So, my Seven Japanese Bands in Seven Days series wrapped up a couple weeks ago, and I have to admit that it didn't quite get the response I had hoped for. I wasn't expecting record breaking visits, but I also didn't think that readership would decline throughout the week. Needless to say, none of the bands I featured appear to monitor the use of their names on twitter or blog feeds (not in English at least), so I didn't get a lift from one of them re-tweeting a post about them. If anyone from LM.C, Morning Glory, Nagisa Ni Te, Pistol Valve, The Psycrons, Shonen Knife, or Smorgas is reading this, it's not too late!
Pouting aside, writing the series was worthwhile in more ways than one. Taking the time to track down videos by each band renewed my interest in their music, and their songs were in heavier rotation on my ipod in early June. During my research, I also discovered some new releases from LM.C, Morning Glory, and Shonen Knife that I didn't have yet. In the end, if just a few more listeners buy some of their music after reading my reviews, I'll feel better knowing that their work is being supported.
I'll close today with a lament for a few artists that are no longer available on emusic, but who are definitely worth searching out, especially if you like their influences. (N.B. I don't endorse or financially benefit from any of the commercial links I provide. Just trying to make it a little easier for you to track down the music.)
Pouting aside, writing the series was worthwhile in more ways than one. Taking the time to track down videos by each band renewed my interest in their music, and their songs were in heavier rotation on my ipod in early June. During my research, I also discovered some new releases from LM.C, Morning Glory, and Shonen Knife that I didn't have yet. In the end, if just a few more listeners buy some of their music after reading my reviews, I'll feel better knowing that their work is being supported.
I'll close today with a lament for a few artists that are no longer available on emusic, but who are definitely worth searching out, especially if you like their influences. (N.B. I don't endorse or financially benefit from any of the commercial links I provide. Just trying to make it a little easier for you to track down the music.)
Happy listening.
Sorry to hear your responses weren't as much as you'd hoped... I for one enjoyed it, learned about some new songs and bands I hadn't known about, and even considered doing such a series myself... Thanks for introducing me/us to these new names :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it Toranosuke. I'm always on the lookout for new music, so I'd definitely check out any series you did. I still have a mini set planned on traditional music, but it will be spread out over a few more weeks.
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