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JAPAN SUICIDE SANTA SANGRE IS OUR BEST ALBUM
[ Interview with Japan Suicide by BenjamÃn York. Photographs: Luca Sola.]
SANTA SANGRE IS OUR BEST ALBUM
3 It always happens that we find bands that seem new to us and, in fact, have many years of experience; this is the case with Italian post-punk rockers Japan Suicide, who were formed in 2007 and have published two albums (Mothra in 2010 and We Die In Such A Place in 2015) and several singles and EPs. We approach their third album "Santa Sangre", released through Unknown Pleasures Records on February 14. Since this album rocks, we decided to speak with Stefano from Japan Suicide on this occasion.
Italy is an amazing hotbed of cold wave, post punk and shoegaze bands – all styles that you are associated with. What is the Italian music scene like and what bands are friends with? We are friends with italian and european bands like The Foreign Resort, Hapax, Velvet Kills and Brandenburg. Also we have shared the stage with pleasure with many other bands.
After more than ten years of Japan Suicide’s existence, is there anything you regret? And what are you proud of? Hi guys, before I started, I wanted to Personally I just think that we could had lost thank you for the opportunity to chat with less time and publish more music, but anyway you. I have read that among your influen- I am satisfied for the beautiful things that haces you mention both Japan and Suicide. ppened to us, and that we have improve our That's where the name of the band comes music. Maybe we have done some mistakes from? about the management :) It comes from Mishima Yukio. From what I understand, "Santa Sangre" Since 2010 you have been editing recor- is your third album. Tell us about the proded material. What record do you love the cess of writing and recording this album. most? We consider Mothra a youth error, so for us Well, We Die In Such A Place combines di- “Santa Sangre” is our second record :) About fferent good aspects: after its release with the writing process we follow this step proUnknown Pleasures Records something is cess (also for WDISAP): Matteo (bass) bechanged for us, we have done more lives and gins from an initial aesthetic and a general more people know our music. Then it is our sound for the album. After that we usually first record that I consider good both for com- start from a bass line. Then we combine it position and production. But Santa Sangre it with voice and another line in order to have is better, and the next one will be even better. something like a bone of a song. Then we try this at the rehearsal room with the others to Which one or which ones would you re- complete the tracks. In studio we spend more cord again and why? time for specific sounds and to check better if There are some songs that we would like to everything works. record again. They were recorded when we were less awareness about how to make a What can you tell us about the "Circle" good song from a good idea, so we would like video? to make a better job for our pleasure and we We have done it with our director friend Franthink also for other people. cesco Brunotti, with the help of some friends.
5 Fortunately we had the masks so we have What else can we expect from Japan Suidone different characters at the same time. cide in this 2018? Will there be new videos, We have shooted nearby where we live and Singles, EPs? risked to burn the woods and scared some We are trying to produce new videos, also children. there will be this two new editions and we are writing new material. When do you plan to present the new album? I know that the first tour of North To culminate, why should people listen America and Mexico is coming up. to and follow Japan Suicide and where We will present the album in Italy, but the can they find your band on the internet? shows in Los Angeles and Mexico City could The only reason to follow a band is if their be the best way to present the album to ame- music makes your life better. You can find rican people, also beacuse there will be a vin- us and have a listen on Bandcamp, Youtuyl release and another cd edition, respecti- be, Spotify, Soundcloud. Also you can get in vely with Wave records and AAMI records. touch with us on Facebook, Instagram and by (e-) mail. Thanks to you Benjamin and to the readers.
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