August 25, 2014

DJ Kazu lights up the crowd at Indonesia’s largest anime festival

DJ Kazu performed at “Anime Festival Asia Indonesia 2014”, Indonesia’s largest anime festival, on August 16 and 17. “Anime Festival Asia Indonesia 2014”, which was started in Singapore in 2008, was held in Jakarta, Indonesia this year. It has been the largest Japanese pop-culture event in Southeast Asia since 2008. In 2012, the event was also held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and in Jakarta, Indonesia. This year was the third time the event was held in Indonesia. It... Read More

August 22, 2014

LiSA releases 6th single, “BRiGHT FLiGHT / L. Miranic” Double A-side single that showcases her “pop” and “rock” sides!

In May of this year, LiSA released her 5th single “Rising Hope” for her fans worldwide and it went on to capture #4 on the Oricon Music Charts in Japan. LiSA is back at it again with her 6th single, “BRiGHT FLiGHT/ L. Miranic”, which is a special release that overseas fans can enjoy before the CD release in Japan! This double A-side single showcases LiSA’s talents as a multifaceted artist; the first song “BRiGHT FLiGHT” is a pop track that exhibits her cute side... Read More

August 22, 2014

Eir Aoi releases highly anticipated single “IGNITE” opening theme song for the TV anime series, Sword Art Online II

After releasing her 2nd album “AUBE” earlier this year, Eir releases her highly anticipated single, “IGNITE”, which is currently featured as the opening theme song for the popular TV anime series, Sword Art Online II. With a speedy melody mixed in with Eir’s powerful voice, this newest single a must have for Eir fans and Sword Art Online II fans alike! Check it out in the iTunes store! http://smarturl.it/ge8g4i?IQid=qr Set list 1. IGNITE 2. Brainwash 3. Utakata 4.... Read More

August 22, 2014

the HIATUS, Taiwan concert confirmed

the HIATUS will play a one-off show on September 21 at Legacy Taipei in Taiwan. This will be the band’s first one-off show in Taiwan. Tickets will only be available in Taiwan. the HIATUS Taiwan one-man (no supporting act) concert September 21, 2014 (Sunday) Legacy Taipei, Taiwan Official Website: http://thehiatus.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehiatus.jp Related posts:the HIATUS, Distributing UST Live from Studio on A Day Ahead of New Album Releasethe HIATUS Read More

August 21, 2014

Live Broadcast of X JAPAN Toshi Special Live on nico Live

It was announced that the Live image of “CRYSTAL ROCK NIGHT SUMMER LIVE IN DAIBA Mirai wo EYEshiteruze” by CRYSTAL ROCK KNIGHTS will be broadcasted Live on “NicoNico Live Broadcast”. CRYSTAL ROCK KNIGHTS is a rock band lead by Toshi of X JAPAN. In this Live will be a special one, singing, not only solo songs of Toshi, but also songs of X JAPAN and hide, his good friend. Not only that, but special images of Toshi and the band members will be broadcasted before this the... Read More

August 21, 2014

EXILE ATSUSHI to play Carnegie Hall in December for his first U.S. performance

Composer Tim Janis has been putting on “Christmas Carol Concert” every year since 2006. Proceeds from the concerts are donated to several different charities. ATSUSHI will be the very first Japanese guest to be invited. He will perform his own songs as well as Tim’s songs along with a 200-member choir. This will be ATSUSHI’s first performance in America. 9th Annual Christmas Carol Concert December 4, 2014 (Thursday) Carnegie Hall, New York Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/exileatsushi al... Read More

August 20, 2014

J Music LAB comes to Jakarta, Indonesia again!

Vol.1 event to be held at University of Indonesia “Gelar Jepang” in August For one month from November 15 last year, RIAJ spearheaded “J-Music LAB”, promotional activities for Japanese music, which ended with huge success in Jakarta, Indonesia. To further build on last year’s success and strengthen our business, we will continue expanding overseas with a focus on Indonesia this year. First, we will participate in “Gelar Jepang”, a student organized... Read More

August 20, 2014

Perfume will play in the USA for the first time on their third world tour

Perfume went on an Asia tour in 2012 and on a European tour in 2013. The group’s third world tour will hit Taiwan, Singapore, Los Angles, London, and New York. This will be the first time Perfume perform solo shows in the United States. The venues on this tour will be considerably larger than on their previous tours. Perfume will also play with Maximum The Hormone in Korean on October 12. This show was originally scheduled as the tour final of “Perfume FES!! 2014” on... Read More

August 20, 2014

Universal Music, Created TwitCasting Official Channel

The TwitCasting Official Channel of Universal Music was opened on August 11st. TwitCasting is a distribution service, often known as “TwiCas”. You can easily distribute images with smart phones or PCs with the app installed, and is popular especially among young generations. In the newly opened Official Channel of Universal Music, you can watch Live distributions of artists of Universal Music, and also be a “supporter”, where you will be able to receive notifications... Read More

August 19, 2014

Golden Bomber, Full Release of New Song PV

The video clip of Golden Bomber’s new single “Laura no Kizudarake”, which will be released on August 20th, was completed, and the full length was released on YouTube. This single is a piece focused on “specializing on music”. The CD jacket being purely white and having neither special benefits nor attendance tickets for a handshaking event, this will be Golden Bomber’s experimental piece. Many details by the band are incorporated in the video clips, so make sure to... Read More