Music — JROCK NEWS

The rise of kawaii metal this decade

25 December 2019

This decade of Jrock cannot come to a close without covering its most unique creation. Which is to take the cuteness of a Japanese idol group and back them with a heavy metal band. An idea so crazy that it shou...

Ivy to Fraudulent Game provides ending theme for “Try knights” anime series

edoh

30 July 2019

Music, Music Video

Japan will host the 2019 Rugby World Cup this fall, and a rugby themed anime called Try Knights is bringing a little extra attention to the games this summer. Interestingly enough, the series is made in coopera...

MORRIE releases album “In The Shining Wilderness” and returns to New York for live show

Zephyr

9 February 2019

Music, Releases, Tour

MORRIE, the lead vocalist of veteran visual kei bands Dead End and Creature Creature, is returning yet again to New York’s Kraine Theatre on March 26 for another night showcasing his live concert series Solitud...

Maison book girl Great Escape Festival 2018

Maison book girl prepare for Great Escape Festival performance alongside Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

EllenWells

14 May 2018

Music

Maison book girl are headed to the UK this month for first time performances across the country, including set at Brighton's Great Escape Festival 2018. Formed in 2014, Maison book girl are part of the "new ag...

DEADLIFT LOLITA HYPER JAPAN Festival 2018

DEADLIFT LOLITA to perform at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2018

EllenWells

13 May 2018

Music

All singing, all dancing, pro-wrestling duo DEADLIFT LOLITA are heading to London this July for HYPER JAPAN Festival 2018. Making his UK live debut back in 2015 as part the idol trio LADYBABY, kawaiicore idol ...

Fresh Japan Spotify Playlist presented by Electric Bloom Webzine

Charles Shepherd

15 April 2018

Music

Looking to discover the latest must listen tracks from across Japan? Check out the Fresh Japan Spotify playlist presented by Electric Bloom Webzine. Updated weekly, Fresh Japan showcases the latest tracks in J...

ALBUM REVIEW: The Cynical Store – EP

Master Saiche

29 May 2017

Music, Reviews

University can be an incredibly competitive place. While most are trying to set blood-alcohol records, some maniacs compete for the best marks. Along with that, there is the urban legend that sometimes floats a...

GIVEAWAY: See MAN WITH A MISSION live in London

Charles Shepherd

27 May 2017

Music

MAN WITH A MISSION return to London this June for their second ever UK headline show at Camden's Underworld. To celebrate, Electric Bloom Webzine are giving away one pair of tickets for you and a friend as wel...

mouse on the keys out of body review EP 2017

ALBUM REVIEW: mouse on the keys – Out of Body

Jamie Cansdale

12 April 2017

Music, Reviews

The human body is, comparatively speaking, very fragile. It can take many beatings on the surface, yet it takes very little deep within to bring us very close to death; it is a pain few of us ever come back fro...

Otoboke Beaver return for exclusive London show this May

Charles Shepherd

6 February 2017

Music

Otoboke Beaver return to London this May for the first time since their triumphant 2016 UK debut. This quartet of office workers turned punk rockers, exploded onto the scene in 2016 as they took to London for ...

syrup16g Surprises Everyone With New Album ‘darc’ – Including Themselves

Iraima Lago

15 November 2016

Music

Just before the start of their nationwide tour later this month, three piece alternative rock band syrup16g has suddenly announced the release of a brand-new album. With a somewhat unusual backstory to it, darc...

Gozen Yoji, Asayake ni Tsuki 2016 Amedama Naita

Gozen Yoji, Asayake ni Tsuki to Release 3rd Mini-Album ‘Amedama Naita’

Iraima Lago

31 October 2016

Music

After having releasing their second mini-album back in January, Gozen Yoji, Asayake ni Tsuki (aka Gozeyo) returns next Wednesday with their third mini-album and second release of the year Amedama Naita. Formed...

PHOTOS: BAND-MAID and Amatsuki, MCM London Comic Con, 28/05/2015

Charles Shepherd

1 June 2016

Music, Photos

PHOTOS: BAND-MAID AND AMATSUKI, MCM LONDON COMIC CON, 28/05/2015 Reaching record numbers, this year MCM London Comic Con pulled in a staggering 133,000+ attendees, making it Europe's biggest comic convention an...

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST Announce First European Tour DEIMOS

Charles Shepherd

31 May 2016

Music

Metalcore heavy hitters NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST announced during the last show of their nationwide VANADIS one-man tour that they'll be holding their first ever European tour this July. Since coming together in 20...