Some months ago, we were asking via Twitter what people think about "visual" bands from overseas, and replies have mainly been positive, luckily! In the following days we posted an interview with Finnish band KARMIA (here), and some weeks ago an interview with Swedish band Seremedy (here).
Especially thanks to our twitter question we learned that there are indeed quite a lot of bands from Europe, America, Asia and even Africa being visual kei inspired.
In my opinion, this is seriously amazing and stunning and it made me think about how we, VKH, could promote those bands more and introduce them to people.
Well, and this is my idea:
Just like our JRock dailies (yes, I know we're quite inactive with this lately... sorry...) I'd like to start a posting campaign called "Visual Worldwide". Every week, or at least every month, I will try to sum up information, e.g. which bands are releasing something new, bands losing/gaining members, disbanding, forming, introductions, videos etc., in a post. Of course, this is for non-japanese bands only.
Unfortunately I only know a few bands... So, my appeal to you: If you are playing in a visual inspired band or know one, send a mail to us or a message via Ameba with some band information! I will then include them in our articles and introduce them to everyone!
But now before actually starting, I'd like to know what you think about this idea.
Do you like it or not?
I'm looking forward to your replies!
I think it's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely great idea! It's great for visual inspired bands to get noticed and help them out.
ReplyDeleteI think the same. Visual bands should become more popular :)
ReplyDeleteA really great band that is basically just starting up is a band from Australia by the name of Distoma.
ReplyDeleteFacebook.com/Distoma
soundcloud.com/distoma-1
They're very dir en grey inspired
thank you yume! They will definitely be in our first article ;)
ReplyDeleteand thank you everyone else for your feedback! I'm writting the first post now ^^