Releases

Interview with JUNNA: The powerful voice making waves in anime!

Jun 2, 2023

JUNNA is an emerging prodigy making waves in the world of Jpop, Jrock, and anime music. This extraordinary talent burst onto the scene at a mere 16 years old, captivating audiences with her commanding and soul-...

Fukuro’s “Hoshi Naki Yoru” mini-album packed with acoustic renditions

Sizergyia

May 31, 2023

New Look, Releases, Videos

Fukuro’s mini-album Hoshi Naki Yoru arrives on June 18, featuring stripped-back acoustic versions of both past and present songs. The six-song tracklist contains an acoustic version of its newest song, BitterCh...

Aural Vampire unleashes dark wave EP “Wani” after 5 years of silence

Erica

May 30, 2023

Releases

Prepare to embrace the dark wave revival—hot on the heels of Cruel World Festival 2023 in California, come rumblings in Japan from globally active electronic band Aural Vampire. After five years of silence, Aur...

Experience “Fla:ill”, DAMNED’s explosive second music video

Erica

May 23, 2023

Music Video, Releases

On May 23, visual kei loudcore band DAMNED released their exciting second music video, "Fla:ill". Vocalist Keigo's raw lyrics intertwine with a riveting composition that will blow you away!Vocalist Keigo pe...

D suspends activities following 20th anniversary

Erica

May 21, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Releases, Tour and event

After two decades of extraordinary music, legendary visual kei band "D" announced that they will suspend activities in March 2024. However, there is a lot to look forward to this summer, including a tour and a ...

Versailles’ single “VOGUE” marks first release in over a decade

Astrid

May 20, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Amidst the start of Versailles' summer tour Varoque, the band will release the single VOGUE on June 21.The single contains VOGUE and Wrath of Thunder, along with instrumental versions. Vocalist KAMIJO worke...

YOSHIKI cherishes mother’s memory with classical tour “REQUIEM”

Nori

May 18, 2023

Releases, Tour and event, Videos

Jrock pioneer and international legend YOSHIKI unveiled his momentous 2023 roadmap at the LA GRAMMY Museum on May 5. Commemorating the 10th anniversary of his classical piano album Yoshiki Classical, the supers...

Tsuzuri debuts with funky single “Uraomote” composed by Giga

NBT

May 16, 2023

Anime, Music Video, Releases

Tsuzuri debuts with single "Uraomote" and provides opening theme song titled, "NAME", for anime "Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta" (The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses).Singer Tsuzuri (綴) makes her debut...

Plastic Tree surprises fans with “Azabana”, first single in three years

Bri

May 13, 2023

Releases

Plastic Tree is releasing a new single called Azabana on July 19. It was announced on April 29 at their solo concert titled Peep Plastic Partition #23 National Kid at the venue Zepp DiverCity, and then later on...

BAND-MAID shares tales from the road with “TOKYO GARDEN THEATER OKYUJI”

Jonathan Lane

May 10, 2023

Music Video, Releases

BAND-MAID looks back on an unforgettable touring milestone in concert DVD and Blu-ray TOKYO GARDEN THEATER OKYUJI, released April 26. The footage encapsulates the entirety of the sold-out gig on January 9 at th...

BABYBEARD members left to right Suzu, Ladybeard and Kotomi

BABYBEARD topples buildings, spreads optimism in single “Twisted Kaiju Tale”!

afaenia

May 6, 2023

Music Video, Releases

BABYBEARD is back with a brand-new single! Following a slate of international appearances, the blisteringly cute Twisted Kaiju Tale began streaming globally on April 26.Released via overseas distributor Set...

Moe Shop offers a sweet remix of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s “CANDY CANDY”

Jonathan Lane

May 2, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

On April 21, electronic artist Moe Shop released their new song Kyary Pamyu Pamyu CANDY CANDY (Moe Shop Remix). This is a remix of the popular original by the pioneering Jpop sensation Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (KPP). ...

Alba Sera and Utsu-P unleash powerful “God Willing” collab song

NBT

May 1, 2023

Music Video, Releases

Virtual singer Alba Sera unleashes an original song, God Willing, in collaboration with the talented Vocaloid metal producer Utsu-P, who not only wrote the lyrics but also composed and arranged the song.Rel...

sukekiyo unveils lavish look, reissues single “AMOR” and live footage “LIQUEFACIO”

Erica

May 1, 2023

New Look, Releases

Avante-garde rock band sukekiyo is currently hard at work on their upcoming audio video compilation, "EROSIO". The band unveiled a corresponding new look swathed in black lace and chandeliers, emanating an opul...