Shibuya Airwaves
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Shibuya Airwaves was a radio program produced by eigoMANGA
created by Oscar Gutierrez Jr., Tetsuro Mori, and Austin Osueke
. The show aired on 1550 AM KYCY in San Francisco, CA and first aired on September 24th 2005. The program was composed of a music line-up ranging from anime soundtracks and Japanese pop music. Shibuya Airwaves also featured special interviews with Japanese artists. Oscar Gutierrez Jr. was been the on-air host under the name "Bhodee" of the show, and Tetsuro Mori co-hosted under the name of "Tetsu". Austin Osueke
also contributes as a part-time co-host under the name of "Stewart House".
Austin Osueke stated in a press release, "This radio program has become a viable platform for Americans to actually learn about Japanese music and that's why we decided to go ahead with the show. This (has) built a bridge for people to learn more about the Japanese music scene and to explore other genres of Japanese pop culture besides anime".
Austin originally produced Shibuya Airwave's predecessor, a web radio program called "Anime Mix"(Radio) on eigoMANGA
's web site. Oscar Gutierrez Jr. resurrected the concept and secured an on-air timeslot for Shibuya Airwaves through his affiliation with CBS Radio
. And since then Oscar began to serve as the on-air host and producer of Shibuya Airwaves. Shibuya Airwaves origins could also be traced back to eigoMANGA's publized fan petition to bring Japanese rock groups such as L'Arc-en-Ciel to California
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2004-08-15/eigomanga-branches-out-with-j-rock-bands.
Shibuya Airways branched off into producing live performances for Japanese and Japanese-influenced musicians in California. The events are called Shibuya Nights. The Japanese rock band, The Pillows
headlined the inaugural event of Shibuya Nights on June 28, 2006, with the opening acts of Secret Secret, B.E.N.O.M., and Lemon drop kick. Tetsuro Mori left Shibuya Airwaves after managing this event.
Nana Kitade
made her first US radio interview on Shibuya Airwaves on August 2006.http://www.s95330819.onlinehome.us/live/shibuya/website/site/live/1/
On September 12, 2006 Shibuya Airwaves revealed a new agreement to develop and distribute content via the Anime Network
. Under the agreement, Shibuya Airwaves provided The Anime Network
with content from its library of music videos, concert footage and Shibuya Airwaves branded original programming, which feature independent and mainstream Japanese music artists. The content was be added to The Anime Network's Bento Beat Box lineup http://www.theanimenetwork.com/newsDisp.php?selectNewsID=81. Shibuya Airwaves also provide music video content to OSTN College Network.
In February 2007, Shibuya Airwaves began launching one-hour radio shows. In April, Shibuya Airwaves produced their most recent Shibuya Airwave concert in San Francisco and San Jose
which featured J rock band, LiN CLOVER.
On July 1, 2007 at Anime Expo
, Oscar Gutierrez announced that Shibuya Airwaves produced a spin-off radio show for XM and WorldSpace satellite radio on U-Pop
. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2007/anime-expo/eigomanga. Shibuya Airwaves' XM Shows first aired on August 2007.
U-Pop
aired daily episodes of Shibuya Airwaves until XM Satellite Radio
eliminated U-Pop
from the satellite radio lineup on November 12, 2008
. U-Pop continued on XM Radio Online channel 31 and DirecTV
until Sirius XM Radio ended its contract with 1worldspace in February 2009
. Shibuya Airwaves has returned to current rotation on 1550 AM KYCY in San Francisco, CA.
Eigomanga
eigoMANGA is a comic book publishing company that produces original Japanese-influenced comics as well as develop business and marketing projects geared towards the anime industry. eigoMANGA has been underway since its conception in 2000...
created by Oscar Gutierrez Jr., Tetsuro Mori, and Austin Osueke
Austin Osueke
Austin Osueke is an American comic book artist, publisher, and founder of eigoMANGA. He is best known for contributing to Amerimanga and web comics through his publications Sakura Pakk and Rumble Pak.- Bibliography :- Work with eigoMANGA :...
. The show aired on 1550 AM KYCY in San Francisco, CA and first aired on September 24th 2005. The program was composed of a music line-up ranging from anime soundtracks and Japanese pop music. Shibuya Airwaves also featured special interviews with Japanese artists. Oscar Gutierrez Jr. was been the on-air host under the name "Bhodee" of the show, and Tetsuro Mori co-hosted under the name of "Tetsu". Austin Osueke
Austin Osueke
Austin Osueke is an American comic book artist, publisher, and founder of eigoMANGA. He is best known for contributing to Amerimanga and web comics through his publications Sakura Pakk and Rumble Pak.- Bibliography :- Work with eigoMANGA :...
also contributes as a part-time co-host under the name of "Stewart House".
Austin Osueke stated in a press release, "This radio program has become a viable platform for Americans to actually learn about Japanese music and that's why we decided to go ahead with the show. This (has) built a bridge for people to learn more about the Japanese music scene and to explore other genres of Japanese pop culture besides anime".
Austin originally produced Shibuya Airwave's predecessor, a web radio program called "Anime Mix"(Radio) on eigoMANGA
Eigomanga
eigoMANGA is a comic book publishing company that produces original Japanese-influenced comics as well as develop business and marketing projects geared towards the anime industry. eigoMANGA has been underway since its conception in 2000...
's web site. Oscar Gutierrez Jr. resurrected the concept and secured an on-air timeslot for Shibuya Airwaves through his affiliation with CBS Radio
CBS Radio
CBS Radio, Inc., formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States, third behind main rival Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. CBS Radio owns around 130 radio stations across the country...
. And since then Oscar began to serve as the on-air host and producer of Shibuya Airwaves. Shibuya Airwaves origins could also be traced back to eigoMANGA's publized fan petition to bring Japanese rock groups such as L'Arc-en-Ciel to California
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2004-08-15/eigomanga-branches-out-with-j-rock-bands.
Shibuya Airways branched off into producing live performances for Japanese and Japanese-influenced musicians in California. The events are called Shibuya Nights. The Japanese rock band, The Pillows
The Pillows
The Pillows are a Japanese rock band. The group has released more than a dozen original studio albums, along with several EPs, singles and compilations...
headlined the inaugural event of Shibuya Nights on June 28, 2006, with the opening acts of Secret Secret, B.E.N.O.M., and Lemon drop kick. Tetsuro Mori left Shibuya Airwaves after managing this event.
Nana Kitade
Nana Kitade
Nana Kitade , is a Japanese singer-songwriter and musician. She has had success as a solo artist, model, actress, fashion designer, and the lead singer of the Germany based noise pop band, "Loveless"....
made her first US radio interview on Shibuya Airwaves on August 2006.http://www.s95330819.onlinehome.us/live/shibuya/website/site/live/1/
On September 12, 2006 Shibuya Airwaves revealed a new agreement to develop and distribute content via the Anime Network
Anime Network
The Anime Network , a former subsidiary of A.D. Vision, Inc. , is a cable and satellite digital broadcast service in North America dedicated to anime.-History:...
. Under the agreement, Shibuya Airwaves provided The Anime Network
Anime Network
The Anime Network , a former subsidiary of A.D. Vision, Inc. , is a cable and satellite digital broadcast service in North America dedicated to anime.-History:...
with content from its library of music videos, concert footage and Shibuya Airwaves branded original programming, which feature independent and mainstream Japanese music artists. The content was be added to The Anime Network's Bento Beat Box lineup http://www.theanimenetwork.com/newsDisp.php?selectNewsID=81. Shibuya Airwaves also provide music video content to OSTN College Network.
In February 2007, Shibuya Airwaves began launching one-hour radio shows. In April, Shibuya Airwaves produced their most recent Shibuya Airwave concert in San Francisco and San Jose
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
which featured J rock band, LiN CLOVER.
On July 1, 2007 at Anime Expo
Anime Expo
Anime Expo, abbreviated AX, is an American anime convention held in Los Angeles, California and organized by the non-profit Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation . With rare exceptions, the convention is traditionally held on the July 4th weekend and lasts for four days...
, Oscar Gutierrez announced that Shibuya Airwaves produced a spin-off radio show for XM and WorldSpace satellite radio on U-Pop
U-Pop
U-Pop was a satellite radio channel programmed by Washington, DC based 1worldspace. U-Pop could originally be heard globally on WorldSpace's Afristar and Asiastar satellites. The channel features hit music from around the globe including hits from Europe, Japan, Africa, America and Latin America...
. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2007/anime-expo/eigomanga. Shibuya Airwaves' XM Shows first aired on August 2007.
U-Pop
U-Pop
U-Pop was a satellite radio channel programmed by Washington, DC based 1worldspace. U-Pop could originally be heard globally on WorldSpace's Afristar and Asiastar satellites. The channel features hit music from around the globe including hits from Europe, Japan, Africa, America and Latin America...
aired daily episodes of Shibuya Airwaves until XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is one of two satellite radio services in the United States and Canada, operated by Sirius XM Radio. It provides pay-for-service radio, analogous to cable television. Its service includes 73 different music channels, 39 news, sports, talk and entertainment channels, 21 regional...
eliminated U-Pop
U-Pop
U-Pop was a satellite radio channel programmed by Washington, DC based 1worldspace. U-Pop could originally be heard globally on WorldSpace's Afristar and Asiastar satellites. The channel features hit music from around the globe including hits from Europe, Japan, Africa, America and Latin America...
from the satellite radio lineup on November 12, 2008
2008 in radio
Several events occurred in radio in 2008.- Events :* January 2: WWFT finished Christmas music stunting, rolling out the red carpet for Adult contemporary music branded as "Warm."...
. U-Pop continued on XM Radio Online channel 31 and DirecTV
DirecTV
DirecTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and broadcaster based in El Segundo, California. Its satellite service, launched on June 17, 1994, transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America, and the Anglophone Caribbean. ...
until Sirius XM Radio ended its contract with 1worldspace in February 2009
2009 in radio
The following events occurred in radio in 2009.- Events :* January 1: Kurdish TV starts broadcasting in Turkey.* January: Michael Smerconish, morning host at talk radio WPHT Philadelphia, begins syndication of his morning show to WHFS in Washington and WOR in New York City.* January 17: Two well...
. Shibuya Airwaves has returned to current rotation on 1550 AM KYCY in San Francisco, CA.
Partial List Of Artists Interviewed
- Nana KitadeNana KitadeNana Kitade , is a Japanese singer-songwriter and musician. She has had success as a solo artist, model, actress, fashion designer, and the lead singer of the Germany based noise pop band, "Loveless"....
- SugizoSugizo, born , is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. Referred to by his stage name Sugizo, he is best known as lead guitarist of the rock band Luna Sea, who were popular in the 1990s. He started his solo career in 1997 and has since collaborated with many artists...
- the pillowsThe pillowsThe Pillows are a Japanese rock band. The group has released more than a dozen original studio albums, along with several EPs, singles and compilations...
- PolysicsPolysicsis a Japanese new wave and rock band from Tokyo, who dubs its unique style as "technicolor pogo punk". It was named after a brand of synthesizer, the Korg Polysix. The band started in 1997, but got their big break in 1998 at a concert in Tokyo...
- Lin Clover
- Lemon Drop Kick