Jack, Author at JROCK NEWS

Review: ELISE’s first mini-album “ELISE” displays masterful arrangements

Oct 5, 2026

Since ELISE's debut back in March, we have been on the edge of our seats, waiting impatiently for more music. The self-titled mini-album, ELISE, which finally released June 27, doesn't disappoint.Featuring ...

New band LEADER unites SUPER BEAVER, BUCK-TICK, Crossfaith, MOP of HEAD

Jack

Oct 3, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

With a star-studded lineup, LEADER revealed the first music video, "Madman?", on September 26. Following came the single's digital release on October 1.LEADER is the solo project of Uesugi Kenta (上杉研太), bas...

Review: DIE/MAY’s single “Eien no ame ni saku itami” echoes intense pain

Jack

Sep 27, 2026

Music Video, Releases

Finnish visual kei band DIE/MAY continue their decade-long career with the tear-jerking single and music video, Eien no ame ni saku itami (永遠ノ雨ニ咲く痛み). Amplifying their vision further, a music video for the sing...

Discover VALHALLA’s album “DOMINION” and its powerful emotions

Jack

Sep 27, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On September 7 the visual kei band VALHALLA delivered a digital release of their first album, DOMINION. As a recent band debuting at the tail end of 2025, their album DOMINION gives listeners around the world 1...

GUMMY puts on delicate display with “Zouka” music video

Jack

Sep 11, 2026

Music Video, Releases

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...

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