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The passing of Sayuri: A tragic loss for Japan’s “oxygen-deprived” generation

30th September 2024

On September 20th, singer-songwriter Sayuri passed away at the age of 28. Known for her numerous J-pop and...

Knosis makes SharpTone debut with ‘FUHAI’ featuring Yukina of HANABIE.

Knosis make SharpTone debut with ‘FUHAI’ featuring Yukina of HANABIE.

28th September 2024

Metalcore outfit Knosis have announced their partnership with American independent label SharpTone Records with the release of their...

Ado and Ayase team up for the first time on new single ‘Episode X’

24th September 2024

Utaite sensation Ado has teamed up with Ayase, one half of the hit-making duo YOASOBI, for their first...

DIR EN GREY begin nationwide screenings of ‘Zankyou no Ketsumyaku’ film with playful Tokyo event

24th September 2024

DIR EN GREY have begun screening their latest concert film, ‘DIR EN GREY LIVE FILM Zankyou no Ketsumyaku’,...

Perfume drop first concept album ‘Nebula Romance Part 1’

20th September 2024

Perfume are marking their 25th anniversary as a group, and 20th anniversary of their major debut, with their...

KAIKA releases third single ‘Everyday Song’ – A meditation on identity

19th September 2024

Virtual singer-songwriter KAIKA, an extension of the persona of popular virtual artist KAF, has released her third single,...

Yuki Chiba shifts from hip-hop to enka with new track ‘Jameson Ginger’

17th September 2024

Yuki Chiba has taken a bold step with his latest track, ‘Jameson Ginger’, his first since February’s viral...

L’Arc-en-Ciel return with first single in 3 years, ‘YOU GOTTA RUN’

14th September 2024

L’Arc-en-Ciel have announced the release of their new single, ‘YOU GOTTA RUN’, their first in three years. Set...

Ichigo Rinahamu teams with egg magazine gals for GALFY x Donki collab single

13th September 2024

Singer and electronic/idol producer Ichigo Rinahamu has teamed up with egg and KOGYARU magazine models for a GALFY...

Yuki Chiba makes VMAs history with Megan Thee Stallion for ‘Mamushi’ performance

12th September 2024

Yuki Chiba made history this week as one of the first Japanese artists to perform on stage at...

News

HANA shoot down clones in mud-soaked music video for debut single ‘ROSE’

BABYMETAL detail new album ‘METAL FORTH’, with Poppy single ‘from me to u’ arriving this Friday

WACK in the UK Vol.6 doubles down for first two-day showcase in London

Events

WACK in the UK Vol.6 doubles down for first two-day showcase in London

MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS announce autumn 2025 Europe tour

Otoboke Beaver and Fujii Kaze join Lollapalooza 2025 lineup

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

Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and YOASOBI live at matsuri ’25 Los Angeles: A sold-out statement for Japanese music

Phantom Siita live in London: ‘Moth to a flame’ tour ends with a crimson-tinged idol pop finale

(ARCHIVE) An Cafe live in London (2014): The oshare kei icons’ last UK show

Interviews

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”

NIGHTMARE interview: Visual kei legends talk 25 years, DEATH NOTE fame, and first European tour