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Vaundy 'ZERO' music video channels Wembley Stadium energy

Vaundy channels Wembley Stadium energy in ‘ZERO’ music video

6th January 2024

Cross-genre artist Vaundy has released the music video for his track ‘ZERO’. The video captures the breathtaking atmosphere...

SHADOWS join CAFFEINE BOMB ORGANICS for first album release in 6 years

5th January 2024

Japan’s post-hardcore legends, SHADOWS, have joined the CAFFEINE BOMB ORGANICS roster, announcing a new album is in the...

N.K.W.O.R.S drop introspective teaser track for upcoming album ‘Essence of Pop’

4th January 2024

Tokyo-based band N.K.W.O.R.S (猫を堕ろす) are preparing for the release of their latest album, ‘Essence of Pop’, slated to...

Paledusk reveal collaborations with Crossfaith and CVLTE on new EP ‘PALEHELL’

3rd January 2024

The Fukuoka-based metalcore trio, Paledusk, have revealed the complete tracklist for their upcoming EP ‘PALEHELL’, set to release...

saba sister announce major debut with Pony Canyon and PIZZA OF DEATH management contract

2nd January 2024

All girl rock unit, saba sister, have announced their major debut under Pony Canyon with the upcoming release...

YOASOBI ring in the new year with star-studded gathering of idols at 74th annual Kōhaku

1st January 2024

Welcoming 2024 on NHK’s 74th annual New Year’s Eve TV special, ‘Kōhaku Uta Gassen’, YOASOBI, one of Japan’s...

[Alexandros] releases new single 'todayyyyy' in collaboration with Monster Strike

[Alexandros] release new single ‘todayyyyy’ in collaboration with Monster Strike

1st January 2024

Rock troupe [Alexandros] have released their latest single, ‘todayyyyy’, in collaboration with popular smartphone game Monster Strike. The...

VIGORMAN unveils video for VaVa-produced track ‘Panorama’

31st December 2023

Lead vocalist of Hentai Gentleman’s Club, VIGORMAN, has dropped the music video for ‘Panorama’, a track from his...

AiNA THE END wraps up 2023 with unforeseen single 'Sail'

AiNA THE END wraps up 2023 with surprise single ‘Sail’

31st December 2023

In an unexpected move, AiNA THE END, formerly of BiSH, suddenly released her new digital single ‘Sail’. A...

MIYAVI announces new track ‘Broken Fantasy’ and teases 2024 album releases

27th December 2023

MIYAVI has surprised fans by unveiling plans for two original albums scheduled to be released in 2024. The...

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”