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Asobi Seksu
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New York, NY
SPIN **** (4 stars): “This Brooklyn group's previous albums established them as shoegaze confectioners, molding candy swirls out of Yuki Chikudate's soaring, translucent voice and guitarist James Hanna's Kevin Shields–worshiping production. But here, Asobi Seksu do something My Bloody Valentine can't -- leave Shields behind."
MOJO **** (4 stars): “Cavernous, post-shoegazing pop from Brooklyn”
NEW YORK TIMES: "What was once called shoegazer-rock -- shimmering, multilayered guitars enfolding confessions of longing and ambiguity -- is back in Asobi Seksu, a New York band that wraps its guitars and keyboard around well-made pop melodies and the girlish ache of Yuki Chikudate's voice."
PITCHFORK: "Yes, the guitar overload, massive reverb, and deceptively sweet vocals are all there, but this New York quartet is anything but a My Bloody Valentine retread. Frontwoman Yuki Chikudate gives the band a charismatic focus, and her vocals range from a soulful croon to a delicate wisp. Whether she's singing in Japanese or English (she does both in about equal measure), she always keeps it catchy, and that squishing sound you hear when she sings "put your tongue up to my battery" on "Nefi+Girly" is indie boys melting across the country."
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Posted project update #6Update on Prize Shipment
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commented on a projectHi All. We're in the process of gathering all the info from everyone. If you haven't already let us know what size, color shirt you want, or which LP or CD, please do so. We can't place the order for all the stuff until we have everyone's requests. We'll get everything out the door as soon as possible - thank you for being so patient. We're working on a way to get any extra funds needed for international orders (if you didn't already pledge extra) and will be in touch about that soon. We're also preparing for the acoustic tour -- so lots to do! Thank you guys again and again for your contribution to this project. It's made a huge impact! xo Asobi Seksu
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Posted project update #5Happy New Year! We made it!
You guys helping us make our goal and more was such a great way to start 2010. We really can't thank you enough for all your love and support throughout this process and throughout the last 7 years. It has been an amazing journey both on and off the road.
We look forward to more - meeting more of you along the way, and more great things for all of you too! More! :) As we say to each other...Go Team Seksu! And now we say to you...Go Team All of You Guys!
Lots of love and hugs,
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commented on a projectHi Diana - since the UK tour has ended we've adjusted the 'dinner' reward. We're offering dinner in New York City sometime in January or February, plus tickets to the NYC acoustic show and lots of other goodies. Are you based in New York? Thanks everyone for your kind words and support. We love you!
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commented on a projectHi Luis - the $30 international shipping charge applies only if you make a pledge that includes vinyl. For buttons/postcard the international shipping would be $10.
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commented on a projectwow thank you guys so much. this kickstarter experience has been amazing so far - it's really a great send-off to tour. we're leaving Monday night for England. hopefully the pledges will keep coming and we'll make our mark so we can pay off our credit card after the tour. plastic is dangerous!
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commented on a projectthanks everyone - you guys are amazing for being so supportive!
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commented on a projectThanks Matthew. Come say hi in London!
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commented on a projectRyan - your words are amazing! And thanks for trying with Lollapalooza - hopefully one day we'll get to play.
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commented on a projectThank you all so much for supporting this project. It means the world to us that you guys are being so generous to us and our band. It's humbling to get off to such a great start. Thank you! Some people have asked about pledging internationally --- you should definitely be able to pledge from outside the US as long as you have a major credit card, and we will happily ship to wherever you guys are kind enough to pledge from. We'll post international shipping rates very soon. We're going to post a lot of updates from the UK tour - with photos and stuff - so check back often. xo Yuki & James
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Asobi Seksu
commented on a projectHi Diana - since the UK tour has ended we've adjusted the 'dinner' reward. We're offering dinner in New York City sometime in January or February, plus tickets to the NYC acoustic show and lots of other goodies. Are you based in New York? Thanks everyone for your kind words and support. We love you!
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Asobi Seksu
Posted project update #4Update from the UK - with Jack and Charles from White Lies!
One more show to go...our headlining gig in London! Stay tuned for all the acoustic tour dates.
xo
Yuki and James
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Posted project update #3Hello From Manchester
A quick hi during soundcheck. Thanks to everyone who has pledged so far. Please spread the word about our project to your friends so we can reach our goal and pay some bills.
More from the road soon.
xo
Yuki and James
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commented on a projectHi Luis - the $30 international shipping charge applies only if you make a pledge that includes vinyl. For buttons/postcard the international shipping would be $10.
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Posted project update #2We made it to London!
More from the UK soon.
xo
Yuki & James
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commented on a projectwow thank you guys so much. this kickstarter experience has been amazing so far - it's really a great send-off to tour. we're leaving Monday night for England. hopefully the pledges will keep coming and we'll make our mark so we can pay off our credit card after the tour. plastic is dangerous!
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Posted project update #1Amazing Start! + International Shipping Info
Hi Everyone,
Thanks to all of you who donated right away. You've made week 1 a huge success. It means so much to us that you would go out of your way to help us do this UK tour and the acoustic tour -- and allow us to continue making and performing music. This band has been an amazing experience and meeting all of you over the years keeps us going. A big hug to all of you and please don't forget to pass on the word so that we can make our mark!
Love,
Yuki+JamesP.S. all your comments made us go "awwwww...."
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We've had several inquiries about shipping outside the US. We are happy to do it. For all rewards that include vinyl, simply add $30 to your pledge and we'll ship to you anywhere outside the US.If your reward does not include any vinyl, the international shipping cost is only $10 extra.
The way this works is that at the end date of the project (December 31st) all Backers will receive an individual message asking for your shipping address. Once we have your address we'll be shipping out the goodies right away. Hooray!
Again - please add $30 to your pledge for shipping outside the United States if you are receiving vinyl. You only need to add $10 to your pledge if your reward does not include vinyl (just postcards, buttons, etc).
Please send us a message with any questions and we'll be happy to answer them for you.
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Asobi Seksu
commented on a projectthanks everyone - you guys are amazing for being so supportive!
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Asobi Seksu
commented on a projectThanks Matthew. Come say hi in London!
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Asobi Seksu
commented on a projectRyan - your words are amazing! And thanks for trying with Lollapalooza - hopefully one day we'll get to play.
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Asobi Seksu
commented on a projectThank you all so much for supporting this project. It means the world to us that you guys are being so generous to us and our band. It's humbling to get off to such a great start. Thank you! Some people have asked about pledging internationally --- you should definitely be able to pledge from outside the US as long as you have a major credit card, and we will happily ship to wherever you guys are kind enough to pledge from. We'll post international shipping rates very soon. We're going to post a lot of updates from the UK tour - with photos and stuff - so check back often. xo Yuki & James
