POP YOURS 2024 Day 2: Japan’s hip-hop pulse beats strong in closing acts
After an electrifying first day, POP YOURS 2024, Japan’s biggest two-day hip-hop festival, entered its day 2 grand...
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In a recent interview with Japanese video magazine McGuffin, DAIDAI, guitarist and producer for the Japanese experi-metal band...
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‘Mugen’, the collaborative track between MY FIRST STORY and HYDE, has debuted at number one on multiple singles...
POP YOURS 2024 Day 1: Highlights from Japan’s hip-hop melting pot
POP YOURS returned to Chiba’s colossal Makuhari Messe warehouse venue, showcasing the pinnacle of Japan’s hip-hop culture. Featuring...
Yuki Chiba retires KOHH era songs from live performances
Yuki Chiba, formerly known as the rapper KOHH, recently announced his decision to retire songs from his KOHH...
Japan’s underground rappers are releasing fire Drake diss tracks
Japan’s underground rappers are taking the chance to swing at Drake in their own diss tracks which have...
INTERVIEW: Helsinki Lambda Club to touch down in the UK for ‘HLC AIRLINES’ tour
Tokyo’s indie-rock trio, Helsinki Lambda Club, fresh from their recent showcase at SXSW and with their debut UK...
Remembering hide: Celebrating the rock legend’s legacy
Since 1999, fans and artists have come together for an annual event to pay tribute to one of...
YOASOBI live in LA: US headline debut marks pivotal moment in global J-pop takeover
What a whirlwind week it has been for YOASOBI, the Tokyo J-pop super duo comprised of producer Ayase...
DIR EN GREY drop grotesque ‘The Devil In Me’ music video teaser
Visual kei icons, DIR EN GREY, have unveiled the music video teaser for their upcoming single, ‘The Devil...
