8 Best Songs from Japan February and March 2024
2024 is in full-swing, and after the blockbuster month we experienced in January, the stage was set for...
Charles Shepherd
WACK in the UK Vol.2 transforms The Underworld in London into an idol music mecca
Alternative idol agency and uppercase ‘i’ haters, WACK, made a triumphant return to London for the second installment...
Ado leaves London fans spellbound from the shadows at UK debut
Born out of Japan’s highly popular utaite subgenre, Ado, now an arena filling multi-platinum artist, continues to remain...
MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS’ long-awaited London debut
Despite being a long-standing staple of Japan’s underground rock scene, you’re more likely to encounter an avid MASS...
The Legacy of Akira Toriyama: How Dragon Ball Impacted Hip-Hop and Beyond
The recent passing of Akira Toriyama, the renowned creator of the iconic Dragon Ball franchise, has left an...
Junnosuke Watanabe: How WACK Navigated Controversy and Success in Japan’s Idol Scene
Junnosuke Watanabe, the mastermind behind Japan’s most controversial alternative idol agency, WACK, has launched several big names in...
Starting the Year Right: 9 Best Songs from Japan in January 2024
It’s hard not to get excited when looking out at the stellar talent caking the landscape of Japan’s...
NANO ignites LA with first ever US ‘NOTHING BUT NOISE’ headline show
Starting the year with a massive milestone, NANO unleashed an unforgettable performance at 1720 in Los Angeles on...
AiNA THE END sheds her old skin in music video for surprise single ‘Sail’
AiNA THE END, formerly of BiSH, has released the complete music video for her impactful surprise digital single...
go!go!vanillas new single ‘SHAKE’ recorded at London’s Metropolis Studios
The new-generation rock ‘n’ roll ensemble, go!go!vanillas, have unveiled their latest creation, digital single ‘SHAKE’, recorded at London’s...
