THE CABINETS: LOLITA PUNK BAND FROM JAPAN, SWEET LOLI MEETS HARDCORE MUSIC.
Reader Trashtastika alerted me to one of her favorite Japanese bands, The Cabinets. Four dirty punk rockers sandwiching a Sweet Lolita? I was instantly intrigued.
The story began over two decades ago; The Cabinets were an all-male hardcore unit that evolved into Beat Punk before calling it quits in 1989. Last year, the band re-united with a new musical direction (Lolita + Punk) headed by pretty vocalist Mikako. The Cabinets’ first EP, “Pierrot,” is now on sale in Japan.
I discovered an interview with the band on Ambi-Japan (the website is currently down). Here are excerpts, which I’ve translated from French.
Q: The Cabinets has been on hiatus for a long time. Why have you returned to making music?
A: We think that punk music is now a rarer genre, so we wanted to give a new life to our music.
Q: And why did you invite a girl to join you?
A: In the 80s, there was a new wave of culture; punk groups had a lot of Lolita fans, but today, they listen to Visual Kei. So we want to bring Lolitas back to Punk. Our Lolita also adds liveliness to our group.
Q: What does Mikako bring to your band?
A: Mikako is a respectful and cultured Lolita with a distinctive voice. Her presence is important for our group at the present time.
Q: You’re entering the world of Sweet Lolita; how do you mix this with your old musical style?
A: We think Lolita culture is an antithesis to popular culture. In this way, it’s a lot like Punk culture.
Q: Are many of your fan-girls Lolitas?
A: Yes. The number of our Lolita fans, both in Japan and worldwide, grows every day.
Q: What are your plans for the future?
A: We always want to put 1980s Punk and Lolita style at the forefront.
Q: Do you want to tour around the world?
A: Yes, we’d love to travel worldwide and play at outdoor festivals.
Q: A word for your fans?
A: We love you all! Thank you for supporting us!
Song of the Day #16: The Cabinets – Pierrot
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Ahh they look like fun~
hah, thanks for sharing =D
I am interested in seeing and hearing more ^3^
awww…..love the girls dress!
Ahh they look like fun~
hah, thanks for sharing =D
I am interested in seeing and hearing more ^3^
awww…..love the girls dress!
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I love their Blythe dolls! Is that an Asian Butterfly I see?
the visual is interesting. unfortunately i can't extend the same comment about the music.
I love their Blythe dolls! Is that an Asian Butterfly I see?
the visual is interesting. unfortunately i can’t extend the same comment about the music.
It’s kinda incongruous, having Mikako there, but I like that! And I definitely like the music, as I like old school and Ramones style punk :) They just need to make a zombie movie now, like Guitar Wolf!
Yeah.. I'm not digging this.
Yeah.. I’m not digging this.
I hope the Cabinets get some new fans from this!
It's kinda incongruous, having Mikako there, but I like that! And I definitely like the music, as I like old school and Ramones style punk :) They just need to make a zombie movie now, like Guitar Wolf!
I hope the Cabinets get some new fans from this!
Haha, they're a lot of fun! I wish them much success in the future! ^_^
Haha, they’re a lot of fun! I wish them much success in the future! ^_^
The interview is here now : http://ambi-japan.com/index.php?file=Sections&o…
The interview is here now : http://ambi-japan.com/index.php?file=Sections&op=article&artid=10
auww god, i wish they would come some day to spain….i've ever thought that lolita and punk were so simmilar..and i love their music!
auww god, i wish they would come some day to spain….i’ve ever thought that lolita and punk were so simmilar..and i love their music!
auww god, i wish they would come some day to spain….i've ever thought that lolita and punk were so simmilar..and i love their music!