Episode 589: Japan Top 10 Indie Artist Interview #13 (NEO BURNING FIRES)

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Neo Burning Fires, a Tokyo street culture band with a one MC, one DJ, one drums, one bass lineup, explains their fiery name and zodiac inspiration.

This episode of Japan Top 10 is an interview with the indie band Neo Burning Fires, hosted by Andy and Vicky. The band consists of vocalist Raymond, drummer Rue, and DJ Bambi, with producer Hidenori Yanagisawa also mentioned. They explain their name originates from the idea of music burning hearts, influenced by Raymond's Aries zodiac sign. The conversation covers their musical influences, including drum and bass, hip-hop, 90s rock like Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park, and reggae. They describe their creative process as fluid, often starting from jamming sessions, as with their song 'Pride of Weed'. The band emphasizes a 'mixture sound' that blends rap and rock, avoiding genre restrictions. They discuss performing in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa area, known for its arts scene, and express desires to play abroad in places like California, Germany, and Indonesia. Raymond shares that 'Ignition' is a significant song he created with his son Rue after a five-year hiatus. The band is working on a 12-song album for December release, aiming for a recognizable Neo Burning Fires sound. They talk about collaborations, music videos inspired by Rocky, and artwork by a manga artist friend. The episode features their songs 'Magari Michi' and 'Pride of Weed', with closing thoughts on using music to transform negativity.

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