Artist announcement for Friday, August 17th! | “SUMMER HOUSE PARTY” by Sonos x BEAMS!
2018.08.06
To commemorate the domestic pre-release of the innovative smart speaker brand Sonos, we will be holding a SUMMER HOUSE PARTY at BEAMS Harajuku.
For three consecutive weeks from August 3rd (Friday), "BEAMS Harajuku" will be transformed into a party space from 19:00 to 22:00 with installations, live performances and DJs for three consecutive weeks. As the night progresses, the images become clearer and the interior of the store becomes more colorful with sound and images. Please stop by for a summer-only house party, whether it's a spot in front of the club or a place where you can enjoy drinks with friends in the evening.
WHAT'S NEW
-Day 3-
the hatch
An alternative band active in Sapporo. A song in which the current ensemble revolves excessively around a variety of rhythms, such as funk, neo-soul, modern jazz, and Afro, with a crazy and precise live performance, a hard sound with a post-punk feel, and vocal shouts. Performed live at. They participated in the ``All Senses Festival'' held in December and the 24-hour exhibition match ``YAGI'' hosted by OKA MOTO 'S drummer Reiji Okamoto, and even before their official release, they were introduced on WARP, EYESCREAM, iDJAPAN, etc., and became popular nationwide. active and attracting attention. Their 1st album “Opaque Age” is scheduled to be released on September 5th.
Okamoto Reiji (OKA MOTO 'S)
Drummer of OKA MOTO 'S, a four-person rock band formed by classmates from junior high school. In 2010, he became the youngest Japanese boy to perform at the music festival "SxSW2010" held in Texas, USA. They have been actively performing live overseas, including a tour to seven cities in the United States, an Australian tour, and an Asian tour to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Vietnam. So far, he has released 8 singles and 7 albums. In September 2015, the band released the rock opera album ``OPERA'' featuring all the members' efforts. In addition, from November of the same year, he carried out the "OKA MOTO 'S TOUR 2015-2016 "LIVE WITH YOU"" tour, which visited 22 locations nationwide, including his first one-man performance with Tohan ZEPP, and was a great success. It ended in
From June 3, 2016, they embarked on the first 47-prefecture tour of their career entitled "OKA MOTO 'S FORT Y SEVEN LIVE TOUR 2016", with the tour final held at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall. On August 2, 2017, they released their first original full album "NO MORE MUSIC" in about a year and a half. Also, in October 2017, it was announced that the first hole one-man of his career would be held at Nakano Sunplaza in Tokyo, but it was completed in the blink of an eye, and from October 30th, the tour “OKA MOTO 'S TOUR 2017-2018 NO MORE MUSIC'' was held with great success.
Label: Sony Music Labels
HP: http://www.okamotos.net/
Kotsu (CYK/UNTITLED)
Born in 1995 in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. As a member of the house music collective "CYK", he organized CIRCUS, WWWβ, and Contact. The crew also held gigs in Osaka, Kyoto, and South Korea. Personally, I also hold irregular parties called ``UNTITLED'' at DJ BAR KOARA, which have more of a base element. While redefining the increasingly diverse culture in a flat manner, he produces output through DJing, graphic design, zine, party organization, etc. Although it has its roots in the Madchester movement, which blended dance and rock, it traverses across genres without being tied to any specific genre.
Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/kosuke-takemura
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kotsu0830/
CYK: https://cyk-tokyo.tumblr.com
Yoshirotten
Graphic artist and art director based in Tokyo. Also in charge of the art direction of the tabloid "NEW PAPER" 2018 S/S published by BEAMS Harajuku store and the visual direction of this event.
http://www.yoshirotten.com
-Day 2-
Tempalay
A new generation rock band that freely moves around the scene, performing at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '15 & 17, the large American festival SXSW, and touring China twice.
結成から僅か1 年にしてFUJI ROCK FESTIVAL‘15「ROOKIE A GO-GO」に出演。15年9月にリリースした限定デビューEP『Instant Hawaii』は瞬く間に完売。16年1月に1stアルバム『from JAPAN』をリリースし同年3月に行われたアメリカの大型フェスSXSW2016を含む全米ツアーを行うなど国内外でも活躍の場を広げる。17年2月に新作EP『5曲』を発売。敬愛するアンノウン・モータル・オーケストラ来日公演のオープニングアクトを務める。17年夏に大手ブランドGAPとのコラボ曲「革命前夜」を収録した2ndアルバム『from JAPAN 2』をリリース。西海岸やカナダの海外インディーシーンを感じさせる脱力系サウンドに中毒者が続出中！
In July 2018, AAAMYYY (Cho&Syn), who had been a support member until now, became an official member, and the mini album ``What a Wonderful World'' was released on September 26th with the new system of Ayato Ohara (Vo&Gt) and Natsuki Fujimoto (Dr)!
Instagram : @tempalay_from_japan
ZOMBIE-CHANG
Meiling's solo project, ZOMBIE-CHANG, is in charge of all songwriting, tracks, and lyrics, and debuted in 2016 with the ``Love Vacation EP.''
After that, he released his 1st album "ZOMBIE-CHANGE". In March 2017, they released their second album “GANG!” and held a release party at PIZZA SLICE in Aoyama. In addition, the scope of their activities is wide-ranging, including appearances at festivals such as SUMMER SONIC 2017, WORLD HAP PINE SS, and Koyabu Sonic, as well as live appearances at Sanrio's 43rd anniversary party hosted by TAICOCLUB, and parties by sacai and UNDERCOVER.
Starting in 2018, we started as a 3-piece band. She is one of the most attention-grabbing female artists right now, with her highly addictive musicality that is full of originality that is not limited by genre, and her live performances that give off a unique worldview. In July 2018, the long-awaited 3rd album "PETIT PETIT PETIT", which is the first complete band set, was finally released.
Instagram: @meirin_zzz
Hiroshi Kawabe
He is the track maker who supports the backbone of TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET, and has excited the floors of many legendary parties during his long career as a club DJ, an essential part of his background.
“HIROSHI II HIROSHI” with Hiroshi Fujiwara, “SONS OF NICE YOUNG” (1996) with Takeshi Kubota, “GALARUDE” with DJ KENT (FORCE OF NATURE), Ikichi Sasanuma (SLY MONGOOSE), and a unit with Takkyu Ishino. Also active as "InK". Recently, he is also active in the DJ unit "DISCO MAKAPU'U" with Jun Saito "JxJx" of YOUR SONG IS GOOD.
Instagram : @firoshi1
YAMARCHY (DISKO KLUBB)
Started DJ activities in his hometown Kumamoto and Fukuoka.
He moved to Tokyo in 2011 and became immersed in DISCO, playing in various places both small and large.
Currently, as a member of DISKO KLUBB, which is sponsored by MONKEY TIMERS, he is active in VINYL play that combines DANCE CLASS ICS with NU DISCO and DISCO DUB.
Instagram: @yamaarchy
-Day 1-
JJJ
1989 / Fla$hBackS / KC ALLDAY
Twitter: twitter.com/__j_j_j__
Soundcloud : soundcloud.com/jjjj-soma
Blog : jjjj-soma.blogspot.jp
machìna
Makina is a Korean-born electronic musician based in Tokyo.
Based on electronic sounds, he constructs music by making full use of modular synthesizers and analog synthesizers. On top of that, he develops a style in which he adds vocals cultivated from his jazz background.
The thick, shining texture of the sound makes the listener's body dance in response, and the lyrics resonate in the heart and soul. Their live performances that involve the audience and create harmonies of energy together have received high praise from core music fans both in Japan and around the world.
He also performed at the global music showcase "SXSW (South by Southwest)" held in Texas, USA in March 2018, and is one of the most attention-grabbing artists currently active in crossover activities between Japan and overseas.
Official Site: machina.link/
MURO
MURO, also known as King Of Diggin', which Japan is proud of to the world. As the "World's No. 1 Digger," he expanded his range of production/DJ activities from underground to major, and now worldwide. Currently, they have released many official label mixes and have received tremendous support both domestically and internationally. He is also one of the producers of the new label "TOKYO RECORDS" and has released a cover album [Kanon], making him an artist whose movements are attracting the most attention in a wide variety of fields.
Instagram: @dj_muro
MAYU KAKIHATA
Born in 1995
RAPTURE magazine, an independent music magazine, was launched in May of this year. He handles interviews, photography, writing, etc. himself. A 22-year-old who started working at Disc Union when he was in high school, and has been using the love of music he cultivated there to enjoy creative activities, DJing, and other hobbies to the fullest.
[RAPTURE magazine]
A music magazine that expresses RAPTURE with the theme of living for music.
-issue zero-
In a conversation with PORIN @ppporin (Awesome City Club), we realized a collaborative project with HIGH(er)magazine on the photography team. The highlight is Mayu Kakihata's review written in the style of a disc guide, suggesting music she recommends this summer. Saji Misato @misatosaji appears on the gravure page.
Instagram: @kakihatamayu
Date and time: August 3rd (Friday), 10th (Friday), 17th (Friday) 19:00-22:00
Entrance free
Venue: BEAMS Harajuku
3-24-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 1F/2F
Phone number: 03-3470-3947
■Performing artists
LIVE: Tempalay, ZOMBIE-CHANG, the hatch, machìna
DJ: Hiroshi Kawabe, Mayu Kakihata, Mild Bunch, Yoshirotten and more
■Staff
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ORGANIZER: KUNICHI NOMURA (tripster)
ART DIRECTOR：YOSHIROTTEN
PROJECT ION ART：YAR
Novelty
To commemorate the "SUMMER HOUSE PARTY", we will be giving away T-shirts with different back prints every week on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be distributed at the cash register counter on the 1st floor from 19:00.
*Only one T-shirt will be given to each person. Also, it will end as soon as it runs out. Please note.
【Notes】
・Please manage your own baggage.
・We are not responsible for any loss, theft, or damage inside or outside the venue.
・Please refrain from any behavior that may disturb the neighborhood inside or outside the venue.
・If you do not follow the staff's instructions and precautions during the event, you may be refused entry. You may also be asked to leave the venue.
・There may be media interviews on the day of the event. Please note that there is a possibility that you may be captured on camera.
・Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event may be canceled without notice or the contents may be partially changed.
・Admission may be restricted depending on the crowd on the day. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in advance.
PRODUCT LINE UP
Sonos, a leader in smart home sound systems mainly in Europe and the United States, is equipped with over 80 music services and multiple voice assist functions, and is developing audio that plays streaming music via Wifi.
Scheduled to arrive in Japan in the fall of 2018, BEAMS will hold an installation on the first floor of "BEAMS Harajuku" from Friday, August 3rd to Sunday, August 26th, featuring the basic smart speaker model "Sonos One," We will be pre-selling `` Sonos Beam'', which realizes a compact home theater, and `` Sonos Play:5'', which can be connected to external devices such as records.
*Product details can be found on the Sonos official Japanese website, which opened on Friday, August 3rd.
Sonos One - The smart speaker for music lovers -
· Play and control music using voice commands.
· Compatible with Amazon Alexa.
· Manage all your music in one place with voice control and Sonos app.
· Play music, news, and more from Sonos speakers in another room.
· A smart speaker that fills the room with rich sound.
· Seamless black or white design to match any room.
Price：¥23,800（+tax）
Sonos Play:5 - Our biggest home speaker with the boldest sound -
· A wireless speaker that delivers clear, great sound even in large rooms.
· Dynamic, powerful, and clear sound. Deep bass with a punch.
· Stream music services, play music libraries, internet radio, and podcasts.
· Connect your favorite devices with line-in.
· Exclusive Trueplay tuning for great sound no matter where you place your speakers.
Price：¥58,800（+tax）
Sonos Beam - The Smart, compact soundbar for your TV -
• Immersive theater sound for music, TV, movies, and more.
• Add surround sound without cables.
• Design that blends in with any room.
• Control Sonos Beam with your voice, Sonos app, AirPlay, or your favorite music service app.
• Full-range woofer and tweeter harmonize bass and treble.
Price：¥46,800（+tax）
The Japanese voice recognition function on Sonos Beam / Sonos One will be available from September.
[Sales Terms]
Reservations, orders from other stores, and mail order sales are not possible.
The above sales methods and rules are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding. As of 2018.07.27
Sonos is a leader in multi-room wireless smart home sound systems.
Sonos, which pioneered multi-room wireless home audio in 2002, improves the music experience by giving people access to their favorite content and control it their way. With the mission of "Listen Better," Sonos enriches our lives by making it easier to create immersive audio experiences. Known for its unparalleled music listening experience, thoughtful furniture-compatible design, ease of use, and platform-agnostic service, Sonos offers products that allow everyone to enjoy a wide range of sound culture.
Sonos is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, and is a company that combines creativity, culture, and innovation without being bound by the traditional thinking of big tech companies.