FEATURE
Wasuta teams with Spanish YouTube superstars Adexe & Nau for “Yo Quiero Vivir” music video
The music video for Japanese idol group Wasuta (The World Standard)’s surprise collaboration with hit Spanish duo Adexe & Nau was released today on YouTube. In the multi-language remix of “Yo Quiero Vivir” (“I want to live”), Wasuta members sing verses in Japanese while dancing through Akihabara, Shibuya, Odaiba, and Tokyo Bay. Video: https://youtu.be/28QKrhrazhQ Wasuta shot their parts for the music video in just 2 days, fearlessly performing in public spaces... Read More
“ASTERISM” Three Piece Instrumental Heavy Metal Band at the Average Age of Sixteen Published the Music Video of “Blaze” from Their First Full Album “IGNITION”.
“ASTERISM” is a three piece instrumental heavy metal band formed by HAL-CA, the guitarist known for her furiously fast playing and correct picking, MIYU on 7 string bass, who has the great command of slapping and right hand, and also MIO on drums, who attracts the audience with the steady rhythm and flawless fills. They have just published a video of “BLAZE”(short.ver).(https://youtu.be/hW00H5XMqjs) “BLAZE” is included in their first full album “IGNITION”... Read More
BESPA KUMAMERO releases special cyber-stickers for LINE app
Japanese electronic performance unit BESPA KUMAMERO has released a set of illustrated stickers for the popular LINE messaging app, featuring composer/programmer Monkichi and the energetic, unstoppable vocalist Azumi. Presenting comical chibi versions of the cyberpunk duo, BESPA KUMAMERO takes fans through a wide range of hyper-expressive emotions, with plenty of chances to make your friends smile and get fired up for the day ahead. BESPA KUMAMERO LINE Sticker Set: https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/4064264 Check... Read More
BABYMETAL reveals A!SMART variant cover for APOCRYPHA graphic novel
This fall, BABYMETAL will release the original graphic novel APOCRYPHA: THE LEGEND OF BABYMETAL, which will explore the unknown mythology of the group. To coincide with Comic-Con International, the first of four variant covers has been revealed by Amuse Group USA – a subsidiary of BABYMETAL’s management company Amuse, Inc. – and independent publisher Z2 Comics whose previous collaborators include rock star Dan Auerbach and DJ Paul Oakenfold. The cover, from the book’s... Read More
YOSHIKI donates 10 million yen to heavy rain disaster area in western Japan
After YOSHIKI received the report of heavy downpours and flooding in July 2018 which greatly damaged various places around western Japan, he made a donation of 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society through his own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Yoshiki Foundation America. The Japanese Red Cross Society also began accepting donations for the “July 2018 Heavy Rain Disaster Relief Fund” on July 10th. YOSHIKI sent the following message via social media, re-posting... Read More
X JAPAN feat. HYDE to perform Attack on Titan Season 3 opening
X JAPAN’s “Red Swan” has been chosen as the opening theme for Season 3 of the TV anime Attack on Titan. The new song, featuring YOSHIKI’s first-ever recording collaboration with vocalist HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel), was announced at Anime Expo on July 8, 2018 at the season opener’s world-premiere screening in Los Angeles. “Red Swan” is an unreleased original piece of music written by YOSHIKI himself for Attack on Titan, and is X JAPAN’s first new release in a year... Read More
YOSHIKI shocks fans at LUNATIC FEST. 2018 with HIDE collaboration and all-star guest performances
YOSHIKI shocked fans at LUNATIC FEST. 2018 with a moving tribute to X Japan guitarist hide and guest collaborations with members of LUNA SEA, GLAY, and MUCC in his first-ever solo classical performance at a music festival. YOSHIKI opened his set with Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” as a thematic homage to the festival’s organizers, LUNA SEA. As the final notes resonated over the audience, an image of HIDE appeared on the screen above the stage, causing shouts and tears... Read More
ASTERISM, Three Piece Heavy Metal Instrumental Band at the Average age of Sixteen, Is to Release Their First Full Album. The Album Will Feature Bootsy Collins(BASS／ex JB’S) and Buckethead(GUITAR／ex Guns N’Roses)
HAL-CA known as a genius guitarist for her furiously fast playing, right hand play, and right and correct picking for 15 year old, MIYU who only at the age of 16 can play slap and tap as well as right hand over seven-string bass, and MIO who at the age of 18 keeps the right time over flowing groove and passionate fills. This three piece heavy metal instrumental band at the average age of 16 is going to release their first full album “IGNITION” on August 22nd (Wed). This... Read More
HYDE Releases “WHO’S GONNA SAVE US” – First Single in 12 Years
HYDE (L’Arc-en-Ciel / VAMPS) finally resumes his solo activities, with the release of his 8th single entitled “WHO’S GONNA SAVE US” on June 20, 2018. It will be his first solo single in 12 years, following “SEASON’S CALL,” released in 2006. The song is about how one must make their own way when confronting difficulties and struggles but without anyone extending a helping hand. The single also comes with the 2nd track “MIDNIGHT CELEBRATION II,” the re-arranged... Read More
BRATS release hot “Doudatte yokatta” MV from first full-length album
BRATS have released their music video for “Doudatte yokatta”, one of the newly-recorded songs for the band’s first full-length album BRATS, scheduled for international release on July 25. VIDEO: BRATS – “Doudatte yokatta” The 10-song CD from the girls rock band — formed by sisters Rei Kuromiya (ex. Ladybaby) and Aya Kuromiya — includes previously released studio tracks “Ainikoiyo” (To Be Hero anime theme song) and “Nounai Shoukyo Game” (Slavemen film... Read More
ROCK
“ASTERISM” Three Piece Instrumental Heavy Metal Band at the Average Age of Sixteen Published the Music Video of “Blaze” from Their First Full Album “IGNITION”.
“ASTERISM” is a three piece instrumental heavy metal band formed by HAL-CA, the guitarist known for her furiously fast playing and correct picking, MIYU on 7 string bass, who has the great command of slapping and right hand, and also MIO on drums, who attracts the audience with the steady rhythm and flawless fills. They […]
POP
Wasuta teams with Spanish YouTube superstars Adexe & Nau for “Yo Quiero Vivir” music video
The music video for Japanese idol group Wasuta (The World Standard)’s surprise collaboration with hit Spanish duo Adexe & Nau was released today on YouTube. In the multi-language remix of “Yo Quiero Vivir” (“I want to live”), Wasuta members sing verses in Japanese while dancing through Akihabara, Shibuya, Odaiba, and Tokyo Bay. Video: https://youtu.be/28QKrhrazhQ Wasuta […]
IDOL
Wasuta teams with Spanish YouTube superstars Adexe & Nau for “Yo Quiero Vivir” music video
The music video for Japanese idol group Wasuta (The World Standard)’s surprise collaboration with hit Spanish duo Adexe & Nau was released today on YouTube. In the multi-language remix of “Yo Quiero Vivir” (“I want to live”), Wasuta members sing verses in Japanese while dancing through Akihabara, Shibuya, Odaiba, and Tokyo Bay. Video: https://youtu.be/28QKrhrazhQ Wasuta […]
ANIME
LiSA becomes first anime song singer to top the chart with two best albums
\ LiSA becomes the first anime song singer and fourth female artist to top both her best albums on Oricon weekly album chart (5/21) at 1st and 2nd. A national hall tour beginning in October has also been announced LiSA released her first best albums LiSA BEST –Day- and LiSA BEST –Way- last week on […]
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