POLYSICS to Release Weeeeeeeeee!!! Across UK and Europe via JPU Records

Japan’s notorious boiler suited techno-new-wave hooligans POLYSICS return with Weeeeeeeeee!!!, their latest high-energy album, scheduled to shatter the eardrums of the UK and Europe from 10 June courtesy of JPU Records.

Following in the footsteps of their 15th anniversary release – which featured collaborations with a number of music legends, including the band’s personal hero, Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO – Weeeeeeeeee!!! sees the acclaimed outfit return with a mighty 17 tracks packed with fractured punk rock, vintage video game sound effects and the refreshing and quirky charm that only POLYSICS can muster.

To celebrate the release of the album, the physical version will come bundled with three exclusive bonus tracks not available digitally or on the original Japanese version. The band has also launched their official overseas Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/polysicsvevo ahead of album’s release, which includes the full videos to Weeeeeeeeee!!!’s catchy singles ‘Everybody Say No’ and ‘Lucky Star’, as well as the famous video to classic track ‘I My Me Mine’ – the first time the video has been officially available in this region.

TRACKLIST
01. Sparkling Water
02. Lucky Star (Music Video)
03. Distortion
04. Steam Pack
05. Ice, Tights, Mike
06. Why
07. Quiet Smith
08. Kitchen Ban Ban
09. Lightning Express
10. Raptus
11. High Kcal
12. Everybody Say No (Music Video)
13. Round The World
14. Weeeeeeeeee!!!
15. No Control (CD bonus track)
16. Watson 2012 (CD bonus track)
17. KI.KA.I.DA! 2012 (CD bonus track)

Pre-order from: Amazon UK (CD) (MP3), Amazon DE (CD) (MP3), Amazon FR (CD) (MP3), Amazon ES (MP3)

ABOUT POLYSICS
POLYSICS burst into the British psyche when cult TV series Adam and Joe Go Tokyo introduced their music ten years ago. From there the group went on to inspire a generation, becoming one of the most established Japanese acts in the UK and even influencing the likes of a young Ricky Wilson, who would later invite POLYSICS to tour with his band, The Kaiser Chiefs.

To date, POLYICS have played a total of 99 shows in the United Kingdom – including main stage at the O2 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park. In their homeland of Japan they’ve played every major rock festival and recently conducted a headline show at the legendary Nippon Budokan (14,000 capacity). The group was also one of the very last bands to record a session for John Peel.

MEMBERS
Hayashi (Hiro) – Guitar, vocals, synthesizer, programmer
Fumi – Bass, synthesizer, vocals
Yano – Drums, vocals

LINKS
Homepage (English): http://www.polysics.com/en/
Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/polysicsvevo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/POLYSICS/260419960659129
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POLYSICS_TOISU

Ling tosite sigure’s Sensational New Album i’mperfect to be Released in the UK and Europe from 24 June

JPU Records is proud to announce that it will be releasing i’mperfect, the ground-breaking new album from Japanese sensation Ling tosite sigure (pronounced Rin Tosh-teh Shi-goo-reh).

The album made its debut in Japan’s Oricon album chart today, smashing into fourth position. The news that it will be coming to Europe – the group’s first release outside of Japan – has already made the news across Japan’s major music and entertainment press, including MTV Japan, Yahoo! and Natalie.

Hailing from Saitama, just north of Tokyo, the trio has managed to smash through the country’s notorious indie rock scene to become one of the most talked about new bands of the decade. Their ferocious yet beautiful arrangements feature sharp and technical guitar work; thick, distorted basslines; and aggressively progressive beats set against haunting, intertwined male-female vocals. It all contributes to i’mperfect being one of the most refreshing, unique and powerful albums of the year.

TRACKLIST:
1. Beautiful Circus (<-click for the music video)
2. abnormalize (<-click for the music video)
3. Metamorphose
4. Filmsick Mystery
5. Sitai miss me
6. make up syndrome (album mix)
7. MONSTER
8. KIMITOOKU (キミトオク)
9. Missing ling

Release Date: 24 June 2013
Formats: CD and MP3
Territory: the UK, Europe and Russia
Pre-order From: Amazon UK, Amazon DE, (more stores coming soon)

To celebrate the release Ling tosite sigure’s official Youtube channel has been opened up to international fans for the first time. Check it out by clicking here.We’ll leave you with the music video to their smash hit single abnormalize, which is also used as the opening theme to hot new anime series PSYCHO PASS.

the GazettE: DIVISION – Out Now Across Europe!

Premier rockers the GazettE have switched labels for the UK and European release of their highly anticipated sixth album. Signing to our newly established record label, JPU Records, the unit’s brand new album DIVISION is out right now in the UK and available across Europe physically and digitally.

the GazettE – DIVISION

The album’s tracklist is as follows:
01. [XI]
02. GABRIEL ON THE GALLOWS
03. DERANGEMENT (Music video NSFW)
04. DRIPPING INSANITY
05. 余韻 / YOIN
06. 歪 / IBITSU (Music video)
07. 影踏み / KAGEFUMI
08. 籠の蛹 / KAGO NO SANAGI
09. ヘドロ / HEDORO
10. ATTITUDE
11. REQUIRED MALFUNCTION
12. [Melt]

DIVISION is available from the following retailers (amongst others) across Europe. For the rest of the world, scroll to the bottom for a list of retailers that ship internationally;

 In the UK;
CD: Amazon UK, HMV, Play.com, EMP, CD-Market, Plastic Head, 101CD, Sainsbury’s, Head Records, Groove’s Inc, WOWHD.
MP3: Amazon MP3, iTunes UK.

In Deutschland:
CD: Amazon DE, Neo Tokyo, Grooves Inc, JPC, WOM / World of Music, buch.de, djshop, WOWHD.
MP3: Amazon MP3, iTunes DE.

En France:
CD: Amazon FR, CD Mail, Grooves Inc, WOWHD.
MP3: Amazon MP3, iTunes FR.

En España:
CD: Amazon ES, Grooves Inc.
MP3: Amazon MP3, iTunes ES.

En Italia:
CD: Amazon IT, La Feltrinelli, ibs, bol.it.
MP3: Amazon MP3, iTunes IT.

in Österreich:
CD: Amazon AT, In and Out Records,
MP3: iTunes AT.

In België:
CD: Proxis, FAC CAT.
MP3: iTunes BE.

В България:
MP3: iTunes BG.

 In der Schweiz:
CD: CeDe, Citydisc,
MP3: iTunes CH.

Σε Κύπρος:
MP3: Amazon CY.

V České Republice:
CD: Mystic.
MP3: iTunes CZ.

 I Danmark:
CD: CDON, WOWHD.
MP3: iTunes DK.

 In Suomessa:
CD: CDON,
MP3: iTunes FI.

 Στην Ελλάδα:
MP3: iTunes GR.

Magyarországon:
MP3: iTunes HU.

Á Íslandi:
MP3: iTunes IS.

In Ireland:
CD: WOWHD.
MP3: iTunes IE.

Lietuvoje:
MP3: iTunes LT.

 Au Luxembourg:
MP3: iTunes LU.

 Latvijā:
MP3: iTunes LV.

F’Malta:
MP3: iTunes MT.

 In Nederland:
CD: bol.com, CD Express / Rockhouse, WOWHD.
MP3: iTunes NL.

 I Norge:
CD: CDON,
MP3: iTunes NO.

 w Polsce:
CD: Fan.pl, Mystic, Gigant, Merlin Muzyka,
MP3: iTunes PL.

Em Portugal:
MP3: iTunes PT.

în România:
MP3: iTunes RO.

 I Sverige:
CD: Bengans, CDON, Ginza, MediaMarkt, WOWHD.
MP3: iTunes SE.

V Sloveniji:
MP3: iTunes SI.

Na Slovenskú:
MP3: iTunes SK.

Shipping – Within EU:
CD-Market, In and Out Records, Grooves Inc, Proxis, 101CD, CD Express, CD Universe.

Shipping – Rest of World:
CD-Market, In and Out Records, Grooves Inc, Proxis, CD Express, CD Universe.

DIVISION Launch Parties Hitting London and Paris at the End of September

JPU Records is to celebrate their physical release of the GazettE‘s blistering new album DIVISION in Europe by throwing launch parties in the cities of London and Paris.

The events, taking place at the Bloomsbury Lanes in London on Friday 28 September, and at Kawaii Cafe in Paris on Saturday 29th, will have copies of DIVISION available to purchase before the official European release date on 1 October – each purchase at the event will receive a rare item, while stocks last.

London’s launch party will kick off from 8pm with a Japan Underground club night full of the best in Japanese rock, metal and electro, with plenty of tracks from the GazettE thrown in to celebrate. There will also be an extra room with authentic karaoke from Japan thanks to On Board Karaoke, plus arcade machines, pool, bowling and more.

In Paris, Japan Underground will be DJing from 5pm-2am, and will be joined by Bishi Bishi, who’ll be running competitions and games throughout the event, including promotion and prizes from The Micro Head 4n’S, INORAN, MUDDY APES and YUI HORIE.

Click here for the London launch party’s Facebook Event page.
Click here for the Paris launch party’s Facebook Event page.

See you there!

DIVISION by the GazettE is available now digitally from Amazon MP3 and iTunes stores across Europe. The CD version of the album will be released on 1 October at all good music stockists across Europe and the UK. Pre-order your copy now from Amazon by clicking here.

Broken Doll “Reach for the Sky” Available Now Outside of Japan

Harajuku party squad Broken Doll release their brand new album Reach for the Sky on 11 April, and thanks to JPU Records - our brand new record label – a limited number of copies are now available in the UK and Europe for the bargain price of £10. Details on how to buy the CD can be found below – we will also be selling it from our booth at the MCM Expo London Comic Con between 25-27 May.

Broken Doll combine Japan’s kawaii culture with pop-punk party beats, wrapping it up in bright colours and cute accessories. One reason their visual style is so vibrant is partly due to its guitarist Kensuke, who also runs a quirky fashion brand and boutique with the same name as the band.

We caught the band live in concert while in Tokyo earlier this year, and instantly fell in love! They reminded us of some kind of hybrid; Kyary Pamyu Pamyu meets Sex Pistols; Japanese subculture meets British punk style; fashion meets fun. We hope you enjoy them and tell your friends.

Click to order your copy, shipped from the UK

Broken Doll “Reach for the Sky”

1. Reach For The Sky
2. Just tell me now
3. Arch Bunny
4. She’s Shifty
5. Nothing But A Good Time
6. Don’t Stop Me
7. All Girls Wanna Be Happy
8. Da.Di.Da – TKM3 (KEYTALK) Remix

The CD is on sale now. All orders will be shipped from the UK while stocks last. Please hit the ‘contact us’ tab if you have any questions, otherwise bash “Buy Now”!