WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA releases music video for “Ikkyu-san” from upcoming first major album on sale February 8th

21.January.2017 | MUSIC

WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA is scheduled to play at the famous Nippon Budokan on March 8th. In the run up to the concert, the music video for “Ikkyu-san”, a brand new song from their upcoming first major release album “SUPERMAN” was posted on January 19th. “Ikkyu-san” was released as a digital single ahead of the album’s February 8th release. Fans who purchased the song haven’t stopped talking about the new track, especially the catchy lyrics of the chorus: “Ikkyu-san / arigato thank you”.

 

“Ikkyu-san” Official Music Video

The music video takes place in a colourful and flashy club and sees KOM_I fall in love at first sight with the reticent, bomb-wieling “Ikkyu” who leads her to safety before the bomb explodes. Video director Yuichi Kodama, who has directed music videos for a number of artists including Namie Amuro and Ringo Sheena, was in charge of shooting “Ikkyu-san”. This is the second video he has worked on for WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA, the first being “Ra”.

 

KOM_I plays the role of two characters in the video: a pretty town girl who loves Ikkyu, and a mysterious blonde, sun-glasses wearing police officer, “KOM-ZOU”, who appears on TV. Ikkyu is played by dancer Endo. He is an extremely fashionable character and a fantastic dancer, dancing with 55 other people who could have no idea he has a bomb on him because nothing about him gives it away.

 

The “Mannequin Challenge” is a popular challenge overseas that became viral in which people imitate mannequins and freeze for the camera with music playing in the background. “Ikkyu-san” sees the same feat as everyone at the party freezes in place all at once and allows for emphasis of the town girl to show her true feelings for Ikkyu as she manoeuvres through the people.

 

The music video was shot at “Anata no Warehouse” in Kawasaki and the idea of the décor comes from the Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong where KOM_I has been to numerous times. The music video is vivid and overflowing with party vibes and will tug at your heart strings. It paints a picture of what to expect from WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s upcoming album “SUPERMAN”. There’s a lot to look forward to from the group in the coming months, including their first major full album release, for which details are constantly coming out, and their first ever performance at the famous Nippon Budokan.

 

■Information
“SUPERMAN” – first major album release
On sale February 8th, 2017
<CD Version> WPCL-12464 ¥3,000 (tax-excluded)
<USB Version> WPEL-10009 ¥3,000 (tax-excluded)

 

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  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA to appear on children’s show “Nihongo de Asobo” to perform “Edokko Doko Doko” song

    11.November.2017 | MUSIC

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA just completed their first ever performance at the "CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL 2017" music festival in LA. Now, KOM_I is set to collaborate with NHK Educational TV's "Nihongo de Asobo."



    "Nihongo de Asobo" is a children's TV show that talks about the fun, beautiful and interesting aspects of Japan. It airs Monday to Friday every week from 6:35am-6:45am.

     

    The song "Edokko Doko Doko" has been written for the show. Kenmochi Hidefumi is responsible for the lyrics and composition of this track which touches on the rough sounding Edo dialect and its many frank expressions. The feeling of how the words sound is unique and it's easy to sing along to.

    The song will debut on "Nihongo de Asobo" next week on November 13th. Joining KOM_I to sing and dance on stage will familiar characters from the show including Miwa-san (Akihiro Miwa), Koni-chan, Miyaji Katsura, choreographer Lucky Ikeda, Eri Ayaki, and all the children.

    Costume designer Hibino Kozue created the colourful kimono outfits and Edo street set for the show.



    In other news, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA are set to appear at Clockenflap Festival 2017 in Hong Kong on November 18th. The group's international presence grows stronger every day. What next exciting thing can we expect from them next?

     

    ■Information

    NHK Educational TV - "Nihongo de Asobo"
    Monday November 13, 2017
    Educational TV: Mon-Fri at 6:30am-6:45am
    Repeat Broadcast: Mon-Fri at 5pm-5:10pm

    【Tour Information】
    ・Clockenflap Festival 2017
    Dates: November 17th-19th (WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA to perform on November 18th)
    Location: Central Harbourfront Hong Kong

    Official Event Homepage: http://www.clockenflap.com/
    Ticket Information: https://www.ticketflap.com/clockenflap2017

  • Wednesday campanella performed at the festival; CAMP FLOG GNAW in LA!!

    02.November.2017 | MUSIC

    Wednesday campanella who recently finished her one-man live in Taiwan performed at the music festival, “CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL2017” in LA which was held on the 28th of October (Sat.). She was the first Japanese artist to perform at this festival.


    Wednesday campanella performed as the second act of the FLOG stage.

    Kom_I appeared on the stage in bare feet, wearing a pink-colored super long sleeve shirt, black enamel pants and a red see-through dress. Many of the teenagers who gathered at the venue were wearing colorful clothes.

    As soon as the intro of “Chupacabra” was played, Kom_I appeared on a stepladder installed in the middle of the audience seats and the audience gathered around the stepladder. The audience gathered around Kom_I who was dancing with “Twiggy” and “Uran-chan” and they ran around on the lawn.


    Kom_I appeared on the stage when the song “Yuta” started, draped in a pink cloth. She shouted, “We are Wednesday Campanella from Tokyo!” and danced on stage. A water ball appeared when “Momotaro” started and the audience howled with joy. She left the stage saying “Thank you for coming! Enjoy Camp Flog Gnaw!”

    Kom_I chatted with her fans saying, “Wednesday! Wednesday!”

     

    Let’s check out her activities in the U.S.

     

    ■Information

    CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL2017 @ Exposition Park, Los Angeles
    M1-Chupacabra
    M2-Twiggy
    M3-Uran Chan
    M4-Yuta
    M5-Shakushine
    M6-Momotaro(REMIX)

    【live information】
    ・Clockenflap Festival 2017

     

    Date: 2017,11,17/18/19 (Suyobi no Campanella will perform on the 18th)
    Venue:Central Harbourfront Hong Kong
    Official website:http://www.clockenflap.com/
    Ticket information:https://www.ticketflap.com/clockenflap2017

     

  • Introduce to you some Japanese artists who are popular the world over

    28.October.2017 | MUSIC

    In this article, I will introduce to you some Japanese artists who are popular the world over. The popular songs of each artist and live information are noted.   Wednesday Campanella
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    ■Information 【Live information】 ・CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL 2017 Date: 2017,10,28/29 Venue: Exposition Park, Los Angeles Official website: http://www.campfloggnaw.com/   Clockenflap Festival 2017 Date: 2017,11,17/18/19 (Suiyobi no Campanella will perform on the 18th) Venue: Central Harbourfront Hong Kong Official website: http://www.clockenflap.com/ Ticket information: https://www.ticketflap.com/clockenflap2017 Official website: http://www.wed-camp.com
        SKY-HI
    SKY-HI is a unique, one-and-only artist and his hip hop music is gaining high reputation. The all-Japan LIVE HOUSE tour “SKY-HI Round A Ground 2017” will be held in 24 cities (25 lives) including in cities like Shanghai, Taiwan, Hongkong, LA, NY, PARIS and LONDON. The digital album “Marble” released on the 6th of October on the Internet won the first place in the charts of iTunes. Detailed information:http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/70803  
    ■Information 『SKY-HI Round A Ground 2017』 2017,10,18 (Wed.) Venue: Shanghai E-Max Music Zone 2017,10,20 (Fri.) Venue: Taiwan ATT SHOW BOX 2017,10,22 (Sun.) Venue: Hongkong E-Max Music Zone   2017,11,12 (Sun.) Venue: Los Angeles Troubadour 2017,11,15 (Wed.) Venue: New York SOB’s 2017,11,18 (Sat.) Venue: Paris Glazart 2017,11,19 (Sun.) Venue: London Bush Hall   Live information (lives which will be held in Japan): http://avex.jp/skyhi/
        BAND-MAID
    BAND-MAID is a rock band consisting of five female members. Their most popular song is “REAL EXISTENCE.” They call their lives “serving” and the fans “masters” or “mistresses” to choreograph the world of a “maid.” However, their music is hard rock which has a gap between their visual. They are now holding a world tour called “BAND—MAID WORLD TOUR 2017.” Detailed information:http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/67157  
    ■Information BAND—MAID WORLD TOUR 2017 “Burn! Burn!BAND-MAID Moe Moe Cune” 10,22 (Sun.) Taiwan / Jack Studio 10,29 (Sun.) Hongkong / HMV kafe 11,03 (Fri.) England / London / O₂ Academy Islington 11,04 (Sat.) Frans Paris / La Boule Noire 11,05 (Sun.) Germany / Bochum / Zeche 11,08 (Wed.) Germany / Berlin / Bi Nuu 11,09 (Thurs.) Germany / Munich / Backstage 11,12 (Sun.) Spain / Barcelona / Salamandra   ・BAND-MAID Okyuji TOUR Autumn-Winter 2017 “Moetano? Moetano? Docchidattano? ~燃 vs 萌~” ※additional tour   12,9 (Sat.) Zepp DiverCity TOKYO BAND-MAID Official website:http://bandmaid.tokyo
        Niji no Conquistador
    The theme of Niji no Conquistador is “every day is a cultural festival!” The name of the group was decided with the aim of being a group which will conquest the hearts of the fans with various characters like a rainbow. More than 200 audience gathered to their one-man live held in Taiwan in August and the venue was filled with excitement. You should check out their music video featuring cute bathing suits “Kimiha Mujaki na Natsu no Joo.”  
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        May’n
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        TEMPURA KIDZ
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  • Audience of over 1000 persons were filled with excitement! Wednesday Campanella’s live was held in Taiwan

    17.October.2017 | MUSIC

    KOM_I held her first one-man live in foreign country cities (Taipei and Taichu) on the 13th and the 14th of October.

    She was the only Japanese artist participating the popular event “Legacy Presents 2017 Toshinyosei” and more than 1,000 persons gathered at the venues in Taipei and Taichu.

     

    The venue in Taipei was a preppy spot “Kazan 1914 Bunsoenku” which used to be a vacant lot inside an alcohol factory when Japan occupied Taiwan. It is a mysterious, but nice spot where trees grow skyward out of the building stuctures. Whether in Japan or in a foreign country, Suyobi no Capmanella always creates her own stage from scratch based on the inspiration she receives from the venue.

    The opening song of the live was “Gogh” and the song started after a light was radiated from the darkness. The light flickered in the darkness and KOM_I’s voice resonated in the venue mysteriously. Then, the curtain opened after the intro of “Chosei” started and the venue was filled with excitement when KOM_I appeared on stage. The audience reacted to the energy from KOM_I who was running around the stage actively.

    After that, the stage was covered with a curtain and a mysterious rendition showing the silhouette of KOM_I with colorful clothes was shown.

     

    The audience took in the energy from KOM_I who was running around the venue while performing “Wright Brothers.” She performed “Momotaro” lastly and was put inside a water ball. She dived into the audience seats and the live ended with excitement. She also said goodbye to the audience in the local language.

    She performed “Ikkyusan,” “Amenouzume” and “Marco Polo” after receiving an encore. The door at the side of the stage opened slightly and she left from the stage. The audience remained silent for a while but were filled excitement. The live ended while the audience was craving for KOM_I to appear again on stage.

     

    “I want to come here again next year” says KOM_I. Can’t wait to see her next live in Taiwan.

    ■Information

    【Live information】

    ・CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL 2017

    Date: 2017,10,28 / 29

    Venue: Exposition Park, Los Angeles

    Official HP: http://www.campfloggnaw.com/

     

    ・Clockenflap Festival 2017

    ・Clockenflap Festival 2017

    Date: 2017,11,17 / 18 / 19 (Suiyobi no Campanella will perform on the 18th)

    Official website: http://www.clockenflap.com/

    Ticket information: https://www.ticketflap.com/clockenflap2017

     

    Official site:http://www.wed-camp.com

  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA to perform at Clockenflap Festival 2017 in Hong Kong!

    14.September.2017 | MUSIC

    It has been announced that WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA will perform at "Clockenflap Festival 2017" in Hong Kong.

     

    Clockenflap is a huge outdoor music & arts festival which began in 2008 and takes place in an area surrounded by high-rise buildings. This year's festival will take place across three days from Friday November 17th to Sunday November 19th. This will be WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA's first live performance in Hong Kong.

    Clockenflap is home to performances from some of the biggest names in music, and this year is no exception. As well as WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA, other confirmed artists for Clockenflap 2017 are Massive Attack, The Prodigy, MØ as well as a string of other internationally renowned artists. Acts from Hong Kong, South Korea and other regions in Asia will also be appearing at the festival.

     

    >>next page

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA are also set to perform at several other locations next month too. KOM_I i will be heading to Taiwan to perform her first ever solo concert for the group's "IN THE BOX TOUR" in Taipei and Taichung on October 13th and 14th respectively. This will be followed by a performance at “Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival," an annual music festival created and hosted by Tyler, the Creator which will be held in Los Angeles on October 28th and 29th.

     

    The word of WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA is spreading as KOM_I prepares to take the music of WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA around the world. Don't take your eyes off WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA even for a second.

     

    ◼︎Information

    Clockenflap Festival 2017

    Dates: November 17th-19th (WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA to perform on the 18th)

    場所:Central Harbourfront Hong Kong

    オフィシャルHP:http://www.clockenflap.com/

    チケットインフォメーション:https://www.ticketflap.com/clockenflap2017

     

    【Tour Information】

    ・Legacy Presents: Wednesday Campanella “IN THE BOX TOUR” – Taipei

    @Legacy TAIPEI

    Fri. October 13, 2017 – OPEN 19:30/ START 20:00

    ・Legacy Presents: Wednesday Campanella “IN THE BOX TOUR” – Taichung

    @Legacy TAICHUNG

    Sat. October 14, 2017 – OPEN 19:30/ START 20:00

     

    CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL 2017

    Date: October 28 2017 & October 29 2017

    Location: Exposition Park, Los Angeles

    Official Homepage: http://www.campfloggnaw.com/

  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA streams performance live along the coast in Miyagi Prefecture!

    05.September.2017 | MUSIC

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA put on a performance at Reborn-Art Festival 2017 on August 31st which was streamed live. The festival is currently being held at Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture.

    The Reborn-Art Festival has been ongoing since July 22nd and is taking place in the Oshika Peninsula in the Ishinomaki city center. An arts, food and music festival, this year the event will run until September 10th and is a program based around hearing music being played somewhere each day across 51 days. As part of this program, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA live streamed a show at Oginohama in the heart of the Oshika Peninsula.

     

    The performance opened in a dark and mystical forest located at a local port in Oginohama where we see colourful oyster shells being used as buoys

    KOM_I appeared from the smoke wearing red and orange balloons, beginning the artsy performance with the song "Gogh." Basked in rays of light, her orange coloured hair and mollusc-like movements went hand-in-hand, making her look like some kind of fairy emerging from the forest. The fairy came from the woods and singing her song looked as if she was waiting to see how the land lies.

    The peculiar outfit designed from life-like balloons was created by Toshio Takeda who has worked with balloon unit Daisy Balloon which is made up of balloon artist Rie Hosokai and graphic designer and art director Takashi Kawada, whose work is also on display at Reborn-Art Festival 2017.

     

    The next song performed was a remix of WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA's most well-known song "Momotaro," a version which has been featured on their set-list at recent festivals.

     

    KOM_I comes into contact with the buoys, rides a small boat that has washed ashore, frolics around a white deer, a piece of art titled "White Deer(Oshika)" by Kōhei Nawa, all while moving towards the centre of the beach.

    During the final song, "Marco Polo," KOM_I walks steadily towards the pitch black coast of the waters, parallel with the intro, while crossing with the shining light in the background as she plays with the waves. She is left at the shoreline at the end of the video and looks across the water towards us, presenting to us a slightly melancholic scene

     

    Despite the announcement of this show being on the same day as it was performed, it brought in around 30,000 viewers across KOM_I's Instagram, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA's official Twitter account, and on Reborn-Art Fes's official Instagram page.。

     

    The whole stream is available to watch on WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA's official YouTube channel, so be sure to check it out below.

     

    【WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA LIVE RECORD (170831 Ishinomaki, Oginohama)】

     

    Continuing their streak from August, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA are set to perform at festivals around Japan in September. Starting from October, they will also be performing at two cities in Taiwan before heading to Los Angeles to perform at Tyler, the Creator's music festival "CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL 2017."

    As WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA continue to experiment with captivating music and visuals, let us all keep on our toes in anticipation of what kind of performances we can expect from them in the coming months.

     

    ■Information

    【Tour Information】

    ・Legacy Presents: Wednesday Campanella "IN THE BOX TOUR" - Taipei

    @Legacy TAIPEI

    Fri. October 13, 2017 - OPEN 19:30/ START 20:00

    ・Legacy Presents: Wednesday Campanella "IN THE BOX TOUR" - Taichung

    @Legacy TAICHUNG

    Sat. October 14, 2017 - OPEN 19:30/ START 20:00

     

    ・CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL 2017

    Dates: October 28, 2017 & October 29, 2017

    Location: Exposition Park, Los Angeles

    Official Homepage: http://www.campfloggnaw.com/

     

    【Related Links】

    ・Reborn-Art Festival: http://www.reborn-art-fes.jp/

    ・Daisy Balloon: http://daisyballoon.com/

     

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Official Website:

    http://www.wed-camp.com