Interview

Interview: YOSHIKI’s mission to shatter music boundaries worldwide

Oct 5, 2023

YOSHIKI, one of the most influential musicians in Japan, has made an enduring impact in both the rock and classical music realms. He's renowned as the founder of the globally beloved rock band X Japan and the l...

Interview with Momoiro Clover Z: 15-year idol journey of vibrant music

NBT

Sep 30, 2023

Interview

We recently connected with the idol group Momoiro Clover Z to delve into its incredible journey as the group marks an impressive 15-year anniversary!With such extensive journey in the music scene, captivati...

Interview: MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny talks world tour, “WOLVES ON PARADE”

Erica and NBT

Sep 27, 2023

Interview, JROCK ONSEN, Tour and event

MAN WITH A MISSION is a rock band that defies convention in many ways. For starters, their five-member lineup consists of superior lifeforms who are half-human and half-wolf. Like the hybrids they are, their mu...

Interview with MAD JAMIE: The spirit of “Kawaii is Fxxk” and idol punk rock

NBT and Kay

Sep 25, 2023

Interview

Back in late July, we had the chance to sit down with Kanjosen Akubi (感情線あくび) from MAD JAMIE, who at the time had just performed at NärCon, Northern Europe's largest anime convention. This marked MAD JAMIE's fi...

Interview with Kouki: Bridging cultures through music and passion

Erica, Omatsu, afaenia and Nori

Sep 20, 2023

Interview, Tour and event

Meet Hanamizakura Kouki, a star in the visual kei scene dedicated to promoting Japan's distinctive culture to global audiences. With a Tsugaru-jamisen guitar in hand and a resplendent folding fan, he embarks on...

Interview: Dream Theater’s John Petrucci on breaking international barriers

Nori

Aug 11, 2023

Interview, Tour and event

For nearly 40 years, prog metal flagbearer Dream Theater has stood tall and fortified the redoubt of guitar-driven rock. For aspiring amateurs as well as professional musicians across the world (and especially ...

Interview with Kai: the GazettE’s 20 years of evolution

afaenia and Rin

Jul 26, 2023

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 ...

Interview with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu: From Harajuku to the world

Nori

Jun 7, 2023

Interview, Tour and event

Electropop diva Kyary Pamyu Pamyu voyages on "WORLD TOUR 2023 -POPPP-", making seven colossal appearances across North America and Europe! JROCK NEWS caught up with the "Pink Princess" during her stop at The No...

Interview with JUNNA: The powerful voice making waves in anime!

NBT, Erica, Narine, Omatsu and Peertje

Jun 2, 2023

Interview, Releases

JUNNA is an emerging prodigy making waves in the world of Jpop, Jrock, and anime music. This extraordinary talent burst onto the scene at a mere 16 years old, captivating audiences with her commanding and soul-...

Interview with DEVILOOF: From underground pioneers to major label success

NBT, Mazohyst_Kyo and NoMusicNoReason

May 26, 2023

Interview

The metal band DEVILOOF recently achieved the remarkable dream of signing with a major record label. Considering how big this milestone is for the five-man band, we were curious to learn about the implications ...

Interview with HAKUEI and Karyu: Wholesome talk between shy people

Dorian, Rin and Peertje

May 3, 2023

Interview

Interview with Saki Rose: Emerging solo vocalist in visual kei

Erica and Nori

Apr 8, 2023

Interview

In February, JROCK NEWS was on the scene covering THE LAST ROCKSTARS' debut in New York City. While in Manhattan for the weekend, we reached out to independent musician, Jrock Afficianado and local Brooklynite ...

Interview: Artist Naofumi Yonetsuka defines generations of visual kei

Erica, Nori and Omatsu

Mar 18, 2023

Interview

As written in the name, the Jrock subgenre visual kei is founded on just that—the visuals. Often otherworldly yet at times macabre and downright bizarre, the elaborate garbs and set designs on visual kei music ...

Interview with TAKURO (GLAY): Healing the world through “The Sound Of Life”

NBT

Feb 24, 2023

Interview

The world hasn't been an easy place as of lately, with contributing factors such as a pandemic and war outbreaks, leaving people feeling anxious and helpless. From all of these recent events, TAKURO, the guitar...