Hanabie Concert Review, Jiluka goes independent, REN creates Awareness, Saisega Discovery

The Gaijin Guys

The podcast kicks off with Alan introducing the show and its proposed name, "Solid Sound Podcast," suggested by Dicodec's Eric. Alan, joined by his friend Joey and drummer Jo Nunez from Firewind, form the panel. They dive into various topics, starting with Jo Nunez's introduction and a discussion about the Japanese band "Jiluka" going independent. Jo N. shares his experiences working for music labels versus being independent, while Alan discusses the benefits of independence for "Jiluka." They also explore the challenges of breaking into the music business and talk about REN and their new song "Troubles." The conversation shifts to reactions to Babymetal, Japanese musician Takayoshi Ohmura, and the merits of badly-produced albums, particularly referencing the German band Helloween. A superchat suggests a new podcast name, and Jo N. discusses Firewind's shows in Tokyo and Osaka, sharing anecdotes about waking up to Alan's voice and the behavior of Japanese fans at concerts.
Further, the panel delves into topics like fancams, Alan's crowd-surfing experiences at a Hanabie concert, and a discussion on Connecticut's overrated pizza. Jo N. reminisces about touring with the Marty Friedman Band and discovering new Japanese bands like "Saiseiga." Alan recalls a forgotten band, "Pay Money to My Pain," and introduces Hanabie to Jo N. Joey shares his first experience watching Hanabie perform. They discuss the opening acts for Hanabie, the band "Electric Callboy," and dream collaborations involving "Babymetal." The panel also reacts to Hanabie's songs and talks about the new song by "Falling in Reverse." Jo N. mentions Marty Friedman's new album "Drama," comparing it to Friedman's older work. The podcast concludes with a lighthearted mention of some Firewind tour members neglecting showers for several days and a brief outro.
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