Latest Japanese Music News and Updates

Paledusk to make major label debut with ‘HUGs’, opening theme for Gachiakuta

13th June 2025

Paledusk will make their major label debut with ‘HUGs’, the opening theme for the upcoming TV anime Gachiakuta....

Fujii Kaze confirms third album ‘Prema’, shares lead single ‘Hachikō’

13th June 2025

Fujii Kaze will release his third studio album ‘Prema’ on September 5th, his first full-length project since 2022’s...

SixTONES release WIND BREAKER season 2 opening theme ‘BOYZ’ worldwide, alongside Netflix variety show

10th June 2025

SixTONES have released their 15th single ‘BOYZ’, now available on streaming platforms worldwide. The track also serves as...

FACT announce final live show ROCK-O-RAMA-THE END

FACT confirm full lineup for final ROCK-O-RAMA event at Makuhari Messe

10th June 2025

FACT have confirmed the full lineup for ROCK-O-RAMA-THE END, their final show, set for October 5th at Makuhari...

ASP announce “ASP in the U.K Tour”, their first international headline tour

7th June 2025

Alt-idol group ASP have announced their first overseas tour, with “ASP in the U.K Tour” scheduled for September....

Age Factory launch independent label 0A and announce sixth album

Age Factory reveal sixth album ‘Sono nanika in my daze’ alongside video for lead single ‘rest / 息’

4th June 2025

Following the launch of their independent label 0A and the release of their new single ‘rest / 息’,...

Mrs. GREEN APPLE announce first vinyl releases and custom turntable for 10th anniversary

3rd June 2025

As part of their ongoing 10th anniversary celebrations, Mrs. GREEN APPLE will release their first-ever vinyl records alongside...

Age Factory launch independent label 0A and announce sixth album

2nd June 2025

Age Factory have launched a new independent label, 0A, and announced the release of their sixth studio album....

BABYMETAL unleash world-play filled 'Song 3' with Slaughter To Prevail

BABYMETAL unleash wordplay-filled ‘Song 3’ with Slaughter To Prevail

29th May 2025

BABYMETAL have unveiled their hotly anticipated collaboration single with US-based Russian deathcore band Slaughter To Prevail, titled ‘Song...

Survive Said The Prophet drop hard new single ‘Useless’ feat. Ryo Kinoshita from Knosis

29th May 2025

Survive Said The Prophet have just dropped their latest single ‘Useless’ featuring Ryo Kinoshita (Knosis), along with a...

News

Paledusk to make major label debut with ‘HUGs’, opening theme for Gachiakuta

Fujii Kaze confirms third album ‘Prema’, shares lead single ‘Hachikō’

SixTONES release WIND BREAKER season 2 opening theme ‘BOYZ’ worldwide, alongside Netflix variety show

Events

FACT confirm full lineup for final ROCK-O-RAMA event at Makuhari Messe

ASP announce “ASP in the U.K Tour”, their first international headline tour

KAF to perform at mixed-reality event Fantastic Reality in Los Angeles this July

Features

anklet: “We didn’t know left from right” – Tokyo’s new indie voice on building a band from nothing

JJJ to remain POP YOURS 2025 headliner in tribute following his passing

What is CEIPA? The organisation behind matsuri ’25 and MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN

Live Reports

YOASOBI live in London: J-pop storytellers bring blockbuster ambition to Wembley

BABYMETAL live in London: A 15-year climb culminates in landmark show at The O2

kanekoayano live in London: No longer just Kaneko Ayano with a band

Interviews

IRORI Records artists comment on first UK shows at The Great Escape 2025: go!go!vanillas, Kroi, Ako, and Bialystocks

CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE interview: Dancing through doubt and doing it their way

Hitsujibungaku interview: US debut, anime themes, and life beyond Tokyo’s indie circuit

YOASOBI live in London: J-pop storytellers bring blockbuster ambition to Wembley

Fujii Kaze confirms third album ‘Prema’, shares lead single ‘Hachikō’

YOASOBI debut animated music video for 2024 Olympic hit ‘Butai ni Tatte’

News

Paledusk to make major label debut with ‘HUGs’, opening theme for Gachiakuta

Fujii Kaze confirms third album ‘Prema’, shares lead single ‘Hachikō’

SixTONES release WIND BREAKER season 2 opening theme ‘BOYZ’ worldwide, alongside Netflix variety show

FACT confirm full lineup for final ROCK-O-RAMA event at Makuhari Messe

ASP announce “ASP in the U.K Tour”, their first international headline tour

Age Factory reveal sixth album ‘Sono nanika in my daze’ alongside video for lead single ‘rest / 息’

Mrs. GREEN APPLE announce first vinyl releases and custom turntable for 10th anniversary

Age Factory launch independent label 0A and announce sixth album

BABYMETAL unleash wordplay-filled ‘Song 3’ with Slaughter To Prevail

Survive Said The Prophet drop hard new single ‘Useless’ feat. Ryo Kinoshita from Knosis