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Title: (Band) BAND-MAID®
Post by: iamcrazymike on January 13, 2016, 04:57:50 AM
BAND-MAID®
(http://i.imgur.com/sR5KbX4.jpg?1)
Official Site (http://bandmaid.tokyo/) | Blog (http://ameblo.jp/band-maid/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bandmaid) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/bandmaid) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/band_maid/)

Profile
BAND-MAID® is a girls-rock band from Tokyo that formed in July 2013. - Official Website (http://bandmaid.tokyo/profile)

After their initial formation as a four-piece in July 2013, vocalist Saiki joined in August of that year. The group performed as a five-piece for the first time at the SHIBUYA-AX "P Festival" on 22 August 2013. The group's image is modeled on the outfits worn by Tokyo's Maid Café hostesses. In interviews, the band explains the concept came from founding member Miku who had previously worked at the NOODOL Cafe in Akihabara.

Since their formation, BAND-MAID has regularly performed live at various venues around the Tokyo area. The group released their debut album "MAID IN JAPAN" in January 2014, written in collaboration with Platinum Passport-affiliated musicians Masahiko Fukui and Kentaro Akutsu (the latter formerly also of musical group ZERO).

In August 2014, BAND-MAID released the Maxi Single 愛と情熱のマタドール (Matador of Love and Passion?); in December 2015 they released their sophomore record New Beginning. Thee band undertook a tour of Tokyo venues to promote the album through February 2016, culminating in a sold-out concert on 14 February. - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAND-MAID)

Members

(http://i.imgur.com/jjVD2WM.png?1)
Name: Miku Kobato
Instrument: Guitar/Vocals
Birthday: October 21
Twitter (https://twitter.com/miku_bandmaid) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kobatomiku)

(http://i.imgur.com/zu3Wxxi.png?1)
Name: Saiki Atsumi
Instrument: Vocals
Birthday: February 8
Twitter (https://twitter.com/saiki_bandmaid) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/saiki_bandmaid)

(http://i.imgur.com/7vnlboH.png?1)
Name: Kanami Touno
Instrument: Guitar
Birthday: September 28
Twitter (https://twitter.com/kanami_bandmaid)

(http://i.imgur.com/ODMLTEs.png?1)
Name: Akane Hirose
Instrument: Drums
Birthday: December 14
Twitter (https://twitter.com/achi_bandmaid)

(http://i.imgur.com/fLtSXpP.png?1)
Name: MISA
Instrument: Bass
Birthday: October 15
Twitter (https://twitter.com/misa_bandmaid) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/misa_bandmaid/)

Discography

Albums
[2013.01.07] Maid in Japan
[2015.11.17] New Beginning

Singles
[2014.08.12] Ai to Jonetsu no Matador (愛と情熱のマタドール)

Music Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uds7g3M-4lQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TkHpvaO09c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YGwUhg2XNk
Title: Re: (Band) BAND-MAID®
Post by: wattstax on January 15, 2016, 07:04:41 AM
I would love to see one of their shows some days. But so far their schedule always conflicted with idol shows   :rofl:
I have to admit, that I didn't get me their album yet.
I find it strange though, that especially overseas they are viewed as some special case, like as if "women and rock music" don't mix. What century are we living again?
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Post by: iamcrazymike on January 15, 2016, 08:05:40 AM
Quote from: wattstax on January 15, 2016, 07:04:41 AM
I find it strange though, that especially overseas they are viewed as some special case, like as if "women and rock music" don't mix. What century are we living again?

I guess this might seem weird to foreigners since there may or may not be that many female rock bands in their country or exposure to them is low, but Japan has so many female bands. There have been female rock bands or females that do rock music in Japan for years. I mean I live in America and Puffy had their own cartoon here and they were two Japanese women that did rock music. So even then, while I can understand people not being familiar with female rock, I don't see why some people think this is a new thing. Also, I kind of face palm at how some people internationally react to the fact that they're dressed as maids. :smhid
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Post by: vlinorman on January 15, 2016, 02:06:43 PM
Good group.
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Post by: iamcrazymike on February 02, 2016, 05:12:22 AM
Band-Maid is coming to Seattle apparently . . .

BAND-MAID to make USA debut at Sakura-Con 2016 (http://jrock247.com/2016/02/band-maid-to-make-usa-debut-at-sakura-con-2016/)
http://jrock247.com/2016/02/band-maid-to-make-usa-debut-at-sakura-con-2016/
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Post by: Rickker708 on February 02, 2016, 07:41:27 AM
Whoot... saw earlier today they're coming to Sakura-con in Seattle. The con site recently updated, saying they will be coming.
I was wondering who they were bringing and when they were going to announce, its only a month away.
This is going to be an awesome year. Going to see MM16 at the end of the month, Sakura-con next month, Miku Hatsune in April, and Babymetal in July. And we just hit Feb.


Back on topic, I have been checking out BandMaid's videos for a while and so far they are fucking awesome.
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Post by: iamcrazymike on February 14, 2016, 01:18:39 PM
The new Band-Maid music video is out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axF56i4spio
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Post by: wattstax on February 14, 2016, 01:30:41 PM
Their rhythym section is so good. And finally, finally a great guitar solo again!
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Post by: vlinorman on February 14, 2016, 07:18:11 PM
Less English is good.
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Post by: iamcrazymike on February 28, 2016, 08:32:17 AM
Looks like a new Band-Maid album titled Brand New Maid is coming out on May 18. Also they dropped the ® from their name and looks like they're on Nippon Crown too now . . .
http://bandmaid.futureartist.net/news/48401
http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000124685
http://ototoy.jp/news/83193
http://gekirock.com/news/2016/02/band-maid_brand-new-maid_release.php
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Post by: wattstax on February 28, 2016, 08:12:43 PM
And apart from their performance in the US they will have a appearance in London sometime in May.
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Post by: Jul3 on March 04, 2016, 09:00:04 AM
Quote from: wattstax on February 28, 2016, 08:12:43 PM
And apart from their performance in the US they will have a appearance in London sometime in May.

At MCM Comic Con. I've never been but someone said to me it would be far too if they performed at Hyper Japan.

The dates are 27-29 May.

Apparently they will do a live, a Q+A, and signings.

http://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/2016/03/01/j-rockers-band-maid-to-give-first-european-gig-at-london-comic-con/
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Post by: iamcrazymike on April 08, 2016, 05:38:03 AM
New Band-Maid music video is out and holy shit it is awesome . . .

Band-Maid - the non-fiction days

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItYN-ri1NPs
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Post by: Rezar on May 29, 2016, 09:35:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMLFL4PHmLE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuaSbkw6HiA

https://youtu.be/2-brabrpf38
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Post by: Rezar on June 24, 2016, 02:44:21 PM
New video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuj_-z5-06w

Must say it's probably the album I have listed the most to this year, and I realized that Saiki is what is really making this group great.
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Post by: hanji on June 24, 2016, 07:46:43 PM
I want Saiki to serve coffee and cake at my funeral.

I was quite disappointed with the new album, although this is one the few highlights imo.

But 'Alone' makes me really look forward to what they are capable of in the future.
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Post by: Rezar on June 24, 2016, 08:01:58 PM
Completely disagree, I think this is one of my least favorite songs on the album, ("non-fiction days" is by far my favorite) overall I think this album is better than the last one.
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Post by: iamcrazymike on June 25, 2016, 06:43:51 AM
Personally my favorites on this album are "non-fiction days" and "alone" all the other songs kind of don't really do it for me.Although I'm kind of on the fence with "Yuragu" and "Before Yesterday".
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Post by: vlinorman on June 26, 2016, 04:52:34 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MazWNBRQRSI

fun
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Post by: Jul3 on July 27, 2016, 07:25:45 PM
1st European Tour Announced!

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BAND-MAID is proud to announce their first European Tour for this October!

BAND-MAID "Brand New MAID" Release Tour World Series

Oct 12th, London (Great Britain) The Underworld
Oct 13th, Cologne (Germany), MTC
Oct 15th, Hamburg (Germany), Headcrash
Oct 16th, Paris (France), La Boule Noire
Oct 19th, Warsaw (Poland), Hydrozagadka

Next to regular tickets, there will be a strictly limited amount of VIP tickets for each show.

The VIP content will be:
- early get in
- early merch access
- meet&greet with the band
- signed and limited photo
- limited DVD.

The pre-sale will  start Friday, July 29th at 10:00 AM (CEST).
http://bandmaid.tokyo/news/57084
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Post by: wattstax on July 27, 2016, 08:17:34 PM
Thinking of attending the Hamburg one. Will stay away from the VIP thingy. These are no idols and I won't probably see them soon anyway.
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Post by: vlinorman on July 27, 2016, 10:17:43 PM
They're popular in Eastern Europe?
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Post by: Serafis_CZ on July 29, 2016, 07:33:07 PM
^We will see. Even though I know lot of people who would argue that Poland is in fact in Central Europe :-P

I will probably go to the Warsaw concert with friend. I hope we won't be there all alone :grin:
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Post by: Rezar on July 30, 2016, 05:30:52 AM
Quote from: vlinorman on July 27, 2016, 10:17:43 PM
They're popular in Eastern Europe?
Probably the same as in the rest of Europe, and I think they are playing pretty small places anyway (at least the place in Hamburg seemed quite small).
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Post by: Jul3 on September 12, 2016, 12:35:14 PM
More dates on their now "world" tour:

(http://i.imgur.com/mcaoZaQ.jpg)


Also, a new single called YOLO out 16th November. I love the style of the covers.

(http://i.imgur.com/MxmSW5V.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/gQVopAX.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/qmH1myt.jpg)
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Post by: Rezar on October 01, 2016, 03:15:06 PM
New video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKZbzcUdY1g
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Post by: iamcrazymike on October 02, 2016, 02:53:13 AM
I don't know why this just doesn't seem to quite to click for me off the bat like Alone and The Non Fiction Days . . .
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Post by: vlinorman on October 02, 2016, 05:15:12 AM
Isn't YOLO a meme or something?
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Post by: Rezar on October 02, 2016, 03:43:39 PM
Yes, "You Only Live Once"

Quote from: iamcrazymike on October 02, 2016, 02:53:13 AM
I don't know why this just doesn't seem to quite to click for me off the bat like Alone and The Non Fiction Days . . .
Same, it's not bad but it's kinda bland.
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Post by: PhantomJin on October 02, 2016, 04:01:51 PM
I became a fan of BAND MAID after seeing them live. I just recently imported their album "Brand New Maid". So far, ORDER is my favorite song. I liked alone, the non-fiction days, FREEDOM, YURAGU and Before Yesterday too!
(http://thumbnails116.imagebam.com/50745/ca6cb8507443336.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/ca6cb8507443336)
Quote from: iamcrazymike on October 02, 2016, 02:53:13 AM
I don't know why this just doesn't seem to quite to click for me off the bat like Alone and The Non Fiction Days . . .
Hm... I kinda liked the song. I think I'll listen to it a few more times :)
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Post by: iamcrazymike on December 16, 2016, 11:30:16 AM
Previews of all the songs on the upcoming album "Just Bring It" are on SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/on5qljgqfu2x
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Post by: iamcrazymike on January 09, 2017, 12:16:34 PM
New Music Video, Don't you tell ME

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGXzhxXVimY
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Post by: hanji on January 09, 2017, 02:06:04 PM
Can't deny that it rocks. A bit simplistic, esp. the wowowo-chorus.

Concerning writing credits on the new album; the lion's share of the songs (9/13) are composed by the band themselves with Miku providing lyrics for 10 songs and Saiki being a co-writer on 3 of them. A remarkable turnaround from being a poppy 'cover band' into a self-produced hardrock force in such a small time I'd say.
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Post by: vlinorman on January 10, 2017, 02:30:10 AM
I usually dislike Engrish in Japanese songs, but theirs is adorable.
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Post by: Rezar on May 26, 2017, 03:10:41 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCaeUkrItyY