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PassCode blasts out single “Freely” with LADYBABY member Emily Arima

10 November 2021

PassCode releases their first single, Freely, with the addition of new member Emily Arima from the on-hiatus group LADYBABY. Notably, the new song out on November 10 is already on streaming platforms along with...

DEXCORE’s mini-album “-18-” brings back hard-hitting songs!

Sizergyia

9 November 2021

Releases

Throughout the year 2021, DEXCORE released a series of digital singles consisting of Red eye, Self-Hatred, and EARTHWORM (feat. MAKITO of VICTIM OF DECEPTION). Now the band will compile these hard-hitting songs...

BabyKingdom to leave B.P.Records after “Jurrasic Adventure” tour final

Sizergyia and Rin

8 November 2021

News

BabyKingdom has announced that they will leave B.P.Records after their WINTER ONEMAN TOUR 'Jurrasic Adventure' -TOUR FINAL- on December 11 at Kanda Square Hall performance. The band state that this is not a ...

Mobile rhythm game “HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!” launches next month!

NBT

5 November 2021

Game

The mobile rhythm game "HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!" (English version) moves to the next stage after the recent successful public beta. The game has now set sight for December 7 as its launch date! Leading...

Unwind with CLACK inc.’s mundane yet cozy “Slow down” music video

NBT

4 November 2021

Music Video, New Look, Releases

CLACK inc.'s fifth digital single "Slow down" (スローダウン) was released back on October 13, but we've now seen the relaxing music video pop up on YouTube along with the date when the single will hit streaming platf...

Ashmaze.’s militant-inspired “INNOCENCE” music video surprises with engaging drum solo

Sizergyia

3 November 2021

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Ashmaze.'s third single INNOCENCE releases on December 22 with the title track, coupling track Q, and instrumental versions for each. The single also contains a DVD featuring the INNOCENCE music video and its b...

Livestream Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2021” from your comfy sofa

NBT

2 November 2021

Online Concert

This year's Hatsune Miku concert event "Magical Mirai 2021" will make it all the way from Tokyo, Japan to your screen via livestream! As a result, the global audience will once again have the chance to particip...

MAN WITH A MISSION checkmates with “Break and Cross the Walls I” album

edoh+

1 November 2021

Releases

Rock and rollin' MAN WITH A MISSION will be releasing the first part of their new album Break and Cross the Walls I on November 24, and internationally on November 28. The second part, Break and Cross the Walls...

Livestream 16 concerts for free on YouTube at “TIMM online”

NBT

31 October 2021

Online Concert

Tokyo International Music Market (TIMM) is back and will be holding its convention online this year again due to the pandemic. Just like last year, TIMM will be showcasing artists through a three-day online eve...

DaizyStripper strolls through darkness in “Ongaku ga Kieta Hi” preview

酒井菊奈 (Sakai Akina)

30 October 2021

Music Video, Releases

On October 27, DaizyStripper released a preview for their upcoming single, "Ongaku ga Kieta Hi"! The preview opens with vocalist Yugiri staring deeply into the blank sky. Then, as if filming a documentary, the ...

DIR EN GREY teases “Average Psycho 3”, first video collection in over 6 years

Erica

28 October 2021

Releases

DIR EN GREY announced an upcoming music video collection titled Average Psycho 3, due out early next year. They announced it after rocking Zepp Haneda in Tokyo for two consecutive nights during their Japan-wide...

ANCIENT MYTH’s mini-album “Ambrosian Blood” retells ancient lore

Erica

27 October 2021

Releases

Female-fronted symphonic metal band ANCIENT MYTH will release their next mini-album Ambrosian Blood on December 15. With songs inspired by myths and fantasy, Ambrosian Blood includes a CD, and a DVD with two mu...

BAND-MAID lights up heavy music video “Sense”!

G Andrew White

26 October 2021

Music Video

Today, BAND-MAID officially released the single Sense in all its glory. Not only is it available for purchase but you can also listen to it via streaming services, or watch the music video on YouTube! Get re...

Reol gathers notable songs for mini-album “Dai Rokkan”

NBT

26 October 2021

Anime, New Look, Releases

Reol has recently started picking up the pace again with new music and even started learning contemporary dance. Within all these new activities comes the announcement of the second mini-album Dai Rokkan (第六感, ...