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Word of Mouth, Mar 21st
On today’s show David speaks to Charlie about: Mitsumune Kaoru and Shinoda Mariko at Kansai Collection Hello Project Station Boring? Palet Similar to Passpo Music generously provided by DJ Amaya Feel...
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NSK 185 – Galaxy of food trucks
Recorded March 20th, 2014. Opening and Ending graciously provided by DJ Amaya. Support him at bandcamp! Ending: THE NEW SCHOOL KAIDAN ANTHEM (ORIGINAL MIX) [download] David Chang’s Twitter - @t3hdave...
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This week in music 03.26.2014
This week’s featured releases come from NMB48 and Passpo. NMB48 – “Takane no Ringo“ We’re continuing the breakneck pace of new 48G releases this week and next up to bat is NMB48. It’s hard for me to...
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Occupy Red Robin
Ben and I will be meeting at Red Robin Westchase tomorrow around 2 PM. We’ll be hanging out around and about Houston until 7 PM when we’ll heading to Genji’s to meet up for tomorrow’s Karaoke Night....
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NSK 186 – Buffet of shoulders
Recorded March 27th, 2014. Opening and Ending graciously provided by DJ Amaya. Support him at bandcamp! Ending: THE NEW SCHOOL KAIDAN ANTHEM (ORIGINAL MIX) [download] David Chang’s Twitter - @t3hdave...
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This week in music 04.02.2014
This week’s featured releases come from Idoling NEO and Nogizaka46. Idoling NEO – “Sakura Horizon“ Okay, let’s get things started over here. First up this week we have Idoling NEO (or Goto Kaoru,...
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Underappreciated Idol Power Rankings Apr 2014
A new month is upon us so here are the latest power rankings based on March’s happenings. Who managed to secure themselves a top spot and will we finally have a repeat entry? You’ll have to read on to...
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Hello! Project Power Rankings Apr 2014
HELLO TO YOU! I need to start by thanking Garry and the rest of New School Kaidan for giving me the opportunity to write these Hello! Project Power Rankings. I’ve been listener of the NSK podcasts...
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AKS Worth Watching, Apr 4th
Ben Quick is back after a bit of a hiatus, so here’s what’s going on in the world of 48-group TV currently. 140328 AKB Kousagi Dojo ep66 (final) – It’s the very last episode of Kousagi Doko, so what...
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NSK 187 – Tell me about the new shingle
Recorded April 3rd, 2014. Opening and Ending graciously provided by DJ Amaya. Support him at bandcamp! Ending: THE NEW SCHOOL KAIDAN ANTHEM (ORIGINAL MIX) [download] David Chang’s Twitter - @t3hdave...
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This week in music 04.09.2014
This week’s featured releases come from Party Rockets and Up Up Girls (Kari). Party Rockets – “Let’s Go!!“ The group responsible for our first featured release of this week have had a...
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AKS Worth Watching, Apr 12th
With so many shows ending last week, 48group TV content is a bit on the lighter side. Let’s check out the highlights, shall we? 140405 AKB48 SHOW! ep24 – In honor of almost-graduate Oshima Yuko, AKB48...
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Osaka Shunkashuto: An idol group with a staff of one
The idol boom from the past couple years has made a staggering impact on how Japan promotes content. Idols have gone from catering to a small, focused fandom to becoming an effective medium in of...
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This Week in Music 04.16.2014
This week’s featured releases come from Negicco and Morning Musume ’14. Negicco – “Triple! Wonderland“ Some weeks I find it hard to get excited about the music that’s coming out. This isn’t one of...
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AKS Worth Watching, Apr 18th
Check out what 48G programming Ben Quick thinks you should watch this week! 140412 AKB48 SHOW! ep25 – Some really great performances (including SKE finally doing “Escape”) with a hilarious and...
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This week in music 04.23.2014
This week’s featured releases come from Not yet and Hello!Project (Sato no Akari, Triplet & OdaTomo). Not yet – “Already” Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, here comes...
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MINIKOMA☆ Releases New Song “Departed”
Valued member of the community DJ Amaya and staff member Chase Lim have both contributed remixes for up-and-coming Japanese EDM producer MINIKOMA☆’s debut single, Departed! Departed is a powerful...
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AKS Worth Watching, Apr 25th
Ben Quick gives you his weekly rundown of AKS programming. 140419 AKB48 SHOW! ep26 – Nogizaka46 takes over yet again! Some really good performances, a skit and Takahashi Minami has a heart-to-heart...
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This week in music 04.30.2014
This week’s featured release comes from S/mileage. S/mileage – “Mystery Night! / Eighteen Emotion“ Props to S/mileage for saving what would have otherwise been a washout of a week because there...
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NSK 188 – Buttered treasure
Recorded April 10th, 2014. A quick apology for the delay. Technical difficulties and personal life issues getting in the way here and there. Opening and Ending graciously provided by DJ Amaya. Support...
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