Looks like my J-Rock Fridays playlist that I never advertised or mentioned to anyone hit 500 views the other day. Good to see I’m doing better on YouTube than here.
Well this is the first time I’ve seen Kay Naoe sing lead in a single. It’s about time they used his boyish good looks.
It’s rare to see a musical artist excel in the art world, but anyuu-rizumu’s paintings are a sight to behold. At first it reminded me of some of the Bloodthirsty Butchers album covers. The art is abstract with a lot of reds, browns, and blues. Every piece depicts a little girl or monster. The music follows suite with somewhat creepy, often atmospheric soundscapes. It may not sound as polished as the big name Tokyo acts, but fits the art well.
Below are a few pieces of his artwork, skillfully hotlinked from his myspace profile. Tons more can be seen here.
J-Rock Explosion 