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FACT’s comeback sparks viral surge in Japan’s music charts

5th November 2024

Groundbreaking Ibaraki post-hardcore unit FACT are back on Japan’s music charts nearly a decade after their split. News...

ano-led punk outfit I’s announce last single ‘Past die Future’ ahead of year-end disbandment

4th November 2024

The punk band I’s, led by popular soloist ano, are set to release their final single, ‘Past die...

Phantom Siita to hold first world tour ‘Moth to a Flame’ 6 months after debut

3rd November 2024

Ado-produced idol group Phantom Siita have announced their first international tour, Phantom Siita 1st WORLD TOUR “Moth to...

Will Smith drops surprise remix of Yuki Chiba hit ‘Team Tomodachi’

3rd November 2024

Will Smith has added his own remix to Yuki Chiba’s viral single ‘Team Tomodachi’, making it the latest...

BABYMETAL to hold first European arena tour in 2025 joined by Poppy and Bambie Thug

2nd November 2024

BABYMETAL have announced their return to Europe in 2025 with their first arena tour ‘BABYMETAL UK & EUROPE...

mouse on the keys and Oavette join Portals Festival 2025 line-up

31st October 2024

Tokyo avant-garde jazz trio mouse on the keys and Nagoya’s experimental rock newcomers Oavette have joined the 2025...

Ado meets 1,000 fans from inside box at exclusive Tokyo handshake event

What happened at Ado’s secretive Tokyo handshake event?

27th October 2024

Ado, the enigmatic voice of Japanese pop, held her highly anticipated handshake event in Tokyo this weekend—an appearance...

Miliyah Kato and Sheena Ringo unite for ‘Aigyo’, a life-affirming J-pop collaboration

26th October 2024

J-pop icons Miliyah Kato and Sheena Ringo have joined forces for their first collaborative release, ‘Aigyo’ (愛楽), which...

DIR EN GREY lend ‘The Devil In Me’ as “super cute” theme for Terrifier 3 Japan release

26th October 2024

DIR EN GREY have had their latest single, ‘The Devil In Me’, tapped as the official theme for...

FACT to reunite for first performance in 9 years at ‘REDLINE ALL THE FINAL’ in Chiba

25th October 2024

FACT have announced a special one-off return to the stage at ‘REDLINE ALL THE FINAL’ in Chiba, nearly...

News

HANABIE. and Kim Dracula present 2025 North American tour with Crystal Lake

DIR EN GREY add Anaheim headline show following Sick New World cancellation

Yuki Chiba drops debut album ‘STAR’ and announces Nippon Budokan concert

Events

HANABIE. and Kim Dracula present 2025 North American tour with Crystal Lake

DIR EN GREY add Anaheim headline show following Sick New World cancellation

FACT announce first nationwide tour in 10 years: FACT IS LIFE TOUR 2025

Features

The best music collaborations out of Japan this year

14 best anime songs of 2024: The hits and hidden gems that defined the year

The passing of Sayuri: A tragic loss for Japan’s “oxygen-deprived” generation

Live Reports

REDLINE ALL THE FINAL Festival Highlights: 57 bands celebrate the end of an era

FACT live at REDLINE ALL THE FINAL: A monumental reunion

mei ehara live in Berkeley: A mesmerizing debut on Faye Webster’s US tour

Interviews

tricot reflect on first anime theme ‘Call’ for You Are Ms. Servant and 15 years in music

Interview with KAMIJO: From European tour highlights to the epic sound of ‘VIOLET DAWN’

INTERVIEW: Helsinki Lambda Club to touch down in the UK for ‘HLC AIRLINES’ tour

HANABIE. and Kim Dracula present 2025 North American tour with Crystal Lake

75th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen: Full line-up announced, featuring tuki., Creepy Nuts, ME:I, and more

REDLINE ALL THE FINAL Festival Highlights: 57 bands celebrate the end of an era

News

FACT’s comeback sparks viral surge in Japan’s music charts

ano-led punk outfit I’s announce last single ‘Past die Future’ ahead of year-end disbandment

Phantom Siita to hold first world tour ‘Moth to a Flame’ 6 months after debut

Will Smith drops surprise remix of Yuki Chiba hit ‘Team Tomodachi’

BABYMETAL to hold first European arena tour in 2025 joined by Poppy and Bambie Thug

mouse on the keys and Oavette join Portals Festival 2025 line-up

What happened at Ado’s secretive Tokyo handshake event?

Miliyah Kato and Sheena Ringo unite for ‘Aigyo’, a life-affirming J-pop collaboration

DIR EN GREY lend ‘The Devil In Me’ as “super cute” theme for Terrifier 3 Japan release

FACT to reunite for first performance in 9 years at ‘REDLINE ALL THE FINAL’ in Chiba