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Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – debuts ‘ALONENESS’: An unfiltered exploration of solitude

10th December 2024

Shizuoka-based singer-songwriter Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – has released her first full-length album, ‘ALONENESS’. The 15-track collection,...

XG reimagines Christmas track ‘WINTER WITHOUT YOU’ with orchestral UK and Europe exclusive

XG reimagine Christmas track ‘WINTER WITHOUT YOU’ with orchestral UK and Europe exclusive

9th December 2024

XG is set to drop a special orchestral version of their track ‘WINTER WITHOUT YOU’ exclusively in the...

FACT announces first nationwide tour in 10 years: ‘FACT IS LIFE TOUR 2025’

FACT announce first nationwide tour in 10 years: FACT IS LIFE TOUR 2025

8th December 2024

Japanese post-hardcore veterans FACT have announced their long-awaited return to live touring with the FACT IS LIFE TOUR...

ONE OK ROCK announce 11th album ‘DETOX’ and drop new single ‘+Matter’

7th December 2024

ONE OK ROCK have officially announced their 11th studio album, ‘DETOX’, set for global release on February 21st,...

SiM, coldrain, MAN WITH A MISSION, and more unite for REDLINE supergroup single

5th December 2024

MAH of SiM leads a powerhouse lineup of Japan’s loud rock icons—including members of coldrain, MAN WITH A...

Mrs. GREEN APPLE announce “MGA MAGICAL 10 YEARS” projects to celebrate 10th anniversary

4th December 2024

J-rock and pop 3-piece Mrs. GREEN APPLE hosted a press conference on December 2nd at Toranomon’s TOKYO NODE...

YOASOBI to mark 30 years of PlayStation with fan-inspired song

3rd December 2024

YOASOBI have teamed up with PlayStation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic 1994 console with “Project:...

Sick New World 2025 cancelled, halting DIR EN GREY’s US festival comeback

30th November 2024

Sick New World 2025 has been abruptly cancelled, with organisers attributing the decision to “unforeseen circumstances”. This brings...

Knosis join Nik Nocturnal for metal cover of Creepy Nuts’ ‘Otonoke’

29th November 2024

Ryo Kinoshita and Yosh Morita of Knosis have teamed up with YouTuber, streamer, and metal maven Nik Nocturnal...

L’Arc-en-Ciel launch their own label and announce ‘YOU GOTTA RUN’ CD release

28th November 2024

L’Arc-en-Ciel have launched their own record label, aptly named ‘L’Arc-en-Ciel’, aiming to achieve greater creative freedom while deepening...

News

Centimillimental brings “ribbon” tour to Europe this summer

WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA set for first European shows with Utaha on ‘SUMMER TIME GHOST’ tour

LiSA adds Los Angeles date at The Roxy to first North America Tour

Events

Centimillimental brings “ribbon” tour to Europe this summer

WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA set for first European shows with Utaha on ‘SUMMER TIME GHOST’ tour

Margins United returns with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Tohji and more for second London edition

Features

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

Yoshiki honours David Lynch: A look back at their surreal collaboration on X Japan’s ‘Longing’

The best music collaborations out of Japan this year

Live Reports

Hitsujibungaku live in San Francisco: Calm intensity and full hearts at August Hall

HANABIE. live in Sacramento: Metalcore mayhem marks end of US tour

Kenshi Yonezu live in London: A full-circle set for a new audience on first world tour

Interviews

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

KAIKA interview: From virtual singer to songwriter, the story behind ‘Umarerumaekara Kimiwo Shitteru’

Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – interview: “After dropping out of middle school… that’s when I picked up the guitar”

WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA set for first European shows with Utaha on ‘SUMMER TIME GHOST’ tour

Mrs. GREEN APPLE announce “MGA MAGICAL 10 YEARS” projects to celebrate 10th anniversary

Kenshi Yonezu live in London: A full-circle set for a new audience on first world tour

News

Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – debuts ‘ALONENESS’: An unfiltered exploration of solitude

XG reimagine Christmas track ‘WINTER WITHOUT YOU’ with orchestral UK and Europe exclusive

FACT announce first nationwide tour in 10 years: FACT IS LIFE TOUR 2025

ONE OK ROCK announce 11th album ‘DETOX’ and drop new single ‘+Matter’

SiM, coldrain, MAN WITH A MISSION, and more unite for REDLINE supergroup single

Mrs. GREEN APPLE announce “MGA MAGICAL 10 YEARS” projects to celebrate 10th anniversary

YOASOBI to mark 30 years of PlayStation with fan-inspired song

Sick New World 2025 cancelled, halting DIR EN GREY’s US festival comeback

Knosis join Nik Nocturnal for metal cover of Creepy Nuts’ ‘Otonoke’

L’Arc-en-Ciel launch their own label and announce ‘YOU GOTTA RUN’ CD release