Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

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

Jul 7, 2024

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

Jul 7, 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

Jun 29, 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

Jun 26, 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

Jun 12, 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

Jun 11, 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...

Wagatame makes US debut at NekoCon 2024

Erica

Jun 6, 2024

Tour and event

In recent years, NekoCon in Hampton, VA, has become a hub for Japanese music culture in the southeastern US. In 2024, they continue this tradition by welcoming the musical guest Wagatame (我が為) for their first-e...

Petit Brabancon streams singles “BATMAN”, “Vendetta” from upcoming EP

Erica

Jun 4, 2024

New Look, Releases

Petit Brabancon is set to release its second EP Seven Garbage Born of Hatred on August 7. Building anticipation for their first EP in nearly a year, the band will release two tracks early: BATMAN on June 28 and...

Luv PARADE’s music video “TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT” introduces mini-album “JOKER”

Erica

May 28, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On June 1, Luv PARADE releases their debut original mini-album, JOKER. Kicking things off with a bang, the band unveiled the music video for TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT on May 27. As the third track on the mini-a...

DIE/MAY’s single “KILLING ME” showcases visual kei’s global influence

Erica

May 20, 2024

Music Video, Releases

While visual kei began as a distinctly Japanese phenomenon, its artistic influence has undeniably inspired musicians around the world. At JROCK NEWS, we support not only Japanese artists in the scene but also t...

Petit Brabancon’s “Seven Garbage Born of Hatred” EP promises numetal intensity

Erica

May 17, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

Petit Brabancon is set to release its highly anticipated second EP, Seven Garbage Born of Hatred, on August 7, 2024. The band characterizes this new work as "heretical", drawing heavy inspiration from the inten...

sukekiyo’s “Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum” marks band’s 10th anniversary

Erica

May 10, 2024

New Look, Releases

sukekiyo debuts the audio-visual compilation Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum on July 24, showcasing 27 carefully selected songs spanning their 10-year history. These tracks are split between two CDs, each cente...

SiM livestreams “PLAYDEAD” World Tour live from New York

Erica

May 9, 2024

Online Concert

On May 23, 2024, wherever you are, you can watch SiM's first headline tour of North America live from Irving Plaza, New York! SiM will livestream the entire show including full sets from Crystal Lake, Fame on F...

D=OUT’s “Kessaku” music video paints a masterpiece

Erica

May 1, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On May 1, the dynamic Japanese rock band D=OUT released the music video for their digital single Kessaku (傑作). The title means "masterpiece" in English. The video's YouTube caption boldly states, "If life is a ...

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