Tomoko Kawase is the lead singer and lyricist of one of my favorite Japanese bands, the brilliant green. However, I am in love with her more for her solo projects. Most recently, she has been a solo-rocker named Tommy Heavenly6, but prior to that she was Tommy February6, the coolest synth-pop artist in the Universe. The awesomeness of Tommy February6 lies in the concept behind the character: according to Naoya, Ms. Kawase (notice I do not use her married name--to do so would be admitting defeat) modeled the character on her perception of a lame, unpopular, Lisa Frank-type American teenage girl. Below is my favorite of her videos, but those interested should also do a youtube search for "Every Day at the Bus Stop".
What else is awesome about Tommy February6? Her two trademarks: pink microphone and hip flask. Genius.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Future Ex-Wife #62
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Oh man. She is so excellent. And powerful enough to summon every sister living in Japan to be in her video!
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