Chicken Man & the Bad Eggs!: https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2022/06/top-3-new-video-countdown-for-june-11.html

Top 3 Videos for May 28, 2022! That's a No No!, The Kissatens, The Milkees, Tetsuko! https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2022/05/top-3-videos-for-may-28-2022-thats-no.html

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Japanese Girl Rock Bands That Matter in 2017

I got together with my friend, Satoshi Miyaki and, unbeknownst to him, I've come up with a list of Japanese Girl Rock Bands that matter in 2017.... Satoshi, who just likes cool music because, well, just because that's what he does, has selected a bunch of these groups (Thanks Satoshi san!)... I have also added a few of my own. This isn't the complete list. This is just Japanese girl bands - with girl members only - who are performing gigs now.... If I miss your band from the list, send me an email as I am going to make another list a little later.

Also, these are all female only bands. There's lots of cool bands in Japan but if we start making exceptions and adding bands that have guys and girls, we'd be here forever. 

Also, these are bands that I think (from my most probably confused viewpoint) that a foreign audience might like. Also, there is no particular order to this list excepting the first two. I think not putting Shonen Knife at the top of the list along with the 5,6,7,8s, would be an atrocity. Maybe even deserving the death penalty!

So...

First up on the list of Japanese Girl Rock Bands that matter in 2017 (Vol. 1) are two bands that need no introduction to that foreign audience. And, so, of course, that means the first band we "introduce" are the queens of Japanese Girls Bands, Shonen Knife. 

Shonen Knife (HP: http://www.shonenknife.net/english/index.html)

If there were no Shonen Knife, I wonder how different the Japanese rock scene would have been? Shonen Knife are THEE legendary Japanese girl's rock band. Wikipedia writes: "Shonen Knife is a Japanese pop punk band formed in Osaka, in 1981. Heavily influenced by 1960s girl groups, pop bands, The Beach Boys, and early punk rock bands, such as the Ramones, the trio crafts stripped-down songs with simplistic lyrics sung both in Japanese and English. Despite their pop-oriented nature, the trio maintains a distinctly underground garage rock sound rooted in edgy instrumentation and D.I.Y. aesthetics, which over the course of their long career has earned them a solid, worldwide cult following and made avid fans out of seminal 1990s alternative rock bands such as Sonic Youth, Nirvana, and Redd Kross. The band has been credited with making "the international pop underground more international" by "opening it up to bands from Japan". They have a Facebook page here: 
https://www.facebook.com/ShonenKnifeOfficial/

Since this is my blog, I want to show you a Shonen Knife music video I made along with my video genius friend Ken Nishikawa over at Robot55 (http://robot55.jp/)! 

Shonen Knife - Ghost Train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCpfohSnp0U 

(I can't remember well, but I think Shonen Knife were first personally introduced to me in 1986 (or 87?) by my dear old friend Page Porazzo. R.I.P. We miss you Page!) 

The 5,6,7,8s (HP: http://www.the5678s.com/)

Wikipedia writes: "The 5.6.7.8's are a Japanese rock trio, whose music is reminiscent of American surf music, rockabilly and garage rock. They frequently cover songs from American rock and roll. All members are from Tokyo, Japan. The 5.6.7.8's first started performing as a quartet in Tokyo. They first officially became a trio in 1992. The 5.6.7.8's made a brief appearance in the 2003 Quentin Tarantino film Kill Bill Volume 1, where they were shown playing barefoot in an izakaya. In 2012, they appeared at the "Girls Got Rhythm" fest in alongside artists such as Ronnie Spector, The Muffs and Nikki Corvette." Here's their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-5678s-Official-277355125413

5 6 7 8's - Woo Hoo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJv0rx5g-c

su凸ko d凹koi - すっとこどっこい（HP: http://stdk.jimdo.com)

This is difficult for foreigners to say the name of this band correctly (I still can't) but try "Su K D Koi." That's close enough.

Su Ko D Koi are on this list because I think they are one of, if not the best, new comers. They are basically exploding on the scene. Besides an awesome reputation and incredible audience reaction to airplay on the FM radio, a few things really stand out: 1) Their newest CD that went on sale Jan. 11, 2017 sold out all over Japan within the first 2 weeks - It was sold out even at online shops. That's amazing! Nobody does that anymore. 2) Their recent live shows were sold out. 3) They have been charting on several of the Japanese hit charts (an indies band!? WTF?) 4) The video for one of their most recent single releases, "Shop Manager, I'm Quitting My Part-Time Job" has more than 175,000 views! Amazing! Once again, today's video is made by Ken Nishikawa and myself in some more shameless self-promotion for Robot55 video production company. Of course, Su K D Koi has a Facebook page: 
https://www.facebook.com/ssttddkk/

Su Ko D Koi - Busu (Ugly): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCTjm5YGJ-c

The DROP′S (HP: http://drops-official.com/)


The Drop's are 4 or 5 girls who met in high school in 2009 (I don't know how many girls exactly!) They've performed at Rising Sun Festival and at the Rock in Japan Festival. Here's their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Drops-351994348234869/?fref=nf

Drop's - The Red Blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsXOjF20jFc

The LET′S GO′S (HP: https://theletsgos.jimdo.com/)

The Let's Go's are a "Japanese girl's band formed in Tokyo." I guess it was around 2009. At least, that's what their bio says. They also want to rock all over the world. Which is a fair and worthy goal. Here's their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the0252/

The Let's Go's - Snakey Shakey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SfcMAtbCRQ

Check out: Top 3 Indies Artist Videos for Mar. 4, 2017! Baby Shakes, TsuShiMaMire (Japan), The Coathangers, Hands Off Gretel! http://bit.ly/2m6sc6R

The Pats Pats (HP: http://the-pats-pats.tumblr.com/)

The Pats Pats are two girls from Tokyo named Midori and Akiko who make up what I think is one of the coolest and most fun bands in Tokyo! The Pats Pats just released their newest 7-inch record on Feb. 25. It is available on Passion Records. Here's their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/patspats/

THE PATS PATS - Girls Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGd5wESg3Rk

NOODLES (HP: http://noodles.velvet.jp/index_e.html)

Who are the Noodles? Their FB page explains: "In 1991, four young girls gathered to start the band Noodles, performing their first shows in Yokohama. In 1995, they released their debut album on the Benten Label. That same year, the girls wrote and recorded a song for a Coca-Cola commercial. The song became a big hit and was a radio favorite throughout Japan. In 1999, the band moved to the DELICIOUS LABEL. In March, 2003, they opened for The Breeders, in Osaka. Later that year, Noodles started to branch out overseas by performing at the CMJ Music Marathon. They have since been back to the States for two US tours and have appeared at SXSW two years in a row. Noodles remain Japan's best all-girl rock ensemble." Here's their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/noodlesjpn/

The Noodles - Blood Waltz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el7-e0sqIKs

OLD LACY BED (HP: http://oldlacybed.com/)

Old Lacy Bed are 4 girls from Nagoya, Japan. Their bio says, "They’ve carried on shows with many bands from abroad (including)“Summer Twins.” Also, they’ve released their first 7 inch vinyl “Little Girl” and a split 7 inch vinyl “Coastlands” with “Summer Twins” in the UK with “Dufflecoat Records”. On August 5th 2015, They released their second mini album “SHE DAYDREAMS” from “2670records”. Here's their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/oldlacybed/

OLD LACY BED - Hold Your Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSgwkWbdXrA 

The Stephanies (HP: https://the-stephanies.jimdo.com/)

The Stephanies are a girls three piece band from Tokyo. They features great chorus work, tight rhythms and powerful vocals. They are hot live and they are performing about 100 shoes live every year! They have also won several awards including the Emerging Festival, Hard Rock Rising and the Space Shower Contest. Very cool. Here's their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheStephanies/

THE STEPHANIES - Baby, I love you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXmTOEm-I2g

TADZIO (HP: http://www.tadzio.info/)

Tadzio are two girls whose webpage says, "An explosive hardcore pop band composed of a leader and director TADZIO (Tagio).
Tazio formed in 2010. They released their first album in 2011 which is a mix of rock, metal, hardcore and garage.  etc., all original 11 original songs mixed with various elements are all released. Tadzio has appeared on UK 's SPINE TV and appeared in Italy' s FAR EAST FILM FESTIVAL.

TADZIO / DEATH DRIVE - KISS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQlZsVXjjJw

Hope you enjoyed this. Like I mentioned, there are lots of other good bands, so if you know one, let me know. - Mike


Oh, and be on the lookout for the biggest rock n roll movie to come out of Japan in years: "Ghostroads - A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story." Here's the trailer: https://vimeo.com/197078048