3.30.2011

New Friends from New Zealand.

Last week, we went to see STREET CHANT, a band from New Zealand.
We don't much chance to meet with the band from New Zealand though
this time, we had a nice story.
They found us The Suzan because they heard our song playing on the radio in New Zealand,
and came to see our stage at SXSW, and then invited us to their gig in NY!
What a curious coincidence, isn't it?

They have good impressive drumming.
Street Chant is Punk-band as we say, though, their drumming is free style, doesn't fit to that type.
And they changed the stage set on the way, which seemed really come with a twist.
I think the drummer taught himself drum though, his drumming skill is amazing,
and believe it's very important to pursue their own style.
(Rie)

ブルックリンにあるRock Shopへニュージーランド出身のバンド、STREET CHANTを観に行ったよ。
ニュージーランドのバンドと会う機会はないんだけどね。きっかけが面白い。
ニュージーランドでもTHE SUZANの曲が流れてて。
それで私達の事を知ったみたい。
SXSWでうちらを見て、NYでやるライブに招待してくれたのです。
不思議な縁だね。
 
ドラムが印象的なバンド。いわゆるパンクバンドなんだけど。
ドラムはその型にはまらない自由なリズム。
途中、セットを変えたり。工夫してたのが良かったし。
独学だと思うんだけど。それでもドラムの技術はすごかったね。
 
自分のスタイルを追求するのは大事だね。
(Rie)


Dancing Ikue!
with Street Chant from New Zealand!
"しゃぼんだまばいばい" -Good-Bye Bubble - illustrated by NICO

3.27.2011

"Double Dutch" in Philly.

It was the first time we play in Philadelphia, but it was absolutely one of the hottest gigs in East Coast!

Double Dutch, the event we played, seems kind of DIY event by girls:)
The venue was filled with colorful balloons and hand-made cute decorations. Many girls wore colorful outfits and gorgeous nails.

We used to play this kind of DIY event in japan before as well.
However Double Dutch seems they have wider genres of music and fans, which also include Hip-Hop, Dance and etc. besides indie rock.

People in Philly were so hot!
Every time we finish each song, they gave us big cheers and it didn't stop!
We couldn't see around the city and missed cheese steaks, but their big cheers were the greatest experience for us!

Girls who organize Double Dutch gave us nice accessories. When we take these, surely we remember this sweet night in Philadelphia!

I would like to say again, "we promise you we'll come back here, Philadelphia!!" as Saori said on stage.
Thank you so much Philly!
(Ikue)

フィラデルフィアでのギグ、初上陸にもかかわらず東海岸のベストギグに入ると言っても過言ではないほどの大盛況でした!

私たちがフィラデルフィアでライブしたイベント、"Double Dutch"は女の子たちによるDIYイベント。
会場はカラフルな風船や手作り感のある可愛いデコレーションに彩られてました。
みんな可愛い服やらネイルやらを身につけていて可愛いかったですなぁ…

スーザン、日本でもこういったDIYイベントに出演させて頂いたことありましたが、
"Double Dutch"はインディーロック以外にもHip-Hopやダンスミュージックも網羅していて、
更に幅広いジャンルをプレイしているように感じました。

フィラデルフィアの人々は熱い!
私たちが曲を演り終える度、熱い歓声が飛び交いました!
観光できず、噂のチーズステーキも食べ逃したけれど、彼らの歓声が私たちにとって一番の思い出になったことは言うまでもありません。

"Double Dutch"の女の子たちが可愛いアクセサリーをくれたよ!
きっとこれを身につける度にフィラデルフィアの熱い夜を思い出すんだろうなぁ…

Saoriがステージで叫んだ言葉を今一度叫びたい!
「フィラデルフィア、絶対戻ってくるよー!」って!
本当にありがとう、フィラデルフィア!!!
(Ikue)

What a lovely gift!

3.20.2011

Photos from SXSW 2011!

Back to SXSW!
Nice weather!
At Tom Tom Magazine/ Cake Shop event.
Promoting Peter Bjorn and John!
with Jimagrace from "miila and the geeks"

3.14.2011

The Suzan is playing gigs at SXSW!

Friday, March 18th
Fool’s Gold SXSW Showcase

The Suzan will hit SXSW again this year!!
The Suzan、今年もSXSWでは3/18(Fri) Fool's Gold SXSW showcaseに出ます。

A-Trak
Donnis
Cubic Zirconia
Danny Brown
The Suzan
AraabMuzik
Kingdom
Telephoned
Nick Catchdubs

@Beauty Bar Palm Door
401 Sabine St, Austin, TX
730pm – 2am ★Free with SXSW badge
[more info]
We also play another show at lovely festival at SXSW.
Friday, March 18th (Day-time)
Tom Tom Magazine/Cape Shok (Cake Shop NYC) Festival

The Suzan is playing for full day festival at SXSW
presented by Tom Tom magazine/ Cake Shop(NYC), sponsored by Kill Rock Stars!!

Supercute
TRUST
The Suzan
Painted Face
Heliotropes
Dog Day
Carsick Cars
Stone Darling
Migu
Eternal Summers
What's Tappening?!
Black Cherry
-And more and more!
Valerie George will be there on site with her car kit.

@Baby blue, Austin, TX
$5 ALL DAY
Freebies and swag provided by: Sam Ash, Zildjian, Sabian
Drumkits provided by C&C Custom Drums www.candccustomdrums.com