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Video interview with NANO: The pain that fed into gain

Jun 9, 2025

We always feel fortunate when given the chance to speak with a passionate musician like NANO. This time, in late 2024, we had the privilege of a deep, and extensive conversation, not only about NANO’s music and...

NANO embraces the discomfort in EP “aИomaly”

NBT

Jun 6, 2025

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

NANO is back with the upcoming EP "aИomaly" (Anomaly), set for release on July 2! Inspired by the idea of “discomfort” as a driving force, the EP explores a personal theme that reflect NANO’s current state of m...

Interview with nano.RIPE: Sharing light and hope through fleeting music

NBT

May 31, 2025

Anime, Interview

The duo nano.RIPE is celebrating their 15th anniversary with the release of their nostalgic new album Hikari wo Hakobumono (光を運ぶもの), a work that reflects the light and hope music once brought them. Topping off ...

NANO embarks first European tour 2025 “DO OR DIE!! Rock Your Heart Out in EUROPE”

NBT

May 26, 2025

Tour and event

The bilingual pop-rock anison singer, NANO, is finally heading to Europe for their first-ever tour across the continent! Dubbed "DO OR DIE!! Rock Your Heart Out in EUROPE", the tour includes four shows in July,...

HYDE heads to Europe for “HYDE [INSIDE] LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR”

NBT

May 25, 2025

Tour and event

HYDE has expanded his world tour with four European dates, covering countries France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden! This is part of the upcoming "HYDE LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR" which marks HYDE's first ret...

DEVILOOF embarks on first European tour “THE UNHOLY” 2025

NBT

May 22, 2025

Tour and event

It's finally happening! The visual kei deathcore band DEVILOOF has officially announced their first European tour, "THE UNHOLY", set for 2025. The tour will span nine stops across Europe, ticking off a long-awa...

Support Jrock artists this Friday as Bandcamp pass all funds to musicians

NBT

Apr 29, 2025

Doujin, Releases

This Friday on May 2, from midnight to midnight (PST), the music store Bandcamp will waive all its revenue share and pass all funds directly to artists and labels! It’s the perfect time to purchase music and sh...

Vermilion-D Alice Syndrome’s last song “Tenjo Tenge”, a bittersweet farewell

NBT

Apr 28, 2025

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Doujin, Releases

Vermilion-D Alice Syndrome (VDAS), a symphonic metal doujin circle led by composer Setsuna, featuring vocalist Rib:Yuhki from Imperial Circus Dead Decadence, reached a bittersweet end earlier this month. As ann...

Interview with STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION: Crafting music without borders

NBT

Apr 23, 2025

Anime, Interview

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, fronted by musician RON, is best known for crafting iconic anime theme songs and soundtracks for series such as "Food Wars!", "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime", "Beyond the Bound...

Remembering Reita (the GazettE) with silly and funny moments

NBT

Apr 15, 2025

Entertainment

Even today, it still feels unreal that bassist Reita of the GazettE has left us... This fact has been hard to swallow but somehow, we've already reached April 15 again, the anniversary of Reita’s passing.In...

ELFENSJóN accentuates djent in single “LUEUR BLANCHE”, from album “ANIMA”

NBT

Apr 5, 2025

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

ELFENSJóN, a creative project by Kurose Keisuke and Ishizue Kachiru, is in the midst of promoting their upcoming album ANIMA that will be released on June 18. Before getting the taste of the full album, ELFENSJ...

JLOCKS haircare partners with visual kei legends for ultimate rockstar products

Erica, NBT and Rin

Apr 1, 2025

Entertainment

Since the dawn of Jrock, fans have strived to recreate the epic hairstyles they see on stage. Now, achieving that iconic look is easier than ever, no stylist required! Enter JLOCKS, the ultimate haircare line f...

Interview with AILIFDOPA: From Disneyland metal to refined madness, a band to entertain!

Rin and NBT

Mar 24, 2025

Interview

AILIFDOPA is a four-piece rock band from Tokyo who have gained popularity on their home turf thanks to their eclectic music and wild live shows. We had the opportunity to be the first English media to chat with...

Interview with Hikari Shiina: Exploring the electric underground where fashion meets music

Erica and NBT

Mar 22, 2025

Interview

Discovered as a teen model and rising to fame through Popteen, Hikari Shiina—better known as "Pikarin"—has forged a bold path as a musician, fashion icon, and subculture trailblazer.Since her 2012 solo musi...

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