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Bruno Mars performs AKB48 single 'Heavy Rotation' at Tokyo Dome

Bruno Mars surprises fans with AKB48 ‘Heavy Rotation’ rendition during Tokyo Dome performance

11th January 2024

Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Bruno Mars performed his own rendition of the AKB48 hit single ‘Heavy Rotation’ during his first...

AiNA THE END sheds her old skin in music video for surprise single ‘Sail’

10th January 2024

AiNA THE END, formerly of BiSH, has released the complete music video for her impactful surprise digital single...

go!go!vanillas new single ‘SHAKE’ recorded at London’s Metropolis Studios

10th January 2024

The new-generation rock ‘n’ roll ensemble, go!go!vanillas, have unveiled their latest creation, digital single ‘SHAKE’, recorded at London’s...

YOSHIKI tasked with composing theme song for Sanrio's Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary celebration

YOSHIKI tasked with composing theme song for Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary

10th January 2024

X JAPN rock icon, YOSHIKI, has been tapped to produce the official global theme song for Sanrio’s upcoming...

Watch YOASOBI perform latest single ‘HEART BEAT’ alongside 1000 teens

9th January 2024

The performance video for the latest YOASOBI single, ‘HEART BEAT’, created as part of the annual NHK TV...

DEVILOOF drop title track for upcoming EP ‘Song For The Weak.’

9th January 2024

Osaka’s viral metallers, DEVILOOF, have dropped the title track from their upcoming EP ‘Song For The Weak.’. The...

Utada Hikaru announces release of new single ‘Naniirodemonai Hana’ – Theme of latest Fuji TV drama

8th January 2024

Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Utada Hikaru has announced the release date of their new single ‘Naniirodemonai Hana’ (‘A...

Paledusk's DaiDai contributes to Bring Me The Horizon's latest single 'Kool-Aid'

Bring Me The Horizon team up with Paledusk’s DAIDAI on new single ‘Kool-Aid’

8th January 2024

Paledusk producer and guitarist, DAIDAI, has once again teamed up with multi-platinum Sheffield unit Bring Me The Horizon...

Wagakki Band announce indefinite hiatus at the end of 2024

Wagakki Band announce their indefinite hiatus at the end of 2024

7th January 2024

Neo-traditional J-rock powerhouse, Wagakki Band, have announced their indefinite hiatus at the end of 2024, coinciding with the...

BiS conquers daunting 24-hour live event in Tokyo

BiS conquer daunting 24-hour live event in Tokyo with 74 song set-list

7th January 2024

BiS (Brand-new idol Society), WACK’s avant-garde flagship idol group, triumphantly completed a monumental 24-hour event titled ‘CLOSE ENCOUNTERS...

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”

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

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

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

News

Bruno Mars surprises fans with AKB48 ‘Heavy Rotation’ rendition during Tokyo Dome performance

AiNA THE END sheds her old skin in music video for surprise single ‘Sail’

go!go!vanillas new single ‘SHAKE’ recorded at London’s Metropolis Studios

YOSHIKI tasked with composing theme song for Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary

Watch YOASOBI perform latest single ‘HEART BEAT’ alongside 1000 teens

DEVILOOF drop title track for upcoming EP ‘Song For The Weak.’

Utada Hikaru announces release of new single ‘Naniirodemonai Hana’ – Theme of latest Fuji TV drama

Bring Me The Horizon team up with Paledusk’s DAIDAI on new single ‘Kool-Aid’

Wagakki Band announce their indefinite hiatus at the end of 2024

BiS conquer daunting 24-hour live event in Tokyo with 74 song set-list