January 2012
7 posts
We Do This All For You
Photos by: Hannah Peldo and Lauren Cohen
Thank you for everything Houston. You guys made that release party absolutely insane.
For every song bought, for every t-shirt/wristband you rock, for writing us and telling us you love what we’re doing, for every single time you’ve come to our aide or defense…From the bottom of our little hearts…thank you.
YOU...
So I Failed To Save The World
So I ended up having a very strange dream. It is a little weird but here’s what I remembered.
Everything looked like an anime cartoon. Which is odd because I only watch one. I have some sort of super powers and was sent into battle with a muscular red demon. I suppose you could call the demon Satan. Oddly enough he was occupying my apartment. I walk into my apartment and challenge the...
December 2011
3 posts
I like it when she calls me baby. So this is what a good crush feels like.
Liar, Liar
I wish I had never met you.
Thanks for reminding me that when attractive women are feigning interest in me that they’re after something else besides me. Well, I’m one guy you won’t be getting what you crave from.
And if I’m meant to be alone because I refuse to compromise and settle for your hollow affection…so be it. I’m not saying it will be great but at...
November 2011
1 post
Hometown Villains
“We’re throwing stones, though we live in glass houses. We talk shit like it’s a cross to bear. You’re only relevant ‘till you get older. Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.”
Been jamming a lot of Childish Gambino lately. Which honestly is never a bad thing at all. Something about him and his music speaks to me. Maybe because he’s a...
August 2011
5 posts
1 tag
Love and Other Ridiculous Disasters
Since we’ve been back from tour we all took some time off to be with family, girlfriends and what not. We’re getting back into the swing of things. Starting off we shoot our second music video in about two weeks. I am personally really excited.
Now here comes the first challenge. I personally want to look my very best for this. We haven’t done a music video in a long time....
When I Get Through With You
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Ever get to a point in your life where you wonder—what’s my next phase?
All the time Bree. How do you know what I think all the time?
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Is Anyone Up?
Tonight I’ll reach to you through power lines Connecting shallow hearts to empty minds Sent with the intent to tear you down You brought this all on yourself now We’re all so tall behind the screen We’re all so brave, so it seems
July 2011
1 post
Be Alone
I’m writing this from the van as we travel back home from our mini tour to California. It was mildly successful and we definitely had a good time. Met a few executives, had a few bail on us (Atlantic Records) and made a few new friends.
We were shown incredible hospitality via German’s family and Fausto’s family. They treated us amazingly. All and all a good time.
I always...
June 2011
4 posts
Empty Apartment
I hate having weird dreams.
Dreaming about my ex always fucks me up. I really hate that. That’s part of the reason I honestly can’t tell her everything.
What do you say to someone you STILL dream about? Being friends with her is strange but it hasn’t always been. Just recently.
This week is just fucking terrible. Please go away.
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Genre: Alternative-rock, Post-hardcore
Otenki formed in 2004 and it didn’t take long for people to start taking notice. They did everything they could to get fans, and they quickly jumped on the 2005 Taste of Chaos Tour. Otenki then returned to play in 2006 and 2009, along with playing…
Ignite
I always take these huge breaks from writing in this blog. I also rarely ever write unless it’s a song idea or if I need to rationalize something going on in my life.
So here’s some of the things that have been going on with me.
-Went to Vegas for the 2011 Billboard Music Awards Battle of the Bands. Everything that came along with that was incredible.
-The road trip came with some...
May 2011
2 posts
Sometimes I Wonder What I'm Doing Here
Everything lately has felt like a real blur. These past two months have been absolutely unbelievable. Otenki feels like we could really do something, that no one else has done in a long time. Break the proverbial ceiling and enter the national realm which seems impossible for a band from Houston to do. I really wonder why is that? Why is it that this city makes it so hard for anyone to do...
Watch
March 2011
5 posts
Tricking Off
Keep your guard up kid. We’re on full lock down.
Take Pride
So there’s been this amazing opportunity that’s come out way recently and I can’t wait to share it with people. I’m finally understanding what some bands express when they are anxious to see what people think of what they’re working on.
This news is huge for us. Easily the biggest opportunity we’ve ever had. The pressure is really on to deliver something...
PropertyOfZack Exclusive Stream : : Otenki
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February 2011
7 posts
Dreaming With A Broken Heart
Damn you Mr. Mayer…you’re right…again.
Had a dream about a girl I used to love. We were running to her car and dodging all these people…weird thing she was moving faster and faster and I couldn’t keep up.
I felt the air leave my lungs and I couldn’t keep up. So I just watched her leave and it broke my fucking heart.
Just woke up recently and it really bummed...
Tight Rope
So things have been great lately. Things with the band keep getting better and better. We’re climbing the Billboard Uncharted Ranking, we debuted at 25 and within a week we jumped to 13. We’re definitely blessed to have so many amazing fans. If you are a fan reading this right now thank you so much.
I work hard for you guys. You give me the strength needed to continue to strive for...
Gimme Gimme Gimme
In the past couple of days I’ve had plenty of conversations about the state of music as of late. Everyone kind of has their own take on the situation and what can be done to “save” something that is so precious to each and every one of us.
I was talking to a director friend of mine tonight, he is working on a video for a top selling artist and we got to discussing his project....
January 2011
3 posts
Wait...Slow Down
So it’s been a bit since I wrote in this thing. Let’s see what’s been going on with me and the band.
Recently parted ways with a member of Team Otenki. The new dude is based out of NYC and seems a lot more hungry than the other one. The old member hasn’t spoken to us one bit since like August of last year. So good riddance.
Had to cancel a performance in Dallas because...
Comfort Far Away
I keep trying my best to remain a positive person. For the most part I do it for others, because who wants to hang around the guy who is in his own head all day over-thinking everything? Also, sometimes I just get exhausted from being down in the dumps as it were. To be honest I have a lot to be stoked about.
- The band is doing well. We’re excited for the future, we’re excited about...
Adrift
Random Lyric 01:
and if your love finds you adrift at sea please think of me, please think of me don’t worry they won’t find us here Random Lyric 02:
we’ve done all we can to set things apart spending another night amongst the empty bottles and broken hearts thinking that it was easy to walk away so forgive me if i can’t find any sympathy for you maybe you’ll think...
2011.
I’ve got one year left on this earth.
December 2010
3 posts
The Better Part Of Valor
My ex girlfriend recommended this artist to me. I’ve heard her name before and I was familiar to an extent with her other act Frou Frou. However, I never gave her solo albums a listen. And clearly I was a fool for not doing so sooner. It’s pretty incredible and definitely a change of pace from some of the albums I have been listening to this year.
It’s sort of refreshing to...
November 2010
4 posts
Very Proud Of Ya
Get some. Very excited for the release of the single. It’s been a long time coming and we are beyond excited to get some material out.
The Sage of The Six Paths of Pain
You know sometimes when you think about being single in your late 20s…it can be a bit of a drag. Your classmates, co-workers, friends, enemies are all getting in serious relationships, having good paying jobs, settling down for a life that seems to be the embodiment of the “American Dream”. As for me, past Enoma said, “Fuck that, I’m going to play music in a...
This is a pic of my friend Kelly Mason. She is not only a badass photographer but she runs a music site called Rain City Ambience. She’s been a long time supporter of Otenki and has become a pretty good personal friend of mine. I’m stoked to have talented people around me. They have an interesting way of inspiring you to do greater things with your own craft.
I’ve been...
I...I Just Looking...
Disclaimer: My thoughts here in no way represent the company I work for or it’s core values.
You know there are things in life that just make you say WTF? People are strange creatures filled with wondrous attributes and then there are those who are just plain assholes.
And lately I’ve been dealing with a ton of assholes. Let me paint you a picture. I work for a retailer, which I...
October 2010
8 posts
713
Sometimes I wonder if I’m cut out for the lifestyle I dream of. I want nothing more than to spend life on the road playing music for OTENKI. Times get tough and your mettle is tested. It’s ok to doubt yourself a bit. It’s not ok to give up without a fight.
I started working on a viral video for our release. Pretty excited about it. You will see some familiar faces and...
Dismantle. Repair.
One of the greatest bands around. Hands down. Our new record is heavily influenced by ANBERLIN.
Go listen to “Cities” it will change your life.
Aberdeen
So this is the new toy I get to buy for the band. I’m pretty excited to finally own a nice piece of video equipment. I’ve always been interested in video editing and even though this is a digital camera first and foremost it does capture Full HD 1080p video. I will be using it primarily for that purpose. I’m excited to try my hand at editing videos.
Our old drummer was quite...
