New Release: テュペロ・ハニー
(tupero honey)
Art-School's
newest single is to be released on December 20. Produced by the reknown producer of the highly acclaimed band Supercar,
this single is sure to be a new twist to Art-School's stance in the world of Japanese music.
First press release is limited! Order it while it lasts.
The
song "Kuoku no niwa" is compiled and written by Masafumi Todaka.
New Release: Missing (In stores
September 6th!)
Art-School takes a wonderful new twist on their music with the release of "Missing" - a CD-DVD
combination that should not be missed.
The CD contains the increasingly difficult-to-buy singles "Scarlet" and "Lost in the
Air" (both of which were recorded under VeryApe records) and two newly written songs - "Missing" and "それは愛じゃない
" (which is pronounced "sore wa ai janai" - "that love in question"). The new songs, in my opinion, are definitely catchy
and differs quite a bit from Art-School's usual style.
The limited-edition DVD includes the finale of Art-School's Freesia tour '06 @ Shibuya
AX (05.27.2006) and the Freesia PV.
For more information about this release, please visit the Discography page!
Diary of Madman translations!
This blog is all about the local indie music scene in Connecticut and very soon
Japan too! They will also be keeping news about Art-School!
Art-School participates in Nirvana tribute album!
Art-School, along with several other artists (Mo'some Tonebender, detroit7, HiGE, B-DASH,
Lunkhead,etc.) will release a Nirvana tribute album to be released on May 10, 2006. The supervisor of the CD production is from
the Rockin' on magazine.
New Maxi-Single: Freesia
New Maxi Single to be released on 4.19.2006! Tracklisting on Discography page.
Freesia is the first single to be released ever since Art-School switched labels from Toshiba EMI to Pony
Canyon/Rocker Room.
Translated from the official site:
2006 was the first shot at approximately 2 and a half years worth of the release of new singles.
The
flowers communicate to us in chastity and innocence, simple-mindness, kindness, love...bitter and pain seems to only lasts
shortly. During the spring nearly 4 years ago, the famous musician/guitarist Todaka Masafumi personally produced his first
composition from his own experience for the newly formed band Art-School as a major work.
Art-School Tour 06
Art-School will be on tour to various cities in Japan during the weeks of April. Schedule and performance
locations can be found on official website.
Art-School launches a new Paradise Lost campaign!
They are selling T-Shirts with autographs from all of the band members. The T-Shirts are
only available in Japan, and could be purchased at select Tower Records Stores in Japan!
Sleep Flowers release comfirmed!
Sleep Flowers is confirmed to be released on December 21, 2005! It comes in two discs: Disc
1 features 33 songs, and Disc 2 features clips from the finale of the Paradise Lost tour @ Shibuya-AX, PVs,
recordings of the album Paradise Lost @ Glasglow, and more! The track listing can be found in the "Discography" section
of this site.
Art-School is featured on TV in Japan! (11-4-2005)
Art-School is featured on Video Music Channel on Nov. 4, 2005. They will be featured on the
program "Select A"
New Release! [Sleep Flowers]
Scheduled to release on the 21st of December, this DVD contains PVs, shots of the band off
stage, and more! The cost is 4500 yen.
Paradise Lost is released! (19 Oct. 2005)
Wohoo! The album we've all been waiting for is finally released!
Tracklisting is on the discography page. (and on a side note, you can really tell
Emma is singing in several of the songs)
New Album: (currently untitled)
Scheduled to release Oct. 5, 2005!
A new Art-School album is coming! It is currently unamed, but we know its going to be an interesting
one! The band worked long and hard, working with ACO, Mogwai, and the Delagos to compile this album. Its the first time that
Art-School has become this experimental. This will be their third full length studio album!
New Album: Paradise Lost.
Scheduled to release on Oct. 19, 2005!
"Paradise Lost" Tour, September 2005
Art-School will be on tour during September 2005-November 2005. They will be performing at various
clubs in Japan, such as Club24, Club Quattro, Club Que, Shelter, and Shibuya AX just to name a few. Begins September 2 at
Club24 and ends November 6 at Shibuya AX. Tickets range from ¥2500 to ¥3300, or around US $25.00 to about US $33.00. Performance
locations are available on the Art-School official web site
Art-School works on new album!
Art-School goes out of the country to Scotland to work on a new album featuring Barry
Burns (Mogwai), Tony Doogan (Mogwai), Emma (former Delagos), and ACO! (source: Bounce.com)
Concert/Performance News
December 2005
Art-School performs at Rockin' on Japan presents:
Countdown Japan 05/06! They will be performing on the 31st of December at the Makuhari.
More info can be
found here (Japanese): http://www.rijfes.co.jp/countdownjapan
