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We discuss all aspects of Japanese rock music, so come relax with JROCK NEWS’ podcast “JROCK ONSEN” by joining our dip in the hot spring.

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Concerts during pandemic, this is what it’s like – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 23

Mazohyst_Kyo

28 November 2020

JROCK ONSEN

In and out of lockdown and back in again. The whole industry is struggling and we're all struggling to go see some shows! As the old adage goes, "the free market will provide". In this situation, just that has ...

Do you still dress up for concerts? – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 22

Mazohyst_Kyo

3 October 2020

JROCK ONSEN

Before any event nay, before leaving your domain, you always have to gear up and do some battle preparations. But, is your ritual for your expedition into the unknown different from time to time? This time we'r...

Death of a band – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 21

Mazohyst_Kyo

21 July 2020

JROCK ONSEN

"Whoa! That was one of the worst releases I have ever heard. I'm burning all my merch." Face it, we all felt this way at some point. Maybe we weren't triggered so easily? Regardless, a band you love will most l...

Evolution of Japanese rock – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 20

Mazohyst_Kyo

1 June 2020

JROCK ONSEN

We're 20 years into the year 2000, we're 20 episodes in and we are looking at how the scene has changed. As fans, we have been through high and low in the community. Surviving the ebb and flow of all the change...

How Japanese concerts and events are affected by COVID-19 – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 19

Mazohyst_Kyo

6 April 2020

JROCK ONSEN

Well, here we are, stuck at home like everyone else. Won't stop us from getting in this sanitized bath though. This week we aim to tackle how to handle a canceled show. Have you had any shows canceled? I mean p...

Let’s talk about cameras at concerts… – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 18

Mazohyst_Kyo

16 February 2020

JROCK ONSEN

Here we are again, late. I mean I want to blame someone or something but I digress. Anyway, we're here to whine about cameras at shows? What are your opinions? Mazo hates them, that's for sure. There are always...

What’s your Jrock power level? – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 17

Mazohyst_Kyo

23 December 2019

JROCK ONSEN

A bit of a delay again, but, shouganai, right? This week we're gonna tackle the phases or rather, power levels you have in Jrock fandom. From starting out with a favorite band, to loving every band, to reaching...

“Never meet your heroes”? But we already met girugamesh, DEVILOOF, and Mana – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 16

Mazohyst_Kyo

10 November 2019

JROCK ONSEN

Well, it really has been quite a while, hasn't it? We're back, and as is tradition we aren't even completely back. Poor Sizergyia couldn't make the cast this time. Maybe someone gave out the wrong appointment t...

Kenbo answers visual kei questions you always wanted to ask

NBT and Sizergyia

28 May 2019

Entertainment, Interview, JROCK ONSEN

Last year in 2018, we got the chance to speak with Kenbo, the former drummer of the now-disbanded Art Elicia. As Kenbo is Japanese born Australian, we were able to hold a full interview in English where we expl...

Unspoken concert rules in Japan vs west – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 15

Mazohyst_Kyo

26 May 2019

JROCK ONSEN

Back again with some more hot-body-soup. You know? Because it's a bath! Anyway, let's get right to the point. This month we are looking at etiquette at a show. Pretty much, what can you expect at a show in the ...

Defining modern classics in Japanese rock – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 14

Mazohyst_Kyo

15 April 2019

JROCK ONSEN

I hope you all got your perfumes to freshen up after this bath. We'll be looking at the idea of a classic when it comes to albums. Western metal bands have classic rock, but, do we get that for Japanese bands? ...

A future without the biggest Jrock bands – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 13

Mazohyst_Kyo

21 March 2019

JROCK ONSEN

I know it's scary, but imagine a future without X-Japan, GazettE, DIR EN GREY, ONE OK ROCK, or anyone else that's major right now. Who would take their place? What happens when Yoshiki really does retire? These...

Looking to the future of Jrock and visual kei – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 12

Mazohyst_Kyo

18 February 2019

JROCK ONSEN

So, here we are! Way late into the start of the new year and at half staff. Let's just take that as a sign that we are working on bringing you the very best we can down the road. Or, we're all just really lazy ...

Our favorite top stories of 2018 – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 11

Mazohyst_Kyo

7 January 2019

JROCK ONSEN

It's officially a new year, everything is winding down and somehow you made it all the way here with us. First and foremost, my deepest gratitude to those of you who have listened to any of our podcasts, be it ...