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ano-led punk outfit I’s announce last single ‘Past die Future’ ahead of year-end disbandment 4th November 2024The punk band I’s, led by popular soloist ano, are set to release their final single, ‘Past die...
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mouse on the keys and Oavette join Portals Festival 2025 line-up 31st October 2024Tokyo avant-garde jazz trio mouse on the keys and Nagoya’s experimental rock newcomers Oavette have joined the 2025...
HARU NEMURI live in San Francisco: Unleashing riot grrrl fury Stateside 29th October 2024On October 1st, HARU NEMURI tore into San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall with a raw, high-energy performance...
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What happened at Ado’s secretive Tokyo handshake event? 27th October 2024Ado, 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 2024J-pop icons Miliyah Kato and Sheena Ringo have joined forces for their first collaborative release, ‘Aigyo’ (愛楽), which...