FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2013 – Anime and video game vocalist Kanako Ito will release her new single “Yuukyuu No Sora Saku Hana” on November 27. The song was produced for the new PSP/PS Vita game Hanasaku Manimani and features artwork by Guilty Crown artist Redjuice.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2013 – Japanese heavy metal idol trio BABYMETAL released a new comment video this week to promote the Japanese release of Metallica’s IMAX 3D concert film Metallica Through The Never. The film opens November 22 in Japan.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2013 – J-Pop singer May’n will release her new single “Kyou ni Koiiro” on January 29, 2014. The song will be used as the opening theme for the Japanese television anime Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2013 – Japanese idol pop-metal phenomenon BABYMETAL has released a preview clip of their song “Doki-Doki Morning”, recorded live at Shibuya O-EAST in October of 2012 for their live Blu-Ray LIVE – LEGEND I, D, Z APOCALYPSE, scheduled for release later this month. The video clip shows the high-energy stage […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2013 – Japanese screamo rock band DAZZLE VISION released 3 early classic albums on Spotify this month, including their re-mastered debut EP ORIGIN OF DAZZLE. Fans can also stream the band’s first full-length albums Camellia Japonica and Crystal Children and share music links via Facebook and Twitter.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2013 – Fans worldwide can participate in the special musico-political campaign battle between Japanese rock bands exist†trace and Kaishin no ICHIGEKI. Beginning October 11 at Shibuya Star Lounge, both bands are competing in a series of lives shows inTokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, culminating in the final “general election” event on […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese medical drama Code Blue 2nd Season starts this week on UTB Hollywood “Helicopter-doctor” medical drama stars Tomohisa Yamashita and Erika Toda Music by Mr. Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2013 – Neon Alley viewers can now watch JRock videos by Japanese bands exist†trace, DAZZLE VISION, and URBANGARDE in between their favorite anime shows. Music videos play at various times throughout the day’s programming.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2013 – Nitroplus singer Kanako Ito will perform a live concert at PROMIC’s 10th Annual Tokyo International Music Market showcase on October 23. Kanako Ito is known for her contributions to numerous anime and game soundtracks including STEINS;GATE, Blassreiter, School Days, STAR MINE GIRL/SUMAGA, CHAOS;HEAD NOAH, Song of Saya, and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UTB Hollywood begins on-air broadcast of Lucky Seven and After Dinner Mysteries Popular comedy crime dramas star Jun Matsumoto and Sho Sakurai Music by Arashi and Koda Kumi September 23, 2013 – UTB 18.2 Los Angeles began on-air broadcast this week of two popular mystery programs this week in Southern California. UTB […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2013 – Japanese pop-metal-idol group BABYMETAL announced the release of a special 3-concert Live Blu-Ray/DVD set “LIVE ～LEGEND I, D, Z APOCALYPSE～” today.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Renji Ruhara to graduate from FUDANJUKU with new single “Dansou Revolution” Cross-dressing idol group performed themes for Yatterman and Ginga e Kickoff! September 19, 2013 – Tall, striking, orange-clad manga and game otaku Renji Ruhara will graduate with FUDANJUKU’s latest single, “Dansou Revolution” (released on Sept. 18). A member of the popular […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese all-female visual-kei band exist†trace will release 5 albums on iTunes in September, including their latest release DIAMOND. Previous releases TWIN GATE, KNIFE, Ambivalent Symphony, and VANGUARD -of the muses- will also be available to fans worldwide on additional services such as Amazon MP3, Google Play, Spotify, and CD Baby. Start dates […]
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URBANGARDE describes the meaning of “trauma techno pop” and reveals their music is actually anti-depression medicine! Link: http://www.mtv81.com/videos/video-interviews/japan-expo-2013-2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Swinging Popsicle to perform at Nitro Super Sonic 2013 August 29, 2013 – J-Rock group Swinging Popsicle will perform at Nitroplus game studio’s annual live music event, Nitro Super Sonic 2013, held on September 21 and 22 at Tokyo International Forum. The concert will feature live performances of music from Nitroplus’s vast […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE exist†trace “Just Like A Virgin” free broadcast this weekend on Nico Nico Live August 13, 2013 – Nico Nico Live will broadcast exist†trace’s one-man concert video “ONE MAN SHOW -Just Like a Virgin- 2012.6.23” this weekend on August 18 (Japan time). Fans from all over the world can log in to the […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2013 – Japanese pop-punk band CANTOY’s label Splatter Records has announced the release of a live performance DVD from their performances at Tekkoshocon and Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh earlier this year.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2013 – Anisong megastar May’n performed at France’s Japan Expo earlier this month to a packed auditorium. Known for her work as Sheryl Nome (singing voice) in Macross Frontier and recent anime themes for Accel World, Aria The Scarlet Ammo, and Shangri-La, her fan base in Europe has expanded since […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 101A to perform at EXIT Festival in Serbia July 9, 2013 – Japanese rock/alternative noise band 101A will complete their Serbian tour with an appearance at EXIT Festival. EXIT Festival attracts more than 250,000 fans every year, and this year’s guests include Atoms For Peace, Fatboy Slim, Nick Cave and The Bad […]
Link: http://jrock247.com/2013/07/exist-trace-interview-2013-pt-1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RAMPANT vocalist Hiroko announces departure from band in August July 1, 2013 – Osaka-based Japanese hard rock band RAMPANT announced the upcoming departure of vocalist Hiroko after the band’s August 24th show. Hiroko made a statement on RAMPANT’s official blog, thanking fans for their support during her 8 years as a member […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE exist†trace – JUST LIKE A VIRGIN Live Screening in L.A. June 15, 2013 – Japanese rock band exist†trace’s live DVD “JUST LIKE A VIRGIN” will screen in Los Angeles on July 5, 2013, as part of J-Music Live Viewing’s weekend J-Rock video festival. The lineup also includes MUCC, girugamesh, JAM Project, SID. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE exist†trace performs new single “DIAMOND” at A-Kon 2013 June 6, 2013 – Japanese all-girl rock band exist†trace performed songs from their new single “DIAMOND” during the live concert last weekend at A-Kon 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Fans at the anime convention at the Hilton Anatole hotel became the first in America to […]