01Profile
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Ryoma Inoue
Musician — Osaka
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
Ryoma Inoue from Osaka, Japan.
what do you do?
I'm a musician in the band SHE'S.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
It was 2017 when I moved to Tokyo and watched Coldplay at Tokyo Dome. I got the impression that the dome really brought out their stadium-scale sound which must also be great outdoors. I think the large space probably made their sound come alive.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
Fashion in general. I didn’t get into American casual style at all but from my father. I like the gentleman feel so I’ve been wearing Paul Smith for a very long time. I remember visiting the Westbourne House in Notting Hill during my UK trip 2 years ago.
Of all the venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
I’d say it’s the COUNTDOWN JAPAN 2018 at the event hall of Makuhari Messe. It’s similar to the Budo-kan in terms of the size with a clear view. I recall myself getting well excited.
If you could be on the line up with any bands in history?
Being a fan of Oasis, though actually I can imagine the two brothers dissing us after the show so…It’s going to be Coldplay for their kind-hearted mind. A piano duet with Chris Martin would make my day. ‘Parachutes’ or ‘A Rush of Blood to the Head’…those that were released in the early ’00s would be nice.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Drinking session with Ed Sheeran. Preferably some Irish bars in Dublin with a woody atmosphere.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
No Rome. He’s a singer-songwriter from Manila, Philippines and now based in England. ‘Narcissist’, a collaborative track with Matthew Healy from The 1975 went viral.
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
How did you select the tracks for this playlist?
It’s the list of artists that I believe should not be missed out when we talk about UK music up until now and from now on. Note that I didn’t include The Beatles.
The first track you played on repeat?
’Chasing Cars’ by Snow Patrol if you mean the first track I repeated of my own will. It was during high school, I discovered them by listening to Keane.
A song that defines the teenage you?
’Don’t Look Back in Anger’ by Oasis. I’ve been wanting to write this track as a teen. If I was Noel Gallagher, I’d have quit the band after I finished writing it! It’s such an ideal track and I’d be satisfied.
One record you would keep forever?
’Babel’ by Mumford & Sons. Suitable for a bonfire.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
I’d say ‘I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)’ by The 1975 which must be the final track on their recent album ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’. The title already is interesting and…I mean the sense of humour with wordplay. The line "…but your death, it won’t happen to you. It happens to your family and your friends…" reflects the struggle which we as a band (called SHE’S) pay attention to as a theme in our lyrics.
Best song to turn up loud?
I do like the track ’Thinking Out Loud’ by Ed Sheeran. I’ve covered it frequently on TV shows.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
I haven’t said this in public… I love One Direction! I could go on about them for hours. It’s hard to narrow down but my favourite is ‘You & I’. There are plenty of tracks that are emotional but ‘They Don’t Know About Us’ is also nice. I’d say give them a go without your preconceptions.
Any new bands you are listening to now?
I recently listened to Tom Mischs. His track making techniques seem complex yet his melodies are easy to listen to. What a balance between both. I could totally learn from him as a composer. There’s also HONNE, a duo with the theme of night city pop. I feel so on top of the world listening to their tracks strolling down the street at night haha.
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
Ryoma Inoue from Osaka, Japan.
what do you do?
I'm a musician in the band SHE'S.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
It was 2017 when I moved to Tokyo and watched Coldplay at Tokyo Dome. I got the impression that the dome really brought out their stadium-scale sound which must also be great outdoors. I think the large space probably made their sound come alive.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
Fashion in general. I didn’t get into American casual style at all but from my father. I like the gentleman feel so I’ve been wearing Paul Smith for a very long time. I remember visiting the Westbourne House in Notting Hill during my UK trip 2 years ago.
Of all the venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
I’d say it’s the COUNTDOWN JAPAN 2018 at the event hall of Makuhari Messe. It’s similar to the Budo-kan in terms of the size with a clear view. I recall myself getting well excited.
If you could be on the line up with any bands in history?
Being a fan of Oasis, though actually I can imagine the two brothers dissing us after the show so…It’s going to be Coldplay for their kind-hearted mind. A piano duet with Chris Martin would make my day. ‘Parachutes’ or ‘A Rush of Blood to the Head’…those that were released in the early ’00s would be nice.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Drinking session with Ed Sheeran. Preferably some Irish bars in Dublin with a woody atmosphere.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
No Rome. He’s a singer-songwriter from Manila, Philippines and now based in England. ‘Narcissist’, a collaborative track with Matthew Healy from The 1975 went viral.
04Playlist Notes
How did you select the tracks for this playlist?
It’s the list of artists that I believe should not be missed out when we talk about UK music up until now and from now on. Note that I didn’t include The Beatles.
The first track you played on repeat?
’Chasing Cars’ by Snow Patrol if you mean the first track I repeated of my own will. It was during high school, I discovered them by listening to Keane.
A song that defines the teenage you?
’Don’t Look Back in Anger’ by Oasis. I’ve been wanting to write this track as a teen. If I was Noel Gallagher, I’d have quit the band after I finished writing it! It’s such an ideal track and I’d be satisfied.
One record you would keep forever?
’Babel’ by Mumford & Sons. Suitable for a bonfire.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
I’d say ‘I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)’ by The 1975 which must be the final track on their recent album ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’. The title already is interesting and…I mean the sense of humour with wordplay. The line "…but your death, it won’t happen to you. It happens to your family and your friends…" reflects the struggle which we as a band (called SHE’S) pay attention to as a theme in our lyrics.
Best song to turn up loud?
I do like the track ’Thinking Out Loud’ by Ed Sheeran. I’ve covered it frequently on TV shows.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
I haven’t said this in public… I love One Direction! I could go on about them for hours. It’s hard to narrow down but my favourite is ‘You & I’. There are plenty of tracks that are emotional but ‘They Don’t Know About Us’ is also nice. I’d say give them a go without your preconceptions.
Any new bands you are listening to now?
I recently listened to Tom Mischs. His track making techniques seem complex yet his melodies are easy to listen to. What a balance between both. I could totally learn from him as a composer. There’s also HONNE, a duo with the theme of night city pop. I feel so on top of the world listening to their tracks strolling down the street at night haha.