idol BEATS Radio Re-launch Fundraiser

Back when idol BEATS Radio was shut down, many of you contacted me saying you would be willing to donate to help keep idol BEATS Radio running with a new host (which would require a monthly fee.) This made me extremely happy, but was not something I could look into much at the time, due to the timing of things. (I was unbelievably busy at the time, and the amount of time and research it'd take to find the right place to re-launch, run a fundraiser for it, and re-upload and plan an entire station would be impossible.)

However, I now have enough time to take on the task, and am so excited to have the opportunity to try and get idol BEATS Radio back! I have opened a GoFundMe campaign to try and gain donations to cover a monthly fee. You can access it and make donations here: http://www.gofundme.com/idolbeats

As you can read in the story on that page, I am not expecting or needing the goal to be met in order to re-launch the station. The goal was chosen through looking through a lot of hosting options and opportunities for the station. It can be done on less, but can possibly do better on more. My plan is to see what is raised, and with that decide what host will be give the best for what seems affordable. If the fundraiser has a strong start, I will begin trying to have idol BEATS Radio begin its re-launch immediately, even before the campaign is over.

After the campaign ends (depending on how well or not-well it did), this website will likely get an optional "donate" button. It will not be advertised or pushed in your face, but simply be an option for if people want to help be sure the station continues running. idol BEATS is completely non-profit. No money earned for idol BEATS Radio will ever go to anything that is not directly related to the station.

Another way to cover this monthly fee when the campaign ends will be through Single Spotlights. As you likely remember, if you bought a single through the Single Spotlight links, a percentage of the money would go towards idol BEATS Radio. Rather than going into new music, that money will all go  towards keeping the station running. (Which means we will need it more than ever if this is successful, so be sure to always check the Single Spotlights and see if there is something you enjoy!)

If you are not able to donate:

Even as little as $1 would be extremely helpful in re-opening idol BEATS Radio, but I know that of course, many of you can not afford to donate. So, if you still want to help idol BEATS re-launch, here is what you can do:

• Share the GoFundMe campaign link http://www.gofundme.com/idolbeats on social media! (Facebook, twitter, tumblr, etc.)

• Blog about the potential re-launch of idol BEATS Radio. Talk about what you enjoyed about the station, and share this post or this link http://www.gofundme.com/idolbeats Nothing is more powerful than getting the word out there!

• Show your support by following idol BEATS Radio on social media, if you don't already. If you can't support financially, at least show you're a fan and awaiting a relaunch. It's not all about financial support! You can follow at www.facebook.com/idolbeats as well as https://twitter.com/idolBEATSRadio

• Keep an eye out for the tweets from idol BEATS Radio during this fundraiser! I plan to use the twitter to tweet about upcoming idol releases with links, like a brief, shortened version of single spotlights (but potentially with albums included) and like before, the links will fund idol BEATS Radio! So even if you don't feel comfortable donating directly, if you happen to find an idol release you are interested in purchasing through the twitter, you can purchase it and help our re-launch at no extra cost! Or, if you know of an upcoming idol release that you plan to buy, or simply think people should know about, let me know through a private message on the facebook page or twitter, or at idolbeatsradio@gmail.com 

Farewell to idol BEATS Radio

Many of you have been contacting me due to the station not playing the correct music and seeming to be gone. And that's because it now is. The music currently playing is streamed from another station- appears to possibly be vocaloid- that radionomy must've thought the most similar option, i'm assuming.

I've avoided making the post because it's sad and making it seems so final, but it's something that needs to be done.

Radionomy deleted idol BEATS Radio in it's latest deletion of stations that didn't have enough average listening hours. I feel frustrated and confused, as idol BEATS has been well over the marker for a long time, and I can't imagine the listening hours have suddenly dropped so significantly in the past month. Radionomy has been messing up a LOT for the station since October, and whether this was a mistake with the stats or not, the station is wiped so there is no getting it back.

I would like to believe I will some day bring idol BEATS Radio back as I LOVED hosting it, but it's going to take a lot of work and time that I just do not have right now. For starters, I'd need to find a new website to host it. I don't like using Radionomy, as I said they were causing many issues for station owners since they introduced a new radio manager in October. There have been issues with songs repeating, advertisements lasting massive periods of time that were not scheduled, accidentally picking up other stations, dead silence, and more. On top of that, they have awful support for station owners, so it's nearly impossible to do anything about it.
Once I found a website that could host idol BEATS Radio for free (or people willing to donate to keep it running) and one that can fit as much idol music as I have, it's also a matter of setting everything up and uploading literally thousands upon thousands of songs. It's something I just currently don't have time for, but hopefully will again eventually.

This is very sad for me, as I know it is for a lot of you listeners, but for now there is no choice but to have idol BEATS Radio off the air. Thank you for always supporting it as you have.

If you would be willing to donate (even a small amount) to have idol BEATS re-opened on a more professionally-run website where I pay to have it hosted, let me know in the comments or at idolbeatsradio@gmail.com If there is enough people willing to donate and help get it re-opened elsewhere, I will look into options and get on it once I have more free time to do so.

February Single Spotlights

idol BEATS Radio tries it's best to introduce listeners to new idol music, idol groups, and releases they would otherwise not know about. We also strongly believe in supporting the groups and releases you enjoy by purchasing them! Here, you can get information on idol singles releasing this February, and links to where you can purchase them. 

Remember, idol BEATS Radio receives a percentage of all CDJapan purchases through the links on this page, so please be sure to use them! It will cost you nothing extra, but will allow us to purchase more music for the station, as well as do more giveaways and contests. If you ever want to purchase something from CDJapan before it is listed on the website, please email idol BEATS Radio with the link to the item you want to purchase. We will reply within 24 hours (max) with a link that will support the station. 

Enjoy February's Single Spotlights! They are listed in order by release date.

“Otome Kakumei”by Heisei Kotohime

Heisei Kotohime are a 3-member idol group that were formed in 2012. They are a traditional Japanese themed idol group. Their music uses traditional Japanese music and instruments, along with a modern pop style. The members wear kimono and play a heisei-koto (a smaller, lighter, modernized version of a traditional japanese string instrument) during their performances. If you are interested in learning more about Heisei Kotohime, they provide an English information page on their website. You can view it here.

This will be Heisei Kotohime's 3rd single, and the release date is February 3rd, 2015.

Here is the MV for Otome Kakumei:

Tracklists:

[Regular Edition]

1. Otome Kakumei

2. Haruichiban!

3. Otome Kakumei (instrumental)

4. Haruichiban! (instrumental)

[Limited Edition A]

1. Otome Kakumei

2. Haruichiban!

3. Otome Kakumei (instrumental)

4. Haruichiban! (instrumental)

Limited Edition A DVD

1. Otome Kakumei (Music Video)

2. Bonus Footage

[Limited Edition B, Miyu Satsuki Version]

1. Otome Kakumei

2. Haruichiban!

[Limited Edition C, Yui Kato Version]

1. Otome Kakumei

2. Haruichiban!

[Limited Edition D, Mami Momoya Version]

1. Otome Kakumei

2. Haruichiban!

Limited Editions B, C, and D are have solo covers dedicated to specific members. The Regular Edition, Limited B, C, and D are all 1000 yen. Limited Edition A is 1500 yen. The single can be purchased on CDJapan. We ask that you please use the below links to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

Regular Edition Limited Edition A  

Limited Edition B Limited Edition C Limited Edition D

"Film! Film! Film!" by Faint*Star

Faint*Star is an idol duo who held their first performance in March of 2014. One of the members, Hina, was a member of the idol group Tomato n' Pine before it disbanded. The idol group started out relatively mysterious, suddenly releasing a music video online, and that being the only way to listen to their music before they began their lives. Now, they are getting noticed for having soothing music that is said to be a middle-ground between idol music and mainstream pop.

“Film! Film! Film!” is the group’s 2nd single, and it is scheduled to release on February 3rd, 2015.

Here is the MV for Film! Film! Film!

Tracklists:

1. Film! Film! Film!

2. Electronic Flash

3. Menai

4. Tip Tap

This single can be purchased on CDJapan. We ask that you please use the below links to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

CD

“Taiki Bansei / Otome no Gyakushuu” Double a-side by ANGERME

ANGERME, formerly known as S/mileage is a a group under Hello!Project. The group made it’s indies debut in 2009 and had their major debut in 2010 with four members. Since then, the group has experienced member graduations, and new additions. This double a-side single not only serves as the first release under their new name, but also the debut of third generation members Rikako Sasaki, Mizuki Murota, and Maho Aikawa.

The single will be released on February 4th, 2015.

Here is the MV for Taiki Bansei:

Here is the MV for Otome no Gyakushuu:

Tracklists:

[Regular Edition A]

1. Taiki Bansei

2. Otome no Gyakushuu

3. Taiki Bansei (instrumental)

4. Otome Gyakushuu (instrumental)

[Regular Edition B]

1. Otome no Gyakushuu

2. Taiki Bansei

3. Otome no Gyakushuu (Instrumental)

4. Taiki Bansei (Instrumental)

[Limited Edition A]

1. Taiki Bansei

2. Otome no Gyakushuu

3. Taiki Bansei (instrumental)

4. Otome Gyakushuu (instrumental)

Limited Edition A DVD

1. Taiki Bansei (Music Video)

[Limited Edition B]

1. Otome no Gyakushuu

2. Taiki Bansei

3. Otome no Gyakushuu (Instrumental)

4. Taiki Bansei (Instrumental)

Limited Edition B DVD

1. Otome no Gyakushuu (Music Video)

[Limited Edition C]

1. Taiki Bansei

2. Otome no Gyakushuu

3. Taiki Bansei (instrumental)

4. Otome Gyakushuu (instrumental)

Limited Edition C DVD

1. Taiki Bansei (Dance Shot ver.)

2. Taiki Bansei (Jacket Shooting / MV Shooting & Candid Videos)

[Limited Edition D]

1. Otome no Gyakushuu

2. Taiki Bansei

3. Otome no Gyakushuu (Instrumental)

4. Taiki Bansei (Instrumental)

Limited Edition D DVD

1. Otome no Gyakushuu (Dance Shot ver.)

2. Otome no Gyakushuu (Jacket Shooting / MV Shooting & Candid Videos)

Regular Edition A and B are 1000 yen. Limited Edition A, B, C, and D are 1600 yen. The single can be purchased on CDJapan. We ask that you please use the below links to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

Regular Edition A     Regular Edition B

Limited Edition A     Limited Edition B     Limited Edition C     Limited Edition D

“Kiss me Happy” by Ange☆Reve

Ange☆Reve is 5-member idol group under the Arc Jewel label. They get their name from the French words, “Ange” that means Angel and “Reve” that means Dream. Their aim is to be cute, energetic and be “idle like an angel.” The group was officially unveiled April 6, 2014 and released their first single on August of the same year.

“Kiss me Happy” is the group’s 2nd single and it is scheduled to release on February 10th, 2015.

Here is the MV for Kiss me Happy:

Tracklists:

1. Kiss me Please

2. Grow up!

3. Kiss me Please (Instrumental)

4. Grow up! (Instrumental)

The CD is available on Amazon Japan for 1000 yen. They do ship overseas. For any interest in purchasing this single, you may refer to the link provided below.

CD Version

“Chocolat☆Romantic” by Doll☆NEO

Doll☆NEO is a special unit consisting of twelve members. It is a collaboration unit made up of four-member group Doll☆Elements and Idoling!!! sub-group NEO. This single has a red and white theme with the girls presenting chocolates, just in time for Valentine's Day.

“Chocolat☆Romantic” is a DVD single, it does not contain a CD. This is the collab units debut together and it is scheduled to release on February 11th, 2015.

Here is the MV for Chocolat☆Romantic:

Tracklists:

1. Chocolat☆NEO

The single can be purchased on CDJapan for 1389 yen. We ask that you please use the below link to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

DVD Single

“Renai Wars / Koigokoro” Double a-side by Bitter & Sweet

Bitter & Sweet is a duo under the umbrella of UP-FRONT Promotion and consisting of the label’s two talents, Tasaki Asahi and Hasegawa Moemi. Both members participated the Forest Award NEW FACE Audition with Asahi winning on the 2nd year (2012) and Moemi winning the on the 3rd year (2013). Both were brought in under the label after their respective wins and on the 13th of December 2013, their new unit Bitter & Sweet was announced.

This double a-side single will be released on February 11th, 2015.

Here is the MV for Renai Wars:

Here is the MV for Koigokoro

Tracklists:

CD

1. Renai Wars

2. Koigokoro.

3. Renai Wars (instrumental)

4. Koigokoro (instrumental)

DVD

1. Renai Wars (Music Video)

2. Koigokoro (Music Video)

The single can be purchased on CDJapan for 1333 yen. We ask that you please use the below link to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

CD+DVD

"Hana no Arch / Brand Boy" Double a-side by Chu-Z

Chu-z is a 6-member idol group formed in 2012. Their name is a play on the English word "choose" and it's meant to mean that the members all have many talents, and you could choose any one of them. They had their major debut with their first album in July, 2014.

This is the group’s 5th single, their 2nd major single, and it is scheduled to release on February 11th, 2015.

Here is the MV for Hana no Arch:

Here is the MV for Brand Boy:

Tracklists:

[Type A (Kana and Maia version)]

1. Hana no Arch

2. Brand Boy

3. Hana no Arch (Instrumental)

4. Brand Boy (Instrumental)

[Tybe B (Asuka and Luna version)]

1. Hana no Arch

2. Brand Boy

3. Brand Boy - 11:30 pm

[Type C (Miku and Kaede version)]

1. Hana no Arch

2. Brand Boy

3. Brand Boy - 6:30 am

Each version of the single has two members featured on the cover, one on the front and the other on the back. The front covers have a feminine feel to represent Hana no Arch, while the back covers feature a more "cool" vibe similar to Brand Boy. All versions of the single can be purchased on CDJapan. We ask that you please use the below links to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

Type A     Type B     Type C

"Battery" by Cupitron

Cupitron is 3-member idol group formed in 2014. Their name is a combination of the words cupid and tron. They perform techno-pop music.

“Battery” is the group’s 2nd physical single release (they also had one digital single), and it is scheduled to release on February 11th, 2015.

Here is the MV for Battery:

Tracklists:

[Regular Edition]

1. Battery

2. WARP WARP

3. Pipopatoku

4. Battery (instrumental)

5. WARP WARP (instrumental)

6. Pipopatoku (Instrumental)

[Limited Edition]

1. Battery

2. Denshi Keisan ki no Yume

3. Battery (instrumental)

4. Denshi Keisan ki no Yume (instrumental)

Limited Edition DVD

1. Battery (Music Video Making of)

The Regular Edition is 1111 yen, and the Limited Edition is 1481 yen. Both can be purchased on CDJapan. We ask that you please use the below links to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

Regular Edition Limited Edition

"Never say Never" by Afilia Saga

Afilia Saga, formerly known as Afilia Saga East until June of 2013, is an idol group with a magical theme. All members use names that sound like magical girls, spells, etc. There are Afilia Cafes throughout Japan, where the members also work.

This will be the group's 14th single. It will also be the opening for the anime Isuca. The release date is set for February 11th, 2015.

Here is the MV for Never say Never:

Tracklists:

[Regular Edition A]

1. Never say Never

2. Megami-sama no Point Card

[Regular Edition B]

1. Never say Never

2. Spark in my Heart ~Sekai ga Owaru Made~

[Regular Edition C]

1. Never say Never

2. Megami-sama no Point Card

3. Spark in my Heart ~Sekai ga Owaru Made~

4. Never say Never (Instrumental)

5. Megami-sama no Point Card (Instrumental)

6. Spark in my Heart ~Sekai ga Owaru Made~ (Instrumental)

[CD+DVD Edition]

1. Never say Never

2. Megami-sama no Point Card

3. Spark in my Heart ~Sekai ga Owaru Made~

4. Never say Never (Instrumental)

5. Megami-sama no Point Card (Instrumental)

6. Spark in my Heart ~Sekai ga Owaru Made~ (Instrumental)

DVD

1. Never say Never (Music Clip)

2. Bonus Footage

[Anime Collab Edition]

1. Never say Never

2. Megami-sama no Point Card

3. Spark in my Heart ~Sekai ga Owaru Made~

4. Never say Never (Instrumental)

5. Megami-sama no Point Card (Instrumental)

6. Spark in my Heart ~Sekai ga Owaru Made~ (Instrumental)

DVD

1. Never say Never (Music Clip)

2. TV Anime "ISUCA" Special Movie

Regular Edition A and B are 926 yen, Regular Edition C is 1204 yen, CD+DVD Edition and the Anime Collab Edition are both 1852 yen. All of these can be purchased on CDJapan. We ask that you please use the below links to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

Regular Edition A     Regular Edition B     Regular Edition C

CD+DVD Edition     Anime Collab Edition

"I Just Wanna Be With You ~Kaso to Shinjtsu no Hazama de~" by Prizmmy

Prizmmy is an idol group under Avex Entertainment. The group made its debut in 2012 with their single serving as the 4th Ending song for the anime, Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream. This will be their second single with Hina, who was chosen from their sister group, Prism☆Box, to join Prizmmy in April 2014. (She is currently a member of both groups.)

The release date is February 18th, 2015. This will be their 12th single, and their first of 2015.

Here is the MV for I Just Wanna Be With You ~Kaso to Shinjtsu no Hazama de:

Tracklists:

CD

1. I Just Wanna Be With You ~Kaso to Shinjtsu no Hazama de~

2. I Just Wanna Be With You ~Kaso to Shinjtsu no Hazama de~ Club Mix Ver. I Just Wanna Be With You 〜Kaso to Shinjtsu no Hazama de~ (instrumental)

3. I Just Wanna Be With You 〜Kaso to Shinjtsu no Hazama de~ Club Mix Ver. (instrumental)

DVD

1. I Just Wanna Be With You ~Kaso to Shinjtsu no Hazama de〜 (Music Video)

2. I Just Wanna Be With You ~Kaso to Shinjtsu no Hazama de~ (Dance Master Ver.) I Just Wanna Be With You ~Kaso to Shinjtsu no Hazama de〜 (TV ver.)

3. I Just Wanna Be With You ~Kaso to Shinjtsu no Hazama de~(Making of Video)

The single can be purchased on CDJapan for 1500 yen. We ask that you please use the below link to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

CD+DVD

“Realize!” by i☆Ris

i☆Ris is an idol group consisting of six members that made its debut in 2012 under Avex Entertainment. Their name comes from the word, “Iris,” which means Rainbow in Greek, and also refers to the flower by the same name. They are known to record songs for anime such as Mushibugyo and Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live.

This will be the groups 8th single and it will be available on February 18, 2015. It will also be the opening for the anime, Prism Paradise, also known as Pripara.

Here is the MV for Realize!

Tracklists:

[CD version]

1. Realize!

2. Mirai no Namae

3. Waku Doki Shitai!

4. Realize (Instrumental)

5. Mirai no Namae (Instrumental)

6. Waku Doki Shitai! (Instrumental)

[CD+DVD version]

1. Realize!

2. Mirai no Namae

3. Realize (Instrumental)

4. Mirai no Namae (Instrumental)

DVD Tracklist

1. Realize! (Music Video)

2. Realize! (Making of Video)

The CD only version is 1200 yen, and the CD+DVD version is . The single can be purchased on CDJapan. We ask that you please use the below links to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

CD Version     CD+DVD

“Gira Gira Revolution” by SUPER☆GiRLS

SUPER☆GiRLS is an idol group formed in 2010. They were the first idol group to be created under the avex sub-label iDOL Street. This will be the last single with member Aya Goto.

This will be the groups 12th single and it will be available on February 18, 2015. The song and members are also being used in commercials for Tokyo Snow Resort.

Here is the MV for Gira Gira Revolution:

Tracklists:

[Regular Edition]

1. Gira Gira Revolution

2. Hikokigumo, itsuka

3. Gira Gira Revolution (Instrumental)

4. Hikogumo, itsuka (Instrumental)

[Limited Edition]

1. Gira Gira Revolution

2. Hikokigumo, itsuka

[CD+Bluray Version]

1. Gira Gira Revolution

2. Hikokigumo, itsuka

3. Gira Gira Revolution (Instrumental)

4. Hikokigumo, itsuka (Instrumental)

Bluray Tracklist

1. Gira Gira Revolution (Music Video)

2. Gira Gira Revolution (Music Video Making of)

The Regular Edition is 1200 yen, the Limited Edition is 926 yen, and the CD+Bluray Version is 2000 yen. The single can be purchased on CDJapan. We ask that you please use the below links to purchase the single, as idol BEATS Radio will receive a percentage of the profit (at no extra cost to you):

Regular Edition Limited Edition CD+Bluray Version

Which February single is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!