Tour and event Archives

Interview: Kiyoharu makes Australian debut on “Heavy Rock Breakfast” tour

15 February 2024

In 1994, the music realm witnessed the explosive debut of Kiyoharu (清春), the vocal maestro behind the famed bands Kuroyume (黒夢) and Sads. Undoubtedly, Kiyoharu has made an enduring impact on Japan's cultural...

QUEEN BEE holds first headlining show in New York at Sony Hall

Erica

13 February 2024

Tour and event

QUEEN BEE, also known as Ziyoou-Vachi (女王蜂), makes their headline debut in New York City! Mark your calendars for April 2, 2024, when QUEEN BEE takes the spotlight at Sony Hall in New York, NY. Tickets are o...

Japanese rock legends Boris, Kiyoharu collide at “Heavy Rock Breakfast” Australia tour

Erica

12 February 2024

Releases, Tour and event

Boris and Kiyoharu, both iconic figures in the Japanese rock scene, are joining forces for the "Heavy Rock Breakfast" Australia tour, taking place from March 6–11, 2024. This dynamic collaboration isn't just...

KNOSIS joins Bodysnatcher, Spite on upcoming US tour “THE COMMON ENEMIES”

Erica

3 February 2024

Tour and event

Update 2024-04-21: Due to visa issues, Knosis has canceled their performances for this tour. This spring is shaping up to be an exciting time for North American Jrock fans—metalcore band KNOSIS just ann...

SiM adds metal peers CRYSTAL LAKE to “PLAYDEAD” North American Tour

Erica

1 February 2024

Tour and event

SiM cranks up the intensity for their upcoming PLAYDEAD North American Tour, with the addition of metal heavy hitters CRYSTAL LAKE to the lineup. The ambitious tour kicks off on April 19, 2024, in the grunge mu...

Hatsune Miku, YOASOBI, ATARASHII GAKKO join Coachella festival lineup for 2024

NBT

27 January 2024

Tour and event, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

Coachella is set to make a return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, spanning two weekends from April 12-14 and April 19-21. Within the extensive lineup, we spotted the notable Japanese acts, Hatsune Miku, Y...

Interview: Madmans Esprit rocks Ikebukuro Chop with intense 5-day concert series

Rin and Erica

20 January 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Madmans Esprit, the avant-garde metal project led by Korean independent artist Kyuho, is known for its unique blend of heavy music and visual kei-inspired aesthetics. Self-described as “making depressive suicid...

QUEEN BEE joins Anime Boston 2024 musical lineup

Erica

6 January 2024

Tour and event

Anime Boston, the premier anime convention in New England, has announced its second round of musical guests, including the celebrated Japanese band QUEEN BEE. Don't miss QUEEN BEE's thrilling performance at the...

NANO teams up with Grammy-nominated artist on “Oblivion” song, embarks US tour 2024

NBT

16 December 2023

Releases, Tour and event

NANO joins forces with Grammy-nominated songwriter Seann Bowe for the upcoming song, Oblivion. The new work is scheduled for January 12, 2024, and will be NANO's first release in about a year! Prior to this, NA...

Interview with Yugiri and SARSHI: a 17-year journey through visual kei

Erica and Kay

14 December 2023

Interview, Tour and event

From November 3–5, 2023, Yugiri (DaizyStripper) and SARSHI (HERO, Nana, Flutter Echo) took the stage at Nekocon in Hampton, VA, treating attendees to a unique musical experience. Despite belonging to different ...

Report: BAND-MAID rocks Yokohama Arena for “10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR” finale

Bri

13 December 2023

Online Concert

On November 26, BAND-MAID took the stage at Yokohama Arena for the final stop on its 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR. The arena hosted an audience of 8,000 and the show was also broadcast across the globe via a livestrea...

Ado announces Europe, USA dates for world tour “Wish”

Nori

8 December 2023

Tour and event

The anonymous virtuosic diva Ado announces Europe and USA dates for her first world tour Wish, in partnership with global anime distributor Crunchyroll. Through March and early April 2024, the bona fide Jpop ch...

12012 revives, streams 20th anniversary concert worldwide

Erica

28 November 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Online Concert

Get ready for a comeback like no other! After years on hiatus, the iconic visual rock band 12012 is making a triumphant return to the stage, marking their 20th anniversary in style. On December 12, catch the...

Report: ATARASHII GAKKO! blasts San Francisco with “Seishun” energy

Nori

27 November 2023

Tour and event

Idol unit and YOLO harbingers ATARASHII GAKKO! invaded the historic Regency Ballroom on November 8, turning a Wednesday night into the most unforgettable concert San Francisco hosted this fall. The sold-out eve...