15Feb

Press Release: BAND-MAID Cures 10,000 Lonely Hearts on Valentine’s Day with New Music Video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2016 — Japanese all-girl rock band BAND-MAID released their new music video “alone” on Valentine’s Day, and the video has racked up over 10,000 views on YouTube in its first day of release. Featuring a blistering guitar solo from guitarist Kanami and lyrics about a stinging romantic breakup, the new […]

13Feb

Press Release: exist†trace Reveals Jacket Image and Track List for THIS IS NOW

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2016 — All-female Japanese rock band exist†trace has revealed the jacket image and track list for their upcoming mini-album THIS IS NOW, due for release on March 16. The 6-song release contains two tracks, “Twin Wings” and “Shout Out”, which were previously available only at exist†trace live shows in Japan […]

12Feb

Press Release: Super Sonico Releases Limited-Time Valentine’s Day Wallpaper

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2016 – Nitroplus mascot Super Sonico has released a special edition downloadable image set for Valentine’s Day. The brightly-colored image from Super Sonico wishes her fans a “Happy Valentine’s Day” and is available in various sizes for PCs and smartphones. The special wallpaper from regular Super Sonico illustrator Tsuji Santa […]

10Feb

Press Release: BAND-MAID featured on J-Melo’s Breakthrough Artist Showcase

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2016 — BAND-MAID will appear on the international Japanese music television program J-Melo as one of the finalists in J-Melo‘s Breakthrough Artist Showcase. The all-girl rock band placed second in the recent viewer poll, and they’ll sit down for an interview with host May-J when the program airs in mid-March, […]

9Feb

Colectivo Bunka: Interview with Swinging Popsicle (2016)

Swinging Popsicle interview in English & Spanish on Colectivo Bunka: “Overseas fans are used to expressing their passion honestly. They enjoy the moment 100%, much differently than Japanese people, so it gets exciting and it’s easy for us to blend in!” Link: http://bunkawave.com/2016/02/09/deja-que-la-musica-fluya-desde-el-cielo-de-swinging-popsicle-lets-the-music-flows-from-popsis-sky/

4Feb

Otaku USA: Interview with URBANGARDE (2016)

“The basic idea of the ‘Kuchibiru Democracy’ PV, with the fascist uniforms, was inspired by the Charlie Chaplin movie, The Great Dictator, which criticized fascism and the mood of the times back then. Older techno bands like Yellow Magic Orchestra and Kraftwerk were made up of very liberal people who in general were against things […]

2Feb

Press Release: BAND-MAID to make USA debut at Sakura-Con 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2016 – Red-hot Japanese girls rock band BAND-MAID will make their American live performance debut at Seattle’s Sakura-Con in March 2016. The five-member group has made waves over the past few months for their cute, authentic maid outfits combined with their impressive musical skills. BAND-MAID’s music videos “Thrill” and “Real […]

21Jan

Nippon Project: Interview with URBANGARDE (2016)

“URBANGARDE might not seem like so-called pop culture type of music of Japan, but we do sing about topics that popular music doesn’t sing about, such as negative parts of Japan, social issues, and the depressed feelings of youth. This fact makes us undeniably J-Pop, I think.” Link: http://www.nipponproject.com/en/article.php?id=462

20Jan

Press Release: BAND-MAID Fans Mount Drumstick Campaign For Injured Drummer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2016 – Fans of all-girl Japanese rock group BAND-MAID showered drummer Akane with piles of drumsticks last month, delivered from several countries around the world in support of her recent injury which stopped her from touring to support the band’s latest CD, New Beginning. After 2 months of reduced activities, […]

19Jan

Press Release: URBANGARDE Members Launch Book and TV Projects for 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2016 – Just one month after the release of their alternate-future album Showa 90, URBANGARDE members have revealed even more artistic projects for the start of 2016. URBANGARDE vocalist Yoko Hamasaki will release her first book of prose titled Bara Iro No Jinsei (“Rose-Colored Life”) on February 23, 2016. The […]

17Jan

Selective Hearing: Interview with URBANGARDE (2016)

“I think that pop is like a poison candy, giving you something bitter with a smooth and very sweet taste. As Andy Warhol said, pop is not just sweetness. Something that has also sharpness and ‘pops’ common sense is truly a pop style.” Link: http://selective-hearing.com/interview-with-urbangarde

12Jan

Press Release: Swinging Popsicle’s flow EP now available worldwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2016 – Swinging Popsicle’s latest EP flow is now available for streaming and download in 119 countries via services such as iTunes, Spotify, KKBox, Rhapsody, Amazon, and Google Play. The six-song EP featuring “Small Blue Sailboat” and “At Christmastime” was released in Japan last month as part of the band’s […]

7Jan

All About Japan: Band-Maid Rocks The Temple

“Uniting these two images of Japanese culture (maids and temples) represents an intentionally chaotic mix. Vocalist Saiki Atsumi added, ‘I think that it shows the contrast, which is our band’s concept, rather than a connection to the song. Plus it’s a setting that fits Japan.’ Filming on a sweltering day in summer 2015, it seems […]

4Jan

Press Release: Yousei Teikoku’s Shadow Corps(e) Now Available on iTunes USA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2016 – Japanese gothic heavy metal band Yousei Teikoku’s latest album Shadow Corps[e] has finally been released to overseas fans via iTunes USA. The band released their previous 2 albums Pax Vesania and Gothic Lolita Agitator on iTunes last year to support their appearance at Lantis Anisong World Tour in […]

4Jan

Press Release: URBANGARDE’s Heisei Death Game MV Features Idols and the Dark Side of Tokyo Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANGARDE’s Heisei Death Game MV Features Idols and the Dark Side of Tokyo Youth Idol guest performers in new video include Rei Kuromiya (LADYBABY & BRATS) and Maki Itou (linQ) January 4, 2016 — URBANGARDE has released a set of new music videos connected to their latest album Showa 90. Known to […]

29Dec

Selective Hearing: Interview with Swinging Popsicle (2015)

“This year is the 20th anniversary of forming the band. We got together, thinking ‘There’s no way to let this opportunity go!’” Link: http://selective-hearing.com/interview-with-swinging-popsicle

25Dec

Swinging Popsicle “At Christmastime” Selected For Top 10 Japanese Holiday Songs

Swinging Popsicle’s “At Christmastime” from their latest EP flow was named one of JaME’s Top 10 Japanese holiday songs. Other artists included in the list were Bump of Chicken, E-Girls, C-ute, Super Sonico/First Astronomical Velocity, Utada Hikaru, Monkey Majik, L’arc-en-Ciel, and Momoiro Clover Z. Link: http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-119131-10-christmas-themed-songs-to-spice-up-your-christmas.html

21Dec

Press Release: Super Sonico’s Christmas Song Now Streaming Worldwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Super Sonico’s Christmas song now streaming worldwide December 21, 2015 – Super Sonico’s band First Astronomical Velocity’s Christmas song “Very Merry” is now streaming worldwide on Spotify and Google Play. The uplifting song from the album Love & Peace Plus starts with the world-famous Nitroplus character mascot wishing fans “Happy Christmas” in […]

19Dec

Archangel Diamond: exist†trace 2nd Fan Club Q&A – Pt.2 (2015)

Archangel Diamond members sent in great questions for our 2nd Q&A with exist†trace! exist†trace members Jyou, miko, Mally, Omi, and Naoto got together before their live show in Tokyo to answer questions for the video. Please enjoy Part 2 of our 2nd Q&A! Archangel Diamond Official exist†trace International Fan Club 初心者さんでもできる庭作り。確認しておきたいポイントとは？ exist†trace Fan Club 2nd […]

18Dec

Press Release: YANAKIKU Drops New Song Kira Kira Tokio at Roppongi One-Man Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YANAKIKU drops new song Kira Kira Tokio at Roppongi one-man show December 18, 2015 – J-Pop Kimono Cosplay duo YANAKIKU released a venue-only edition of their new song “Kira Kira Tokio” at their one-man show at Roppongi Morph-Tokyo on December 12. The “one-coin” (500 yen) single featuring YANAKIKU’s signature playful lyrics and […]

16Dec

Press Release: Swinging Popsicle Releases Mobile Phone Lyric Video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Swinging Popsicle releases Mobile Phone lyric video December 16, 2015 – J-Pop band Swinging Popsicle has released a lyric video for the song “mobile phone”, included on the band’s latest EP flow. As their 20th anniversary celebration continues, Swinging Popsicle is featured on this month’s cover of Japan’s “Popsicle Clip” magazine, which […]

15Dec

Reviews: URBANGARDE- Showa 90

“Showa 90‘s dark, dystopian view is full of shocking, scary stories pulled from the shadows of Japan’s outwardly perfect society, but in true URBANGARDE style, they’re perfectly balanced by instant pop jams like ‘Kuchibiru Democracy’, ‘Shinjuku Mon Amour’, and ‘Coin Locker Babies’. URBANGARDE has never made a secret of their desire to challenge their audience […]

9Dec

Femme Metal Webzine: Interview with Band-Maid (2015)

“After we released the song ‘Thrill’, we got a clear vision for the direction and music we want to achieve, so the songs have become even harder.” Link: http://www.femmemetalwebzine.net/2015/12/09/band-maid/

7Dec

Press Release: exist†trace Announces New Visual and Upcoming Album

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2015 — Japanese all-girl rock band exist†trace announced a new untitled mini-album to be released next March, which will contain six songs. Two tracks, “Twin Wings” and “Shout Out”, were released earlier this year as “one-coin” (500 yen) singles exclusive to the band’s live shows and their international fan club, […]

5Dec

JaME: Interview with BAND-MAID (2015)

“We wear cute maid costumes, but there’s more than cuteness to BAND-MAID. Please come to the service, listen to our performance, and experience it. Then you’ll understand the extreme gap between the look and the sound! You have to see it for yourself!” Link: http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-118860-interview-with-band-maid.html

23Nov

Press Release: Yousei Teikoku returns to America for A-Kon 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOUSEI TEIKOKU RETURNS TO AMERICA FOR A-KON 27 Gothic Metal Band Has Performed Themes For Valiant Knights, Future Diary, and Tokyo ESP November 23, 2015 – Japanese gothic heavy metal band Yousei Teikoku will return to America for a special one-night performance at A-Kon 27 in Dallas, Texas, during the 3-day Japanese […]

23Nov

Press Release: Super Sonico’s Band First Astronomical Velocity Gets International Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Super Sonico’s Band First Astronomical Velocity Gets International Release Headphone-wearing Japanese icon is popular worldwide as star of games, books, figures, and anime November 23, 2015 – Super Sonico’s band First Astronomical Velocity will release their albums on all international digital platforms in December. The world-famous Nitroplus mascot debuted in 2006 at […]

19Nov

Archangel Diamond: exist†trace 2nd Fan Club Q&A – Pt.1 (2015)

Archangel Diamond members sent in great questions for our 2nd Q&A with exist†trace! exist†trace members Jyou, miko, Mally, Omi, and Naoto got together before their live show in Tokyo to answer questions for the video. Please enjoy Part 1 of our 2nd Q&A… and look forward to part 2 coming soon! Archangel Diamond Official exist†trace […]

19Nov

Press Release: Swinging Popsicle to release new album flow in December

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE J-Pop band Swinging Popsicle has announced the release of their new album flow at the end of this year as part of the band’s 20th Anniversary . The 6-track album will feature 3 new songs, 2 previously-released digital-only singles, “at Christmastime” and “mobile phone”, and a cover of The Jackson 5’s “I’ll […]

12Nov

Reviews: BAND-MAID – New Beginning

“Reminiscent of Wolfmother’s debut CD, this is a band that’s found its sweet spot and is super-clear about what they’re about.” “Vocalist Saiki is killing it on “Arcadia Girl”, probably her most confident song yet.” JRock247: http://jrock247.com/2015/11/band-maid-new-beginning-review/ “New Beginning is a fantastic mini-album that deserves wide acclamation.” “A solid rhythm section, effortless guitar riffing/soloing, and […]

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