Join the Keikaku Staff Like what you see here at Keikaku.net? Hate what you see here and want to improve things? If you think you would be a good addition to the staff here, drop us a line here. We're looking for someone who's willing to contribute an article at least once every two weeks. Tell us a bit about yourself - specifically your musical tastes (both Japanese and non) and anything else you think would make you a good candidate. We may ask for a writing sample, so be prepared to write up a profile or review. Adam Niederpruem Resides: Yokohama, Japan Website: http://adam.snacktreat.com Fun Bands to See in Japan 1. Soil & "Pimp" Sessions 2. Sun Paulo 3. Qomolangma Tomato 4. Bagdad Cafe the Trench Town 5. Mastarica 6. Razoku 7. J.A.M 8. DJ Kenatro 9. GOMA 10. HIFANA Bob Vielma Resides: Japan Keikaku jobs: The 3 Rs: Readin', Writin', and Radness The Playlist in my Brain: Yellow Magic Orchestra - Tong Poo Jets To Brazil - Morning New Disease Ging Nang Boyz - I Don't Wanna Die The Cherry Tempo - We're Drinking Spirits Dan Potthast - I Went In Chris McDougall Also goes by: salamat poo, infernal affair Resides: Los Angeles Keikaku jobs: profiles, reviews, nitpicky details Website: http://www.oksoda.com I don't have much to say, though I'm usually saying something. My nick is infernalaffair on Audioscrobbler. Dave Resides: Los Angeles Keikaku jobs: I have sex with Japanese rock stars. My favorite staff member is Hana. Denise Also goes by: Dasr, Denise Smith Resides: Pacific North West Keikaku jobs: girl friday, eye candy, interviews, reviews, releases, links, profiles. Website: http://anusaya.com Last 5 tracks @ Last.FM Graeme Resides: Tokyo Keikaku jobs: Reviews Website: http://tokyo-music.blogspot.com It worries me that I don't have the time to listen to all the music I want to but I try my best. I'm on Last.fm and if you go there you'll be able to find out how old I am (as if you care). Graham Also goes by: statusquo Resides: Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Keikaku jobs: profiles, reviews, translation, interviews My Favorite Japanese Bands: Yura Yura Teikoku, Sparta Locals, Number Girl, Eastern Youth, Fujifabric, te', Clammbon, 9mm Parabellum Bullet, Syrup16g, Analogfish My Favorite Non-Japanese Bands: Sonic Youth, Blur, Les Savy Fav, Bloc Party, The Dismembermant Plan, Radiohead, Braid, Jawbox, Ms. John Soda, Architecture in Helsinki Hana Hawker Resides: Los Angeles Keikaku jobs: Interviews Website: http://www.superfluous.nu/ My dearest love is GO!GO!7188. Girly rock in general is also quite awesome. My least favorite staff member is Dave. James Route Resides: Washington, DC Keikaku jobs: Editor, Writer, Translator I enjoy pretending to know what I'm talking about, arguing and sharing my mostly worthless opinions, of which there are many. My favorite Japanese artists of the moment are 9mm Parabellum Bullet, Acidman, Blankey Jet City, The Back Horn, the band apart, bloodthirsty butchers, fra-foa, Number Girl, Vincent Atmicus and Zazen Boys. Justin Boley Resides: Berkeley Keikaku jobs: Reviews Japanese bands I like: Noodles, Tomovsky, The Blue Hearts, dip, Elephant Kashimashi, Base Ball Bear, Mo'some Tonebender Larry Sven Keikaku jobs: Consultant, Adviser - surf guitar, mag wheels Patrick South Resides: Chicago Keikaku jobs: Reviews, Profiles Japanese Favorites of Old: Masami Tsuchiya/Ippu-Do Mishio Ogawa/Chakra Miharu Koshi Yellow Magic Orchestra Melon Taeko Ohnuki Akiko Yano Moonriders Current Japanese Favorites: Tokyo Jihen (Phase 2) Yula Yayoi Yoeko Kurahashi Mayumi Kojima Cornelius Sketch Show Kahimi Karie Tomita Lab		Ricardo Vilaro Resides: Pittsburgh Keikaku jobs: Reviews My obsession is and will always be THE BACK HORN and 銀杏BOYZ. ... but here are some Japanese artists I've been listening to lately: 凛として時雨 WRECKingCReW 音速ライン 曽我部恵一 FRUITY I also use last.fm -- please don't laugh. Rich Dodgin Resides: Edinburgh, Scotland Keikaku jobs: Profiles & Reviews My favourite Japanese artists include: Boom Boom Satellites Go!Go!7188 Mad Capsule Markets Missile Girl Scoot SBK Richard Doherty Also goes by: Hey!Reptaro Resides: Wales Keikaku jobs: designer, developer Website: http://reptaro.net Weekly listening habits at LastFM Ryosuke Okawa Also goes by: Summer Soldier Resides: somewhere in Tokyo Keikaku jobs: Reviews 生まれてごめん。 Shawn Grover Also goes by: Scorch, elscorcho5000 Resides: Los Angeles Keikaku jobs: profiles, reviews, interviews My Audioscrobbler - For Fellow Music Fans and Statisticians Simon Also goes by: perfectblue Resides: Midlands, UK Keikaku jobs: profiles/reviews I am a fan of music. Favorite Artists Aco BOaT Garlic Boys Losalios Maximum The Hormone Mo'some Tonebender Sambomaster Sherbets Favorite songs of the moment ( Updated 2005.08.11 ) 01. Sherbets - Black Jenny 02. Maximum The Hormone - Rokkinpo Koroshi 03. Losalios - Motor School 04. Garlic Boys - Nibansenji 05. Mo'some Tonebender - Echo 06. Sambomaster - Itoshiki Hibi 07. Dogggystyle - Nihonkai Biyori 08. BOaT - Akiramujina 09. The Rocket Fish - Fly High! 10. Masurawo Commissioner - Kizuna Tobu And in the customary fashion, my audioscrobbler Stephen Paul Resides: San Diego CA Keikaku jobs: Reviews Might as well determine my musical taste via Audioscrobbler. Taylor Morris Also goes by: Sanjuro, ElVaquero Keikaku jobs: Reviews mostly Website: http://www.tuesdayhigh.org/forums Last.FM - Listening Stats Japanese rock/punk recommendations Number Girl, 銀杏BOYZ, Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, Highway61, HAWAIIAN6, Zazen Boys, Blankey Jet City, bloodthirsty butchers, eastern youth, Fishmans, and Sparta Locals Japanese hip-hop recommendations Muro, MSC, Rhymester, SHING02, K Dub Shine, Buddha Brand, King Giddra, Tha Blue Herb, and DJ Krush.
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