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Tohji unleashes chaos in ‘Tenkasu’ music video ahead of landmark arena show

12th December 2024

Yokohama-raised rapper and cultural powerhouse Tohji has dropped the high-concept music video for his latest single, ‘Tenkasu’. The...

Ado joins Imagine Dragons for final remix in ‘Take Me to the Beach’ series

11th December 2024

Imagine Dragons have announced a collaboration with utaite superstar Ado for the final remix in their ‘Take Me...

Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – debuts ‘ALONENESS’: An unfiltered exploration of solitude

10th December 2024

Shizuoka-based singer-songwriter Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – has released her first full-length album, ‘ALONENESS’. The 15-track collection,...

XG reimagines Christmas track ‘WINTER WITHOUT YOU’ with orchestral UK and Europe exclusive

XG reimagine Christmas track ‘WINTER WITHOUT YOU’ with orchestral UK and Europe exclusive

9th December 2024

XG is set to drop a special orchestral version of their track ‘WINTER WITHOUT YOU’ exclusively in the...

FACT announces first nationwide tour in 10 years: ‘FACT IS LIFE TOUR 2025’

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

8th December 2024

Japanese post-hardcore veterans FACT have announced their long-awaited return to live touring with the FACT IS LIFE TOUR...

ONE OK ROCK announce 11th album ‘DETOX’ and drop new single ‘+Matter’

7th December 2024

ONE OK ROCK have officially announced their 11th studio album, ‘DETOX’, set for global release on February 21st,...

SiM, coldrain, MAN WITH A MISSION, and more unite for REDLINE supergroup single

5th December 2024

MAH of SiM leads a powerhouse lineup of Japan’s loud rock icons—including members of coldrain, MAN WITH A...

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

4th December 2024

J-rock and pop 3-piece Mrs. GREEN APPLE hosted a press conference on December 2nd at Toranomon’s TOKYO NODE...

YOASOBI to mark 30 years of PlayStation with fan-inspired song

3rd December 2024

YOASOBI have teamed up with PlayStation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic 1994 console with “Project:...

Sick New World 2025 cancelled, halting DIR EN GREY’s US festival comeback

30th November 2024

Sick New World 2025 has been abruptly cancelled, with organisers attributing the decision to “unforeseen circumstances”. This brings...

News

WACK in the UK Vol.6 doubles down for first two-day showcase in London

MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS announce autumn 2025 Europe tour

THE BAWDIES launch HOT DOG RECORDS after parting with SEEZ

Events

WACK in the UK Vol.6 doubles down for first two-day showcase in London

MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS announce autumn 2025 Europe tour

Otoboke Beaver and Fujii Kaze join Lollapalooza 2025 lineup

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

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

(ARCHIVE) An Cafe live in London (2014): The oshare kei icons’ last UK show

Interviews

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”

NIGHTMARE interview: Visual kei legends talk 25 years, DEATH NOTE fame, and first European tour