3 hour #IHEARTJROCK Happy Birthday to Taiga from #SixTONES
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Welcome back to #IHEARTJROCK! This was recorded in the Valley Free Radio Studios on Dec 2nd 2023.
This episode we celebrate Gordie Walker from Killing Joke, who had passed away Nov 26th. DJ Silent had a special SakuraUnderground which also celebrated his life. Link is below.
We also had some requests and celebrated Taiga Kyomoto from SixTONES birthday. He turned 29 on 12/3. We played his duets with other members of #SixTONES, his solo song and also song he has been posting on his Family Blog, it is now official he is a member of X.com (formerly Twitter)
The radio show/podcast #iheartjrock was created at the Valley Free Radio studios in Feb of 2017. It was on Saturdays 12AM EST until 2 AM. A lot of music was played on air for a year then moved to Saturdays at 10PM. DJ Sakura666 was all alone until 2019 when DJ Silent came onboard with music from the 80s. #iheartjrock moved to 3 hours in 2023.
This year there were tons new requests from music from Japan. A lot of it was Japanese Pop, and not so much japanese rock, but we played what we could and also kept up with classic jrock bands, vk bands.
We held a poll asking about favorite things of 2023. Thank you very much for taking time out of your day to look at it and spread your opinion. It is very helpful. We will discuss this on #iheartjrock 12/30. We especially look forward to knowing favorite movies, anime and video games.
Spinitron also have a log of all the songs DJ Sakura666 spun this year. We will have a countdown and also play 3 of your favorite songs for each of the following bands #SixTONES (releases from 2023) #WEST.(formerly JohnnysWEST) (releases from 2023) #KingandPrince(releases from 2022, and below) #Arashi (releases from all time)
We are very grateful for everyone sending so many cds and special fans only merchandise. We treasure all of it. Also the DVDs. Such lovely sights to see!
So a countdown to most played songs on #iheartjrock We will talk about the #iheartjrock Poll Best movies, music, anime, video games and more
No 80s this week. We are going to celebrate the 2023, it had a lot of death, and sad jpop changes, but we also got to celebrate good things like birthdays and anniveraries., new projects, new movies, new dramas.
Tune in SAT 10PM EST on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP Northampton MA USA streaming on valleyfreeradio.org or your favorite radio website/app. We are 3 hours of music overload!
to be Released on Digital Platforms on January 15, 2024!
New Artist and Jacket Photos Also Revealed!
Maaya Sakamoto has announced the digital release of a new single, titled “Dakishimete” (meaning “hug” or “embrace”). This song has been chosen as the ending theme for the second season of the WOWOW original anime The Fire Hunter, which will be available for streaming from January 14, with the first episode offered for free. This marks Sakamoto’s second collaboration with The Fire Hunter, following her previous ending theme, “Mada Tooku ni Iru.”
The lyrics and composition for “Dakishimete” were handled by Senri Oe, a renowned singer-songwriter of the 80s and 90s who is currently active as a jazz pianist based in New York. Still highly respected by many artists today, this collaboration marks her first encounter with Maaya Sakamoto. “Dakishimete” is a gentle ballad that beautifully complements the intense narrative of the anime, creating a resonant musical piece that lingers with the soothing vocals of Maaya Sakamoto.
Additionally, a second promotional video featuring the song has been unveiled, along with new artist and jacket photos.
The Fire Hunter 2nd PV
The Fire Hunter is a fantasy novel by Rieko Hinata. Set in a world where humanity has lost fire after an apocalyptic Last War, the story depicts the lives of the 11-year-old girl Touko and the 15-year-old boy Koushi as they face numerous challenges and struggle to survive. As in the first season, the director is Junji Nishimura, known for works such as SAMURAI DEEPER KYO and Kyo Kara Maoh!, while the composition and script are handled by Mamoru Oshii, known for works like GHOST IN THE SHELL and The Sky Crawlers. Additionally, Maaya Sakamoto plays a crucial role in the series as the character Akira.
Comment from Maaya Sakamoto:
The ending theme of the first season, “Mada Tooku ni Iru,” was a powerful song to encourage the characters. However, this song is completely different, featuring a gentle melody.
qdopp, Inc. Media Relations Department 8F IS Alps Bldg., 1-16, Kanda Suda-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan Tel: +81-3-3525-4050 E-mail: mediarelations@qdopp.com Corporate Site (ENG): http://en.qdopp.co.jp/
“Sarigiwa no Romantics” Chosen as Ending Theme Song for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom
It has been announced that the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, which will be released in theaters in Japan on January 26, 2024, will be See-Saw’s “Sarigiwa no Romantics.” See-Saw is a unit consisting of Chiaki Ishikawa on vocals and Yuki Kajiura on the keyboard.
See-Saw was responsible for two previous theme songs in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series: “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002) and “Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru” from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY (2004). This marks their third project in the series, with approximately 19 years having passed since their last involvement.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom is set in the C.E. (Cosmic Era) and continues the narrative from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, depicting the ongoing conflict between original “Natural” humans and the genetically modified “Coordinators.” This latest installment features a completely new story that takes place in C.E. 75 following the events of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY.
Furthermore, it has been confirmed that “Sarigiwa no Romantics” will be released as a single on January 24, 2024. This single will also include a recording of the surprise performance of “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” at InuFes 2019, the 10th-anniversary celebration of FlyingDog.
In commemoration of this, the live video of “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” performed at InuFes will be available for a limited time starting today.
See-Saw “Ann a ni Issho Datta no ni” LIVE in 2019 @Musashino Forest Sport Plaza InuFes!
qdopp, Inc. Media Relations Department 8F IS Alps Bldg., 1-16, Kanda Suda-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan
Welcome back to another #iheartjrock. This episode was recorded on Nov 18th 2023 at the Valley Free Radio studios. We were live and it was at the end of the Fall Fund Drive. Every spring and fall the radio station #iheartjrock and #SakuraUnderground records at has a fund drive to get donations to help keep the station up and running. Our goal this year was 10,000$ and we did achieve it thanks to a generous donor in the valley. Thank you for all the donations and gifts off the wish list. Our radio station will continue on in 2024!
Also thanks for the requests! Playlist is below!
Artist
Song Title
Tears for Fears Shout
Phil Collins One More Night
THE ROOSTERS In Nürnberg
PERSONZ DEAR FRIENDS (Album Version)
PRINCESS PRINCESS STAY THERE
Rebecca Tattoo Girl
THE MODS 激しい雨が
JUN SKY WALKER(S) Mouichido AruiteikouSobani Irukara
hide with Spread Beaver Hurry Go Round
Oblivion Dust Disappear (All of You)
COMPLEX 1990
BUCK-TICK Kiss Me Good-Bye
umbrella solitude
Newspeak Be Nothing
Lillies and Remains Greatest View
BARBEE BOYS Meo Tojite Oideyo
Unicorn OAW!
Elephant Kashimashi No more cry
Koji Tamaki 田園
BE:FIRST Glorious
Hiromitsu Kitayama Ranshin
Travis Japan Candy Kiss
Ohno Satoshi Akatsuki
Ohno Satoshi Two
Ohno Satoshi Rain
TOMOHISA YAMASHITA Sweet Vision
WEST. Pop & Pop
King & Prince ツキヨミ
SixTONES CREAK
kINKI Kids The Red Light
堂本剛 街
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE RAY OF LIGHTRAY OF LIGHT rhythm zone 2022
Let’s chat
Questions, comments or requests? Feel free to reach out, we’d love to hear from you.
DJ Sakura666 and DJ Silent will be back in the studios for another live #IHEARTJROCK tonight at 10PM EST on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP Northampton MA USA streaming online for free everywhere!
IHEART JROCK is 3 hour radio/podcast that plays music from the 80s, Japan, and something completely different every week live, past shows are posted to the website and also your favorite podcast provider.
This week DJ Silent will be memorializing Geordie Walker from one of his favorite bands Killing Joke. Geordie had a unique sound and many people loved it. We will be playing some Killing Joke and a song from the The Damage Manual. Geordie was also in another band called Murder Inc. and also played on the ZILCH album 3.2.1 which sadly is not available to listen to in USA. ZILCH is an older industrial project created by HIDE with also members of Spread Beaver, Pigface, and Killing Joke. Both DJs did get to see Killing Joke perform in Boston a few years back and were amazing!! RIP Kevin Walker ! Taken away so soon!
We also will be celebrating member of SixTONES Taiga Kyomoto Birthday with some of the bands he has been listening to also, his solo/duet songs and of course SixTONES !! So excited for the new album! Thanks for the birthday wishes, if you would be like to leave one please visit ⬇️⬇️⬇️
How is 2023 almost over already? DJ Sakura666 will be posting a best of 2023 soon and also be sharing past best of iheartjrock’s so please look forward to those!!
It’s been a rocky transition from summer to autumn, here is a long lost 3 hour IHEARTJROCK from beginning of October!! Please enjoy. Playlist is below.
Donovan Season of the Witch #SilentTime
Tracy Chapman Fast Car #request
King Missile Detachable Penis #SilentTime
The Cure Just Like Heaven #request #80s
Lillies and Remains Neon Lights
Do As Infinity Under the Sun
Orange Range Fever!
BE:FIRST SOS #request
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE YOUR LIFE YOUR GAME #request
Lead Billionaire #request
IMP IMP #request
Arashi Hana #request
Travis Japan Candy Kiss #request
King & Prince Chase it Down
ジャニーズWEST Trickster
SixTONES Boom-Pow-Wow!
kINKI Kids kanzai boya
ENDRECHERI Super miracle journey !!!
TOMOHISA YAMASHITA Beautiful World
MADKID Sin
LUNA SEA G.
LUNA SEA LOVELESS
Inoran ピンク スパイダー
MIYAVI Hi No Hikarisae Todokanai Kono Basyo De (feat. SUGIZO)
B’z Dark Rainbow
Hotei Isolation
Oblivion Dust Searchlights
Sukekiyo MOAN
BUCK-TICK Moonlight Escape
ARLEQUIN Razzle-Dazzle
袋 Vinyl Children
TREMBLING BAMBI Howling At the Moon
The GazettE VENOMOUS SPIDER’S WEB
Hazuki Ω
DIAURA GUYO
HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA Halloween Party
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Don’t hesitate to reach out! Send a message using the form. Let us know if anything doesn’t sound right!
Welcome back to another #IHEARTJROCK , this is the 1st 3 hour celebration for #Halloween! Thanks for going to the Halloween Request Page and leaving requests and comments. The page is still up if you would like to read, please use the other request page for your requests for upcoming shows.
Arashi Nihon Yoitoko Makafushigi covered by ARASHI #request
松本潤 Dance in the Dark #request
Tomohisa Yamashita Dancing in a Dream #request
King & Prince Magic Touch #request
ジャニーズWEST 絶体絶命 #new #request
SixTONES Cat Call #request
SixTONES Rosy #request
SixTONES ABARERO -Dark Electro Rock Remix- DJ Sakura666 fav
BUCK-TICK Babel RIP Atsushi Sakurai 🐈🌸 💔
The Mortal Shadow of Love RIP Atsushi Sakurai 🌸🐈💔
Atsushi Sakurai NekoAi no Wakusei RIP Atsushi Sakurai 🐈🌸💔
Mamyukka Halloween Town Parade #jrock #jpop
The LunaBell Happy Halloween Tonight #jrock #jpop
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Crazy Party Night #jrock #jpop
XANVALA Trick #new #vk
MAN WITH A MISSION When My Devil Rises #jrock #jpop
VAMPS DEVIL SIDE #jrock #request
LM.C GHOST†HEART #jrock #request
Tommy heavenly6 +gothic Pink #jrock
Hazuki Dracula #new #jrock #vk
Sadly we had a death in the world of #JROCK; we lost lead singer of the Japanese rock band BUCK TICK. HIs name was Atsushi Sakurai, his voice was amazing. He will always be missed, but never forgotten. We played a song by BT ; a song from The Mortal, and a track from his solo album. We made a special memorial page for him, please leave a comment if you would like.
Welcome back to #IHEARTJROCK ; this episode was recorded in the Valley Free Radio studios on 10/21/23 . We celebrated 藤原樹 (Itsuki from The Rampage) and 中間淳太 (Junta from newly renamed WEST.) and Kai from the Gazette’s birthdays. We played 80s, jpop requests, and new music from Japan. In the background was clips from Moonchild !! Celebrating it’s 20th year! It’s a classic, trailer for the movie below
Playlist for the night is below! Please enjoy!
Artist
Track Title
Elvis Costello Veronica *request*
Huey Lewis & The News The Power of Love *request*
INORAN Time After Time (feat. Mao Denda)
MAZZEL Carnival *new*
NiziU PRISM *request*
Novel Core, SHUNTO & RYOKI MF *request*
Repezen Foxx To the Top *request*
SG & DJ GINTA Way Back Home *request*
JO1 Eyes On Me (feat. R3HAB) *NEW*
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE Moon and Back Happy Birthday Itsuki !!
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE BIONIC Happy Birthday Icchan !!
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE Knocking Knocking HBD
TOMOHISA YAMASHITA ここから
Kazunari Ninomiya Attitude
Arashi Lotus
Tsuyoshi Domoto Allure
Endlicheri Endlicheri SOMEIYOSHINO
kINKI Kids Kinki Kids Forever
King & Prince ツキヨミ
SixTONES マスカラ
SixTONES Never Ending Love
ジャニーズWEST Pinocchio Happy Birthday Junta !!
ジャニーズWEST West Night Happy Birthday to Junta! Congrats to West.!
Hotei Midnight Sun
FLOW GET BACK
10-FEET Re Houteishiki
MAN WITH A MISSION Dark Crow -Break and Cross the Walls Ver.
AKIHIDE Singing in the Starlight
J MY HEAVEN
Morrie Serafina
Ends Sweet Dreams Forever
Oblivion Dust CRYSTAL CLEAR
Gastunk Black Forest
湾岸の羊～Sheep living on the edge～ LAST BAD BOY
DIR EN GREY Yokan
The GazettE TOMORROW NEVER DIES Happy Birthday Kai 10-28
“Lullaby” Produced by Popular Vocaloid Producer Kanna Tateisu
Full-Size Music Video Also Released!
Illustration: Zombie Numata
Yuyu, a 16-year-old singer who won the Grand Prize in the Next Artist category of the “Inucon 2022!” FlyingDog Artist Discovery Audition held last year, has released her debut single “fam/Lullaby.” Simultaneously, a full-size music video for “Lullaby” has also been revealed, establishing Yuyu as a next generation artist in the internet music scene.
“Lullaby” MV (Full Size):
The music video was crafted by the visual creator Architrave. “Lullaby” features lyrics written by Yuyu, with composition and arrangement by the popular Vocaloid producer Kanna Tateisu, who is known for their cool and highly addictive sound.
The CD single is available in two versions: the “Yuyu Edition” and the “Anime Edition.” Each edition includes different coupling songs, and digital distribution for these tracks has also begun.
Additionally, the music video for “fam,” which serves as the ending theme for part 2 of the currently airing anime The Ancient Magus’ Bride season 2, is also available.
“fam” MV (Full Size):
qdopp, Inc. Media Relations Department 8F IS Alps Bldg., 1-16, Kanda Suda-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan Tel: +81-3-3525-4050 E-mail: mediarelations@qdopp.com Corporate Site (ENG): http://en.qdopp.co.jp/
Greetings! Just a quick update, #iheartjrock, will not be live this week. We are taking a break from the studio and will be catching up on uploading previous #IHEARTJROCK and #SAKURAUNDERGROUND; this fund drive was stressful this year. Thanks to all those who have donated, or sent gifts, or tuned in, or shared the social media posts, or passed the word to family friends and co-workers. We have reached our goal this year, and have already started the process of upgrading! Again!
Some graphics DJSAKURA666 created for the fund drive. There are a lot more and some mp4/gifs
We won’t really be taking requests this week, but if you send them it will mostly be played on the next broadcast.
Next broadcast will be DEC 2nd 10PM EST on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP Northampton MA USA ; we will be celebrating Taiga from #SixTONES again this year! Feel free to leave a birthday wish on the webpage
iheartjrock.com/sixtonesbday ; I’m thinking playing some MR Children , Macaroni Pencil, Maximum the Hormone and Bowie !
As you may know, the radio station (Valley Free Radio), #iheartjrock and #SakuraUnderground volunteer at each week, is having its semi-annual fund drive! This is my 14th fund drive we are participating in, and we are always so grateful for the support of our listeners! 💗
Your donations, and gifts help us keep our station on the air and make important upgrades to our equipment. The radio is 18 years old this year, and so also is the transmitter.. We will be replacing it along with a bunch a new upgrades thanks to our new technician. Also for each dollar donated a very generous supporter will be matching it to help us reach our goal for $10000
We love being a radio DJs and sharing the love of music with all of you. Your donations make it possible for us to do what we love.
Please consider donating to your radio station today. Any amount helps!
Just a reminder #iheartjrock is a 3 hour radio program in the USA that plays music from the #80s, #jrock and #jpop and sometimes something different. We air Saturdays 10PM EST on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP Northampton MA USA stream on valleyfreeradio.org/listen or your favorite radio app/website. Link to past shows up at the top of the page. We are a bit behind uploading recent shows, but there are many archived shows to listen to and last 2 shows can be heard at Spinitron. https://spinitron.com/WXOJ/pl/18105693/I-Heart-JROCKhttps://spinitron.com/m/playlist/view/18074295 <– Halloween!!
DJ SAKURA666 has been spinning music from Japan since 2017! We celebrate birthdays and now, sadly people who have passed. There are announcement about upcoming performances, bands updates, sometimes dramas, we talk Star Wars also. Gaming. Never dull, always amazing, never professional. If your up late, in the USA or enjoying your afternoon overseas. Give a listen.
Also, later in the show.
Calling all night owls and J-rock enthusiasts!
Join us for the electrifying kickoff of Valley Free Radio’s Fall Fund Drive, hosted by our very own DJ Sakura666! Her show, IHeart JRock Wxoj, will be live in the studio from 12 AM to 1 AM, bringing you a mix of captivating 80s hits and the finest Japanese rock and pop.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of Japan as Sakura666 takes you on a musical journey, featuring both English and Japanese vocals. And to make the night even more special, we encourage you to send in your song requests via iheartjrock.com/request.
Don’t miss this chance to support Valley Free Radio and experience the electrifying energy of DJ Sakura666’s IHeart JRock Wxoj show. Tune in at midnight and let the music take you away!
Don’t forget to donate –> valleyfreeradio.org/donate please mention IHEARTJROCK or DJ Sakura666 sent you! Valley Free Radio is a locally run, independent non profit radio station in WMASS who rely on the support of listeners and friends/family to keep our station on the airwaves. We do stream online, and it’s available to listen to for free! Just a few dollars will help keep you listening to your favorite programming!
IHEART JROCK is back in the Valley Free Radio studios tonight/tomorrow overseas! DJ Silent and DJ Sakura666 are done being spooky and are ready to rock. We will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries!
Tune in on the radio 10PM EST on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP Northampton MA USA or on the streaming end valleyfreeradio.org/listen; or your favorite listening app or website. search #iheartjrock or #valleyfreeradio
We are 3 hours of #80s, #jrock, #jpop and a little bit of something else each week.
We also play requests, thanks for going to the iheartjrock request page and leaving your requests along with other personal messages only the DJs can read.
Don’t forget to share the love of #Jrock and #Jpop! Spread the word about #iheartjrock.
Happy #IHEARTJROCK Saturday! Just a reminder #iheartjrock is 3 hour radio/podcast that plays #80s hits, #jrock and #jpop with some other things thrown in! We go live 10PM EST on Saturday 103.3FM WXOJ-LP Northampton MA USA , also streaming on valleyfreeradio.org or your favorite internet webpage streaming site or app.
This week is our Halloween party, we will be playing songs posted on the Halloween request page, thanks for all the requests! We will have some Halloween related #80s #Jpop and #Jrock!
We will also have a moment of silence and celebrate the life of Atsushi Sakurai who sadly and suddenly past. Feel free to add your thoughts and memories to the page below.
Saturday Nights 10PM EST on 1033.FM WXOJ-LP Northampton MA USA 80s, Japanese Pop and Rock on the Radio! Tune in and jam out!
Tonight we celebrate K.A.Z almost all the projects he has been in, there are songs from the 80s, some jpop requests, maybe some Zombies… lol.. tune in online or streaming valleyfreeradio.org/listen
past shows on this website
we play 80s jpop and jrock which is music from japan. sometimes they sing in english, sometimes its all in Japanese. it’s a learning experience. also a lot of fun, tune in if you can.
3 hour #IHEARTJROCK from Sept 9th 2023. It was 909 day! We had a request from DJ Silent, some 80s and jpop requests, also some jrock new and old. Playlist is below. Please enjoy!
Thompson Twins Doctor! Doctor!
Dan Hartman I Can Dream About You
Scorpions Rock You Like a Hurricane
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE Everest
BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE All I Ever Wanted feat. GULF KANAWUT
INI Yummy!!
Repezen Foxx To the Top
King & Prince 静寂のパレード
Jesse Never Ending Love
SixTONES CREAK
.ENDRECHERI. LOVE VS. LOVE
.ENDRECHERI. Harunamida -Acoustic Piano Arrangement-
Welcome back to another #IHEARTJROCK, this 3 hour podcast has birthday wishes for Toni Basil, also a block of female rockers from the 80s, thanks to DJ Silent and our requests. There are your #jpop requests new and old #jrock!
Playlist below, please enjoy!
Artist
Song Title, hashtags, comments
Toni Basil Hey Mickey Happy 80th Birthday to Toni Basil !! 🥳🎉#womenwhorock
Grace Jones Warm Leatherette #womenwhorock
Kate Bush Wuthering Heights #womenwhorock
Christian Falk & Jevetta Steele Calling You #request #womenwhorock
Hotei Believe Me, I’m a Liar #flashback #jrock
HIRAIDAI Wonderful Life #jpop
SixTONES Love Is #jpop #request
SixTONES こっから -Old School Breakin’ Remix #request #jpop
