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BiS announces first original album in 4 Years: ‘NEVER MiND’

25th November 2023

For the first time in four years, the third generation of the alt-idol group BiS is set to...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS Tekken 8 Image Song Announcement

THE LAST ROCKSTARS’ ‘MASTERY’ announced as Tekken 8 image song

23rd November 2023

The latest track by rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS—comprising YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI—has been unveiled as the...

Download Festival 2024 Line-Up Annoucement HANABIE. CRYSTAL LAKE, BABYMETAL

Download Festival 2024 lineup: Crystal Lake, HANABIE., and BABYMETAL announced

22nd November 2023

Japanese metal powerhouses Crystal Lake, HANABIE., and BABYMETAL, are set to perform at next year’s Download Festival. Download...

MUCC to conclude 25th anniversary year with new album ‘Timeless’

20th November 2023

Japanese rock veterans MUCC will wrap up their impressive 25th-anniversary year by releasing their latest album, ‘Timeless’, on...

PASOCOM MUSIC CLUB 'For The Aliens EP' released

PASOCOM MUSIC CLUB drops ‘For The Aliens EP’ ahead of ‘FINE LINE’ remix album

19th November 2023

Osaka synth-pop duo, PASOCOM MUSIC CLUB, dropped their latest creation ‘For The Aliens EP’ on October 27th. This...

‘WACK in the UK’ to return in 2024 after successful international debut

18th November 2023

Japanese alternative idol fever is set to invade London once again as ‘WACK in the UK’ returns to...

JUMADIBA set to drop third EP ‘Noodle’ on December 6th

17th November 2023

The ascent of rapper JUMADIBA continues, with the upcoming release of his 3rd EP, ‘Noodle’, slated for December...

Knosis unleashes ‘THE ETERNAL DOOM’ EP alongside visceral debut music video

16th November 2023

Ryo Kinoshita’s experimental metal project, Knosis, have just released their second EP, ‘THE ETERNAL DOOM’, along with their...

YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY Documentary UK dates

Yoshiki’s ‘UNDER THE SKY’ documentary sets UK theatrical release date

15th November 2023

The UK theatrical release date for the latest project by renowned rock artist and composer Yoshiki, ‘YOSHIKI: UNDER...

Milk Talk release debut self-titled album

Milk Talk releases debut self-titled album: A retrospective synth boogie journey

14th November 2023

Electro-funk duo Milk Talk have released their inaugural self-titled album, a chic retrospective spanning four years of their...

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”