Translated Interviews

May
28

ISSAY | [Jan 2006] ROCK AND READ: In Search of a Place to Belong — Interview with ISSAY

In search of a place to belong Interview with ISSAY ROCK AND READ January 2006 Interview/Text: Yamamoto Hiroko Photos: Ogiso Takeo   I thought that I never had a place to belong, but as I went through life, what I learnt is that a place of belonging isn’t something you search for, but something you […]

Mar
02

DER ZIBET | [20 Feb 2024] DER ZIBET Tribute Update Vol. 7: ISSAY—A Brother & A Kindred Soul by Chu-ya

DER ZIBET Tribute Update Vol. 7 20 February 2024 ISSAY—A Brother & A Kindred Soul A Gentle, Dignified, & Beautiful Bosom Friend for Eternity by Chu-ya   Having been born and lived in the same era together, DER ZIBET is a rival and brethren (to me). I also admired them as icons glittering in darkness […]

Jan
24

DER ZIBET | [20 Jan 2024] DER ZIBET Tribute Album Production Project

Passing Stories to the Next Generation~ In Memory of Illustrious Rock Poet ISSAY DER ZIBET Tribute Album Production Project Motion Gallery Presented by DER ZIBET Tribute Project From 20 January 2024 to 29 February 2024 Funding goal: 5,000,000 yen Pledged amount: 11,248,218 yen No. of backers: 870 The Project Backer Rewards Risks and Challenges Afterword […]

Dec
01

DER ZIBET | [Jul 2017] Après-guerre Reissue Vol.5: Der Zibet — ISSAY + HIKARU

Der Zibet ISSAY + HIKARU Après-guerre Reissue Vol.5 July 2017 Since their reunion, Der Zibet continued activities with their unique stance and has now released 20 Seiki (20世紀 / 20th Century), a best-of album comprising of songs they released in the 20th century, as selected by the members of the band. There is no question […]

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