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4s4ki's new single 'Magic sword' selected as theme for smartphone game 'Tap Hunter'

4s4ki’s upcoming single ‘Magic sword’ selected as theme for smartphone game ‘Tap Hunter’

18th December 2023

Hyperpop maestro 4s4ki’s upcoming single, ‘Magic sword’, has been chosen as the theme song for the smartphone game...

Paledusk announces 'PALEHELL', the band's first EP in 3 years

Paledusk announces ‘PALEHELL’, the band’s first EP in over 3 years

17th December 2023

Metalcore pioneers Paledusk have unveiled the release date for their forthcoming EP, ‘PALEHELL’, the band’s first EP release...

‘Ado’s Utattemita Album’ dominates Japan’s download charts

15th December 2023

Ado, the renowned utaite, has conquered Japan’s digital download charts with her first-ever cover album, ‘Ado’s Utattemita Album‘....

Chilli Beans. unveil second album 'Welcome to My Castle'

Chilli Beans. unveil a neo-garage wonderland with new album ‘Welcome to My Castle’

15th December 2023

Japan’s neo-garage sensation, Chilli Beans., have unveiled their second full-length album, ‘Welcome to My Castle’. The 13-track concept...

HOME redefine Japan’s indie soundscapes with debut EP

14th December 2023

Okinawa-based indie rock trio HOME have officially launched their debut EP, ‘HOME EP’. This new release encompasses a...

DYGL releases ‘Shadow’ as theme song for upcoming film

12th December 2023

Tokyo indie rock ensemble DYGL are set to release their new digital single, ‘Shadow’, on December 13th. Following...

KANA-BOON hiatus announced following departure of drummer and guitarist

11th December 2023

In a surprising turn of events, the Osaka rock unit KANA-BOON has declared a hiatus following the departure...

Vicke Blanka announces 10-date debut North American tour for 2024

10th December 2023

Singer-songwriter Vicke Blanka is set to make his mark on the US and Canada with his inaugural North...

Ado 'Wish' world tour European and US dates

Ado announces European and US dates as part of ‘Wish’ world tour

9th December 2023

Utaite sensation Ado is set to embark on her first-ever world tour titled ‘Wish’, powered by Crunchyroll. The...

Kroi announce major 2nd single ‘Sesame’ ahead of sold-out Budokan performance

5th December 2023

Tokyo funk quintet Kroi are set to launch their 2nd major single, ‘Sesame’, on January 17th, 2024. The...

News

NOISEMAKER join coldrain for first UK/EU tour this winter

YOASOBI team up with Witch Watch creators for ‘Watch me!’ music video

Yu Umehara fronts new metal act ALGESIA on debut single ‘IRA’

Events

NOISEMAKER join coldrain for first UK/EU tour this winter

VK metal band DAMNED head to Europe this winter for JUKAI tour

D’ESPAIRSRAY announce reunion for first live performance in over a decade at CROSS ROAD Fest

Features

JJJ to remain POP YOURS 2025 headliner in tribute following his passing

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’

Live Reports

Ichiko Aoba live in Oakland: Dreamlike stillness at the Fox Theater

Hitsujibungaku live in San Francisco: Calm intensity and full hearts at August Hall

HANABIE. live in Sacramento: Metalcore mayhem marks end of US tour

Interviews

CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE interview: Dancing through doubt and doing it their way

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’

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

NOISEMAKER join coldrain for first UK/EU tour this winter

YOASOBI team up with Witch Watch creators for ‘Watch me!’ music video

News

4s4ki’s upcoming single ‘Magic sword’ selected as theme for smartphone game ‘Tap Hunter’

Paledusk announces ‘PALEHELL’, the band’s first EP in over 3 years

‘Ado’s Utattemita Album’ dominates Japan’s download charts

Chilli Beans. unveil a neo-garage wonderland with new album ‘Welcome to My Castle’

HOME redefine Japan’s indie soundscapes with debut EP

DYGL releases ‘Shadow’ as theme song for upcoming film

KANA-BOON hiatus announced following departure of drummer and guitarist

Vicke Blanka announces 10-date debut North American tour for 2024

Ado announces European and US dates as part of ‘Wish’ world tour

Kroi announce major 2nd single ‘Sesame’ ahead of sold-out Budokan performance