September 2020 — release schedule
September has swiftly arrived, and with it comes a new batch of tunes for you to watch out for in the days to follow. Personally, I can't wait to get my hands on Xaa-Xaa's new mini-album and ASAGI's upcoming so...
ASAGI (D) details mythical “Amabie” CD
ASAGI endeavors to bring hope and prosperity in these trying times with his new song, Amabie (アマビヱ), which will emerge on September 30. The "Amabie" is a legendary yokai (a spirit or ghost) from Japanese folklo...
SHIN reunites with bassist MTR (former ViViD) for 1st single “RE:”
SHIN's eagerly awaited single, RE:, has gone on sale today, August 5. This work is his first and only single since he began recording as a solo artist four years ago. For this release, he is rejoined by bassist...
Gravity takes us behind the scenes of “W.MAGIC” music video
Following the release of their seventh single, Bokura SCRAPER, Gravity (AKA Gravity↗↗Tanoshisa♪FULLVOLTAAAGE!!!) surprised fans with a flashy, danced-filled music video for W.MAGIC. More recently, the band show...
Matenrou Opera moves to self-owned label, “ether corporation”
Some exciting and new developments have taken place with Matenrou Opera (摩天楼オペラ)! On August 1, the band announced it has begun operating independently of its former label Bellwood Records. Moreover, the group h...
August 2020 — release schedule
Welcome to August! In just two days we can fully take in the whole of DIR EN GREY's new single! We know many of you, just like us, are looking forward to that, but don't let it distract you from all the other g...
DIR EN GREY reimagines “Ranunculus” in ambient collection
DIR EN GREY has launched a new series under the title of "DIR EN GREY Ambient Collection". The first track in the collection is a reworked version of the beautiful and powerful Ranunculus, which was once used a...
Gravity brightens our day with “Bokura SCRAPER” music video from 7th single
The always vivid and fun Gravity (AKA Gravity↗↗Tanoshisa♪FULLVOLTAAAGE!!!) is brightening our days with their colorful and upbeat music video for Bokura SCRAPER. This song is the titular track taken from their ...
Crunchyroll to host next “MIYAVI Virtual” online live!
MIYAVI, the living guitar legend, has set the stage for his next "MIYAVI Virtual" real-time performance! Previously, these lives took place on LINE LIVE, with Twitch and Weibo serving as platforms for internati...
Singer Karma (RANDS) establishes new brand “Els Quatre Gats”
Karma, vocalist and sole member of RANDS, has launched a new brand labeled Els Quatre Gats on July 6. The singer even created a new Facebook page to show off the clothing and accessories on offer, all of which ...
Drummer HIROKI (D) holds 24-hour birthday live on YouTube!
As a birthday project for D's drummer HIROKI, a 24-hour live broadcast will take place on the band's official YouTube channel. The event is scheduled to start on July 18 at 21:00 and will end on the eve of his ...
July 2020 — release schedule
July is rolling out titles that are sure to pummel our eardrums just as much as our wallets! Let's just hope they're worth it in the end!
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Dancho (NoGod) strips down for 1st solo mini-album “Bonjin Kashuu”
With NoGod's 2020 tour abruptly brought to an end due to COVID-19, singer Dancho put his downtime to good use to put together an acoustic mini-album. For this release, the lead man strips away his signature clo...
Yoshikitty awarded 6th place in 2020 Sanrio character ranking
The final results of the 2020 Sanrio character awards have been announced! Yoshikitty, the amalgamation of all things cute and cool, secured sixth place in the overall rankings with 675,706 votes! Overseas the ...