URBANGARDE launches official Tumblr account

International fans of Japanese avante-garde "trauma techno-pop" group URBANGARDE can keep up with the band's outrageous, mind-bending antics via their new official Tumblr page.  http://urbangarde.tumblr.com

In addition to the band's regular posts on Facebook and Twitter, the band has launched the Tumblr account to help fans updated about their photos, music videos, and previews of new specialty goods.

URBANGARDE is a self-described "Trauma Techno Pop" five-member band, combining a crazy techno sound and intricate musical composition. Their mix of male and female vocals with performance-art visuals and vocalist Yokotan's fashion style have attracted attention from fans worldwide. After releasing three indie albums, they released their major debut singles "Skirt Kakumei" and "Tokimeki ni Shisu" from Universal Music Japan in 2011, followed by their first major-label album release "Mental Hells".

Often performing for crowds of over 1,000 in Tokyo, their 2012 album "Geiger Counter Culture" achieved the number 10 position on the daily Oricon chart in Japan and made the top 25 on its weekly chart.

Popular in France, vocalist Yokotan has appeared on the TV program "Japan in Motion" (NOLIFE TV), and URBANGARDE ranked No.4 among the program's most popular J-Pop artists in 2012.

The band made their French live performance debut at Toulouse Game Show (TGS) in December 2012. In 2013, URBANGARDE performed at France's Japan Expo and released their greatest hits compilation "Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE," featuring the new song "Tokai no Alice."

[Album] Urbangarde - Koi to Kakumei to Urbangarde [2013.06.19]

“トラウマテクノポップ”バンド、アーバンギャルドのオールタイム・ベスト・アルバム。メジャー・デビュー曲「スカート革命」をはじめ、インディー時代からのアルバム5枚の代表曲、シングル曲をすべて網羅。さらに、佐久間正英プロデュースによる未発表曲やライヴでしか演奏していない幻の楽曲「ベビーブーム」「ももいろクロニクル」の新録音も追加収録!

収録内容

1. 初恋地獄篇

2. 都会のアリス

3. 女の子戦争

4. セーラー服を脱がないで

5. ベビーブーム

6. 水玉病

7. コンクリートガール

8. 修正主義者

9. 傷だらけのマリア

10. あした地震がおこったら

11. スカート革命

12. ときめきに死す

13. 生まれてみたい

14. 病めるアイドル

15. さよならサブカルチャー

16. ももいろクロニクル (前衛都市学園合唱団mix) 

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URBANGARDE to perform at Japan Expo 2013 in France

May 30, 2013 — Japanese “Trauma Techno Pop” band URBANGARDE will return to France to perform at Japan Expo in Paris, France, July 4-7, 2013. URBANGARDE made their French live performance debut at Toulouse Game Show (TGS) in December 2012.

Special Announcement Video:

URBANGARDE recently announced the release of their first best album “Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE” (Love, Revolution, and URBANGARDE) on June 19, 2013.

The album features all of URBANGARDE’s previous singles including their major debut “Skirt Kakumei,” and new songs “Hatsukoi Jigoku Hen” & “Tokai no Alice,” produced by Masahide Sakuma. The fan-favorite “Baby Boom,” performed at every live show, is recorded here for the first time, and “Momoiro Chronicle” received a special remix with a choir-style arrangement for this release.

Starting in July, URBANGARDE will begin a national tour of Japan titled “Koi to Kakumei to Nihon wo Torimodosu” (Getting Back Love, Revolution, and Japan).

Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE (Love, Revolution, and URBANGARDE)

Release: 6/19/2013

UPCH-1934

Track listing:

01. Hatsukoi Jigoku Hen (*New song)

02. Tokai no Alice (*New song)

03. Onnanoko Sensou

04. Sailor Fuku wo Nuganaide

05. Baby Boom (*First time on CD)

06. Mizutama-byou

07. Concrete Girl

08. Syuusei Syugisha

09. Kizudarake no Maria

10. Ashita Jishin ga Okottara

11. Skirt Kakumei

12. Tokimeki ni Shisu

13. Umaretemitai

14. Yameru Idol

15. Sayonara Subculture

16. Momoiro Chronicle (Zen-ei Toshi Gakuen Choir mix) (*REMIX)

ABOUT URBANGARDE

Vocals: YOKOTAN (Yoko Hamasaki)　

Vocals and Artwork: TENMA　

Guitar: Shinsama

Keyboards: Yachi

Drums: Kyouchan

URBANGARDE is a self-described “Trauma Techno Pop” five-member band, combining a crazy techno sound and intricate musical composition. Their mix of male and female vocals with performance-art visuals and vocalist Yokotan’s fashion style have attracted attention from fans worldwide. After releasing three indie albums, they released their major debut singles “Skirt Kakumei” and “Tokimeki ni Shisu” from Universal Music Japan in 2011, followed by their first major-label album release “Mental Hells”.

Often performing for crowds of over 1,000 in Tokyo, their 2012 album “Geiger Counter Culture” achieved the number 10 position on the daily Oricon chart in Japan and made the top 25 on its weekly chart.

Popular in France, vocalist Yokotan has appeared on the TV program “Japan in Motion” (NOLIFE TV), and URBANGARDE ranked No.4 among the program’s most popular J-Pop artists in 2012. The band made their French live performance debut at Toulouse Game Show (TGS) in December 2012.

URBANGARDE to release best-of album and start nation tour

Japanese “Trauma Techno Pop” band URBANGARDE will release their first best-of album “Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE” (Love, Revolution, and URBANGARDE) on June 19.

The album features all of URBANGARDE’s previous singles including their major debut “Skirt Kakumei“, and new songs “Hatsukoi Jigoku Hen” & “Tokai no Alice“, produced by Sakuma Masahide. The fan-favorite “Baby Boom“, performed at every live show, has been recorded for the first time, and “Momoiro Chronicle” received a special remix with a choir-style arrangement for this release.

Starting in July, URBANGARDE will begin a national tour of Japan titled “Koi to Kakumei to Nihon wo Torimodosu” (Getting Back Love, Revolution, and Japan).

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“Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE” Track listing:

01. Hatsukoi Jigoku Hen (*New song)

02. Tokai no Alice (*New song)

03. Onnanoko Sensou

04. Sailor Fuku wo Nuganaide

05. Baby Boom (*First time on CD)

06. Mizutama-byou

07. Concrete Girl

08. Syuusei Syugisha

09. Kizudarake no Maria

10. Ashita Jishin ga Okottara

11. Skirt Kakumei

12. Tokimeki ni Shisu

13. Umaretemitai

14. Yameru Idol

15. Sayonara Subculture

16. Momoiro Chronicle (Zen-ei Toshi Gakuen Choir mix) (*REMIX)

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ABOUT URBANGARDE

Vocals: YOKOTAN (Yoko Hamasaki)

Vocals and Artwork: TENMA

Guitar: Shinsama

Keyboards: Yachi

Drums: Kyouchan

URBANGARDE is a self-described “Trauma Techno Pop” five-member band, combining a crazy techno sound and intricate musical composition. Their mix of male and female vocals with performance-art visuals and vocalist Yokotan’s fashion style have attracted attention from fans worldwide. After releasing three indie albums, they released their major debut singles “Skirt Kakumei” and “Tokimeki ni Shisu” from Universal Music Japan in 2011, followed by their first major-label album release “Mental Hells”.

Often performing for crowds of over 1,000 in Tokyo, their 2012 album “Geiger Counter Culture” achieved the number 10 position on the daily Oricon chart in Japan and made the top 25 on its weekly chart.

Popular in France, vocalist Yokotan has appeared on the TV program “Japan in Motion” (NOLIFE TV), and URBANGARDE ranked No.4 among the program’s most popular J-Pop artists in 2012. The band made their French live performance debut at Toulouse Game Show (TGS) in December 2012.

[Album] Urbangarde - Geiger Counter Culture [2012.10.24]

 ガイガーカウンターカルチャー

通常盤（CD)

UPCH-1894 定価￥3,059 (税込)

 Official Web Site

[Album] Urbangarde - Geiger Counter Culture [2012.10.24]

内容紹介 : 

アーバンギャルドのメジャー移籍第2弾、待望のオリジナルアルバム!

Tracklist :

1. 魔法少女と呼ばないで

 2. さよならサブカルチャー

 3. 病めるアイドル

 4. 処女の奇妙な冒険

 5. コミック雑誌なんかILLかい

 6. 生まれてみたい

 7. 眼帯譚

 8. 血文字系

 9. トーキョー・天使の詩

 10. ガイガーカウンターの夜

 11. ノンフィクションソング 

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