Justin Beiber Concert in North Korea

Last year it was heavily rumored that Justin Beiber was to include North Korea in his 'My World Tour'. However, that rumor was said to just be an internet prank.

But now suddenly a new video has surfaced of a live performance by J-Beebs in Pyongyang! However he only sang one song as apparently the Beiber Fever has afflicted many North Korean people in a very bad way and therefore he was not well received:



Related: When Kim Jong Il was born...

NMA TV on Kim Jong Il's Death

Radiohead in Shibuya Tokyo?

English: Shibuya Hachiko Plaza Friday 6:59 pm

"Radiohead posted a message in Japanese on their Twitter page today giving details to a location in Tokyo ahead of the release of the ‘The King Of Limbs’ this Saturday (February 19)"


Via Radiohead Tweet Coded Message To Fans In Japanese

UPDATE: Radiohead forced to cancel Tokyo event

By Danielle Demetriou, in Tokyo 18 Feb 2011

"Radiohead brought foward the release of their new album after being forced to cancel an event in Tokyo because of police fears over crowd safety.

An enigmatic tweet posted by Radiohead which spread rapidly around the world has resulted in the cancellation of an event in Tokyo's due to the high volume of fans expected to attend.

The message, written in Japanese and posted on Twitter by the popular British band, read simply: “Hachiko Square Shibuya, 59 minutes 18 Friday.”

Continued...

Somehow, I knew that this would happen. Well, to make up for all of this confusion, in addition to the moved-up release of their new album "The King of Limbs", Radiohead also posted a new music video called "Lotus Flower":

Prabhu Deva on Dance India Dance TV Show

Featuring the "Michael Jackson" of India, Prabhu Deva, this is a truly incredible group dance performance as seen on March 27th on India's very popular Dance India Dance TV show:



Prabhu Deva is also known throughout the world wide web as "Benny Lava" from the viral video Crazy Indian Video (Real Title Unknown) which was edited by "Buffalax" to include incorrect, and very funny, English subtitles: "Minor bun engine made Benny Lava!"

detroit7 Live Video: Hollywood March 29, 2009

detroit7 jams one of their early Japanese singles "OWARI HAJIMARI" at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood on Sunday, March 29:




For more information on detroit7's current world tour check out the official schedule at detroit7 to tour the world!!

detroit7 Live Video: San Francisco March 28, 2009

detroit7 rocks out a really great new song: 'Mr. Kato On The Road' at The Independent in San Francisco on March 28:



Soon from now The Tokyo Trio will travel to Europe to continue their exciting world tour of international indy rock, grunge rock and also some hardcore punk rock too in The Black White Europe Tour

And on Wednesday, April 8, detroit7 will perform with CONDKOI and The Unseen in Paris at Glazart.

So, there is no doubt, this will be one very powerful show that, obviously, has already excited some members of CONDKOI:



Yes, indeed, this landmark event will be talked about for years to come at the Glazart I really wish I could be there! WHOAH!!!

detroit7 Live Video: Seattle March 27, 2009

detroit7 performs 'Why?' live at Seattle's High Dive:




detroit7 is currently on their Black and White World Tour 2009 and will appear at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29.

detroit7 Promo Video 'Cold Heat'

Here is a new promo video 'Cold Heat' from detroit7:



This sexy rocker is from their previously released 'detroit7 BABYLON Live Album (2009)' album which coincides with their recently launched detroit7 Black and White World Tour 2009 Also, look for their latest release: detroit7 (2009)

In case you missed them last year, check out my review: detroit7 Live @ DETROIT ROCK CITY @ Chelsea Hotel 2008.2.25

See more at the official Japanese/English website of detroit7

WHO THE BITCH IS BACK!

Yes! One of my very favorite Japanese underground bands: WHO THE BITCH is back:

Hi! Jack!


Video link by 3Yen News on Japan


I saw them last year here in Tokyo and they were awesome: Who The Bitch - Who The Fuck!! Vol. 4 Review And very recently they released a new mini album "ミラクルファイトde GO! GO! GO!" Check it out on their Who The Bitch Myspace page


And be sure to visit their really cool WHO THE BITCH OFFICIAL WEBSITE

David Bowie's DJ remix by Benny Benassi

Via Bowienet.com News

Benny Benassi began performing this remix track live back in March 2008 and 'DJ' quickly became a big favourite on the UK dance club circuit.

Soon this track will be officially released through Positiva in June 2009: the 30th anniversary of the original single's world wide release in June 1979.

Japanese 'Louis Armstrong' sings 'What a Wonderful World'

Via 3Yen

Usotsuki Barbie - Live in Tokyo 10-01-08

Last night I witnessed a live performance of Nagasak's own Usotsuki Barbie at the well-hidden and way-hip Shimokitazawa Basement Bar and it was quite a show! I beg you, please:

Usotsuki Barbie - "Yawaraka Henry"



Current members: Yuusuke Iwashita - Bass & Vocal, Shigeru Toyoda - Drums and Kazuya Chifu - Guitar

Usotsuki Barbie Official Website

Electric Eel Shock - Rock & Roll Can Rescue The World

Electric Eel Shock - Rock & Roll Can Rescue The World




Electric Eel Shock (EES) is a three-piece garage metal band, formed in Tokyo in the late 1990s. They first toured the United States in 1999 and have been touring the world ever since.

Electric Eel Shock will appear with detroit7 and others at the Shimokitazawa Basement Bar on 10-01.

"This is one of the most amazing hard rock and roll bands around... and one of my favourite studio guests of the last year" - Bruce Dickenson on his show on BBC Radio 6.

Electric Eel Shock Official Web Site

Crazy Indian Video (Real Title Unknown)

Instead of actual Indian - English translation subtitles, this video's subtitles include what the editor, someone named "Buffalax", thought the actors sounded like they were singing in English!!! And that incorrect interpretation just makes this "Crazy Indian Video (Real Title Unknown)" TOTALLY OFF THE HOOK HILARIOUS!!! CHECK IT OUT:

David Bowie "Heroes" in Nike China Commercial

Above is a brand-new commercial featuring the legendary hit song "Heroes" which was co-written by David Bowie and Brian Eno in 1977. This short commercial also features several Chinese Olympic athletes engaged in various competitions as this ad is part of a new Nike China marketing campaign which emphasizes that the right attitude and positive outlook is vital for anyone who hopes to compete successfully at any level in any sport. And, in my opinion, they could not have picked a better song for this inspirational and upbeat campaign, indeed.

Well, of course, "Heroes" has been used in many different advertisements in the past, but this current ad could very well end up being the biggest and most widely distributed of all so far.

Who The Bitch - Who The Fuck!! Vol. 4 Review

Just a few weeks ago I saw a great Japanese underground alternative rock show "Who The Fuck!! Vol. 4" which featured Bo-Peep and Who The Bitch at Club Que in Shimokitazawa on 04-10-08. And both bands were really great and are, indeed, a perfect matchup together live! If you ever get a chance to see either Bo-Peep or Who The Bitch, I highly recommend doing so without hesitation! Really, you will not be disappointed.


Bo-Peep Live at B.B. Street May 2007:




Who The Bitch "Super Star":




Bo-Peep Official Website


Who The Bitch Official Website

David Bowie 1983 'China Girl' Video Released!

Just, literally, hours ago, the 1983 video of China Girl which was co-written by David Bowie and Iggy Pop was just released on YouTube:



See more at the YouTube - Official David Bowie's Channel

Source: DavidBowie.com

'Who The Bitch' Review

The other day I was lucky to get a limited copy of Who The Bitch's first mini-album entitled 'Who The Bitch' and I have not been able to stop listening to it since!!! It consists of six short and very tight pop/punk/rock tunes that upon first listening, immediately demand your attention and start drilling several small but very deep holes into your cranium faster than you can say "What Tha Fuuuuccccc......?!?!" Yes, this relatively new trio just started out in September 2006, but they already have become very extremely dangerous, indeed. Well, their first and only release (so far) came out last July on Sword Records and is not so easy to obtain, but not impossible. So, if you can get a copy, I highly recommend doing so.

Meanwhile, check out their very cool promo video "Cherry" below:



Who The Bitch will appear at Club Que in Shimokitazawa next Thursday night (4-10) along with Bo-Peep and at least one other band. Who The Bitch is ehi (vocals & guitar) Nao (vocals & bass) and yatch (drums).

Official Website: Who The Bitch

David Bowie Live at The Black Ball 2006

Introduction by Alecia Keys followed up by "Wild Is The Wind":

Filmed by Simone, a good friend, veteran fan and very nice community
member on Bowienet

Deerhoof: "Wrong Time Capsule" Video

Deerhoof is highly regarded as one of the very hottest indy bands in the world today. Watch this video entitled "Wrong Time Capsule" and I think you will agree:



Note: The current band members of Deerhoof are: John Dieterich, guitar, Satomi Matsuzaki, lead vocals and bass, and Greg Saunier, drums

See and hear more about Deerhoof at The Official Deerhoof Website