Nori, Author at JROCK NEWS

Kroi concocts fresh universe of sounds in third album “Unspoiled”

Jun 19, 2024

Tokyo five piece Kroi releases its highly anticipated new album Unspoiled on June 19. The record marks the third full-length since signing with major label PONYCANYON, and brings 14 tracks that build on the ban...

Interview with Kroi: Writing for Toriyama and beyond

Nori and Mazohyst_Kyo

Jun 11, 2024

Interview

Jazzy, free-spirited five-piece band Kroi enjoyed a string of tie-in successes in the anime world. Most notably, the band was tasked with composing for the anime adaptation of SAND LAND by the late manga goliat...

Interview with Yui Nishio: Turning everyday life charm into musical tunes

NBT and Nori

Jun 6, 2024

Anime, Interview

With a captivating clear and deep voice, Yui Nishio (ゆいにしお) stands out in the Japanese pop scene with her blend of nostalgic and modern sound, and notably, her vivid lyrics that capture the everyday life and em...

Interview: Unraveling DIR EN GREY’s hidden depth, beyond the facade

NBT, Nori, Rin and Narine

May 24, 2024

Interview

The long-awaited DIR EN GREY European tour finally took place, marking their overseas return after the global pandemic. What DIR EN GREY had in store for us this time was a two-day concert format, allowing fans...

Report: BABYMETAL barrages San Francisco with back-to-back BABYKLOK shows

Nori

May 14, 2024

Report and review

Kawaii metal trio BABYMETAL brought back-to-back shows of THE BABYKLOK TOUR 2024 to San Francisco on April 24 and 25 with co-headliner Dethklok. As the only US stop to witness the searing carnage wrought by the...

Report: YOASOBI keeps San Francisco up all night

Nori

May 8, 2024

Report and review

Musical storyteller YOASOBI and the anime streaming service Crunchyroll invited Jpop lovers across the California Bay Area for a pandemonium of electropop on April 21. YOASOBI has embarked on a dizzying race in...

Interview: Ado chronicles first trip around the world

Nori and Bri

Apr 20, 2024

Interview

Japanese singer Ado has risen from online enigma to indisputable chart topper in just a few short years. With countless viral songs and now a successful world tour under her belt, it truly feels like she's on t...

Report: Ado bedazzles Los Angeles with first world tour “Wish”

Bri and Nori

Apr 11, 2024

Tour and event

On March 29, Ado brought magic to Los Angeles while journeying on her first world tour Wish, powered by CrunchyRoll. The acclaimed virtuosa brought down the sold-out Peacock Theater for over 7,000 attendees, so...

HYDE and GACKT face off as new characters in fighting game “Tekken”!

Erica, NBT and Nori

Apr 1, 2024

Entertainment

Hold on to your headsets, folks! The developers of the popular fighting game Tekken unveiled an exclusive downloadable content (DLC) collaboration tailored for Jrock fans. This DLC adds new characters to its la...

Kroi’s single “Water Carrier” makes a splash for anime “SAND LAND”

Nori

Mar 19, 2024

Anime, Releases

R&B-infused funk-rock five piece Kroi releases digital single Water Carrier on March 20. The song serves as the main theme for the anime adaptation of SAND LAND, originally written by the late manga legend ...

“DRAGON BALL” creator Akira Toriyama passes away at age 68

Nori

Mar 11, 2024

Anime

Manga artist Akira Toriyama, best known to the world as the creator of DRAGON BALL, passed away on March 1. He was 68 years old.According to an official statement from his production company Bird Studio, th...

Interview with SUGIZO (LUNA SEA, X JAPAN, THE LAST ROCKSTARS): A lifelong journey with music

Nori

Mar 4, 2024

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

ATARASHII GAKKO! implores to find your path in single “Toryanse”

Nori

Feb 2, 2024

Releases

Dance unit ATARASHII GAKKO! unveiled digital single Toryanse on January 26, pushing onward in the quest to spread its unpredictably zany antics to a ballooning international audience. As with prior releases, To...

Interview: ATARASHII GAKKO! pushes onward from best year ever

Nori

Jan 26, 2024

Interview

Genre-bending dance unit ATARASHII GAKKO! wrapped up an explosive 2023! With an appearance at Head In The Clouds fest in LA, a world tour, and an invitation to the the widely viewed end-of-the-year program Kouh...

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