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Ado drops latest single ‘Value’; Music video produced entirely on iPad

26th February 2024

Ado has released her latest digital single, ‘Value’, along with an accompanying music video that’s turning heads. Produced...

Yurufuwa Gang & ODOTTE BAKARI NO KUNI drop MV for ‘no.9’ collaboration

25th February 2024

Yurufuwa Gang and ODOTTE BAKARI NO KUNI have dropped the music video for the title track of their...

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...

News

KIZU announce “1st last album”, drop single ‘R/E/D/’, celebrate 8th anniversary

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 final nominees revealed: Fujii Kaze, Creepy Nuts, YOASOBI, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE dominate

Margins United returns with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Tohji and more for second London edition

Events

Margins United returns with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Tohji and more for second London edition

coldrain set for biggest UK/EU tour yet, kicking off this November

Takeru (SuG) and Shou (Verde/, Alice Nine) announce Europe tour ‘youthpit’

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

Kenshi Yonezu live in London: A full-circle set for a new audience on first world tour

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

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”