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.
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...
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.
Composer Joe Hisaishi has signed an exclusive agreement with Germany's Deutsche Grammophon, and his first album with the label will be released on CD and vinyl on June 30th.
A 2009 memoir by Sakamoto Ryūichi has been reissued in Japan following his death earlier this year. It provides many insights into his approaches and attitudes to music as he looked back on his upbringing and career.
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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.
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.
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)
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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...
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.
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.
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)
Matsumoto Zoku Band set to enchant Europe again with summer festival tour (avo-magazine.com)
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...
AKARA gearing up for a new tour across France (avo-magazine.com)
The members of Japanese traditional rock band AKARA recently released a new mini-album, titled World of Revenge. And with this
Joe Hisaishi to Release New Album on Deutsche Grammophon (www.jame-world.com)
Composer Joe Hisaishi has signed an exclusive agreement with Germany's Deutsche Grammophon, and his first album with the label will be released on CD and vinyl on June 30th.
KUUNATIC are gearing up for summer tour across Europe in June, July and August 2023 (avo-magazine.com)
Summer has kicked off and the three ladies of tribal-psych trio KUUNATIC are eager to return to Europe for a
MY FIRST STORY - Home / THE FIRST TAKE (youtu.be)
「THE FIRST TAKE」は、一発撮りのパフォーマンスを鮮明に切り取るYouTubeチャンネル。第332回は、国内外で人気を誇る４人組ロックバンドMY FIRST STORYが再登場。今回披露するのは、家族への想いを赤裸々に綴った「Home」。本楽曲を「THE FIRST...
Nao Yoshioka to perform in France, UK and Netherlands for her 2023 European tour (avo-magazine.com)
In late June and early July, singer-songwriter Nao Yoshioka will be in Europe for a number of shows. The musician
TsuShiMaMiRe’s Yayoi Tsushima to perform two UK shows with solo project Ferret Noise (avo-magazine.com)
Ferret Noise, the solo project of Tsushimamire bass player Yayoi Tsushima, will perform two shows in the United Kingdom. They
tricot Announce UK Tour (www.jame-world.com)
Rock band tricot will be returning to the UK in November.
Isiliel’s first world tour will soon resume in Europe and the United States (avo-magazine.com)
After her first solo European tour in early 2023, Himari Tsukishiro has not been slowing down with her solo project
Sakamoto Ryūichi Recounts the Birth of His Music (www.nippon.com)
A 2009 memoir by Sakamoto Ryūichi has been reissued in Japan following his death earlier this year. It provides many insights into his approaches and attitudes to music as he looked back on his upbringing and career.
NOISEMAKER - LAST FOREVER【Official Music Video】 (youtu.be)
2023年5月17日(水) NOISEMAKER「LAST FOREVER」Digital Release■「LAST FOREVER」Streaming and Download：https://noisemaker.lnk.to/LASTFOREVERNOISEMAKERROAD TO 20th ANNIVE...