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Giga, TeddyLoid, DECO*27, and Sakurazaka46 drop lively MV for new Pokémon ending theme ‘PIKKAAN!’

11th November 2024

Giants of electronic and Vocaloid music, Giga, TeddyLoid, and DECO*27 have teamed up with idols Hikaru Morita and...

Avu-chan produced unit Ryugujo drop ‘Urashima’ MV ahead of first album

11th November 2024

Ryugujo (translated as “Palace of the Dragon King”) have released their latest MV ‘Urashima’. The track dropped as...

XG drop new mini-album ‘AWE’ and lead single ‘HOWLING’ ahead of European tour

8th November 2024

XG are back with their second mini-album, ‘AWE’, released today, November 8th. This follow-up to their breakout 2023...

MAH of SiM leads REDLINE DREAM BAND, a supergroup of Japan’s loud rock icons for festival farewell

6th November 2024

The REDLINE DREAM BAND, a new project led by MAH from SiM, has been formed to commemorate the...

DEXCORE drop ‘PARAMNESIA’, the year’s heaviest breakdown contender

6th November 2024

DEXCORE have just dropped their latest track ‘PARAMNESIA’, with what might just be a top contender for heaviest...

FACT’s comeback sparks viral surge in Japan’s music charts

5th November 2024

Groundbreaking Ibaraki post-hardcore unit FACT are back on Japan’s music charts nearly a decade after their split. News...

ano-led punk outfit I’s announce last single ‘Past die Future’ ahead of year-end disbandment

4th November 2024

The punk band I’s, led by popular soloist ano, are set to release their final single, ‘Past die...

Phantom Siita to hold first world tour ‘Moth to a Flame’ 6 months after debut

3rd November 2024

Ado-produced idol group Phantom Siita have announced their first international tour, Phantom Siita 1st WORLD TOUR “Moth to...

Will Smith drops surprise remix of Yuki Chiba hit ‘Team Tomodachi’

3rd November 2024

Will Smith has added his own remix to Yuki Chiba’s viral single ‘Team Tomodachi’, making it the latest...

BABYMETAL to hold first European arena tour in 2025 joined by Poppy and Bambie Thug

2nd November 2024

BABYMETAL have announced their return to Europe in 2025 with their first arena tour ‘BABYMETAL UK & EUROPE...

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

ATARASHII GAKKO! buff up in ‘Fly High’ video – New album drops

News

Giga, TeddyLoid, DECO*27, and Sakurazaka46 drop lively MV for new Pokémon ending theme ‘PIKKAAN!’

Avu-chan produced unit Ryugujo drop ‘Urashima’ MV ahead of first album

XG drop new mini-album ‘AWE’ and lead single ‘HOWLING’ ahead of European tour

MAH of SiM leads REDLINE DREAM BAND, a supergroup of Japan’s loud rock icons for festival farewell

DEXCORE drop ‘PARAMNESIA’, the year’s heaviest breakdown contender

FACT’s comeback sparks viral surge in Japan’s music charts

ano-led punk outfit I’s announce last single ‘Past die Future’ ahead of year-end disbandment

Phantom Siita to hold first world tour ‘Moth to a Flame’ 6 months after debut

Will Smith drops surprise remix of Yuki Chiba hit ‘Team Tomodachi’

BABYMETAL to hold first European arena tour in 2025 joined by Poppy and Bambie Thug