Bri, Author at JROCK NEWS

Aimer prereleases wistful single “Shiroiro Kagerou”, theme song for “Ooku”

Oct 9, 2023

Aimer's 23rd single titled Shiroiro Kagerou became available for digital streaming and download on October 4, serving as a prerelease before the full release on December 6. The title track joins as theme song f...

Review: Try a taste of Japan’s Moon Festival with TokyoTreat snackbox

Bri

Aug 30, 2023

Report and review

Is there a better way to appreciate nature than finding the perfect snacks to pair with the seasons? Japanese cuisine is known for having specialty flavors and ingredients that are unique to specific regions or...

ONE OK ROCK collaborates with Monster Hunter Now for single “Make It Out Alive”

Bri

Aug 27, 2023

Game, Releases

Rock band ONE OK ROCK released its single "Make It Out Alive" on August 24 in collaboration with Monster Hunter Now, a mobile game that is scheduled to launch on September 14. The band is known for their powerf...

YOSHIKI makes directorial debut with documentary “YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY”

Bri

Aug 20, 2023

Entertainment, Tour and event

The world of music is about to witness an unprecedented cinematic experience as international rock sensation YOSHIKI steps into the realm of film direction with his debut feature, "YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY". The ...

BAND-MAID makes history at Lollapalooza 2023

Bri

Aug 11, 2023

Tour and event

The electrifying sounds of world-renowned girl band BAND-MAID took the stage at this year's Lollapalooza in Chicago, leaving a lasting mark on the iconic music festival. The powerhouse hard rockers have made wa...

YOSHIKI’s “REQUIEM” cover art by Yoshitaka Amano pays tribute to late mother

Bri

Jul 10, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Anime Expo is the largest anime convention in North America, bringing together fans of Japanese anime, pop culture, fashion, and music from all over the world—so naturally it was the perfect setting to host the...

FEST VAINQUEUR’s 13th anniversary kicks off with “Tsuki no Kakera” music video

Bri

Jun 21, 2023

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Coinciding with the June 16 release of their EP album titled KALEIDOSCOPE, FEST VAINQUEUR delights fans with the upbeat Tsuki no Kakera music video. Not only does the new release celebrate the band's 13th anniv...

Report: Rolling Quartz’s first US tour welcomes fans to Rock’n’roll Paradise

Bri

Jun 19, 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

On Sunday, May 14, South Korean girl band Rolling Quartz arrived at the Wayfarer in Costa Mesa to meet their fans and play some good old rock and roll. This was the fourth stop on the Rock N' Roll Paradise US T...

Plastic Tree surprises fans with “Azabana”, first single in three years

Bri

May 13, 2023

Releases

Plastic Tree is releasing a new single called Azabana on July 19. It was announced on April 29 at their solo concert titled Peep Plastic Partition #23 National Kid at the venue Zepp DiverCity, and then later on...

Drummer Shiyu officially joins Rides in ReVellion as fifth member

Bri

Mar 8, 2023

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Rides in ReVellion officially welcomes its newest member Shiyu, who joins the band as the drummer. The announcement was originally made on March 4 during their concert at ABENO ROCK TOWN HALL in Osaka, but also...

Kizu brings new visual twist with “Ame Otoko” music video

Bri

Mar 4, 2023

Music Video

The music video for Kizu’s new song “Ame Otoko” premiered on YouTube on March 2. While the band has never been afraid of exploring dark concepts, this time they take us on an emotional journey of remorse that c...

Ling tosite sigure, EGOIST provide theme songs for “Psycho-Pass: PROVIDENCE” anime film

Bri and afaenia

Feb 18, 2023

Anime, Releases

Anime fan-favorites Ling tosite sigure and EGOIST join the Psycho-Pass anime franchise in celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a new film: Psycho-Pass PROVIDENCE, by providing the main theme and ending them...

Interview with LYNCS: Shedding light on the darkness

Bri, afaenia and Omatsu

Jan 30, 2023

Interview

LYNCS is a cyber gothic metal band that formed in Japan with roots in China. Exploring themes of darkness and night, vocalist Noctis Zang and guitarist LIN don’t shy away from heavier themes and emotions in ord...

SuG teases mysterious live performance after 5 years

Bri

Jan 14, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

Visual kei band SuG returns for an upcoming concert on March 9, but the implications of it currently remains a mystery, as it turns out it is neither a "disbandment performance" nor "reunion".After SuG disb...

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