Zephyr, Author at JROCK NEWS

MORRIE brings out the feeling of Solitude in intimate live show in New York

20 September 2017

When I searched for the venue known as “Kraine Theatre”, the venue that MORRIE of DEAD END and Creature Creature decided to host his live show, I must admit it was difficult for me to find at first. Upon never ...

Shinya of DIR EN GREY surprises us out of nowhere with new solo project “SERAPH”

Zephyr

6 April 2017

New Band

As of recent, DIR EN GREY as a band hasn't released anything of substance, aside from a single with one new song Utafumi (詩踏み) almost a year ago, and recently some fan club exclusive live DVDs of their From Dep...

lynch. to go on hiatus due to bassist Akinori’s arrest

Zephyr

25 November 2016

News

On November 22, Akinori, the bassist of Nagoya-kei rock band lynch., was arrested for "antisocial behaviour". Due to this sudden turn of events, the band has decided to cancel their upcoming tour dates, most no...

BAROQUE display their softer side with “GIRL”, a bubbly and charming music video

Zephyr

17 October 2016

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Having been about a year and a half since their last album "Planetary Secret", Ryo and Kei of BAROQUE (formerly of Kannivalism.) are finally back with a new single, due to come out on October 26. It'll come out...

lynch. reveal music video for song “F.A.K.E” off their upcoming album “AVANTGARDE”

Zephyr

22 August 2016

Music Video, Releases

As the release of lynch.'s new album AVANTGARDE gets closer and closer, the band has decided to give us a taste of the album with a song off of it. As expected from a typical lynch. single, the song packs high ...

THE NOVEMBERS release tracklist and album artwork for upcoming album “Hallelujah”

Zephyr

17 July 2016

News, Releases, Videos

Being nine months since their last EP and over a year and a half since their last album, indie and shoegaze band THE NOVEMBERS are making a comeback with the release of their new album titled Hallelujah on Sept...

Week #23 of the JROCK NEWS Weekly Roundup, 2016

Zephyr

13 June 2016

Videos, Weekly Roundup

Welcome back to JROCK NEWS Weekly Roundup for all things Jrock. This week we will be covering on how you can take part in Nano's upcoming music video, ex-v Hiro opening up his own beauty salon and how you can t...

Aimer announces collaborations with TK and Taka for her upcoming single “insane dream/us”

Zephyr

25 May 2016

Music Video, Releases

Aimer, a well-respected pop singer has recently released information regarding her 10th and latest double A side single insane dream/us which features collaborations with other well known artists such as Taka f...

DIR EN GREY release tracklist information for new single “Utafumi”

Zephyr

22 May 2016

Releases

A year and a half and numerous tours later, juggernaut band DIR EN GREY finally release information for their long-awaited 28th single, Utafumi, which was announced months ago and is set to be released on July ...

The GazettE release video preview for new single UNDYING

Zephyr

22 April 2016

New Look, Releases, Videos

With the release of the new single UNDYING barely on the horizon, the GazettE has posted a video preview of their new single, featuring previews of all the tracks on the single. This single marks the sixth move...

Sukekiyo reveals trailer for first single ANIMA

Zephyr

17 April 2016

Music Video, Releases

Unfortunately, DIR EN GREY singer Kyo's solo band Sukekiyo released an official statement yesterday saying that because they weren't able to meet production deadlines, their newest and first single ANIMA will n...

RADWIMPS to provide music for new Makoto Shinkai film “Kimi no Na wa”

Zephyr

17 April 2016

Anime, Releases

RADWIMPS annouce that they'll be providing the theme song "Zen Zen Zense" for anime movie "Kimi no Na wa". Makoto Shinkai, an animation film director who is often called the "new Miyazaki", has announced a n...

SUGIZO vs. INORAN present “BEST BOUT ~L2/5~”

Zephyr

1 April 2016

Entertainment, News

The guitarists of the famous Luna Sea have announced a musical battle of sorts, named the BEST BOUT ~L2/5~! Sugizo, a guitarist in the two arguably biggest bands of the visual kei scene: X Japan and Luna Sea, a...

BAROQUE announce new domestic tour!

Zephyr

29 March 2016

Tour

The Japanese alternative rock band BAROQUE have announced a new domestic tour named GIRL //SO// SWEET GIRL //SO// BRAVE. Baroque, a now two-man band consisting of Ryo and Kei, vocalist and guitarist respectivel...

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