Blog navigation

Blog categories

View all categories

Search in blog

Latest posts

2024 is off to a great start for Greg Rekus!
Posted in: News, Punk
2024-02-19
0 views
For over a decade, Greg Rekus has wowed audiences with countless tours across Canada, the USA, and Europe. His...
Read more »
Our weekly discoveries – December 20th 2023
Posted in: News, Rock
2023-12-20
58 views
You know what Wednesday means for Distrolution. As we got the opportunity to discover a lot of new rock, metal,...
Read more »
The journey of Kamizol-K: 2023 triumphs & glimpse into 2024!
Posted in: Interviews, Hardcore
2023-12-01
61 views
Join us in this new written interview with Kamizol-K, as we explore their rapid ascent from winning The Voice of Hell...
Read more »
Misty Route's 2021 record is now available in physical format!
Posted in: Metal, News
2023-11-27
52 views
Released for the first time digitally back in December 2021, Misty Route's record “Without A Trace” is finally being...
Read more »
Let's Go are putting a “Smile” on your face with new record!
Posted in: News, Punk
2023-12-04
49 views
Let’s Go is a punk rock band from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, and is back since November 24th with a new...
Read more »
View all latest posts

Popular posts

Introducing the independent record label KROD RECORDS
Posted in: Interviews, Rock
2017-12-01
80 views

After having worked for almost two years together, it's quite naturally that I offered to my friend Jordan to...

Read more
Much The Same announce vinyl release of 2003 debut album!
Posted in: News, Punk
2020-06-16
78 views

Much The Same are thrilled to announce the first vinyl release of their 2003 debut album, “Quitters Never Win”. Due...

Read more
Pop Punk Seven Stories High to release new EP
Posted in: News, Punk
2017-11-09
77 views

Pop punk band Seven Stories High are set to self-release their forthcoming EP ‘Deadweight’ on 26th November 2017....

Read more
Pop-punks Reuther reveal their video for “Highways”!
Posted in: News, Punk
2018-11-30
71 views

Detroit’s sweet and lovable pop-punk trio Reuther has released a new music video for their song “Highways”. This...

Read more
The Dangerous Summer talk about long awaited new full-length
Posted in: News, Rock
2018-01-31
70 views

The Dangerous Summer now reveal details for their highly anticipated and long awaited new full-length. The...

Read more
View all popular posts

Blog tags

canada france details video usa music video metal release metalcore interview tour ep uk stream single pop punk hardcore album punk rock

Photo gallery

  • Sample gallery

    Sample gallery

View all Photos

Archived posts

Latest comments

  • Ovtlier releases new EP "What Doesn't Kill You"! - WorldArts on Rock band Ovtlier talks about recent releases
    ★★★★★ (5.0)
    Ovtlier releases new EP "What Doesn't Kill You"! - WorldArts
    […] loss, self-doubt, anger and animosity, betrayal...
View all comments

Top authors

View all authors

 Blog RSS

Get to know more about Japanese alternative rockers NOISEMAKER

24 Views
Posted on: 2019-01-22
 
Japanese alternative rockers Noisemaker have been around for quite a while. The band has appeared in large festivals such as Rock in Japan Fest, Summer Sonic, Ozzfest Japan or Countdown Japan and has shared countless stages with bands like Issues, Enter Shikari, SIM, Her Name In Blood. They are about to release their 6th EP “RARA” on January 23rd so, I asked their lead singer AG to answer a couple of questions.

For the people who might discover you for the first time, could you tell us a bit more about NOISEMAKER and its history?

Hi everyone, I’m AG and I’m the lead singer of NOISEMAKER, a 4-piece rock band from Japan. The band is comprised of guitarist HIDE who's my older brother, drummer UTA and bassist Yu-ki. We’ve known each other and have been friends since we were vocational school students. We made this band 10 years ago in Sapporo (Hokkaido), our hometown located in northern Japan. Hokkaido is a freezing place during winter, but there are great ski resorts and lots of puffy snow! The band’s name represents the fact that we’re not bound by one style or any genres, we basically love too many different kinds of music to fit into one box.

You've just dropped the video for your new single "NAME" and your upcoming EP “RARA” is going to be released in Japan on January 23rd, will it be available worldwide?

Of course ! But it’s only going to be on subscription and streaming. I hope our music can reach as many people as possible, all over the world. Help us spread our music please! (laughing) [embed]
Track listing:
01. RARA AVIS
02. NAME
03. THIS IS ME
04. To Live Is
05. Dharma Light
06. One Day
07. YayYayYayYayYayYayYayYay
You can order the record here.

I know you are really involved and dedicated to your art, can you tell us a bit more about your vision?

I like art in general and being creative! I'm always drawing some visuals for the band or my personal projects. We usually design and make our own merch, for instance, we’ve made jackets, t-shirts, hoodies and many other stuff since we've started this band. HIDE and I held an exhibition last year as our common project called “DOTS COLLECTIVE”.

Concerning the artwork of RARA, there is a whole story behind it, I've heard its cost was more or less 10 million yen, is it for real!?

Yes indeed! This time, the artwork of RARA is by the artist “WK interact” from New York City. He is one of my favorite street artist, probably since I was a teenager. I’ve got truly inspired by his work and now it’s deeply rooted in my persona and my art. WK interact has collaborated for Supreme, Stussy, Nike, Yohji Yamamoto. I can’t believe one of my dream has come true!

How was the process to work with him?

We contacted him to propose him a collaboration. We got a reply and he asked us “Could you look for a 10m x 10m wall in Tokyo?” (laughing) At first I thought he was joking, but not at all, so we weren't sure we would be able to find a massive wall. I mean, it's Tokyo, a clean wall to serve as canvas? No way !!! (laughing) After having spent some time, our team came across a big 12m x 10m wall, a gem in the back alleys of Shibuya (the actual address is: Shibuya-ku Sakuragaoka 3-20). As you imagine, It took us several days to make it happen and now, when we look at it, we are so proud! This is the best artwork so far! What I am really happy about it, is the fact that WK decided to make this artwork after having listened to RARA. He got the inspiration from the songs and turned it into an incredible visual masterpiece!

Wow, this is so cool! Art and music blending in, dope! Speaking of music, as teenagers, what kind of bands would you listen to?

Oh, I can’t write them all! (hahaha) There are so many! I would listen to Linkin Park, Incubus, Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters, POD , Deftones , Korn, Limp Bizkit, Blink 182, Good Charlotte, The Ataris, Comeback Kid, Oasis, Marvelous 3, Vertical Horizon, Michael Jackson and so on.

Looking back at your evolution, have you got any advices you would give your younger self?

Learn more! Especially about various topics and things you don't understand. Also, don't wait to buy a Mac or a PC! (hahaha)

What’s your recipe for success?

Trust yourself, do what you love, and love the people who trust you!

Good pieces of advice! So if you were not playing music in a band, what would you be doing?

I'd be drawing art or making movies. I can’t help it, I just love expressing myself and creating stuff. On the other hand, I would have loved to be an astronaut, discover space, galaxies and the whole universe.

What can we expect for the band in the near future, Any plans on touring Abroad?

We've got an upcoming tour to support the release of RARA and we are usually touring only in Asia. I always fathom that it would be cool to play more and more abroad. I want to tour all over the world in a near future: UK, US, Europe ... so please support us!

Finally, do you have any messages for your present and future foreign fans?

Thank you for reading my interview and thank you for listening to our music! Check out our videos on the web! I’m looking forward to being able to come and play in your city. I always believe that we can rock together wherever you are , whatever your style. We are brothers, peace!
 
Was this blog post helpful to you?
Tags : Album, Alternative rock, Band, Interview, Japan, Japanese, Music video, Release, Single, Tour, Tour dates, Video
Posted in: Interviews, Rock

Leave a comment

★
★
★
★
★
Security code

Related posts

MORTUARY, back with a reissue of their latest album
Posted in: Metal, News
2017-11-09
53 views
Formed in 1989, MORTUARY is one of the oldest extreme thrash metal bands from France. The band is composed of 5...
Read more
Pop Punk Seven Stories High to release new EP
Posted in: News, Punk
2017-11-09
77 views
Pop punk band Seven Stories High are set to self-release their forthcoming EP ‘Deadweight’ on 26th November 2017....
Read more
Pop punkers Two Trains Left launch crowdfunding campaign
Posted in: News, Punk
2017-11-10
58 views
The French pop punk band Two Trains Left is launching a crowdfunding campaign to support the recording and the...
Read more
Pop punk band Upside Down releases new single
Posted in: News, Punk
2017-11-10
46 views
For those who didn't know them, Upside Down is a Spanish Pop Punk band which consists of Quique Martinez (vocals –...
Read more
Pop rock band Story Untold announce debut album
Posted in: News, Rock
2017-11-10
43 views
Story Untold is a pop rock band based out of Montreal, Canada. Story Untold found it’s humble beginnings in the...
Read more