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Report: ACME brings thrilling performance to Long Beach, California

Jul 22, 2019

2019 has ACME rocking more than ever as they bring their music overseas! Following a performance at A-Kon in Texas in late June, the band made their next stop for Long Beach, located in the state of California....

LED lights taught me how to play “Filth in the Beauty” on guitar!

NBT

Jul 12, 2019

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As music listeners and as fans, we're on a constant and never-ending mission to find even better music to enjoy. Since our music playlists are filled with such amazing songs that musicians spent countless time ...

Report: 4 acts that rocked Japan Night NYC 2019

Cindy Sibilsky

Jul 3, 2019

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As the perfect way to usher in the summer season of concerts and activities in one of the world’s greatest cultural hubs—New York City—the annual Japan Day @ Central Park festival celebrated its lucky 13th year...

Review: Witness the evolution of Deviloof with “Oni”

Mazohyst_Kyo

Jun 28, 2019

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Now, by no means would you be wrong in calling me an absolute Deviloof fanboy. I am a fan of the music first and foremost. I do not obsess too much over the daily lives of the bandmates. I would be lying, howev...

Our first impression of RAZOR’s “Sennen no Shirabe” album

Sizergyia

Jun 26, 2019

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Ever since RAZOR announced their first full album Sennen no Shirabe, I've been stoked to see what to expect from it! And now, with the album finally released on June 26, let's have a look what the band has cook...

Review: Unique Japanese snacks in a box!

Zephyr

May 31, 2019

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Japan is one of the countries that love to bring unique flavors to snacks, and today, we have a look at Japan Crate's monthly subscription box "Premium Japan Crate" (May 2019) to see what it is is all about! In...

Review: Album “20XX” by “Kami-sama I have noticed” offers stylish guitars and catchy hooks!

NBT

May 29, 2019

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"Kami-sama I have noticed" (Kamisama, boku wa kidzuite shimatta), the mysterious band who has been living under white masks for the past two years has at last put out their first full album called 20XX (20 doub...

the GazettE delivers invigorating performance at LA’s Wiltern Theater

Yaya28

May 8, 2019

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April 30 saw the initiation of the GazettE's 2019 world tour titled THE NINTH Phase #04 -99.999-. A long line of fans gathered around the Los Angeles Wiltern Theater anticipating the chilly evening to ignite wi...

Report: Hatsune Miku’s sold-out show in London captivates massive crowd!

NBT

Mar 5, 2019

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Back in December 2018, Miku Expo took place in Europe for the first time ever and was held in three locations: Paris, France; Cologne, Germany; and London, U.K. We at JROCK NEWS were lucky to attend the mesmeri...

Vivarush puts on playful show at Ruido, Osaka

NBT

Feb 11, 2019

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It wasn't too long ago rock band Vivarush started reaching out to the overseas audience with their sparkling, glittery, and oshare style. Their approachable personalities in combination with catchy music really...

Report: Anisong powerhouses captivate fans with nostalgia at Anisong World Matsuri, Anime NYC

Zephyr

Jan 8, 2019

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On the first day of Anisong World Matsuri at the Hammerstein Ballroom, tons of anime fans lined the street as they eagerly waited for the performance. It was a fairly mixed crowd consisting mainly of cosplayer ...

Live report: HOTEI at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 2018

Narine

Dec 4, 2018

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The finale of Hotei’s European tour had finally reached the awaited London show on October 20, 2018. The O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire was organised differently from the usual standing layout and seats had been arr...

Live report: [ALEXANDROS] at Gramercy Theatre 2018

Zephyr

Nov 18, 2018

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Upon arriving at Gramercy Theatre, it wasn’t surprising to see that the line of fans anxiously waiting wrapped around the corner of the sidewalk and down the side of the venue. Fans from all over came to see l...

Interview: Guitar god HOTEI talks Fist of Northern Star and David Bowie

Narine

Nov 12, 2018

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Hotei Tomoyasu (布袋寅泰), internationally famous for his music in Kill Bill, is a musician and singer-songwriter with a career spanning over 35 years. Playing alongside legendary names including The Rolling Stone...