Performing artists at the metropolitan rock festival “METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL (Metrock) 2016”

No way, no way, no way.Dramatic Alaska

Dramatic Alaska “Impossible, Impossible, Impossible” Music Video

Dramatic Alaska is a three-piece guitar rock band from Kobe.

This song, titled “Muri Muri Muri” (No way, no way, no way), features striking, fast-paced guitar riffs and captivating dynamic shifts.

It’s the kind of track you can easily imagine igniting the crowd at a live show—makes you look forward to the day of the concert already.

S.SPassee pied

PASSEPIED - S.S Music Video

Paspiep, a pop-rock band active since 2009, is a four-member group known for their bright, catchy songs.

Their distinctive vocals are likely a key part of their appeal.

They work in a style that blends impressionist classical music—which keyboardist Haneda Narita studied in university—with pop rock.

OwarasenaitoFrederick

Frederic “Owarasenaito” Music Video | Frederic “OWARASE NIGHT”

Frederic is a four-piece rock band that stands out with their distinctive songs and vocals.

Their unique worldview is highly addictive, and all their tracks are incredibly catchy.

The music video featuring two women dancing is also unique and memorable.

Their songs seem perfect for dancing along to in the audience at live shows.

WHERE?The Dance for Real at Night

Midnight Dance Club – Music Video “WHERE?”

Yoru no Honki Dance is a four-piece rock band from Kyoto.

As their name suggests, their songs are made for dancing.

WHERE? is also a dance-conscious track that makes you want to move your body just by listening.

Their live shows sound like a lot of fun.

Even if you went and became somebody’s damn girlfriendGenius Band

Genius Band / Even If You End Up Becoming Someone Else’s Girlfriend

The Genius Band, with Reitaro Kimyo—who also performs solo—on vocals and guitar.

The song “Kimi ga Dareka no Kanojo ni Narikusatte mo” is one that Reitaro Kimyo also sings in his solo work.

It’s a track that expresses a very straightforward, earnest feeling of love.

By the way, Reitaro Kimyo has performed several famous commercial jingles, so some of you might recognize his voice.

Week EndGen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Week End (Preview video listening with Gen Hoshino)

Hoshino Gen, who is hugely popular and active in many fields, not just as an artist.

The song Week End has a very stylish feel right from the opening.

And the high notes in the chorus vocals are astonishing.

Many of his other songs are also pop and fun, so I’m looking forward to the live show.

DOWN BEAT STOMPTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / DOWN BEAT STOMP

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, a band that represents Japan’s ska scene.

They actively collaborate with a variety of artists, and at festivals they even treat us to on-stage collaborations.

Among their songs, I’d like to introduce an especially bright and upbeat track: DOWN BEAT STOMP.

It really makes you want to move your body, doesn’t it?