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Luby Sparks release new single ‘Stayaway’, their first of 2024

24th February 2024

Luby Sparks have dropped their latest single, ‘Stayaway’, the group’s first original release of 2024. Returning to their...

Age Factory release music video for new album title track ‘Songs’

23rd February 2024

Age Factory have premiered the music video for the title track of their 5th full-length album, ‘Songs’. Directed...

RADWIMPS captures school memories in touching ‘Seikai’ music video

23rd February 2024

As graduation season approaches in Japan, RADWIMPS have unveiled a poignant music video for their 2018 track ‘Seikai’,...

YOASOBI to make US solo debut with shows in LA and San Francisco

22nd February 2024

J-pop phenomenon YOASOBI are set to make their much-anticipated US solo debut with two headline shows in Los...

BAD HOP disband after legendary Tokyo Dome performance

21st February 2024

In a monumental event marking the end of their nearly decade-long career, BAD HOP, the acclaimed Kawasaki City...

TsuShiMaMiRe to celebrate 25th anniversary with new album ‘MIZUMONO’ and US tour

20th February 2024

Tokyo’s underground alt-rock icons, TsuShiMaMiRe, will mark their monumental 25th anniversary with the release of their 20th full-length...

Anna Takeuchi unveils details of 3rd album ‘DRAMAS’

18th February 2024

Anna Takeuchi has unveiled more details around her forthcoming 3rd album ‘DRAMAS’, set to release on March 20th...

'WACK in the UK Vol.2' announces exclusive VIP lunch

Dine with alt-idols: ‘WACK in the UK Vol.2’ announce exclusive VIP lunch

15th February 2024

More details about ‘WACK in the UK Vol.2’, WACK’s international artist showcase in London, have been announced, including...

KAMIJO reveals details for 'The Anthem' European Tour 2024

KAMIJO’s ‘The Anthem’ European Tour 2024: Dates and cities revealed

15th February 2024

Visual Kei royalty KAMIJO reveals plans for his upcoming ‘Europa Tour 2024 “The Anthem”‘. Launching on June 8th...

Crossfaith unleashes 'ZERO' and welcomes Daiki Koide as permanent member

Crossfaith return with new single ‘ZERO’ and welcome new permanent member

14th February 2024

Crossfaith, the powerhouses of Japanese metalcore, have unleashed their latest sonic onslaught with the release of ‘ZERO’, their...

News

L’Arc-en-Ciel bring Shibuya demolition site to life in ‘YOU GOTTA RUN’ music video

DIVERS CROIX turn a “LOST CHILD” in a home improvement store into a VK epic

BUCK-TICK start new chapter with symbolic music video for ‘Raijin Fujin – Resonance’

Events

NANO and MADKID unite for joint North American tour in 2025

Japanese alt-pop act CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE to make UK festival debut at TGE 2025

Ichiko Aoba sets 2025 world tour and new album ‘Luminescent Creatures’

Features

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

Petit Brabancon’s new EP ‘Seven Garbage Born of Hatred’ delivers raw nu-metal experience from rock heavyweights

Who is mei ehara? The Tokyo artist debuting in America with Faye Webster

Live Reports

mei ehara live in Berkeley: A mesmerizing debut on Faye Webster’s US tour

HARU NEMURI live in San Francisco: Unleashing riot grrrl fury Stateside

D=OUT vocalist KOUKI live at Visual Kei Night: VK fans unite for a special London performance

Interviews

tricot reflect on first anime theme ‘Call’ for You Are Ms. Servant and 15 years in music

Interview with KAMIJO: From European tour highlights to the epic sound of ‘VIOLET DAWN’

INTERVIEW: Helsinki Lambda Club to touch down in the UK for ‘HLC AIRLINES’ tour