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16Mar

Press Release: Nagoya’s “dreampop” duo PIRANICA releases MV from upcoming album YAWARAWARA

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March 16, 2022
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PIRANICA has released the trippy, ethereal music video for “Sora no Ue” (“Above the Sky”) from their upcoming album YAWARAWARA, coming out on March 30.

PIRANICA — the Nagoya-based band formed by Budo Grape leader Hidehiko Nagai and vocalist/pianica player Keroyon — takes a mini-sized journey in the video through magical locations and their favorite real life drinking spots to find the small joys in life.

PIRANICA – Sora no Ue (MV)

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LeU7N28xWtYXXTpFYv7Kt
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/piranica/1490958704

Website: http://piranica.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piranicapage/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PIRANICA1

7May

Press Release: Budo Grape releases new album Koubito wa Koushite Kieta

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May 7, 2019
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Nagoya’s new wave rock band Budo Grape has released their 9th album, Koubito wa Koushite Kieta, now available on digital services worldwide. The band announced the 10-track collection at their special April 21 concert, “Another Side of Grape”, which featured guest singers in addition to frontwoman Quminco Grape.

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29Mar

Press Release: Budo Grape streams rare early albums on digital platforms worldwide

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March 29, 2019
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Nagoya-based new wave band Budo Grape have released a trio of rare albums on Spotify, Apple Music, and other digital services. Previously unavailable outside of Japan, the set of early recordings — Koibito wa Kousite Tsukuru (2005), Sokokara Detekinasai (2006), and Otonatachi Kodomotachi (2007) — launched the band’s popularity in the Japanese indies scene, and the catchy riffs and outer-space energy of their music videos brought them to their USA debut at A-Kon in Dallas, Texas in 2008,coupled with a nomination for Best Japanese Pop Artist in Viz Media’s 2008 Shojo Beat Music Awards. In the years following, the band toured the UK three times, including appearances at Manchester’s Doki Doki Japanese Festival.

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3Feb

Press Release: Budo Grape vocalist Quminco guest stars on NHK’s “Tokusatsu Gagaga”

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February 3, 2019

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Budo Grape vocalist Quminco adds another star to her career with her recent acting role in the new NHK comedy series Tokusatsu Gagaga.

The multi-talented performer is also a professional fashion model and radio personality in her native Nagoya. Quminco appears in Tokusatsu Gagaga‘s second episode in a scene with famed Japanese actress Yuki Matsushita, who plays the lead character’s mother.

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8Jan

Press Release: Budo Grape celebrates UK memories with digital live EP

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January 8, 2018

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Photo by Kenji Suzuki

Japanese new wave band Budo Grape has announced a live show exclusive release of their digital EP Budo Grape Live At Brighton. The download card features 5 previously unreleased live recordings from the band’s third tour of the UK in November 2016, which included stops in Brighton, Manchester, and London.

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15Oct

MyM Buzz: Interview with Budo Grape (2016)

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What gives you inspiration when you’re writing new songs?

Nagai: “Unexpected things become inspiration, like a conversation with someone, words I hear on TV, a novel I’m reading or a billboard I see in town. I don’t listen to others’ music when I write songs, because I don’t want to mimic them.”

Link: http://www.mymbuzz.com/2016/10/15/interview-budo-grape-an-enticingly-odd-japanese-band/

10Oct

Kakkoii Club: Interview with Budo Grape (2016)

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What part of British culture caught you most by surprise?

Quminco Grape: The big difference in expression of UK people, before and after they hear music. Their hugs when they get emotional are full of feeling. I learned the word ‘cuddle’ for the first time and I thought it was lovely. Another thing, beer glasses are big!

Link:
http://kakkoii.club/index.php/2016/10/10/budo-grape-uk-tour-new-wave-influences

5Sep

Press Release: Budo Grape returns to UK in November for BGUK16 tour

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September 5, 2016 – Japanese band Budo Grape has announced additional dates for their third British tour. The Nagoya “New Wave” rockers will play three UK dates in November, including a return to Manchester’s Doki Doki Japanese Festival.

Budo Grape recently completed their 10-single digital release project, including the music video for “Zankokuna Yasashisa”. Their new album Oyatsu no Kakushibasho (“Snack Hiding Place”) is scheduled for release December 21, but fans at the UK shows will have the chance to snatch it up early from the band’s merchandise table.

BUDO GRAPE UK TOUR 2016
November 11 @ The Prince Albert (Brighton)
November 12 @ Doki Doki Japanese Festival (Manchester)
November 13 @ New Cross Inn (London)
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5Apr

Press Release: Budo Grape Celebrates Drummer in 5th Set of Digital Singles, Announces 3rd UK Tour

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April 5, 2015 — Japanese new wave band rock Budo Grape has released their 5th set of digital singles worldwide on iTunes, featuring a contrast of melancholy (“Jikansaryouomoi”) and insanely upbeat (“Go! Go! Taichi!”, named for the band’s manic, forever-smiling drummer).

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2Jun

Press Release: Budo Grape Previews New Album with Second Set of Digital Singles

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June 2, 2015 – Nagoya-based New-Wave band Budo Grape has released 2 more digital singles on iTunes this month, continuing the streak they began in March building up to their new album later this year. “Hakase ni Soudan” and “Kyou no kare Ashita no watashi” are available now on iTunes worldwide.

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9Mar

Press Release: Budo Grape releases 2 new singles in March

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BUDO GRAPE RELEASES 2 NEW SINGLES IN MARCH

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March 9, 2015 – Nagoya-based New-Wave band Budo Grape has released 2 new digital singles on iTunes this month, their first new material since 2014’s full-length album Amsterdam. With quirky vocals (Quminco), sharp keyboards (Naho), lean bass (Matsui) and drums (Taichi), and punk-inspired guitar from band leader Nagai, Budo Grape has won many fans abroad since their overseas debut at A-Kon in Dallas, Texas, in 2008 and subsequent tours of the UK.

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28Apr

Press Release: New Wave J-Rock band Budo Grape returns to UK for Doki Doki Japanese Festival

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New Wave J-Rock band Budo Grape returns to UK for Doki Doki Japanese Festival

April 28, 2013 — Nagoya-based Japanese band Budo Grape will return to the United Kingdom for the Doki Doki Japanese Festival in November 2013.

Budo Grape completed their first tour of the United Kingdom in 2012 in cooperation with It Came From Japan, with appearances in London, Brighton, and Manchester. The Doki Doki event will be held at Manchester’s Sugden Sports Centre, with a live concert and art, culture, and fashion events.

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3Aug

Press Release: New-wave J-Pop band Budo Grape to tour UK in October

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New-wave J-Pop band Budo Grape to tour UK in October

August 3, 2012 – Nagoya’s new-wave J-Pop group Budo Grape announced their first-ever tour of the UK today in conjunction with It Came From Japan. The quirky, high-energy group will perform three dates in October in support of their first new album in three years, 2012’s Kare no Namae wo Omoidasenai.

Budo Grape’s previous overseas appearances include A-Kon (Dallas, TX) and Knitting Factory (New York City) .
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