Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

D=OUT opens a powerful new chapter with “Tenya wanya” music video

13 August 2024

On August 13, D=OUT premiered the music video for Tenya wanya (点屋椀屋) from their latest album, Gokudou (極∀道). This marks their 16th full-length album, released in two editions—a fan-club exclusive version, and a...

Mana, Közi, and Kaya take Latin America with two live concerts, tea party events

Erica

7 August 2024

Tour and event

This September, visual kei icons Mana (Malice Mizer, Moi Dix Mois), Kaya (Schwarz Stein, Femme Fatale, solo), and Közi (Malice Mizer, Eve of Destiny, ZIZ) will headline special events in Santiago, Chile, and Me...

YOSHIKI to undergo critical third spine surgery, launches digital service “YOSHIKI+”

Erica

3 August 2024

News

On August 1, YOSHIKI held a press conference at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, where he shared significant news about his health and future plans. First, YOSHIKI announced that he will undergo his third emergency ce...

GLAY’s single “Kaishin no ichigeki” chosen as theme for revived anime “Grendizer U”

Erica

2 August 2024

Anime, Releases

On July 31, Japanese rock band GLAY dropped their latest digital single, Kaishin no ichigeki (会心ノ一撃). The track has been chosen as the theme song for the TV anime series, Grendizer U. Grendizer U is a fresh ...

HEY-SMITH’s “Feel My Pain” set as opening theme for “Kengan Ashura” Season 2 Part 2

Erica

31 July 2024

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

Ska-punk band HEY-SMITH's latest track, Feel My Pain, has been chosen as the opening theme for the second part of Kengan Ashura Season 2, streaming exclusively on Netflix starting August 15. A preview of the so...

Interview: Fukuro shares thoughts on mixing music genres, touring overseas

Bri, Rin, Erica and Jack

25 July 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Fukuro arrived at the JW Marriott ahead of their Anime Expo autograph session and concert with a mountain-high pile of equipment and band merch in tow. Having only arrived in the US the day before, they were no...

Kenshi Yonezu’s sixth album “LOST CORNER” gets international releases

Erica

23 July 2024

Releases

Global Jpop artist Kenshi Yonezu is set to release his sixth studio album, LOST CORNER digitally worldwide on Wednesday, August 21. The album gets a physical release in North America, Europe, and the UK on Augu...

Petit Brabancon’s “Vendetta” music video teases forthcoming EP

Erica

18 July 2024

Music Video, Releases

Petit Brabancon is gearing up to release their second EP, Seven Garbage Born of Hatred, on August 7. As the release date approaches, fans are being treated to a brand-new music video for their latest digital si...

XaaXaa’s “Nozokitai” music video blends heavy music, haunting imagery

Erica

7 July 2024

Music Video, Releases

On July 5, XaaXaa unveiled the music video for Nozokitai (のぞきたい), the lead track of their upcoming single which releases on August 1. XaaXaa, known for their youthful yet dark sound, brings chaos and jarring...

sukekiyo’s stunning “Valentina” music video showcases updated recording

Erica

7 July 2024

Music Video, Releases

On July 5, sukekiyo unveiled the music video for Valentina from their forthcoming compilation Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum, due out on July 24. Originally released as a demo cassette in 2021, Valentina has b...

Petit Brabancon’s high-octane single “BATMAN” available to stream worldwide

Erica

29 June 2024

Releases, Videos

On June 28, Petit Brabancon released their digital single BATMAN on streaming platforms, offering a preview of their forthcoming EP Seven Garbage Born of Hatred. You can stream and download BATMAN on your platf...

Interview: SiM vocalist MAH talks evolution, identity, and international success

Erica, afaenia and Omatsu

26 June 2024

Interview, Tour and event

In a crimson-red graffiti-tagged room at The Fillmore Silver Spring, we caught up with SiM’s charismatic vocalist, MAH, just before their electrifying headlining show. This gig was part of SiM’s "PLAYDEAD" worl...

Report: SiM dominates The Fillmore Silver Spring in first US headlining tour, “PLAYDEAD”

Erica

12 June 2024

Report and review, Tour and event

On May 15, 2024, JROCK NEWS covered SiM's first-ever US headlining tour, PLAYDEAD in Silver Spring, Maryland. Just last year, I watched them open for DANCE GAVIN DANCE in this very venue. This time, under the s...

XANVALA’s digital single “CULTURE” sets stage for third studio album

Erica

11 June 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

XANVALA has just unleashed their latest digital single, CULTURE on June 5, following the premiere of its music video on May 31. CULTURE flaunts XANVALA’s distinctive style, blending razor-sharp, aggressive i...

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