24Apr

Press Release: Wasuta to make North American debut at Anime North 2019

– Wasuta’s anime songs include Kiratto Pri☆chan, Idol Time PriPara, Heybot!, The Powerpuff Girls April 24, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese idol group Wasuta (“The World Standard”) will make their North American performance debut at Anime North 2019 in Toronto, Canada, with a live concert on Saturday, May 25, and additional fan events to be […]

23Apr

Press Release: BO-PEEP goes on the attack with “Let It Die” MV from new album COLORS

April 23, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese indie punk band BO-PEEP has released the mind-bending music video for “LET IT DIE -New day-“, from their newly-released fifth album COLORS. Directed by Kensei Takahashi, whose film Kaibatsu premiered at the 2018 Tokyo International Film Festival, “LET IT DIE -New day-” was shot in just 2 days […]

22Apr

Press Release: BRATS announce first one-man tour of Japan

April 22, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Girls rock band BRATS – formed by sisters Rei Kuromiya (vocals) and Aya Kuromiya (bass) – announced their first one-man tour of Japan at the final show of their 3-month series of solo Tokyo concerts held on April 20. “BRATS 1st. Tour Beginning” will bring the band to three […]

17Apr

Press Release: YOSHIKI to premiere new song at 2019 Premium Dinner Shows

April 17, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 6th year anniversary YOSHIKI Premium Dinner Shows have been announced, with a record 12 shows in 7 days scheduled due to extreme demand. The rare, intimate concerts at the prestigious Grand Hyatt Tokyo Ballroom feature YOSHIKI – composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and leader of the rock band […]

15Apr

Press Release: YOSHIKI x Hello Kitty collaboration character Yoshikitty nominated in 34th Sanrio Character Ranking

April 15, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI x HELLO KITTY COLLABORATION CHARACTER NOMINATED IN 34TH SANRIO CHARACTER RANKING YOSHIKITTY CELEBRATES 10TH BIRTHDAY WITH NEW ILLUSTRATION BOOK AND OFFICIAL TIKTOK LAUNCH Yoshikitty, the collaboration between Hello Kitty and YOSHIKI – composer, rock drummer, and leader of X JAPAN – is nominated once again in the 34th […]

11Apr

Press Release: YOSHIKI donates 100 million won to South Korea fire victims

April 11, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI – composer, pianist, rock drummer, and leader of rock group X JAPAN – has donated 100 million won (approximately $90,000) through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Yoshiki Foundation America, to ChildFund Korea to support victims of the devastating forest fire which struck South Korea last week on April 4, […]

1Apr

Press Release: YOSHIKI stars in THE iDOLM@STER: SHINY COLORS 1st anniversary campaign

April 1, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI creates the “S” pose (based on his famous “X” pose) for Bandai Namco’s first anniversary campaign for the top-selling smartphone game THE iDOLM@STER: SHINY COLORS. “I’m also active in various ways as a producer, but I had an image of the world of idols as being at the […]

29Mar

Press Release: Budo Grape streams rare early albums on digital platforms worldwide

March 29, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Photo by Kenji Suzuki) Nagoya-based new wave band Budo Grape have released a trio of rare albums on Spotify, Apple Music, and other digital services. Previously unavailable outside of Japan, the set of early recordings — Koibito wa Kousite Tsukuru (2005), Sokokara Detekinasai (2006), and Otonatachi Kodomotachi (2007) — […]

29Mar

ONE OK ROCK – Live Report: “Eye of the Storm” at Hollywood Palladium (2019)

ONE OK ROCK returns to L.A. for their 2019 “Eye of the Storm” North American Tour. Live Report: http://jrock247.com/2019/03/one-ok-rock-eye-of-the-storm-at-hollywood-palladium-live-report/

22Mar

Perfume – Interview: NekoPOP (2019)

NOCCHi, KASHIYUKA, and a-chan talk fashion, technology, and french fries before their first U.S. show in New York on March 30. Every time we work with technology, our performance has to be 100% accurate. There’s a lot of pressure. Link: http://nekopop.com/2019/03/perfume-interview-2019/

20Mar

Press Release: YOSHIKI’s final performance of Anniversary in the Heisei Era

March 20, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI gave a special performance of his composition “Anniversary” at the “Principal Gala 2019” presented by the Asami Maki Ballet on March 16 and 17 in Tokyo. “Anniversary” was composed in 1999 by YOSHIKI at the Emperor of Japan’s request to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of his reign. The […]

18Mar

Press Release: BRATS release UNFAIR MV, announce Wake Up Festival in Taiwan

March 18, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Girls rock band BRATS has released their new music video for “UNFAIR”, shot during the band’s first overseas concerts in Korea on January 19 and 20 this year. BRATS – formed by sisters Rei Kuromiya (vocals) and Aya Kuromiya (bass) – have sold out their current series of monthly […]

17Mar

MUCC – Interview: JRock247 (2019)

MUCC’s Kowareta Piano to Living Dead (Interview and Live Report) …’Psycho’ has this incredible power to make an atmosphere of horror when it’s played as the first song of the night, and that makes it really fun to perform. Full interview: http://jrock247.com/2019/03/mucc-kowareta-piano-to-living-dead-interview-and-live-report/

11Mar

ASTERISM – Interview: JRock247 (2019)

ASTERISM English interview before SXSW 2019 and USA tour in Texas and L.A. “We can go straight to your emotions and create a whole new world in your mind. That’s what our music can do through our instruments.” Full interview: http://jrock247.com/2019/03/asterism-interview-2019/

3Mar

Press Release: YOSHIKI goes to Carnegie Hall on PBS – new TV special premieres March 8

March 2, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York’s PBS television station WNET THIRTEEN will premiere a special one-hour version of “YOSHIKI – Live at Carnegie Hall” on Friday, March 8, at 9:00pm ET in the tri-state area, with encore showings March 11-18 and additional U.S. markets to be announced soon. “YOSHIKI – Live at Carnegie […]

1Mar

MIYAVI – Live Report: Samurai Sessions Vol. 3 at El Rey (2019)

MIYAVI celebrated the release of his SAMURAI SESSIONS Vol. 3 – Worlds Collide album at a special show on Saturday, February 23, at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. Live Report and Photos: http://jrock247.com/2019/03/miyavi-celebrates-samurai-sessions-vol-3-album-release-el-rey-live-report/

18Feb

Press Release: YOSHIKI makes guest appearance at Radio City Music Hall with Sarah Brightman

February 18, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI joined Sarah Brightman on Wednesday, February 6, at Radio City Music Hall for Brightman’s 2019 HYMN world tour. YOSHIKI and Brightman’s emotional delivery brought roaring applause and tears from the New York audience. Many fans traveled from as far as Europe and Asia to see the live performance […]

17Feb

TRUE – Interview: My Anime List (2019)

Even though the lyrics may sound different and we all speak different languages, the attitude of trying to learn what we don’t know cultivates new pathways for us. This is what I realized throughout my journey singing in many different countries, so I’m always hoping for more of those experiences. Link: https://myanimelist.net/news/56958297

12Feb

Hironobu Kageyama – Interview: JaME (2019)

When I’m singing live, that’s the most fun time in my life. That’s why I’ve been able to come this far. These days, we make our own songs. When I create my own song, I put a lot of energy into it and get really motivated, so when I sing a song I created on […]

6Feb

nano – Interview: Anime News Network (2019)

Before I made my debut, it was just me experimenting with myself and not knowing whether I had a future in music or not. It was just me chasing after my dream. But after I made my debut, it’s been me trying to just connect with people around the world, which is what I had […]

3Feb

Konomi Suzuki – Interview: Manga Tokyo (2019)

“I am so filled with joy and happiness to have been able to perform the role of Rin in LOST SONG. It was much more difficult than I expected, especially because, she [Rin] is really blunt with her emotions; there aren’t any curve balls. She does everything without any shame or shyness and she’s really […]

3Feb

Press Release: Budo Grape vocalist Quminco guest stars on NHK’s “Tokusatsu Gagaga”

February 3, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Photo by Kenji Suzuki) Budo Grape vocalist Quminco adds another star to her career with her recent acting role in the new NHK comedy series Tokusatsu Gagaga. The multi-talented performer is also a professional fashion model and radio personality in her native Nagoya. Quminco appears in Tokusatsu Gagaga‘s second […]

2Feb

Luna Haruna – Interview: Manga Tokyo (2019)

I’ve been fortunate enough to perform in many countries, and I’ve come to realize the impact of anisong. When I do concerts and perform anisong, a lot of people sing along with me and I realize that music crosses all national borders. When I see that, it makes me very happy as an artist, and […]

2Feb

Hiroshi Kitadani – Interview: JaME (2019)

The most important thing on my mind is thinking about how I can communicate the world of the anime. I’m not trying to be like an instruction manual for the anime or anything, but when you’re able to hear a song and view the moving images at the same time, the power is not one […]

1Feb

Press Release: Wasuta celebrates third year performance at Japan Expo Thailand 2019

February 1, 2019 “Idol Time PriPara”, ” Kiratto Pri☆chan” anime theme singers continue international expansion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wasuta celebrates third year performance at Japan Expo Thailand 2019 Japanese idol group Wasuta (“The World Standard”) returned for their third straight year of performances at Japan Expo Thailand on January 26 and 27, 2019. Wasuta delivered […]

29Jan

Morning Musume ’18 – Interview: Kawaii Kakkoii Sugoi (2019)

Kaede Kaga: I think the reason that people from all around the world have loved this group for twenty years is because of the effort of all the performers who came before us. I feel so grateful to the previous members from the bottom of my heart, so I’d like to keep moving forward to […]

28Jan

TRUE – Interview: NekoPOP (2019)

I’ve been holding a microphone for more than 15 years, and the one thing I’ve never given up on is singing. But to tell the truth, I didn’t start off in such a great situation – I had to find my own musicians, my own rehearsal space, and I feel like it’s a miracle that […]

27Jan

Konomi Suzuki – Interview: Arama Japan (2019)

Now I’m able to express my feelings more freely and show my true self without holding back. I’ve always had fun performing live, but the ability to fully be myself on stage has allowed me to enjoy my live shows even more. Link: http://aramajapan.com/news/interview/arama-japan-interviews-anisong-singer-konomi-suzuki/95054/

26Jan

Shoko Nakagawa – Interview: NekoPOP (2019)

Shoko Nakagawa: I was actually still writing the “blue moon” lyrics on the airplane on the way to Los Angeles, and it had been 10 years since I had performed in L.A. I was really scared about being back on stage in America all by myself, but because I’d been going forward for so long […]

25Jan

Naoki Urasawa – Interview: NekoPOP (2019)

Urasawa: When someone mentions the world “manga”, I think the first impression most people have is like what they think when they see the “smiley-face” on the Nirvana T-shirt you’re wearing. They think it’s just a very simple form of expression, just a simple abstract of someone’s emotions. But in the case of real humans, […]

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