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Amazing interview
On negative criticism.
Excerpt from our conversation with Die (DIR EN GREY) published on July 29th. Read the full interview via the link below.👇🏻
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< DIR EN GREY | From MORTAL DOWNER to their 30th Anniversary >
In this interview, Die talks about MORTAL DOWNER, the uncertainty that shaped past albums, why he welcomes negative criticism, how songs take on a life of their own on stage, his
On never losing passion.
Excerpt from our conversation with IKUO published on July 29th. Read the full interview via the link below. 👇🏻
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< IKUO | SLAPPIN’ DAZE >
Over 30 years in the game and IKUO still refuses to coast. We caught up with the artist to talk about his new album SLAPPIN’ DAZE (out today) and the shifting world of slap bass. He also gets real about navigating industry
Many things Die said are worth quoting. He talked about welcoming negative criticism, art beyond the ordinary, how songs evolve through live shows, and why DIR EN GREY’s longevity wasn’t the result of a grand plan but came from simply taking the next step.
Thanks,
@DIRENGREY_JP
マジで良すぎるインタビューなので虜全員読んでほし🥺
Thanks for the interview! It was a pleasure!
Most adults lose their spark as they age. In my interview, IKUO mentioned going home after work & playing bass again. Out of love & curiosity. And I thought—what a blessing it is that 30 years after picking up his first bass, that same thrill is still there.
Thanks,
@IKUObass190
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#VMJ interview is here📚
IKUO | People lie, the bass doesn’t — IKUO on his new album “SLAPPIN’ DAZE”
Please check it out☑
『SLAPPIN' DAZE』OUT NOW
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< DIR EN GREY | From MORTAL DOWNER to their 30th Anniversary >
In this interview, Die talks about MORTAL DOWNER, the uncertainty that shaped past albums, why he welcomes negative criticism, how songs take on a life of their own on stage, his philosophy of becoming less ordinary rather than masculine or feminine, and the candid story behind the name “Big Gurl.”
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