I ♥ Goner Records

 The records and the T-shirt that I ordered from the Goner Records in Memphis were delivered last week. The 1st of May was Jay's b'day and they did all 10% off sale for the Jay's day.

   

We can find most records in Tokyo these days,I could say that Tokyo is the best place in the world to find any kinds of records from all over the world.So it's not necessary to order from the US spending such a big amount of postage, but I just wanted to do something on the Jay's day, so I bought a couple of 7" of the very cool bands from Memphis(Sharp Balloons/Sex Cult/Bake Sale),which I assume that we might not find in Tokyo(for now). 

I really like the moment to open a parcel,especially when it's from a record shop,and even more when it's from the Goner records! The 7"s were wrapped up in the local news paper,which made me want to go back to Memphis.I love the way they do - simple and practical with the style and homemade,local feelings - They have sort of sharpness and warmth at the same time,and I think I could say the same thing for the bands whose records they've released,which I mostly liked a lot.

It's still very hard for me to listen to Jay's records(especially his solo works) and I can't put my feelings about him into words.But I think I need to visit where he is sleeping soon again.

Wishing you all.....!

Best wishes from Japan 

Stray Cats Rock

                                                                                                           (Ebisu,Tokyo)

If you wanna hear a Stray cat rock,go here!

Kids and Balloons

Ebisu,Tokyo

Wild at Heart

Wild at Heart by Dizzyfruit

How Much More cover

I was hooked on this original Stiff records' version of 

How Much More by Go-Go's, so I recorded a cover of this song here. 

Odd Box Singles Club part 2

It's! Coming! Soon! Yeah! You can stream all the songs including ours that are going to be 7" split singles here . All the bands' info is here. (You must check out the part 1 too...another 6 awesome bands) And you can order the singles here . We are so happy to be a part of this...thank you Odd Box Records!!!

Dizzyfruit

I've uploaded some of my bedroom recordings here.Have a listen x
Never Gonna Do by Dizzyfruit Since You Gone by Dizzyfruit i wonder by Dizzyfruit Sweet Silly You by Dizzyfruit

Ohh my faaavourite BRACELETTES!

Hey guys! Lack of exercise?  Let's have a stretch with me!

My lovely friend Naoko made this video.....
it's only 7 seconds but quite funny...isn't it!? :D

Gabba Gabba Hey!

 Bracelettes supported Osaka Ramones(aka Shonen Knife) at the Windmill Brixton,on the 11 of August.Being a big fan of Ramones & Shonen Knife,this was really incredible!!  

I was just a big fangirl and asked them to take photo with us...

Our new drummer Ryo took this pic with his Polaroid......and it turned out ghosty.

It was a sold-out show!! (Thank you Shonen Knife!) 

We really enjoyed playing there although I was so sweaty that I missed many strokes...

Thank you so much to all that came down!!

(photos by David Wingate 2011.Thanks!)

Summer of 2011

Indietracks,Riots,Gigs,So much alcohol because of so many birthdays(incl.mine),

Red wine curse and....what else happened? 

Had a lot of fun anyways.Thanks to all of my lovely friends!

In memory of one of Japan's greatest actors

One of my favourite,great Japanese actors, 

Yoshio Harada passed away at age 71.Too sad....

Assassination of Ryoma(1974)

He plays Ryoma Sakamoto,the most iconic and heroic figure as the leader of the revolution in the Bakumatsu period(mid 19th century). 

ツィゴイネルワイゼン(Zigeunerweisen)(1980)

Directed by great great great director,Seijun Suzuki.
Yoshio Harada plays the main role.This is like a world in a dream.....

陽炎座(Kagero-za)(1981)

Also directed by Seijun Suzuki.Actually Yusaku Matsuda
(another one of my fav actors)plays main role and Yoshio Harada is a supporting role,but this trailer is such fantastic,so....

RIP