What happens when you mix punk, rock, ska, and then place it in the hands of three Japanese girls? You get the best all-girl band on the planet: TsuShiMaMiRe!
Since 1999, TsuShiMaMiRe has rocked both America in Japan with their songs about food, sex, and death (and sometimes all three at once). Composed of Mari (vocalist and guitarist), Yayoi (the self-proclaimed "fucking crazy bassist") and Mizue (the greatest female drummer in the world). Their styles range from soft in heart to evil as hell; and this wide variety of song styles makes them an act you can't miss!
TsuShiMaMiRe - Air control remote control
They have so far released three albums (the critically-acclaimed "Pregnant Fantasy," "no-miso shortcake," and "TsuShiMaMiRe to Rock to Beer de), a couple singles, two mini-albums ("Love and Peace & BOU" and "Six Mix Girls"), and a Live DVD that captures a live show in Japan and clips from a couple US tours. Out of the seven US Tours they've done, two were with the famous Suicide Girls burlesque show. The second tour was where this Duckie met and befriended the girls.
TsuShiMaMiRe - no-miso shortcake (Live)
Last night, I went and interviewed TsuShiMaMiRe at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA (which may appear on here in text or in a special audio form). I won't reveal much, but they told me that they are going to be appearing in a music video on Cartoon Network featuring the Powerpuff Girls starting next month; which will help TsuShiMaMiRe more well-known in the eyes of many. They also dream of opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which I think could happen very soon; considering J-METAL band BORIS will be opening for Nine Inch Nails in November & December, and J-PUNK band melt-banana opened for Tool last year. After the interview I was treated with one of the most exciting shows I've ever witnessed (even more than Queens of the Stone Age). These women are not just proof that women can rock, but that they can do it much better than the guys.
TsuShiMaMiRe - Sakuran Boy
"Pregnant Fantasy" is available on CD and iTunes, "no-miso shortcake" & "TsuShiMaMiRe to Rock to Beer de" are available on iTunes, and "Six Mix Girls" is currently only available on their US Tour. I highly recommend checking out this band more than any other group from Japan. Their music is catchy, experimental, and just simply amazing!
This is King Baby Duck: 脳みそショートケーキ!!!
Labels: Band of the Week, J-PUNK, J-ROCK, King Baby Duck, Powerpuff Girls, Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re, TsuShiMaMiRe
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