How's everyone's 2011 been so far?
2011 has started off on full throttle for me with new developments and things within both the FAKE? and OBLIVION DUST camps.
The biggest new change for both FAKE? and OBLIVION DUST is that both have signed new contracts with management companies starting from 2011.
FAKE? is now managed by Styrism.
OBLIVION DUST is now managed by Field Arrow.
For bands and musicians, making great music is (obviously) the most important thing. However, having good management on you side is also just as important.
After releasing the latest FAKE? album last year and doing a few live shows, I spent a whole lot of time concentrating on meeting with industry people, management companies etc to find the perfect home for both bands in 2011. After going through the options and a whole lot of discussion with band members, I decided that these two companies were the perfect fit for each band to move forward in the future.
Having stayed with one management company since I started making music with OD, last year turned out to be a real eye opener and I definitely learned a lot from the experience!
With the new environment for both bands, 2011 has begun in a very fresh and exciting way, and with the music industry ever changing recently, I'm looking forward to bringing you great sounds from both the FAKE?/Styrism and OD/Field Arrow teams in new and different ways. It's gonna be good!! and thank you all for your patience!
For Japanese speakers, Styrism has a staff blog and they will be writing about what I am up to along with the other artist news from their roster. Styrism Staff Blog : http://ameblo.jp/styrism/
OD has just opened up an Official Twitter account where STAFF B will be tweeting OD related stuff. Oblivion_Dust Twitter
If you can't read Japanese, don't worry though...I will continue to tweet my usual crap! :)
Speaking of which, OD's Febuary Shibuya AX shows are just around the corner.
We've already started rehearsing and it's sounding good. The support band members will also be announced soon on the newly restructured homepage at www.obliviondust.net
I think some of you might be surprised at who will be joining us for the shows!
I think that's about it for all the latest...
There was another thing I was concentrating on last year, along with the management meetings....but I can't tell you just yet. Put it this way, I've still got some good shit under my sleeve!
Peace out!
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