Releases Archives

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

30 May 2023

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 synthpop band Aural Vampire. After five years of silence, Aural...

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

Erica

23 May 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

21 May 2023

Disband/Hiatus, Releases, Tour

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

20 May 2023

Releases, Tour

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

18 May 2023

Releases, Tour, 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

16 May 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

13 May 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

10 May 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

6 May 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

2 May 2023

Releases, Tour

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

1 May 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

1 May 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...

Petit Brabancon gets more extreme in first EP “Automata”

Erica

29 April 2023

Releases, Tour

Petit Brabancon releases their first EP "Automata" on June 14, 2023. The six-track collection features tracks composed by guitarist Miya, guitarist antz, and drummer yukihiro. As usual, vocalist Kyo provides...

NOILION and MIYAVI mash up for ULTRAMAN theme song “RAYS”

Erica

29 April 2023

Anime, Releases

NOILION, the trio produced by TeddyLoid joins forces with world-renowned artist MIYAVI to produce RAYS, the opening theme song for the final season of the anime ULTRAMAN. The series streams worldwide on Netflix...