Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/colin-mcquistan/an-interview-with-maximum_b_5957618.html
10Oct
Comments Off on Huffington Post: Interview with Maximum The Hormone (2014)
8Oct
Before I started a band, there was no way to communicate with artists so easily. When I started using social media, I thought a lot about the way I’d use it, but it’s just wonderful that fans can feel close to us despite the distance. On my Twitter, I even had a special appreciation event […]
6Oct
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2014 – MIKU EXPO has exploded into a massive multi-featured event, with several guest and special event announcements before Hatsune Miku’s USA television debut on David Letterman this week (Oct. 8).
5Oct
URBANGARDE interview in Otaku USA magazine – October 2014
1Oct
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2014 – Japanese rockers MAXIMUM THE HORMONE have announced hot newcomer metal band Unlocking The Truth as their guest opening act for their upcoming New York concert on October 27.
24Sep
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2014 – MAXIMUM THE HORMONE, Japan’s amazingly popular nu-metal band known for outrageous antics and way-off-the-wall humor, has released a (literally) explosive message to American fans getting ready for their live concert at New York’s Best Buy Theater on Oct. 27.
19Sep
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2014 – International sensation Hatsune Miku, the virtual idol at the forefront of Crypton Future Media’s vocaloid software, will make her American television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS on October 8.
11Sep
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2014 – Japanese hard rock band DAZZLE VISION has released a set of official LINE stickers for Hakaine Maiko, the UTAU vocal software character modeled after screamo vocalist Maiko. The stickers are designed to “let you show your angry side with no limits!” A video preview has been created using […]
10Sep
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2014 – MAXIMUM THE HORMONE will return to the United States for a solo show at New York’s Best Buy Theater on October 27 following their appearance at KNOTFEST October 25. The one-man live in New York will be a rare opportunity for American fans to see this powerful band […]
5Sep
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2014 – HATSUNE MIKU EXPO has teamed up with Crunchyroll for a new video contest. Fans can win tickets to the exciting musical events in Los Angeles and New York plus grab bags full of exclusive Hatsune Miku items.
29Aug
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2014 – The official theme song for HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2014 has been released. “Sharing The World” by BIGHEAD feat. Hatsune Miku gets fans worldwide pumped up for the back-to-back Miku Expo events in Los Angeles and New York with an high-energy beat and uplifting, empowering lyrics. There’s no one […]
28Aug
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2014 – Japanese all-female rock band exist†trace revealed their new music video today, the title track from their upcoming album WORLD MAKER. WORLD MAKER will be released September 24. The CD+DVD limited edition comes with 2 music videos, “WORLD MAKER” and “Spiral Daisakusen”.
27Jul
JRock247 http://jrock247.com/2014/06/budo-grape-amsterdam-review 91.8 The Fan http://918thefan.com/2014/beats-by-bossanova-budo-grape-amsterdam Kirin Works http://kirinworks.com/BudoGrape_-_Amsterdam.html
27Jul
Sparkplugged http://sparkplugged.net/2014/06/from-adam-on-down-forbidden-fruit-album-review 91.8 The Fan http://918thefan.com/2014/beats-by-bossanova-from-adam-on-down-forbidden-fruit
26Jul
Link: http://t-ono.net/interview/Yanakiku-Interview-J-POP-Summit-2014.html
26Jul
Link: http://www.fafafoom.com/yanakiku-j-pop-duo-kimocos
25Jul
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2014 – J-Pop female vocal duo YANAKIKU made their USA debut at San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit last weekend, giving American fans their first opportunity to see YANAKIKU’s high-energy performance and comedic MC. The duo gave a special name to the packed audience in San Francisco’s Japan Town, proclaiming “You are […]
22Jul
BEYOND BABYMETAL: THE NEW WAVE OF J-METAL Link: http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/features/2014-07-18/beyond-babymetal-the-new-wave-of-j-metal
21Jul
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2014 – Japanese all-female visual kei band exist†trace announced the title and release date of their new album WORLD MAKER at their July 19 one-man live show last weekend. The news comes over two years after the release of the their first full album, VIRGIN, and it will be the […]
18Jul
“Dazzle Vision are led by Maiko, a female vocalist bursting with versatility and character. Founding the band with her brother Takuro, Dazzle Vision incorporate electronica straight out of the arcade, elements of dubstep, high-tempo J-rock and an inescapable sense of fun.” Link: http://teamrock.com/feature/2014-07-18/beyond-babymetal-the-new-wave-of-j-metal
12Jul
We were at Japan Expo in France and someone asked us why so many young people in Japan commit suicide–there are around 30,000 suicides a year, according to official figures. Japan is at peace, but people are at war in their hearts. That is a result of things like the economy and societal ills, and […]
5Jul
JRock247 http://jrock247.com/2014/05/exist-trace-spiral-daisakusen-review JaME http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-110703-existstrace-spiral-daisakusen.html
1Jul
Link: http://www.femmemetalwebzine.net/2014/07/01/twin-soundwitch
19Jun
Link: http://jame-world.com/us/articles-110260-interview-with-gacharic-spin.html JaME had the opportunity to interview the all-girl rock band Gacharic Spin shortly after their return from Tekko 2014 in Pittsburgh, PA. The members shared their thoughts about the show, as well as their advice to all the girls around the world who hope to become musicians. As this is Gacharic Spin’s first […]
9Jun
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2014 – J-Pop female vocal duo YANAKIKU will make their American debut at San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit on July 19. The Kimono Cosplay singers will perform on the Pagoda Main Stage in Japan Town and participate in the festival’s Cosplay Masquerade in addition to meet and greet sessions and cosplay […]
23May
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2014 – Japanese hard rock screamo band DAZZLE VISION will be featured in the new Square Enix smartphone game Final Fantasy Agito. The band’s vocalist Maiko lends her signature shouts to the iOS/Android game during the weekend “Toubatsusen” battles where players fight together against giant bosses. Tsuyoshi Ishikawa (Pay money […]
21May
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2014 – J-Rock band exist†trace is featured on REVOLVER magazine’s website as one of “Six All-Girl Japanese Metal Bands”, showcasing the group’s video for “RESONANCE”.
20May
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2014 – All-female J-Rock band Gacharic Spin will perform at France’s Japan Expo this summer. Gacharic Spin joins previously announced musical guests Berryz Kobo, C-ute, moumoon, and Shoko Nakagawa at the 5-day event held July 2-6, 2014 in Paris.
13May
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2014 – Japanese Trauma Techno Pop band URBANGARDE revealed their new music video “Sakura Memento” today, the first song to be released from their upcoming album Utsukushii Kuni. The video once again features URBANGARDE’s stunning visuals and the return of disturbing imagery familiar to URBANGARDE fans, including Yoko’s blood-red teardrops […]
12May
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2014 – J-Pop female vocal duo YANAKIKU will return to Hyper Japan July 25-27 at Earl’s Court in London, England. After a successful performance at the UK’s largest Japanese culture event in 2013, the rising star Kimo-Cos (kimono cosplay) singer/songwriters were invited to return for an encore performance at this […]