Jack, Author at JROCK NEWS

GUMMY puts on delicate display with “Zouka” music video

Sep 11, 2026

GUMMY unveiled their second music video, Zouka (造花), on August 25. The new track is featured on GUMMY's second EP, GIVE ME CHOCOLATE, and showcases a mellow side to the band.Compared to GUMMY's debut music ...

Interview: EMNW talks influences, self-titled album, and performing overseas

Jack

Sep 10, 2026

Interview

EMNW is a two-vocalist rock duo comprised of Emma and Menu. Merging a compilation of genres together, including nu metal, punk, hip-hop, and more, EMNW presents a fresh sound in rock music. Their rapid rise to ...

Mawarimichi’s debut single “Yohaku” evokes a sentimental soundscape

Jack

Aug 30, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

The all-new six-piece band Mawarimichi (まわりみち) debuted their first single, Yohaku (余白), on August 21. Yohaku comes with a music video showcasing simple but effective imagery to match the sentimental musical atm...

Review: indigo la End’s album “Michita Murasaki” presents nostalgic compositions

Jack

Aug 24, 2026

Releases, Report and review

After a short delay due to production issues, indigo la End's highly anticipated album Michita Murasaki was released June 24. Michita Murasaki showcases the latest evolution of the band and demonstrates 16 year...

EMNW enters new chapter with major debut single “LOVING TO GET US BY”

Jack

Aug 11, 2026

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

EMNW released their major debut single, LOVING TO GET US BY, on July 31. LOVING TO GET US BY marks a new chapter for EMNW expanding their unique style of nu-metal to new horizons. A music video for the single w...

Visual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya”

Jack

Aug 6, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On July 15, the new visual kei duo "yukigesyo_" (雪化粧) released their album Byakuya (白夜). Along with the new album, the music video for to the light came a day later, on July 16, showcasing a unique visual style...

ZURI explores musical expression through a secret identity

Jack

Jul 25, 2026

Releases

Beginning in 2025, ZURI is a new singer-songwriter who unleashes creative prosperity. ZURI explores multiple sonic palettes across his themed tracks, drawing on Jpop, Jrock, math rock, jazz, and funk. No matter...

BLAZE excites with first European tour “RENGOKU”

Jack

Jul 22, 2026

Tour and event

BLAZE has been making a lot of noise within the visual kei scene since their formation in 2025. Finally, overseas fans have the opportunity to experience BLAZE's unique mixture of heavy and catchy music up clos...

DRUGS disbands, Fukuro enters indefinite hiatus following allegations against vocalist, drummer Yoshiatsu

Jack, Erica and Nexus

Jul 15, 2026

Band status, Disband/Hiatus/Revive

Yoshiatsu, former vocalist of the band Fukuro (梟) and drummer of the band DRUGS, has voluntarily suspended all artistic and public activities following allegations that surfaced online on July 6 that he had pur...

OSHABURI unleashes first mini-album “Sasshohenaikainjoron” on digital streaming services

Jack

Jul 13, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

New visual kei band OSHABURI (おしゃぶり) has released their first mini-album Sasshohenaikainjoron (擦傷偏愛感情論) digitally on June 28. The mini-album was previously only available physically from live shows, but finally...

Kizu reveals details of upcoming album “Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame”

Jack

Jul 5, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

On July 1, Kizu (キズ) released an abundance of exciting information regarding their new album Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame (極楽より極上の雨), due out August 5. Alongside this information came a thrilling music video for...

Fukuro offers escapism in rebellious single “.paaM”

Jack

Jul 1, 2026

Releases

Fukuro (梟) showcased their new track ".paaM" on June 27. The single came with an "audio video" showcasing the cover art..paaM is a fast-tempo track that follows a darker harmonic structure in line with Fuku...

Review: Maverick Mom’s album “Travessia” takes you on a musical adventure

Jack

Jul 1, 2026

Releases, Report and review

Maverick Mom released their first full album, Travessia, on May 13. Travessia takes you on a journey spanning two discs covering new material and revisiting classics from their past. The title Travessia comes f...

DRUGS’ “AKUMA” music video captures a dark story with horrifying visuals

Jack

Jun 9, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

After the streaming release of the album D/D/D back in April, DRUGS are already back in action with a music video for the new single AKUMA (悪魔), released May 26.Although past releases from DRUGS may have co...

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