Welcome back to the Top 3 video countdown for the week of April 12, 2019!
First up today is a legendary band from down under, and their name is Moler! Moler made a name for themselves bback in the nineties and they are back with a vengence. Their bio states: "If ya didn't see Moler in da 90's then where the bloody hell woz ya. Moler. Commin back to a pub near you soon." Here's their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MolerOfficialPage/
At #2 this week is a band from Durham in the UK. DIY magazines says: "Whether trying to find solace in community while battling your deepest demons, or after an uninhibited jig to some of the catchiest indie-pop around, Martha still have your back." Here's their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/marthadiy/
At this week's #1 are the Towers of London... From, er, London!!! Their bio states: "Towers of London are a band that wear their influences on their hearts. 2017 sees them blending rock, alternative, indie and rap into a melting pot, emerging with a brand new sound that defines them as a band that are inclusive to all kinds of music and exclusive of none. Their hedonistic reputation precedes them but they've grown into something more. The bands new dawn sees them here seeking to make a difference with the music they make. Rock and Roll, Spirit and Soul." Yep. They have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/towersoflondonband/
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST!Today's Spotlight Artists are the Fadeaways from Tokyo, Japan! Rumor has it a new Fadeaways video will be released soon! In the meantime, here's one from Pressure Drop TV! The Fadeaways describe themselves and their music as: "Garage Punk band in Tokyo, Japan. we inspired from 60s Garage, 70s Punk, 80s Neo garage, and 90s Garage Punk." You can hear the Fadeaways on my radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio).
Check out these artists and more on my FM radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio).
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‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ World Premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London, England. ‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ is a documentary about one of the last true geisha in Japan. From her wartime childhood to geisha apprenticeship to the glory days of a top geisha. This film illustrates the trials of the ultimate Japanese cultural enigma that is – The Life of a Geisha.
“Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” 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. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! It also enjoyed its Canadian theatrical release on August 31, 2018!
Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story Here’s the movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxwJ4AfzOwM Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story DVD and Blu-Ray on sale all across Japan and available on rental everywhere in Japan! 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” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio). And he is the creator and founder of the Mt. Fuji – Atami Film & VR Festival. Also his life’s dream is his just completed 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 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London making him the first person ever to serve as a Jury Member from Japan in Raindance Film Festival history. … Oh, and he likes to write about himself in the third person! —————————–
PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS: LAST WEEK:
The Top 3 Video Countdown for April 5, 2019! Martha, Qwam, Guitar Wolf (Jpn), Justine & the Unclean! https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-top-3-video-countdown-for-april-5.html Top 3 Indies Videos 03/28/19! Desensitized, Beck Black, Carissa Johnson & the Cure-Alls, The Let's Go's (Jpn!)https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2019/03/top-3-indies-videos-032819-desentisized.html
We're back once again to the Top 3 video countdown for Mar. 1, 2019!
Starting us off this week are and band from somewhere deep in Germany (from a city named "Munster"?) called, Neon Bone. Neon Bone's bio says they are a, "Pop-Punk, Punk, Pop" outfit. Yes, they have a Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neonbone/
At #2 is no stranger to our countdown, it's Louis Distras! Louise will be on tour in the UK from mid-April. If you want to go see her and get more details on her live show schedule, go check her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louisedistras/
At #1 this week are the Towers Of London. Yes, you read that correctly, The Towers Of London. And they are back! I was shocked to hear that this band is back together. They came on the scene in 2004 and wowwed eveyone! I played them a LOT on the radio and then, they just disappeared! Just like that! Well, you can imagine my surprise when a guitarist friend of mine asks me if I know of a band named Towers of London. "Of course!" I replied. He says, "I was the original guitarist for that band!" WHAT????? I didn't know that! His name is Rev and the Tower of London are back and busting down doors and all the rest! They have some shows lined up in London and beyond. Check out their Facebook for details: https://www.facebook.com/towersoflondonband/
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST!Today's Spotlight Artist is a band from Tokyo called, The Fadeaways! They will be guests on my radio show on Sunday (3/3). Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio). They are the Fadeaways and they are happening!
Well, that’s it for today. Have a great weekend! Check out these artists and more on my FM radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio). ———————————-
‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ World Premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London, England. ‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ is a documentary about one of the last true geisha in Japan. From her wartime childhood to geisha apprenticeship to the glory days of a top geisha. This film illustrates the trials of the ultimate Japanese cultural enigma that is – The Life of a Geisha.
“Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” 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. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! It also enjoyed its Canadian theatrical release on August 31, 2018!
Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story Here’s the movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxwJ4AfzOwM Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story DVD and Blu-Ray on sale all across Japan and available on rental everywhere in Japan! 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” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio). And he is the creator and founder of the Mt. Fuji – Atami Film & VR Festival. Also his life’s dream is his just completed 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 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London making him the first person ever to serve as a Jury Member from Japan in Raindance Film Festival history. … Oh, and he likes to write about himself in the third person! —————————–
“Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” 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. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! It also enjoyed its Canadian theatrical release on August 31, 2018! 
