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YOASOBI live in London: J-pop storytellers bring blockbuster ambition to Wembley 12th June 2025It takes a special kind of pop act to turn a literary brief into a generational calling card,...
BABYMETAL live in London: A 15-year climb culminates in landmark show at The O2 5th June 2025Fifteen years ago, BABYMETAL emerged from the most unlikely of places: a school-themed idol group whose members were...
kanekoayano live in London: No longer just Kaneko Ayano with a band 31st May 2025Kaneko Ayano’s return to London on May 22nd marked her first UK appearance under the name kanekoayano, a...
Ako, Bialystocks, go!go!vanillas, and Kroi live in Brighton: A rare double bill from IRORI Records at The Great Escape 2025 24th May 2025IRORI Records brought four of its top artists — Ako, Bialystocks, go!go!vanillas, and Kroi — to The Great...
Ichiko Aoba live in Oakland: Dreamlike stillness at the Fox Theater 5th May 2025The stage at the Fox Theater felt less like a concert venue and more like a quiet room...
Hitsujibungaku live in San Francisco: Calm intensity and full hearts at August Hall 21st April 2025Japanese alternative rock trio Hitsujibungaku brought their mix of stormy riffs, dreamy melodies, and quiet emotional punches to...
HANABIE. live in Sacramento: Metalcore mayhem marks end of US tour 20th April 2025Tokyo metalcore outfit HANABIE. tore through Sacramento’s Ace of Spades on April 12th, closing out their joint U.S....
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...
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,...
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...
