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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...

AiNA THE END releases new single ‘Heart to Heart’ after conquering Budokan

12th September 2024

AiNA THE END has released her latest single, ‘Heart to Heart’, just hours after taking the stage for...

Awich drops theme for Netflix wrestling drama The Queen of Villains: ‘Are you serious?’

11th September 2024

Okinawa-born rapper Awich has released her new single ‘Are you serious?’, the official theme song for Netflix’s upcoming...

SiM frontman MAH joins Fame on Fire for new single ‘Chains (The Tower)’

10th September 2024

Florida rock outfit Fame on Fire have dropped the music video for their latest single, ‘Chains (The Tower)’,...

News

PSYCHIC FEVER to celebrate third anniversary with first Europe fanmeet tour

NOISEMAKER join coldrain for first UK/EU tour this winter

YOASOBI team up with Witch Watch creators for ‘Watch me!’ music video

Events

PSYCHIC FEVER to celebrate third anniversary with first Europe fanmeet tour

NOISEMAKER join coldrain for first UK/EU tour this winter

VK metal band DAMNED head to Europe this winter for JUKAI tour

Features

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

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’

Live Reports

Ichiko Aoba live in Oakland: Dreamlike stillness at the Fox Theater

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

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

Interviews

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

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

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

PSYCHIC FEVER to celebrate third anniversary with first Europe fanmeet tour

NOISEMAKER join coldrain for first UK/EU tour this winter

News

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

Perfume drop first concept album ‘Nebula Romance Part 1’

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

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

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

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

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

AiNA THE END releases new single ‘Heart to Heart’ after conquering Budokan

Awich drops theme for Netflix wrestling drama The Queen of Villains: ‘Are you serious?’

SiM frontman MAH joins Fame on Fire for new single ‘Chains (The Tower)’