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KAMIJO unleashes “EPIC INTENSE” mini-album ‘VIOLET DAWN’

5th August 2024

Aristocratic vampire rock star KAMIJO has unveiled his latest mini-album, ‘VIOLET DAWN’, returning to his signature style with...

Galileo Galilei release feel-good single ‘SPIN!’ ahead of dual album launch

5th August 2024

Galileo Galilei have released their latest single, ‘SPIN!’, ahead of their upcoming dual album releases, ‘MANSTER’ and ‘MANTRAL’,...

Ado-produced Phantom Siita up horror idol game with 2nd single ‘Just Wanna xxxx With You’

1st August 2024

Ado-produced horror idol group Phantom Siita have released their second single, ‘Just Wanna xxxx With You’, along with...

Junnosuke Watanabe steps down as WACK representative

31st July 2024

Junnosuke Watanabe has announced his resignation as the representative of the music agency WACK, effective immediately. His departure...

anklet makes mark with debut teenage pop-rock anthem ‘COLORS’

31st July 2024

Tokyo-based pop-rock trio anklet (アンクレット) have made their debut with their first single ‘COLORS’, released digitally on July...

SHADOWS reveal details of new album ‘DIG’ alongside 2nd pre-release single ‘SUPERCAR’

29th July 2024

Post-hardcore five-piece SHADOWS are set to release their new album ‘DIG’ on September 20th. This will be the...

MIYAVI drops hot new single 'EAT EAT EAT' with ravenous visualiser

MIYAVI serves up hot new single ‘EAT EAT EAT’

28th July 2024

MIYAVI has just dropped his latest digital single ‘EAT EAT EAT’, along with a sensual visualiser. The track...

AiNA THE END releases first anime feature theme song ‘Love Sick’

28th July 2024

AiNA THE END has released her new single, ‘Love Sick’, the theme song for the animated film ‘Mononoke...

Dua Lipa teams up with Creepy Nuts for ‘Illusion’ remix

27th July 2024

Dua Lipa teams up with Japan’s most internationally recognised hip-hop duo, Creepy Nuts, to remix her 2024 hit...

Chaos in Tokyo: XG drops over-the-top video for 'SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT' ahead of new mini-album

Chaos in Tokyo: XG drop supernatural video for ‘SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT’ ahead of new mini-album

27th July 2024

XG have released their highly anticipated new single ‘SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT’, along with its high-octane supernatural music video...

News

anklet officially release live favourite ‘First step’ ahead of debut EP ‘monologue’

Centimillimental brings “ribbon” tour to Europe this summer

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

Tetsuya-led L’Arc-en-Ciel cover band Like-an-Angel announce first Japan tour

Centimillimental EUROPE TOUR 2025 “ribbon”

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

News

KAMIJO unleashes “EPIC INTENSE” mini-album ‘VIOLET DAWN’

Galileo Galilei release feel-good single ‘SPIN!’ ahead of dual album launch

Ado-produced Phantom Siita up horror idol game with 2nd single ‘Just Wanna xxxx With You’

Junnosuke Watanabe steps down as WACK representative

anklet makes mark with debut teenage pop-rock anthem ‘COLORS’

SHADOWS reveal details of new album ‘DIG’ alongside 2nd pre-release single ‘SUPERCAR’

MIYAVI serves up hot new single ‘EAT EAT EAT’

AiNA THE END releases first anime feature theme song ‘Love Sick’

Dua Lipa teams up with Creepy Nuts for ‘Illusion’ remix

Chaos in Tokyo: XG drop supernatural video for ‘SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT’ ahead of new mini-album