Moon Stream at Kintoki-Con 2011
Brand new Moon Stream, Satsuki (ex.RENTRER EN SOI) and Tomo Asaba(echostream), will play their very first concert at the convention Kintoki-Con in Sacramento, CA on Saturday, June 18, 2011.Kintoki-Con is an event that focuses on bringing the convention’s experience back to the culture and to the fans. In addition to celebrating Japanese culture and animation, we will embrace other cultures, such as Korean and Chinese influences. Kintoki-Con will be located at the prestigious... Read More
Ken Hirai / Release of “JAPANESE SINGER”! / 発売決定！
Ken Hirai is releasing his 8th album “JAPANESE SINGER,” a new album in 3 years. This album contains 13 songs among which are the latest 5 single title songs including ‘CANDY’ and ‘Itoshiki Hibi yo’ (the theme song of TBS drama “JIN”).Kiyoshi Matsuo participated in this album as the producer, making it possible for this masterpiece to reflect the revolution of J-POP filled with hopes for the future. “JAPANESE SINGER”Release on 6/8/2011DFCL-1786 / 3,059 yen(tax... Read More
exist†trace / Special Feature on Kawaii girl Japan for “TRUE”! / Kawaii girl Japanにて特別企画開始！
exist†trace, an all-female visual-rock band, are releasing a new 5-track CD “TRUE”! To mark their new beginning, “Campaign for Getting to Know exist†trace Better” has started on “Kawaii girl Japan (a community site that introduces Japan’s ‘kawaii’ girl culture to the world)” as one of the recommended contents for June! There will be a total of 3 clips that will help you get to know the members in depth, so make sure to... Read More
V-ROCK FESTIVAL / Saitama Super Arena 10/23 / 10月23日さいたまスーパーアリーナにて開催決定
The news about “V-ROCK FESTIVAL ’11” was announced on New Year’s Day and for this year, the venue will be changed from Makuhari Messe to Saitama Super Arena. The date has now been fixed to 10/23. The artist lineup will be announced at a later date on the official website.V-ROCK FESTIVAL recently started its official twitter, so make sure to follow it for the latest info! DATE：10/23/2011 (Sun)VENUE：Saitama Super ArenaARTIST LINEUP: TBA 元旦に、開催を発表した「V-ROCK... Read More
w-inds. / Release of w-inds.10th Anniversary Best Album-We dance for everyone-!
Recognized highly of their dance worldwide, w-indes. are releasing their best of best “dance” selection album as they mark their 10th year anniversary.They have selected the songs that belong to their “dance” category from all of the songs since their debut in 3/2001.This album also includes brand new songs that have never been released before. Make sure you get this must-have item to witness their history over the 10 years. 海外からダンスの評価も高い彼らが、デビュー10周年に放つベスト・オブ・ベストの“ダンス”篇。2001年3月のデビューから2011年の最新シングルまでのうち、“ダンス”にカテゴライズされる楽曲をセレクト。さらに未発表曲もプラスした、彼らの軌跡が一挙にたどれるマスト・アイテムに仕上がっている。 “w-inds.10th... Read More
lynch. / Finally Made Major Debut! / ついにメジャーデビュー！
Japanese rock band “lynch.” have made their major debut from King Records with their new album “I BELIEVE IN ME” released on 6/1.With this brand new album, their nationwide tour will start on 6/11 at Umeda AKASO in Osaka and cover 21 locations with 22 lives in total, ending at Nagoya BOTTOM LINE on 8/28. Make sure to keep a close eye on their action! ロックバンド、lynch.が、6月1日にアルバム『I BELIEVE IN ME』でキングレコードからのメジャーデビューはたした。今月11日の大阪・梅田AKASOを皮切りに、８月28日の愛知・名古屋ボトムラインまで全国21カ所（全22公演）でライブツアーを予定している。今後の彼らの活動に目が離せない！ Major... Read More
T.M.Revolution / Limited Edition of “FLAGS” 限定盤発売決定
Celebrating the 15th year anniversary since his debut, T.M.Revolution is releasing the very first single of year 2011.The new single title song ‘FLAGS’ has been chosen as the opening theme song for the movie and game of “Sengoku BASARA.” This song is an upbeat T.M.R-signature rock number. ‘The party must go on’ is also used for the movie as the ending theme song. It’s definitely a must-listen CD! デビュー15周年を迎えた2011年第1弾シングル。『戦国BASARA』劇場版＆ゲームのオープニング起用の「FLAGS」は、T.M.Rらしいハイテンションなロック・ナンバー。「The... Read More
Additional Artists for “RUSH BALL” / KEN YOKOYAMA、BRAHMAN、POLYSICS追加決定
The lineup of additional artists for the 13th “RUSH BALL 2011” has been announced. The 3 units announced are BRAHMAN, KEN YOKOYAMA and POLYSICS. There will be more announcements of additional artists, so keep your eyes open! Regular ticketing starts on 6/26.今年で13回目の開催となる『RUSH BALL 2011』の第2弾出演アーティストが発表された。今回発表されたのは、BRAHMAN、KEN YOKOYAMA、POLYSICSの3組。今後も随時追加される。チケットの一般発売は6月26日より。 “RUSH... Read More
DREAMS COME TRUE / “THE SOUL FOR THE PEOPLE” Best Album for Earthquake Relief
DREAMS COME TRUE is releasing a charity best album to help provide relief for the Great East Japan Earthquake. This album has been put together to encourage everyone who’s faced with a hardship with a selection of legendary numbers such as ‘Nando demo’ and ‘Asa ga mata kuru.’ This new album filled with DCT’s ‘SOUL’ for earthquake relief will most definitely bring encouragement to everyone. “THE SOUL FOR THE PEOPLE～Best Album for Great East Japan Earthquake... Read More
Galileo Galilei
4-piece band consisting Yuuki Ozaki （Vo & Gtr）、Fumito Iwai （Gtr）、Hitoshi Sakou（Ba）、Kazuki Ozaki （Dr）. This young band (current average age at 19) was formed in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, the northernmost city in Japan. In 2008, the band made its sensational major debut after winning the teenage audition festival called “Senkou Riot”. Their debut song “Hanamasu no Hana” released in 2010 marked over 1 million downloads, and their first full album “Parade”... Read More
