34-year-old AAA member and soloist Shinjiro Atae has recently came out as gay to a crowd of 2000 people at a live in Tokyo, as reported by The New York Times.
Formed in 2011, DEATHROLL is a one-man project led by multi-instrumentalist Kazu. With a dark and discombobulating sound, DEATHROLL captures the true essence of Norwegian black metal whilst simultaneously putting a decidedly Japanese twist on the genre. Having just released their latest album, Japanese Extreme Metal Art...
The J-pop hitmaker tells Billboard Japan the franchise has held a special place in his heart since childhood & has greatly influenced him as an artist.
Hi! Thought I'd drop by and occasionally share some links to Japanese music that I like. (I see a lot of news posts, so I'm not sure if that's within the scope of this sub or not! Please let me know!)...
「FINAL FANTASY XVI」THEME SONG KENSHI YONEZU Tsuki Wo Miteita - MoongazingListen here https://lnk.to/TsukiWoMiteita Music and Lyrics, Produced by Kenshi Yonezu...
The wildly popular track OTONABLUE by ATARASHII GAKKO! won the top prize for the first half of 2023 in the TikTok Trend Awards. Although the track was initially released years ago, OTONABLUE became popular this year after its curious neck-swing dance became a popular subject on TikTok. As of June 21, 2023, the total number of...
FIRST STAGE PRODUCTION has opened up auditions for its first generation of English-speaking VTubers. The agency is currently recruiting talents for five male characters.
Singer and voice actor Miura Ayme will be embarking on a world tour this summer, including convention appearances in the US and Europe and his first solo show in London.
A Studio Session With Porter Robinson & Japan’s Galileo Galilei, Brimming With Mutual Affection and Respect: Interview (www.billboard.com)
Billboard Japan spoke to Robinson and the four members of Galileo Galilei after their recent studio session.
Interview with Kai: the GazettE's 20 years of evolution (jrocknews.com)
After the GazettE’s first scream in 2002, the band built a name for itself and continues to lead the pack as one of Japan’s best rock bands.
AAA’s Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay, says he doesn’t want others to struggle as he did (www.asianjunkie.com)
34-year-old AAA member and soloist Shinjiro Atae has recently came out as gay to a crowd of 2000 people at a live in Tokyo, as reported by The New York Times.
PassCode Announce First US Tour (www.jame-world.com)
Metal idols PassCode will be embarking on their first US tour this September.
New band RURUNONE (ルルノネ) has formed (vk.gy)
RURUNONE (ルルノネ) has just been unveiled. (continued…) | vkgy (ブイケージ)
AVO Magazine interview with Kazu of DEATHROLL: “I make music with my own sensibility” (avo-magazine.com)
Formed in 2011, DEATHROLL is a one-man project led by multi-instrumentalist Kazu. With a dark and discombobulating sound, DEATHROLL captures the true essence of Norwegian black metal whilst simultaneously putting a decidedly Japanese twist on the genre. Having just released their latest album, Japanese Extreme Metal Art...
Bonjour Suzuki & RinRin Doll Share Their Message to the World Through Lolita Fashion: Interview (www.billboard.com)
On June 30, the duo released their debut song “Carnival Dolls,” showcasing Bonjour Suzuki’s music production and RinRin Doll’s lyrics and direction.
Kenshi Yonezu Talks New ‘Final Fantasy XVI’ Theme Song ‘Tsuki Wo Miteita – Moongazing’: Interview (www.billboard.com)
The J-pop hitmaker tells Billboard Japan the franchise has held a special place in his heart since childhood & has greatly influenced him as an artist.
The Blue Hearts -- ネオンサイン (Neon Sign) [HIGH KICKS. 1991. Punk] (www.youtube.com)
Hi! Thought I'd drop by and occasionally share some links to Japanese music that I like. (I see a lot of news posts, so I'm not sure if that's within the scope of this sub or not! Please let me know!)...
Kenshi Yonezu - Tsuki Wo Miteita / Moongazing (youtu.be)
「FINAL FANTASY XVI」THEME SONG KENSHI YONEZU Tsuki Wo Miteita - MoongazingListen here https://lnk.to/TsukiWoMiteita Music and Lyrics, Produced by Kenshi Yonezu...
4 more Johnny Kitagawa victims come forward, famous producer fired for being critical of Johnny & Associates, victims work to change laws (www.asianjunkie.com)
Four more shows added to Esprit D’Air’s upcoming and biggest European tour yet (avo-magazine.com)
YOASOBI Discusses the Creation of Chart-Topping Hit ‘Idol’ & Performing Live: Interview (www.billboard.com)
Billboard Japan spoke with the duo about the story behind the creation of “Idol.”
ATARASHII GAKKO! Wins Grand Prize in the TikTok Trend Awards for the First Half of 2023 with ‘ATARASHII GAKKO! Wins Grand Prize in the TikTok Trend Awards for the First Half of 2023 with ‘OTONABLUE’ (www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp)
The wildly popular track OTONABLUE by ATARASHII GAKKO! won the top prize for the first half of 2023 in the TikTok Trend Awards. Although the track was initially released years ago, OTONABLUE became popular this year after its curious neck-swing dance became a popular subject on TikTok. As of June 21, 2023, the total number of...
AJATE will embark on summer tour through Europe across France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (avo-magazine.com)
REALITY Studios’ FIRST STAGE PRODUCTION Opens Auditions for First Generation of English-Speaking VTubers (www.jame-world.com)
FIRST STAGE PRODUCTION has opened up auditions for its first generation of English-speaking VTubers. The agency is currently recruiting talents for five male characters.
Boy band Ae! group brings their A-game to music, acting, science, welding, and more【Interview】 (soranews24.com)
We sit down and talk pop with Kansai's rising boy band stars.
Matsumoto Zoku Band set to enchant Europe again with summer festival tour (avo-magazine.com)
Ken Miyake Joins Hideaki Takizawa's New Company TOBE (www.jame-world.com)
Ex-V6 member Ken Miyake has joined TOBE, a new company founded by Hideaki Takizawa.
Experience ASTERISM's MASS METAL for free: Two free US shows announced! (jrocknews.com)
Japanese rock band ASTERISM offers free admission to California and New York shows on their upcoming US Tour 2023.
Miura Ayme Announces World Tour (www.jame-world.com)
Singer and voice actor Miura Ayme will be embarking on a world tour this summer, including convention appearances in the US and Europe and his first solo show in London.
XG - GRL GVNG (Official Music Video) (youtu.be)
GRL GVNG from XG’s 1st Mini Album...
Miliyah Kato – Respect Me | With ensemble (youtu.be)
【ライブ第3弾開催】 チケット・ライブ詳細はこちらから ▷ https://withensemble.com/「LIVE With ensemble Vol.3 加藤ミリヤ / TOOBOE / 安田レイ」2023年7月17日(月・祝) at ヒューリックホール東京◆With ensembleアーティストとアンサ...
YOASOBI Holds at No. 1 for 11th Week on Japan Hot 100 (www.billboard.com)
Eleven weeks at No. 1 is tied with Gen Hoshino’s ubiquitous J-pop hit “Koi” that topped Billboard Japan’s year-end list for 2017.
Japan’s Daoko Talks New ‘Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie’ Theme ‘Tsuki no Hana’: Interview (www.billboard.com)
Daoko sat down with Billboard Japan to chat about the new song and her thoughts on the Sailor Moon franchise.