The purpose of this website site, even though it hasn’t been updated in a while, is about writing whatever the author wants. It could be about books, movies, video games, music, etc. The focus is not always the same subject, however the past few posts have been about a specific sub-genre of music. A hyper-focused genre that you either love or hate.

That being said, it has been difficult to figure out what to write next. Continuing down the same trend of idol music might paint the website in the light of an idol focused website, but it is not. It was never the intention to do that. However, sometimes you just want to write. And maybe that means writing about whatever you want.

So with all that out of the way, it’s time to review releases from two new idols groups. These reviews have been a long time coming, and it is time they get the proper love and respect they deserve.

The two idols in question are: Miho and Kosame. Two solo idols managed and produced by Idol Underworld’s Derek Vasconi. If that name, Vasconi, seems familiar to you, then it is. He used to be the guitarist for From A Second Story Window, a deathcore band from the early 2000s. A band that influenced a lot of current music, and certainly paved the way for many young metal heads to explore the genre. However, this article is not about him.

Miho and Kosame tend to arrive in pairs, with Kosame being overall more busy than Miho leading to Miho to put on more shows. However, that doesn’t discredit Kosame as a fantastic performer. She may have less outings, but each are just as intense as the last.

We’ll start with Miho’s latest release, Doubt. This is her second release, with her first release, Good Day, being of a completely different genre. Where Good Day could be chalked up as just another idol song, Doubt is quite a unique song. It takes inspiration from early emotional bands such as Thursday, but also adding a bit of more modern post-hardcore such as Touché Amoré. A lot of dissonance on the guitars to create an emotional soundscape.

Miho’s song is crated, rather than manufactured. One could easily tell that Vasconi spent days working with the music creators to produce a fantastic song from start to finish. The instrumental is fantastic from start to finish, playing off many different sort of nostalgic elements of musical styles throughout the years. It reminds a bit of INforMEL in some ways, with a pinch of Bury, and old Yanakoto Sotto Mute. But none of the groups are anywhere close, individually, to the music prowess Doubt and Miho exhibits.

“Miho’s song is crated, rather than manufactured.”

But enough about the music, that’s only half the song. The other half is Miho’s singing. Which isn’t the best for this song. Miho is a fantastic singer, and Good Day, her first single, is a great example of how well she can sing. However, Doubt is lacking in some areas. Her voice doesn’t seem full, as if she isn’t showing her full range. During her live shows, she puts it all out on the stage, but the recording seems lacking.

Overall, Doubt is a fantastically crafted song. Even with the minor shortcomings on the vocals, Miho showed that she is a strong contender for the scene. Coming out with a single showcasing a song and singing style that no other idol has ever done. Up next is Kosame, stayed tuned for her article. If you thought Miho was doing something unique, then wait until you hear Kosame.

You can purchase Miho’s merchandise from Idol Underworld.