Barry McKinnon
@rockyuphill.bsky.social
Old coot, mountain biker, lover of music by Band-Maid (and other music too).
Amanita Muscaria are having a rave in my front lawn.
October 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Amanita Muscaria are having a rave in my front lawn.
Band-Maid getting some more mainstream recognition on the Grammy Awards website in an article listing Japanese bands to know. www.grammy.com/news/japanes...
9 Japanese Artists You Should Know: HANA, BAND-MAID, Yuki Chiba & More | GRAMMY.com
As J-pop continues its climb to global dominance, other genres are making stars of their own. From DJ Yosuke Yukimatsu to VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei, get to know nine acts pushing Japanese music beyond ...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Band-Maid getting some more mainstream recognition on the Grammy Awards website in an article listing Japanese bands to know. www.grammy.com/news/japanes...
Band-Maid always deliver a great experience when purchasing their CD/Blu-Ray packages. Includes a bonus CD of walk-on music, a poster, a special pick with the Dilly-Dally song logo. Always feels like a worthwhile purchase.
October 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Band-Maid always deliver a great experience when purchasing their CD/Blu-Ray packages. Includes a bonus CD of walk-on music, a poster, a special pick with the Dilly-Dally song logo. Always feels like a worthwhile purchase.
I downloaded the new EP from iTunes last night. Band-Maid are really exploring incredibly interesting aspects of composition and performance. This might be the most unusual song on the EP and it might be my favourite on the EP. 🤩 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gE2...
Dilly-Dally
YouTube video by BAND-MAID - Topic
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October 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I downloaded the new EP from iTunes last night. Band-Maid are really exploring incredibly interesting aspects of composition and performance. This might be the most unusual song on the EP and it might be my favourite on the EP. 🤩 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gE2...
Since Band-Maid still isn't on Bluesky, I'll post a link to their new video which is just amazing. Band-Maid always impresses with what is becoming an absolute unique genre of one band's music. This song is about them conquering the world with their music. Ganbatte! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzSd...
BAND-MAID / Present Perfect (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by BAND-MAID
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October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Since Band-Maid still isn't on Bluesky, I'll post a link to their new video which is just amazing. Band-Maid always impresses with what is becoming an absolute unique genre of one band's music. This song is about them conquering the world with their music. Ganbatte! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzSd...
It's not actual robbery if Grok and ChatGPT5 are using the jewels to train their A.I. 😒
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
October 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's not actual robbery if Grok and ChatGPT5 are using the jewels to train their A.I. 😒
Feathers McGraw... makeagif.com/i/h3J1Tj
October 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Feathers McGraw... makeagif.com/i/h3J1Tj
Well that is just crazy intense good, 😍 I'm surprised Akane and Kanami didn't need to be carried off the stage after this song was done, they had such intense instrumental work to do. They teased this a couple of months ago. Dropped with the new EP announcement. 😲 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I6V...
BAND-MAID / Ready to Rock (Official Live Video) TVアニメ「ロックは淑女の嗜みでして」オープニングテーマソング
YouTube video by BAND-MAID
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August 20, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Well that is just crazy intense good, 😍 I'm surprised Akane and Kanami didn't need to be carried off the stage after this song was done, they had such intense instrumental work to do. They teased this a couple of months ago. Dropped with the new EP announcement. 😲 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I6V...
One episode in and Alien: Earth is like a combo of Alien and Aliens, way better horror than Alien: Romulus, less reliance on jump scares. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOeG...
Alien: Earth | Homage Teaser - Safer in Space | FX
YouTube video by FX Networks
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August 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
One episode in and Alien: Earth is like a combo of Alien and Aliens, way better horror than Alien: Romulus, less reliance on jump scares. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOeG...
Well James, you've got a Supergirl movie coming up, not a better band on the planet to do a Supergirl movie theme. Just sayin'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UICK...
James Gunn: Band-Maid is one of my five favorite bands in the whole world
YouTube video by Nightcrawler
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August 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Well James, you've got a Supergirl movie coming up, not a better band on the planet to do a Supergirl movie theme. Just sayin'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UICK...
At the 29:30 mark James Gunn talks about using Band-Maid's "Choose Me" in season 1 of Peacemaker and then goes on to say they are one of his top 5 bands in the world. They are my number one band, so I get it James, good choice.👍👍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK1y...
Peacemaker: The Official Podcast with James Gunn – Season 1 Rewatch, Ep. 3
YouTube video by DC
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August 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
At the 29:30 mark James Gunn talks about using Band-Maid's "Choose Me" in season 1 of Peacemaker and then goes on to say they are one of his top 5 bands in the world. They are my number one band, so I get it James, good choice.👍👍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK1y...
I do enjoy watching techy/nerdy musician song reactions where they use track separation software that highlights just how dense and complex Kanami's compositions are. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLtm...
Musician REACTS BAND-MAID / What is justice? TV Anime "TOUGEN ANKI" Ending Theme Song
YouTube video by Dicodec
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July 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I do enjoy watching techy/nerdy musician song reactions where they use track separation software that highlights just how dense and complex Kanami's compositions are. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLtm...
Well that is just a banger. Kanami is completely unleashed in this new song. #bandmaid www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kMI...
BAND-MAID / What is justice? (Official Music Video) TVアニメ「桃源暗鬼」エンディング主題歌
YouTube video by BAND-MAID
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July 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Well that is just a banger. Kanami is completely unleashed in this new song. #bandmaid www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kMI...
I'm curious, what is the success rate of anyone trying to remove a single battery through the trapdoor opening in the cardboard back of a battery blister pack? I eventually end up tearing most of the cardboard off just to get one battery out. Have the package designers ever tried this?🤨
July 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I'm curious, what is the success rate of anyone trying to remove a single battery through the trapdoor opening in the cardboard back of a battery blister pack? I eventually end up tearing most of the cardboard off just to get one battery out. Have the package designers ever tried this?🤨
That far too pointed reminder that this bug is not done with us yet. I presume that Tanita was in the UK for both infections.
I’ve just tested positive for Covid . The 2nd time in 2 months, symptoms very sore throat . I thought you couldn’t get Covid twice in 2 months 😵💫 !! Any health professionals out there who know what’s going on with this strain . Thank you 🙏🏼
June 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
That far too pointed reminder that this bug is not done with us yet. I presume that Tanita was in the UK for both infections.
This is cool, HiDive is available through Amazon Prime, so I've got some binge watching to do to catch up on the anime "Rock is a Lady's Modesty". Band-Maid wrote and performed the theme and played all the musician character's motion capture. I'm in. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO-f...
Rock is a Lady's Modesty | Trailer | Premieres April 3 | HIDIVE
YouTube video by HIDIVE
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June 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This is cool, HiDive is available through Amazon Prime, so I've got some binge watching to do to catch up on the anime "Rock is a Lady's Modesty". Band-Maid wrote and performed the theme and played all the musician character's motion capture. I'm in. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO-f...
This time fer sure www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPvK...
June 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This time fer sure www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPvK...
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June 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Camina Drummer from The Expanse tenor.com/bD02e.gif
More snippets of the upcoming full video of the live performance of Ready to Rock. Akane's drums in this live version are just bonkers, it's a good thing this is the last song of the evening as Akane must be about ready to spontaneously combust by the end. www.youtube.com/shorts/lBkdx...
BAND-MAID / Ready to Rock (Official Live Video ver. 3 #shorts ) TVアニメ「ロックは淑女の嗜みでして」オープニングテーマソング
YouTube video by BAND-MAID
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May 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
More snippets of the upcoming full video of the live performance of Ready to Rock. Akane's drums in this live version are just bonkers, it's a good thing this is the last song of the evening as Akane must be about ready to spontaneously combust by the end. www.youtube.com/shorts/lBkdx...
It amazes me that this song can be performed live without having Akane pass out from the drum work. The BTS video of the music video had Akane and Kanami laying on the floor after a few takes. This suggests that a full live version is coming. 👍😲 www.youtube.com/shorts/bQDrc...
BAND-MAID / Ready to Rock (Official Live Video #shorts ) TVアニメ「ロックは淑女の嗜みでして」オープニングテーマソング
YouTube video by BAND-MAID
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May 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It amazes me that this song can be performed live without having Akane pass out from the drum work. The BTS video of the music video had Akane and Kanami laying on the floor after a few takes. This suggests that a full live version is coming. 👍😲 www.youtube.com/shorts/bQDrc...
I'm in Band-Maid nerdvana, new merch just arrived, a bunch of new T shirts, and these 5 tiny maids. I am at an age where I am easily amused, it would appear.
May 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I'm in Band-Maid nerdvana, new merch just arrived, a bunch of new T shirts, and these 5 tiny maids. I am at an age where I am easily amused, it would appear.
A couple of impressive milestones, Band-Maid has reached 750,000 subscribers on YouTube and their latest video Ready to Rock is on the verge of hitting 2 million views in 5 weeks.
May 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A couple of impressive milestones, Band-Maid has reached 750,000 subscribers on YouTube and their latest video Ready to Rock is on the verge of hitting 2 million views in 5 weeks.
Patiently, or possibly impatiently, awaiting shipping notification for a batch of band merch in the next week or so. 😏🤘
May 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Patiently, or possibly impatiently, awaiting shipping notification for a batch of band merch in the next week or so. 😏🤘
Well done Band-Maid, Ready to Rock has already reached 1 million views in 2 weeks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eapN...
BAND-MAID / Ready to Rock (Official Music Video) TVアニメ「ロックは淑女の嗜みでして」オープニングテーマソング
YouTube video by BAND-MAID
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April 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Well done Band-Maid, Ready to Rock has already reached 1 million views in 2 weeks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eapN...
Wowzer, this Band-Maid opening song from "Rock is a Lady's Modesty" anime is an absolute shredfest, this is considerably more intense than Zen and Shambles or Protect You. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eapN... It fits the vibe of the anime, and the band even does some mo-cap.
BAND-MAID / Ready to Rock (Official Music Video) TVアニメ「ロックは淑女の嗜みでして」オープニングテーマソング
YouTube video by BAND-MAID
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April 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Wowzer, this Band-Maid opening song from "Rock is a Lady's Modesty" anime is an absolute shredfest, this is considerably more intense than Zen and Shambles or Protect You. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eapN... It fits the vibe of the anime, and the band even does some mo-cap.