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GETTING TO KNOW TOMO OF RHEDORIC VIA SKYPE

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Summon the Roses had the extraordinary honor of interviewing the leader and guitarist of Rhedoric via Skype. Tomo came to town for an in-store event at Xenon, Los Angeles store on October 23rd. The guitarist participated in a meet and signing session with his dear fans. Tomo of Rhedoric is currently celebrating Rhedoric's major debut with the release of their 1st album "Jiggy" through Universal Music. The rest of the members Yusuge Suga ( ex: 12012) and Yuji (ex: carat) surprised their fans with a special live appearance on screen.

Photo Credits: A-to-J Connections.

Can you introduce yourself to the readers of Summon the Roses?
Tomo: Hi, this is Tomo. I'm from The Rhedoric, nice to meet you guys. Thank you for this opportunity.

You released your second press Jiggy on October 14th, can you tell us a bit about this release?
Tomo: It's somewhat like a best album for us. We put everything that is good for the band together, since our formation. We released a second press.

You recently signed with Universal Music Japan and went major, how do you feel about this accomplishment?
Tomo: I am very happy about it. We are very honored. On the other hand, the band and myself feel a pressure now. We cannot make the fans regret, by going major. We need to work harder and stronger.

What are some things you are doing to be able to release this pressure you feel now?
Tomo: I try not to think too much, too deep. Whatever at this point we need to do, just focus on that.

How do you feel you have evolved since the beginning of your music career?
Tomo: Compared to the beginning, how I feel about music, I believe it's more precious than before.

What are your expectations now for the upcoming year, 2016?
Tomo: We will be releasing a mini-album in December, we are looking forward to that. By releasing this mini-album, looking forward to 2016, we are definitely and strongly planning of for the states more. Basically, anywhere out of Japan.

Regarding this mini-album that will be released in December, what can you tell us about it?
Tomo: It's the same only stronger. We put more of a modern taste to it.

About your new music video GUILTY, how long did it take for the video be recorded and how was this experience?
Tomo: For the music video for GUILTY, we knew this would be the lead and signature song for the album Jiggy, since we thought this song was currently what The Rhedoric is, we wanted to show it visualized. We shot it with many cameras we had never used before, we many different angles, and a wide stage setting, to express the best quality of this song.

What changes do you feel will come with this major debut?
Tomo: The expectation level from people around the band and myself as well, including the audience, listeners, staff, has become big and will probably get bigger as time passes by. Since I am the leader of The Rhedoric, there is more work that I have to do now.

Are you the lead guitarist as well?
Tomo: Within the music we just randomly choose who will be the lead, so we don't really have a set part, based on the song, we would choose at that point.

How does it feel to be back in LA after coming a few months back to play support on stage with CELL?
Tomo: I really love being in LA, so I wanted to rush and come here. I am feeling good. After I played with CELL, at the VUNITED FEST, when I went back to Japan I heard many replies of my performance was at the show, and it really made me feel like I wanted to come back and be in front of them again.

It seems like you truly love to be here in America. Are there any plans of a World Tour?
Tomo: We are building a project right now, regarding a tour in the states or anywhere overseas, and we are working on that project right now, getting all the detailed straightened out.

What about the rest of the band members, why didn't they travel to the states this time?
Tomo: laughs Let's just say I'm the one who loves overseas more.

Lastly, do you have a message for your fans?
Tomo: To me LA is like a power spot, I really want to keep coming down, spreading out to other states and other countries.  The band wants to pursue the goal of a tour, and do more shows outside of Japan. I really feel every time I come to the states, I feel a big support from the listeners and all the fans. Everyone sharing us on the social network, on Twitter etc. I really see the support and I am very grateful about that. I want to say thank you, we will be pursuing our goals, as much as possible we will keep working hard. Please support us, because it will help us do more. Please watch us, and stay tune for more information that's coming up.


Summon the Roses would like to give a special thanks to Justin Takada for translating this interview and to Tomo of Rhedoric. 

🌹Links🌹

Official Website: http://vestimitation.com/
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhedoric 
Official Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rhedoric

  
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