Releases

Apr 24, 2026

Chaidura unveiled earlier today the music video for the third single, Plastic Beauty, from the upcoming EP LIMINAL.The new single Plastic Beauty expresses the liminal stage of self-love through a diverse ra...

Kagami (DEXCORE) delivers raw emotion in “You are” from first solo album

Apr 21, 2026

On April 16 Kagami, vocalist of DEXCORE, unveiled the music video for the track "You are" from his first solo album "Alone."."You are" is the finale of Kagami's 11-track album Alone. which features seven br...

ONE OK ROCK premieres EP “Live from DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025” alongside concert film

Apr 17, 2026

Internationally acclaimed rock band ONE OK ROCK releases their live EP, Live from DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025 digitally on April 30. The EP launches alongside the US and Mexico release of their concert film, ONE OK R...

DRUGS unleashes album “D/D/D” on streaming platforms

Apr 15, 2026

DRUGS has surprised fans with the streaming release of their first album "D/D/D" on April 2. Serving as a perfect introduction to DRUGS, D/D/D comes complete with seven previously released singles and baku (貘)....

Review: Madmans Esprit’s album “Dandelion; Danzetsu” delivers heavier production, dynamic metal compositions

Apr 9, 2026

Releases, Report and review

The wait for Madmans Esprit's fourth full-length album, Dandelion; Danzetsu is finally over. Fans have been on the edge of their seats impatiently waiting for March 30 to see what the band has been concocting s...

DIR EN GREY’s 12th album “MORTAL DOWNER” available digitally worldwide

Apr 8, 2026

DIR EN GREY's 12th full-length album, MORTAL DOWNER arrived on April 8, and now fans worldwide can access it immediately on digital platforms. Even if you’re still waiting on your physical copy, you can stream ...

SiM roars with chaotic single “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)”

Mizerable

Apr 7, 2026

Have you ever lost your wallet and, while desperately hunting it down, thought, “If only I had a fitting song for this moment”? SiM's newest release, “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)”, is the perfect soundtrack ...

Yukka’s single “Yurei Railway” challenges your perspective on life

Jorge M.

Apr 3, 2026

Japanese singer-songwriter Yukka (ゆっか) has released her latest single, Yurei Railway. The music video was also released on March 5, and you can watch it below.Composed and written by the artist herself, Yur...

Review: BLAZE’s album “DETERMINATIONS.” unleashes sentimental, brutal soundscapes

Apr 2, 2026

Releases, Report and review

BLAZE unleashed the album “DETERMINATIONS.” on February 18. Previous releases were sold exclusively at live shows in Japan. However, DETERMINATIONS. is the first complete album available to fans worldwide, acce...

Kizu digitally releases singles “JP:PARASITE” and “Houou” amid album delay

Mar 31, 2026

On March 26, Kizu (キズ) announced that the upcoming album Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame (極楽より極上の雨) will be postponed once again. The first postponement was announced October 12 of last year and pushed the album ou...

Moon Kana brings early albums, EPs to streaming services

Mar 27, 2026

As of March 26, singer Moon Kana (MOON香奈) has made her first three albums and five EPs available on streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. The release allows longtime fans to revisit her early ...

Eir Aoi performs “MONSTER”, opening song for “Classroom of the Elite” 4th Season

Jorge M.

Mar 27, 2026

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

Singer-songwriter Eir Aoi will perform MONSTER, the opening theme of the anime Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester, set to air April 1. The track marks a new era in Eir Aoi’s career u...

DIR EN GREY heralds upcoming album “MORTAL DOWNER” with fresh artist visuals