MIYAVI - JROCK NEWS

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2022

NBT, Erica, Rin, Nori and G Andrew White

29 December 2022

This year has been quite a special one, with Japan opening up to the world again, and at the same time, we saw more Japanese bands seeking to perform abroad. Our toplist for the year 2022 gathers notable vis...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS’ debut single “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)” reflects global ambition

Erica

20 December 2022

Releases, Tour

Newly-formed supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS, comprised of YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI release their debut digital single The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix) on December 23, 2022. Fans can listen across streamin...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS adds second New York show due to popular demand

Erica

14 December 2022

Tour

Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS, comprised of internationally renowned musicians YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI, added a second New York show to their overseas tour. The band now rocks the Hammerstein Ballroom...

YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO and MIYAVI form explosive superband “THE LAST ROCKSTARS”

Erica

11 November 2022

New Band

On November 11, international artists YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI gathered to announce the formation of a superband called THE LAST ROCKSTARS. The band debuts next year with live shows in Tokyo, New York,...

Report: 20th-anniversary tour showcases MIYAVI’s evolution

Erica

21 October 2022

Review, Tour

On October 5, MIYAVI returned to The State Theatre near Washington DC. This show kicked off his 20th-anniversary tour, a whirlwind circuit spanning 18 cities across North America. MIYAVI played at this venue...

MIYAVI rings in 20th anniversary with anime cover album “MIYAVIVERSE – Anima -“

Erica

25 September 2022

Anime, Releases, Tour

On October 5, solo rock musician MIYAVI kicks off his 20th-anniversary tour across North America. But that's not all fans have to look forward to—commemorating the 20th anniversary of his solo debut, the samura...

MIYAVI celebrates 20th anniversary with North America tour

Erica

21 June 2022

Releases, Tour

Celebrating his 20th year in the music industry, MIYAVI embarks on a 20-city tour across the US and Canada. The samurai guitarist plans to perform fan-favorite tracks in addition to new music he will be debutin...

YouTube Music Weekend vol.5 joined by 65 artists: SiM, MIYAVI, WagakkiBand, and more

NBT and Peertje

30 April 2022

Online Concert

YouTube Music Weekend is about to hit off vol.5 in its series, and this time, a total of 65 artists and groups are to join the online streaming event! Over the course of three days, May 6-8, the streams will pr...

Jrock card game lets your favorite artists face off in “Battle of the Bands”!

Erica

1 April 2022

Entertainment

Ever dreamed of being a band manager? Now you can make that dream a reality with this Jrock-themed card game, "Battle of the Bands"! Battle of the Bands is a deckbuilding card game where players select an ar...

BAND-MAID US TOUR 2022 sells out in 5 American cities

G Andrew White

6 March 2022

News, Tour

Update 2022-4-3: Due to the vast majority of shows selling out, BAND-MAID has added two more. October 30 American Dream East Rutherford, NJ November 1 House of Blues Chicago, IL Origina...

MIYAVI sings opening theme song “Strike it Out” for anime “Tribe Nine”

Erica

22 January 2022

Anime, Releases

MIYAVI strikes into the anime world yet again! MIYAVI's highly-anticipated single Strike it Out is now the opening theme song for the currently airing anime series Tribe Nine. The single is now available on str...

Top 15 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2021

NBT, Dorian, NoMusicNoReason, Erica, G Andrew White, Sizergyia, Mazohyst_Kyo and Ziggy

30 December 2021

Entertainment

We're not sure if the world has gotten any better this year, however, thanks to the amazing music and related activities that kept our spirits up, we're ready to move on to the next year! To end this unprece...

Report: MIYAVI storms the State Theatre in Washington DC

Erica

1 December 2021

Review, Tour

In June, MIYAVI announced his first North American tour in almost two years spanning 19 cities across the US and Canada. On October 29 MIYAVI played an intimate show near the US capitol at the State Theatre in ...

MIYAVI voice acts and performs for “Arcane” Netflix series

edoh+

30 November 2021

Entertainment

Has anyone been following Arcane on Netflix? You might have recognized a familiar voice and set of guitar riffs. Your ears haven't fooled you, it's our one and only MIYAVI. We'll avoid spoiling for those who...