KAIKA interview: From virtual singer to songwriter, the story behind ‘Umarerumaekara Kimiwo Shitteru’
Phantom Siita launch major label era with ‘Suki, Kirai’, a warped spin on idol love 11th May 2025Retro horror idol troop Phantom Siita have released their major debut single ‘Suki, Kirai’ (‘Love, Hate’) via Universal...
SIRUP links with UK band hard life on breakup track ‘RENDEZVOUS’ 7th May 2025Japanese R&B artist SIRUP has released his first track of 2025, ‘RENDEZVOUS’, featuring UK alt-indie pop band hard...
ASP welcome new member from BiS and team with Age Factory on ‘Get New MIRAI’ 5th May 2025Alt-idol unit ASP have unveiled their new member, iKO MUGENNOKANATA, and released their first single under the updated...
JJJ to remain POP YOURS 2025 headliner in tribute following his passing 27th April 2025Following the sudden passing of JJJ earlier this month, hip-hop festival POP YOURS 2025 have confirmed they will...
Kenshi Yonezu live in London: A full-circle set for a new audience on first world tour 19th April 2025Kenshi Yonezu made his UK debut in London on Sunday March 30th, opening the western leg of his...
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 final nominees revealed: Fujii Kaze, Creepy Nuts, YOASOBI, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE dominate 17th April 2025With just over a month to go, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) has dropped the final list of nominees...
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025: Final voting nears as YMO named symbol of inaugural ceremony 16th April 2025MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 has rolled out a slate of new announcements ahead of its inaugural ceremony this...
Hitsujibungaku interview: US debut, anime themes, and life beyond Tokyo’s indie circuit 13th April 2025Hitsujibungaku are currently on their first US tour on the West Coast, continuing their swift transition from Tokyo’s...
Tokyo indie trio anklet detail first EP ‘monologue’ following strong 2024 debut 4th April 2025Tokyo-based trio anklet (アンクレット) will release their first EP ‘monologue’ on May 21st, building on the early momentum...
HANA shoot down clones in mud-soaked music video for debut single ‘ROSE’ 2nd April 2025HANA, the seven-member girl group formed through the BMSG and CHANMINA-led audition programme No No Girls, have released...