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MADKID releases “FAITH” digitally overseas, theme song of “Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari” anime

Apr 9, 2019

Five-member boy band MADKID who provided the first and the second opening theme song for praised anime Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero) has now released their song FAITH digitally ove...

Virtual YouTuber AZKi dazzles us with “Hikari no Machi”, a beautiful rock song!

NBT

Apr 7, 2019

Music Video

The popular virtual YouTuber and singer AZKi released her fifth original song Hikari no Machi (ひかりのまち), a catchy rock song that also offers beautiful, emotional, and melancholic melodies. It is currently out in...

Sengoku Jidai’s single “Sengoku Enka” gets GACKT’s seal of approval!

NBT

Apr 4, 2019

New Look, Releases, Videos

Sengoku Jidai -The age of civil wars- has announced their upcoming single Sengoku Enka that will be out on May 1. Amid all the preparation, drummer S.N.D (also known as Jun-ji from BULL ZEICHEN 88) sent over a ...

Enter Japan’s new era “Reiwa” with Golden Bomber’s silliness!

NBT

Apr 1, 2019

Music Video, Releases

With the abdication of Japan's emperor taking place by the end of the month, the Heisei era will officially end and taking over is the new era Reiwa (令和). The name Reiwa has been kept a secret until Japan revea...

Smell like your favorite jrockers with these fragrances!

Mazohyst_Kyo and NBT

Apr 1, 2019

Entertainment

Finally, all of our prayers have been answered. At long last, a new line of fragrances for jrockers. That's right, scents that have been heavily inspired by some of the bests artists in the industry will soon b...

KAMIJO brings an entire orchestra for tour final show “Symphony of The Vampire”

NBT

Mar 31, 2019

Tour and event

On March 27, KAMIJO ended his Japan tour "Symphony of The Vampire" by holding a grand show in Tokyo, EX THEATER ROPPONGI, where he gathered a full-fledged orchestra for this exceptional occasion. Joining KAMIJO...

Yoshiki’s TV commercial for THE iDOLM@STER: Shiny Colors

NBT

Mar 27, 2019

Entertainment

Look out! In Yoshiki's latest commercial for "THE iDOLM@STER: Shiny Colors" he has been turned into a badass idol group producer and is no longer a man of "X", but "S"? This is unlike Toshl who leveled up from ...

KAMIJO’s JAPAN TOUR 19 “PERSONA GRATA” unfolds theatrical experience and new songs

NBT

Mar 27, 2019

Releases, Tour and event

KAMIJO announced an exciting Japan tour titled JAPAN TOUR 19 "PERSONA GRATA", taking place this summer! New songs will be unveiled gradually during the tour, unfolding the continuation of the dramatic story KAM...

JPU Records signs all-female rock band “ELFRIEDE”

NBT

Mar 22, 2019

Band status

JPU Records, a label who brings Japanese rock to the western market, has finally released their new and improved website. Along with this news, they surprisingly also revealed a new band that would join the ran...

Even famous YouTuber Jared Dines acknowledges DEVILOOF’s heavy music!

NBT

Mar 20, 2019

Entertainment, Videos

DEVILOOF's heavy and wacky music is a trait that has them stand out in the visual kei music scene, and with every new release, they're able to show just how much better they can be! I think most of you who list...

Luck Life performs theme song “Lily” for Bungou Stray Dogs 3rd Season

NBT

Mar 19, 2019

Anime, Releases, Videos

Rock band Luck Life is back again with yet another anisong, this time they're here to provide the ending theme song Lily for the action, supernatural anime Bungou Stray Dogs 3rd Season!Lily is included as o...

NABOWA puts out “SAYONARA INAGO”, a calming and soothing instrumental song

NBT

Mar 18, 2019

Music Video, Releases

When you're stressed and need to get away from a hectic environment, NABOWA is ready to give your ears a soothing experience. The band's latest song to come out of the upcoming album Dusk is called SAYONARA INA...

Reol brings back colorful electronic sound for “Bunmei EP”

NBT

Mar 15, 2019

Releases, Videos

Reol has re-entered an era of sound, a familiar one to most fans. The new EP called Bunmei EP can now be previewed through a short clip, giving us a good hint of what we can expect. From the material out so far...

Interview with the creator of Hatsune Miku, Hiroyuki Itoh

NBT and Sizergyia

Mar 11, 2019

Interview, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

The virtual idol Hatsune Miku recently held her first European tour back in December 2018. We took this opportunity to speak with the man behind this fantastic phenomena, Hiroyuki Itoh (伊藤博之), CEO of Crypton Fu...

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