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.
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.
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.
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.
森七菜、奥平大兼ダブル主演 映画『君は放課後インソムニア』主題歌Major 5th Digital Single 「夜明けの君へ」2023.6.14 (wed) Release Stream / Download ▶︎https://tomoo.lnk.to/yoakenokimieID■TOMOO LIVE ...
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...
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
Four more shows added to Esprit D’Air’s upcoming and biggest European tour yet (avo-magazine.com)
AJATE will embark on summer tour through Europe across France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (avo-magazine.com)
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
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)
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.
AZU「Arinomama」(blackboard version) (youtu.be)
▷AZU「ありのまま」(blackboard version)• https://youtu.be/cQqe6y_AChk◁イケてる"過去"が描かれた空間の中で、イケてる"今"を目撃する『blackboard -One Cut Live Show-』◆AZUTwitter : https://twitter.co...
XG - GRL GVNG (Official Music Video) (youtu.be)
GRL GVNG from XG’s 1st Mini Album...
Matsumoto Zoku Band set to enchant Europe again with summer festival tour (avo-magazine.com)
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...
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
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
tricot Announce UK Tour (www.jame-world.com)
Rock band tricot will be returning to the UK in November.
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.
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.
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
Crystal Lake confirmed for Into The Grave 2024 (avo-magazine.com)
Dutch metal festival Into The Grave took place last weekend, but organisers have ensured that fans can already look forward
TOMOO - Yoake no Kimi e【OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO】 (youtu.be)
森七菜、奥平大兼ダブル主演 映画『君は放課後インソムニア』主題歌Major 5th Digital Single 「夜明けの君へ」2023.6.14 (wed) Release Stream / Download ▶︎https://tomoo.lnk.to/yoakenokimieID■TOMOO LIVE ...
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...