MASKED reveals 27+ band lineup for debut visual kei festival in Shibuya: JILUKA, Royz, DEVILOOF, and more announced
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Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and YOASOBI live at matsuri ’25 Los Angeles: A sold-out statement for Japanese music
Shibuya Sound Riverse: FRIENDSHIP. bring Tokyo’s finest to Brighton 5th June 2024Venturing from the vibrant streets of Tokyo to the coastal charm of Brighton, HIP LAND MUSIC’s digital distribution...
POP YOURS 2024 Day 2: Japan’s hip-hop pulse beats strong in closing acts 29th May 2024After an electrifying first day, POP YOURS 2024, Japan’s biggest two-day hip-hop festival, entered its day 2 grand...
POP YOURS 2024 Day 1: Highlights from Japan’s hip-hop melting pot 18th May 2024POP YOURS returned to Chiba’s colossal Makuhari Messe warehouse venue, showcasing the pinnacle of Japan’s hip-hop culture. Featuring...
YOASOBI live in LA: US headline debut marks pivotal moment in global J-pop takeover 21st April 2024What a whirlwind week it has been for YOASOBI, the Tokyo J-pop super duo comprised of producer Ayase...
DIR EN GREY live in London: A 2-night masterclass in metal theatrics 14th April 2024In March, visual kei and metal mainstays DIR EN GREY returned to London as part of their ‘FROM...
WACK in the UK Vol.2 transforms The Underworld in London into an idol music mecca 1st April 2024Alternative 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 27th March 2024Born out of Japan’s highly popular utaite subgenre, Ado, now an arena filling multi-platinum artist, continues to remain...
Beyond BiSH: AiNA THE END showcases solo stardom on ‘Grow the Sunset’ tour 23rd March 2024Earlier this month, AiNA THE END, ex-BiSH member turned solo artist, set out on her Japan tour, ‘Grow...
MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS’ long-awaited London debut 17th March 2024Despite being a long-standing staple of Japan’s underground rock scene, you’re more likely to encounter an avid MASS...
NANO ignites LA with first ever US ‘NOTHING BUT NOISE’ headline show 28th January 2024Starting the year with a massive milestone, NANO unleashed an unforgettable performance at 1720 in Los Angeles on...
