Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and YOASOBI live at matsuri ’25 Los Angeles: A sold-out statement for Japanese music
KAIKA interview: From virtual singer to songwriter, the story behind ‘Umarerumaekara Kimiwo Shitteru’
Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – interview: “After dropping out of middle school… that’s when I picked up the guitar”
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...
WACK in the UK Vol.6 doubles down for first two-day showcase in London 31st March 2025WACK has confirmed its sixth and most ambitious international showcase to date, with WACK in the UK Vol.6...
KAIKA interview: From virtual singer to songwriter, the story behind ‘Umarerumaekara Kimiwo Shitteru’ 27th March 2025Just over a year after her unannounced on-stage cameo at virtual singer KAF’s 2024 concert at Yoyogi National...
Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and YOASOBI live at matsuri ’25 Los Angeles: A sold-out statement for Japanese music 20th March 2025With a sold-out crowd of 7,100 and a lineup featuring three of the biggest names in modern J-pop,...
FACT bring back ROCK-O-RAMA for their final live show 15th March 2025Japanese post-hardcore pioneers FACT will play their final show at ROCK-O-RAMA-THE END on October 5th, 2025. Taking place...
Phantom Siita live in London: ‘Moth to a flame’ tour ends with a crimson-tinged idol pop finale 28th February 2025Young retro horror-pop quintet Phantom Siita drew the curtain on their first world tour with a finale in...
Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – interview: “After dropping out of middle school… that’s when I picked up the guitar” 23rd February 2025Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – isn’t one to follow a straight path. The Shizuoka-born artist first broke...
Crossfaith return to Download Festival for first time in over a decade 22nd February 2025Crossfaith have been confirmed as part of the second wave of bands announced for Download Festival 2025, their...
What is CEIPA? The organisation behind matsuri ’25 and MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 18th February 2025Japanese artists are making a bigger impact than ever on the global stage. Viral hits, sold-out international tours,...
the pillows disband following 35th anniversary tour closer 1st February 2025Japanese rock band the pillows disband, bringing their 35-year career to a close following their final performance at...
