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YUNIOSHI
Alternative / Breakbeat / Rock

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United Kingdom

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   YUNIOSHI: General Info
Member Since12/7/2005
Band MembersRob Yunioshi, Lady Yunioshi Suzuki, James Yunioshi San and Hakushi Yunioshi san with an assortment of guests









Welcome to 2009 ! ! !

Why not grab the very limited supply of EPTWO while you can. Six whole tracks of 'Robot Funk Shit' plus guest vocals from 'The Woods' of Do Me Bad Things fame. Available at gigs!

Yunioshi: A potted history so far!
Well, we've not been around that long but we've been very busy. In our first year we managed to get two tracks from our first EP1 picked up for ad syncs (Kia and Vauxhall cars), released our first single, played Nottingham Arena as well as numerous other fantastic venues around the country, and even picked up our fourth member Hakushi Yunioshi San - our brand spanking new live drummer. 2008 was a tough year for Hakushi who suffered a T8 level spinal injury at the start of 2008 leaving him paralysed from the waist down. However, the Yunioshi spirit is strong and he has reinvented drumming from his wheelchair! While he was away for 7 months of spinal rehab we did a few things without him. Our premier Maida Vale session recorded in April as part of BBC Introducing. This was quickly followed by flying to Iceland to play a show in Reykjaviks famous Organ venue. We then played the Introducing stage at the Middle of Nowhere festival. We also had another track used on the telly. Thunderbird was used by Setanta Sports football coverage in December 08. This track will also appear on a compilation released by Lo Recordings / Universal in January 2009 - so look out for that!

Yunioshi 2009: Lets Go!
The plan for this year is simple. Festival gigs please! EP3 will be released with songs about cowboys, drumbeats and badass scuzzy electro! Our live shows will become ultra spectacular events. Our homemade gig cakes will be even nicer. We're gonna aim for even more radio play, more press and bigger gigs. We're gonna be commin attcha like a jack-knife freak-beat!


// Latest Gig News //

Live Magazine at The Approach
TUESDAY 7th JULY.
YUNIOSHI are starting to ease into their summer of festival slots up and down these great isles of ours. Needless to say, this gig may well feature some news tunes and arrangements. We don't think we'll have the 'cocktail / soup cannons' up and running by then but I'm certain the Yunioshi Catering Corp will not leave you with empty bellys. Nottinghams own Live Magazine are the minds behind 'First Tuesdays' so get there early, get down the front and munch away to the robot-funk-shit!

The Approach, Friar Lane, Nottingham. Music kicks off at 8pm.

More info yunioshirocks@yahoo.co.uk! or join our facebook group

We look forward to seeing all of you and your faces down there










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InfluencesFonda 500, Beck, Simple Kid, Tom Vek, Serge Gainsbourg, The Experimental Pop Band
Sounds Like"A brightly, highly, super cool funk breakbeat three piece from Nottingham, with a sound that is so spot on it would appear this is more american sounding than a british thing, but all in all a fresh approach! If you imagine Lemonjelly, Massive Attack and Del La Soul forming a supergroup, this would be the outcome!"
Fierce Panda


Yunioshi has a sound like Beck, Simple Kid, Tom Vek, Fonda 500 and the Super Furry Animals all regressed back to small children and hanging out at the zoo laughing at monkeys throwing their own poo at the people watching. An eclectic mix of found breakbeat samples from the back of dusty cupboards cut out by scissors with round blades and glued together by hooky guitars, old childrens keyboards and whatever odd instruments ebay has on offer that week.




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YUNIOSHI have got some merchandise for you! All available at gigs or just send us an email and we'll see what we can do. Currently available: EP2. Numerous badges. TeeShirts


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We have Tshirts! Wear the Yuniform. Get your paws on the first ever Yunioshi tshirts. Available exclusively at gigs. Made by idressmyself.co.uk and designed by both Yunioshi and our fine myspace friends.

Colours: Choose from - Chocolate, Sky or Cherry all with magenta print

Sizes: Womens XS(8) / S(10). Mens S(38) / M(40) / L(42-44)







We have Badges! Get in touch with us to get your Yunioshi Badges. Available from right here in cyberville or at gigs. Choose with your eyes and thinking minds a style and colour. Drop us a line or come speak to us and we'll exchange a badge or many badges for a pound or many pounds. Pin that badge!



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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 27 2009 8:00P
GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL (Spaceshipsarecool) Glastonbury, Southwest
Jul 7 2009 8:00P
Secret Gig Nottingham
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
BLOOM FESTIVAL 2009, Cheltenham Cheltenham
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
SUMMER SUNDAE FESTIVAL (14 - 16 August) Leicester, Midlands

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   About YUNIOSHI


Yunioshi are made of four people based in Nottingham. An eclectic bunch of influences feed a sound which is always upbeat, always trying to steal a peek up the short skirt of life.

Selected by BBC Introducing as one of the hottest emerging talents from the UK in 2008.
Visit www.bbc.co.uk/introducing



"Think Beck dry humping the Flaming Lips with the robot from Lost In Space looking on and filming all the action for his own personal collection. The perfect pop band. They're as catchy as hell." Leftlion Magazine


"A brightly, highly, super cool funk breakbeat three piece from Nottingham, with a sound that is so spot on it would appear this is more american sounding than a british thing! If you imagine Lemonjelly, Massive Attack and Del La Soul forming a supergroup, this would be the outcome!" Fierce Panda


"The band blend Beck-style flagrant rhythms and otherworldly vocals in a DIY style, creating something danceable, updeat and louder than an American in a sun-visor shop." Metro


"The exact place where found sounds and breakbeats merge with left of centre indie pop; all lilting Beck-style rhythms, hummable hooks and spoken word vocals in the style of Mr Ian Dury." Tunetribe.com (Mymo: Single of the week)


"Great innit" Jo Whiley BBC Radio One (Mymo single release)


"A cracking tune" Stephen Merchant BBC6 Music (Yunioshirocks single)


"Yunioshi are mining a rich seam of Odelay-era Beck style indie/hip-hop crossover tunes. 'Thunderbird' is yet another example, with ominous horns, gruff growling rhymes and beats guaranteed to keep your feet moving." Maps Magazine (Thunderbird single)





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YUNIOSHI EPTWO IS NOW OUT!!!!
AVAILABLE ONLY AT GIGS. STRICTLY LIMITED SUPPLY
Six tracks jam packed full of "robot funk shit"


Download live YUNIOSHI recordings .
Available for a limited time only.

Live Track 01: Yunioshirocks (Live at Supernight)

Live Track 02: Sue's My Beat (Live at Supernight)

Live Track 03: Leisure Rules (Live at Supernight)

Live Track 04: Tropical (Live at Alley Café)









Visit the Yunioshi 'YU-TUBE' page


YUNIOSHI "Thunderbird" used on Setanta Sports


YUNIOSHI "Mymo" used on Kia Carens UK TV Commercial


Buy the MYMO single (as seen on the Kia Carens TV ad)

Buy our first single release! Mymo is the track used on the Kia Carens TV adverts.
Available exclusively a digital releases from Indiestore.com and tunetribe.com
Buy these tracks from indiestore.com

Available at indiestore.com

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Come hear us talking on BBC Radios 'The Beat' :
Yunioshi on The Beat

Listen to us on Steve Lamacq (Feb 2008) :




BBC Introducing with Tom Robinson on 6 music
We've been Introduced by Tom Robinson

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SEVEN - Live Music Venue





Jun 25 2009 7:00 AM

Hi guys, don't forget next Tuesday 30th June sees the almighty DEATH ANGEL and KATAKLYSM playing live @ SEVEN with KEEP OF KALESSIN



We will be doing an aftershow party with the Total Annihilation DJs in the bar downstairs for those who don't want the night to end- so stick around and see if you can spot anybody interesting! ;)

Tickets are £12 advance from Seetickets or Gigantic
Sliptone





Jun 20 2009 1:23 PM

Hey mate hope your good!
Just dropping by to let you know i've got 4 new tracks up in my player and would really appreciate your thoughts and comments. Have a nice day!
Cheers 
T
SEVEN - Live Music Venue





Jun 18 2009 3:05 AM

Hey guys!

SEVEN has some pretty good stuff coming up over the next couple of weeks with the best of up-and-coming talent both locally and nationally. Take a gander below- something might just take your fancy...









Feel free to drop us a comment or a message... it's what we live for, innit.
spaceships are cool





Jun 15 2009 9:18 AM

get yer orange suits on again!!!!

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TJ7





Jun 13 2009 6:39 PM

Hello there!!!

Hows it going these days?

I hope all is well and good and I just wanted to let you know I've just put up a new track called ECHO so I thought you might want to have a listen. :o)
It's just the instrumental version I did not long ago but I do have a full section of vocal to arrange into this track so I'll keep you posted on the outcome! :o)

I appreciate your time and support and any comments posted.

All the very best, take care.
TJ7
Kennington Recordings





Jun 11 2009 10:43 AM

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Twenty Year Hurricane





Jun 8 2009 9:48 PM

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Champ Daily





Jun 5 2009 10:02 PM

Thanks so much for the add!! I also wanted to make sure you had a chance to check out my friend Nycole Valentina's page. She just added some new songs and pics, let me know what you think, Thanks!

Do me a favor, please checkout and add Nycole Valentina at www.myspace.com/nycolevalentina, or Just click on the banner below:







enemy divine





Jun 5 2009 11:56 AM

thanks for the friendship
Sliptone





May 30 2009 11:26 AM

Hello! Just dropping by to let you know I've released my first EP on Budabeats. You can download it for free at http://www.budabeats.com/bube009.htm would love to hear what you think! Peace T
chasndave





May 28 2009 8:51 PM

Chas and Dave at London's 100 Club, Friday June 12
Details: www.rhythmgigs.com
Alberto Veto





May 28 2009 6:32 PM

Hello - great gig next Monday...message me for guestlist for cheap entry

Solomon Smith





May 18 2009 8:47 PM

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May 18 2009 12:27 PM

Thanks lads and lass!

Hope you had nuff fun on Saturday.
You sounded great.
My only regret was that I didn't get any popcorn!

Thanks a million
Thor x
spaceships are cool





May 14 2009 5:24 PM

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BRAINDROP @ HIDDEN





May 12 2009 3:19 PM

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Wooohaaaaa!!! Braindrop is throwing its very first boat party on Saturday 6 June.

The vessel is specially equipped to hold large groups of people (and all the extra bass bins we can squeeze on). Her name is The Dutch Master and she be a mighty fine boat too!

It's going to be ridiculously fun rinse up. However, if you think you can get away with being remotely serious and/or cool at this party - ye be mistaken.
The Braindrop Boat Rave is fancy dress: Pirate's from the 80's.
Arrgh...better get thinkin what ye gonna wear.

D&B / DUBSTEP / TECHNO / BREAKS / ELECTRO / HARDCORE / HIP HOP / GABBA / BREAKCORE / PSYTRANCE / RAVE... and lots more!

Tickets are £20 and you can get them from TICKETWEB.

For more info check www.braindrop.co.uk. Arrrrgh me hearties!
STIFF KITTENS





May 12 2009 9:27 AM

Hey!

Check out them Kittens on KEMET FM

Kittens on Kemet

TOMORROW NIGHT...

Wed 12th May

7-9pm

A 40 min live mix as part of Nebula 2 show...Back 2 You!

So tune in and drop out with the Kittens!!

X

p.s Great news about Glastonbury gig

X
SUB-VERSIVE , free full track promo up!!





May 5 2009 1:24 PM

to say thanks for the support , new track VIVA LA PUNK,full track myspace download on my page.
be great to get your comments and feedback and if anyone wants full wav copy just get intouch and ill send link,as always feel free to use my page for your promo,cheers!
LOOK TO THE LEFT ON MY PAGE PODMATIC AND DOWNLOAD FROM THERE!
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Solomon Smith





May 3 2009 9:42 PM


SOLOMON SMITH LIVE @ THE MAZE

TOMORROW NIGHT


Date Venue

4 May 2009 Monday Tickle @ The Maze, mansfield rd, nottingham

29 May 2009 Jamcafe Heathcoat Street, Nottingham, Midlands


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Apr 28 2009 9:14 PM

The best record label never to release a record has FINALLY released one...

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Witness to Change!





Apr 28 2009 5:06 PM

Hi,


^_^
wtc.
chasndave





Apr 24 2009 2:46 PM


Chas & Dave:
hpe to see you at the 100 Club on May 1st, 2009
www.chasanddave.co.uk

Hello Thor





Apr 14 2009 8:41 PM

CAN'T WAIT!!

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spaceships are cool





Apr 11 2009 3:41 PM

may gig flyer
KERSTIN ENDERS





Apr 10 2009 9:44 AM

a colorful, fine weekend for you! :)
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