King Gnu electrifies audiences with “GO GHOST”, “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” opening theme
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, in...
EMNW enters new chapter with major debut single “LOVING TO GET US BY”
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...
Visual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya”
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 ca...
Meet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community
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, R...
coldrain’s “EX-HUMANITY” music video explores surveilled society, from album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”
coldrain has announced that they'll release the album OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE on September 25. Accompanying the news is the music video for the new singl...
Dolly’s music video “Un, Deux, Trois” revisits “Cinderella” fairy tale
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 musi...
New project YAO’s “777” music video features ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, Awich and CHICO CARLITO
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 CHI...
ASAGI’s music video “Tenringoku” takes viewers on a cosmic journey
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,...
lynch. album “CLIMAX” gets international physical release via JPU Records
lynch. simultaneously physically released their album titled CLIMAX in Japan on July 1, with JPU Records bringing the album to international shores in...
OSHABURI unleashes first mini-album “Sasshohenaikainjoron” on digital streaming services
New visual kei band OSHABURI (おしゃぶり) has released their first mini-album Sasshohenaikainjoron (擦傷偏愛感情論) digitally on June 28. The mini-album was previ...
Kizu reveals details of upcoming album “Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame”
On July 1, Kizu (キズ) released an abundance of exciting information regarding their new album Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame (極楽より極上の雨), due out August 5....
MAQIA inspires courage with single “Kizudarake Hero”
MAQIA released its empowering digital single "Kizudarake Hero" (傷だらけヒーロー) on June 18, accompanied by a heartwarming music video. The song, composed by...
XaaXaa’s music video “Chigire Chau” traps viewers in a haunted puppet show
XaaXaa returns with another decadent, dark release; this time, as marionettes. On June 9, their latest digital single Chigire Chau (ちぎれちゃう) arrived al...
DRUGS’ “AKUMA” music video captures a dark story with horrifying visuals
After the streaming release of the album D/D/D back in April, DRUGS are already back in action with a music video for the new single AKUMA (悪魔), relea...