Want to hear akai SKY on the radio? The Cupcake and Tea radio show will be playing a song from akai SKY’s new EP, Tokyo Beat Riot on the radio today. If you are in Sudbury, Ontario, you can listen to the show live at 96.7 FM. You can also listen over the Internet at CKLU.ca.
The show is currently on now and will run from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT (2:30 – 4:00 PM ET) today and will be available in the station’s online program archives later. Tune in now!
Tokyo Beat Riot album cover
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2010 – U.S.-based Japanese rock (JRock) band, akai SKY, today debuted their first original recorded album with the four-track EP titled Tokyo Beat Riot.
A compilation of hard rock, upbeat power pop and soulful power ballads, Tokyo Beat Riot, encapsulates the band’s Japanese and American rock musical roots.
Previously only available for streaming on MySpace and Last.fm, the official release of Tokyo Beat Riot marks the first time fans will be able to purchase the album on compact disc (CD) or download the entire album or individual tracks.
Tokyo Beat Riot is available at akaisky.bandcamp.com through the Bandcamp platform. The full digital album and the individual tracks are available to fans for download with a name-your-own-price model. Fans can also purchase a CD version of Tokyo Beat Riot, which includes a four-page booklet with lyrics and full-color photos, for $5 USD plus shipping and handling.
Tokyo Beat Riot Track List:
For more information, visit www.akaisky.com.
About akai SKY
akai SKY is a four-member American JRock band based in San Francisco that blends Japanese and American rock music influences to create compelling original Japanese-language music. akai SKY consists of Ryuusei on vocals, Hayashi on guitar, Umi on bass and Jinra on drums. For more information on akai SKY, visit www.akaisky.com.
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akai SKY is proud to announce that their new EP “Tokyo Beat Riot” is out now for streaming!
The band has been quietly recording their 1st EP release over the past few months and are eager to have everyone listen to their new songs.
1. Saccharine
2. 微熱 (BINETSU)
3. 夕日 (YUUHI)
4. ネオン (NEON)
You can listen to the new tracks on the official akai SKY MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/akaisky) or on Last.fm (http://www.last.fm/music/Akai+Sky/Tokyo+Beat+Riot)
Let the band know what you think!
Also, the band will be playing their first show at Brainwash Cafe in San Francisco Friday 3/19 so come out and support. More show to be announced near you in the future!
akai SKY performs Brainwash Cafe & Laundromat on Fri, March 19 @ 11 PM
What are you doing this Friday night?
Here’s your opportunity to do it all! akai SKY is performing on Friday, March 19th at Brainwash Cafe & Laundromat – a unique venue that combines live music and a cafe atmosphere with a laundromat.
Come and wish Jinra (drums) and Hayashi (guitar) a happy birthday while you’re at it!
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FREE ALL AGES SHOW!
Date: Friday, March 19, 2010
Time: 10:00 PM
Venue: Brainwash Cafe & Laundromat
Address: 1122 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Come early at 9:00 PM to watch Glass Feather, too!
akai SKY had the pleasure of being covered by Jrock Revolution at Anime Vegas this past September.
Check out the interview here: http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/interviews/1428.html?task=view
Also check out the live concert report of akai SKY’s performance here: http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/exclusives/1427-live-report-anime-vegas-concerts.html
Want to know more about Umi? Check out this fashion interview with the resident lolita bassist here: http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/interviews/1429.html?task=view
