Releases

Mawarimichi’s debut single “Yohaku” evokes a sentimental soundscape

Aug 30, 2026

The all-new six-piece band Mawarimichi (まわりみち) debuted their first single, Yohaku (余白), on August 21. Yohaku comes with a music video showcasing simple but effective imagery to match the sentimental musical atm...

kein announces first major-label full album, “Iustitia sine misericordia”

Erica

Aug 30, 2026

Releases

"kein"'s first full album in three years, Iustitia sine misericordia will be released on October 7. Iustitia sine misericordia marks the band's first full-length release since signing with major label King Reco...

Review: indigo la End’s album “Michita Murasaki” presents nostalgic compositions

Jack

Aug 24, 2026

Releases, Report and review

After a short delay due to production issues, indigo la End's highly anticipated album Michita Murasaki was released June 24. Michita Murasaki showcases the latest evolution of the band and demonstrates 16 year...

King Gnu electrifies audiences with “GO GHOST”, “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” opening theme

Jorge M.

Aug 16, 2026

Anime, Music Video, Releases

King Gnu released GO GHOST, the opening theme song of the anime THE GHOST IN THE SHELL on July 29. The track is now available on digital platforms, including a music video on the band's YouTube channel.http...

EMNW enters new chapter with major debut single “LOVING TO GET US BY”

Jack

Aug 11, 2026

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

EMNW released their major debut single, LOVING TO GET US BY, on July 31. LOVING TO GET US BY marks a new chapter for EMNW expanding their unique style of nu-metal to new horizons. A music video for the single w...

Djent band abstracts makes sudden return with first single in years, “FRAGMENT”

NBT

Aug 8, 2026

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Releases

To our surprise, metalcore and djent band abstracts are back in action after announcing their disbandment in late 2022. Now four years later, we get the single FRAGMENT, after several months of vague teasing. ...

Visual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya”

Jack

Aug 6, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On July 15, the new visual kei duo "yukigesyo_" (雪化粧) released their album Byakuya (白夜). Along with the new album, the music video for to the light came a day later, on July 16, showcasing a unique visual style...

Meet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community

Mizerable

Aug 2, 2026

Music Video, Releases

Based in Nagoya, Japan, visual kei band REIREI is dedicated to giving back to their hometown. Combining their love for Nagoya with high-energy rock, REIREI tours the Tokai region while hosting events for the lo...

coldrain’s “EX-HUMANITY” music video explores surveilled society, from album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”

Sizergyia

Jul 31, 2026

Music Video, Releases

coldrain has announced that they'll release the album OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE on September 25. Accompanying the news is the music video for the new single EX-HUMANITY, the sixth song taken from the album, revealin...

Dolly’s music video “Un, Deux, Trois” revisits “Cinderella” fairy tale

Erica

Jul 25, 2026

Music Video, Releases

On July 22, visual kei band Dolly released their long-awaited single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ). Like an enchanted pumpkin carriage, its dreamy music video arrived at midnight on July 22 to introduce the sing...

ZURI explores musical expression through a secret identity

Jack

Jul 25, 2026

Releases

Beginning in 2025, ZURI is a new singer-songwriter who unleashes creative prosperity. ZURI explores multiple sonic palettes across his themed tracks, drawing on Jpop, Jrock, math rock, jazz, and funk. No matter...

New project YAO’s “777” music video features ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, Awich and CHICO CARLITO

Sizergyia

Jul 24, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

A new musical project under the name YAO has formed. Its lineup brings together artists ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, rapper and singer Awich, and rapper CHICO CARLITO.This meeting of musical minds has given birth...

Report: STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and NANO team up in “Dream Big” theme song

Jorge M.

Jul 21, 2026

Releases, Report and review

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION (SDF) and NANO recently performed together in Germany, premiering “Dream Big”—DoKomi’s first official theme song—on May 29, the opening day of the convention. Two days later, on May 31, t...

ASAGI’s music video “Tenringoku” takes viewers on a cosmic journey

RAI

Jul 15, 2026

Music Video, Releases

ASAGI revealed a music video with mythical visuals for "Tenringoku" (天輪獄). The single blazed into general release on July 3.Drawing from folklore, ASAGI plays the role of a three-legged golden crow. Viewers...