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HOLLOW MELLOW Japan Import

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As we cross the seas on our haunted ship, our Dark Beauty flag violently whips with a loud cracking sound. The fog horns blow with a rumbling that shakes your very soul. We dock our ship battered from the storm and in the distance we hear “Kon Ni Chi Wa, Nippon e youkoso irasshaimasita”. Japan Import Hollow Mellow have already made their mark overseas, as Iruma and Nemu have traveled to France, Mexico, and America to perform. They now wish to continue to leave their musical imprint worldwide as Hollow Mellow. Hollow Mellow is a three person band led by vocalist Iruma Rioka, featuring Nemu Raven on guitar and Jill on violin. Iruma and Nemu began their work together as the two members of “Iruma Rioka,” blending Iruma’s melodies, often featuring classical elements, and Nemu’s rock style to create a unique sound and vision. Together in 2008, Iruma and Nemu formed Hollow Mellow as a “dark fairy tale artist.” Hollow Mellow’s music is composed by Iruma with dark, gothic, fantasy and fairy tale, as well as classical and antique melodies infused with Nemu’s masterful arrangements of hard rock and heavy metal. In August of 2009, Hollow Mellow released their album, which was self titled. It wasn’t until July of 2014 that the members of Hollow Mellow decided to continue officially under this name, no longer as an entity of “Iruma Rioka,” and were joined by the talented violinist Jill. On September 29, 2014, Hollow Mellow held their first performance as this official unity. Be on the lookout for their U.S. release!

Interview Meikee Magnetic

What magical place do you come from and describe your spirit?
We come from Wonderland. Iruma is a declining aristocrat, Nemu is a magic raven, and Jill is a black cat. We were all born in different places but we met on our travels being guided by fate.

Favorite American foods?
COLD STONE CREAMERY!

Favorite American artist?
Emilie Autumn. I really like her visuals and artwork.

What are your future musical plans?
Right now we’re in the middle of producing our CD! Before long we’ll have news for everyone, after that we’d really like to do an American tour.

What does Dark Beauty mean to you?
A strong woman who overcame a painful experience.

MORE INFO:
www.facebook.com/hollowmellow.jp
http://irumarin.com/

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Creative Journalist at Dark Beauty Magazine, Creator of GlitterazziSF, Ultra Music Festival resident DJ 2010-2013 Miami. Meikee Magnetic: (DJing since 1999) Producer, Audio Engineer, Artist and Dj. Resident at BootieSF. He's shared the stage with Kaskade, DirtyVegas, Cutcopy, BassNectar, DadaLife, Crystal Method, BadBoyBill, Will Bailey, Pleasurekraft, RyeRye, FelixDaHousecat, Infected Mushrooom, DJ Scene, Mickey Avalon, Larry T, Janes Addiction, Tommy Lee, Ron Reeser, Doc Martin, MobDeep, Tiga, Peaches, Bob Sinclar, Scooter&Lavelle, Sandra Collins, Keoki, Aphex Twin, De La Sol, Dirt Nasty, George Clinton and The Pfunk Allstars, RunDMC, CypressHill and The Pharcyde at the top of a long list of artists. Has worked with Dan The Automator. Festivals he's performed include Vision Quest The Gathering Japan 2002, Solstice Mt. Fuji, Burningman, Hollywood, SF, NYC and Mexico City. Founding member of the live ex-dance punk group "PROTECTION". His tracks have been on 92.7FM Bay Area, Indie 103.1FM LA, MTV & MTV Japan.