October 18, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Receives Unending Standing Ovation After Revolutionary Performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall Ellie Goulding and St. Vincent, GRAMMY Award Winning artists, Join Japanese Icon YOSHIKI on His World Tour at the Historic London Venue Yoshiki Classical World Tour performances will be held at Dolby Theater (L.A.) on October […]
September 19, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Makes History as First Japanese Artist to be Honored by TCL Chinese Theatre with Handprint and Footprint Ceremony in Hollywood Introduced by Gene Simmons, Lee Byung Hun, and Guy Oseary, International Music Superstar Yoshiki Pays Tearful Tribute to His Mother International music superstar YOSHIKI fought back tears as […]
September 5, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI to Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood Acclaimed as “One of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history” The iconic and beloved Japanese superstar YOSHIKI will leave his mark in a festive imprint ceremony at the […]
August 14, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Rock Star YOSHIKI Makes Directorial Debut with Music Documentary Film YOSHIKI: Under The Sky All-Star Global Performers Include: The Chainsmokers, St. Vincent, Sarah Brightman, Scorpions, Jane Zhang, Lindsey Stirling, Nicole Scherzinger, and More Theatrical Premiere Screenings Announced in September for New York, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo The […]
August 11, 2023 Rock Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, MIYAVI – Returns to L.A. for Concert at YouTube Theater on November 29 Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI, HYDE, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI – have announced their performance on November 29 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. This will be their […]
Press Release: Japanese Rock Icons X Japan Release First New Single in Eight Years “Angel” – Out Now
July 28, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAPANESE ROCK ICONS – X JAPAN – RELEASE FIRST NEW SINGLE IN EIGHT YEARS “ANGEL” OUT NOW Photo by YOSHIKI LISTEN HERE One of the most successful rock groups in Japanese history – X Japan – has released their first new single in eight years, “Angel”. UPDATE: “Angel” debuted […]
July 3, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Music Icon YOSHIKI and Yoshitaka Amano Reveal Stunning Cover Art for YOSHIKI’s Upcoming Single “REQUIEM” at Anime Expo 2023 YOSHIKI Shocks Audience in Los Angeles with Portrait Created by World-Renowned Final Fantasy Designer YOSHIKI – composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and leader of rock bands X JAPAN and THE […]
XY – the new band born from NTV and Hulu Japan’s top-rated talent competition program YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X – has released their debut single “Crazy Love” on digital platforms today (June 30) through Melodee Music / Ingrooves / Virgin Music Group (worldwide excluding Asia) and avex trax (Asia). “Crazy Love” was written, produced, and […]
June 28, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese rock band ASTERISM has announced two free concerts in July following their appearance at Anime Expo in L.A. The band will present back to back live performances in Santa Ana, California, and New York City to celebrate the June 28 release of their anime song cover album Animetic+p. […]
June 20, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acclaimed manga artist and illustrator Acky Bright will make his debut appearance at Anime Expo 2023 as a Guest of Honor. Acky will perform a four-day live drawing event at a dedicated booth (#ANX-LA1) in the Annex area of Kentia Hall. It will be a breathtaking experience as he […]
May 22, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Japanese all-female theatrical troupe Takarazuka Revue has announced the worldwide livestream of Casino Royale – My Name’s Bond – on June 11, 2023. The production will be the farewell performance of Cosmos Troupe’s top star, Suzuho Makaze, at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre in Japan. Casino Royale -My Name’s […]
Press Release: YOSHIKI announces 2023 Classical Tour “REQUIEM” and X Japan’s first single in 8 years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCK STAR/CLASSICAL PIANIST YOSHIKI WILL BE FIRST JAPANESE ARTIST TO HEADLINE HISTORIC VENUES INCLUDING CARNEGIE HALL, ROYAL ALBERT HALL, AND MORE IN CLASSICAL WORLD TOUR WITH ORCHESTRA X JAPAN’S FIRST SINGLE IN EIGHT YEARS “ANGEL” TO BE RELEASED IN JULY ALONG WITH YOSHIKI’S NEWEST SINGLE “REQUIEM” FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF YOSHIKI CLASSICAL […]
APRIL 27, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAPAN’S BIGGEST ROCK STAR AND COMPOSER YOSHIKI INVITED BY THE GRAMMY MUSEUM® TO MAKE MAJOR GLOBAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWED BY LIVE PERFORMANCE ON MAY 15 YOSHIKI – composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and leader of X JAPAN and THE LAST ROCKSTARS – has been invited by the GRAMMY Museum® to […]
The Tactical Sound Unit Walküre, featured in the Macross Delta anime series, will hold its final solo live tour “SANKYO presents Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Last Mission~”. The final performance of the tour, which will be held on Sunday, June 4, at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-3, will be live streamed to cinemas […]
Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi explains the creation of yoshikitty in a new video on YouTube. – The video interview (subtitled in English) was previously only available as a Blu-ray extra on the documentary film We Are X. – Yamaguchi also shares insights on fashion, the creative process, and her relationship with YOSHIKI – leader […]
April 11, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKITTY SELECTED TO COMPETE AGAINST HELLO KITTY IN GLOBAL SANRIO CHARACTER RANKING FOR NINTH STRAIGHT YEAR yoshikitty has been selected to compete against Hello Kitty in Sanrio’s global voting competition for the ninth straight year. yoshikitty is the first Sanrio character to be modeled after a real person, YOSHIKI […]
February 21, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marvel/DC cover artist Jeehyung Lee has launched the Kickstarter campaign for the final chapters of his new horror comic GUMAA – The Beginning of Her. The creator-owned series has garnered rave reviews from fans and industry professionals, including James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, Nice House on […]
February 14, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS delivered an explosive sold-out show for thousands of fans at their February 10 concert at Hollywood Palladium. Fans camped out overnight for the chance to get close to the four Japanese mega-stars – YOSHIKI (drums and piano), HYDE (vocals), SUGIZO (guitar and violin), and […]
January 24, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI (drums and piano), HYDE (vocals), SUGIZO (guitar), and MIYAVI (guitar) – has announced the all-female rock group BAND-MAID as the opening act for the U.S. dates of their Live Debut 2023 tour. THE LAST ROCKSTARS have sold out all six of their […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 20, 2023 THE LAST ROCKSTARS RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE LAST ROCKSTARS (PARIS MIX)” LIVE DEBUT CONCERTS IN NEW YORK (FEB. 4) AND L.A. (FEB. 10) SOLD OUT – NEW SHOW JUST ADDED FOR NEW YORK ON FEB. 3! NEWLY-ANNOUNCED SUPER GROUP’S SURPRISE FIRST SINGLE DOMINATES JAPANESE MUSIC CHARTS, […]
Press Release: YOSHIKI Announces Holiday Wish & Donation to Help Refugees Affected by War in Ukraine
LOS ANGELES, December 22, 2022 – Legendary Japanese composer YOSHIKI, leader of both X Japan and the new international rock band THE LAST ROCKSTARS, announced today that he is making a donation of 10 million yen to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), bringing the total amount he donated to 20 million yen. This donation […]
J-Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS (YOSHIKI – HYDE – SUGIZO – MIYAVI) has added a second NYC show on February 3, 2023, due to high demand. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 16 at 10AM ET. https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/2951210 The announcement follows the group’s worldwide reveal last month, where they announced a series of “Live Debut” shows […]
J-Rock superstars YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI have announced the formation of a new supergroup called THE LAST ROCKSTARS, with tour dates announced for early 2023 in Japan and the U.S. Ticket applications for the Japan shows are now open. JAPAN January 26 – Ariake Arena (Tokyo) January 27 – Ariake Arena (Tokyo) January 29 […]
November 4, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVER ARTIST JEEHYUNG LEE’S CREATOR-OWNED COMIC LAUNCHES NEW KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN DARK SUPERNATURAL THRILLER “GUMAA – THE BEGINNING OF HER” RETURNS AFTER SUCCESSFUL FIRST CAMPAIGN BACKED BY FANS IN OVER 30 COUNTRIES Comic book artist Jeehyung Lee has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for his creator-owned title GUMAA – The […]
MEDIA ALERT October 21, 2022 JAPANESE ROCK STAR YOSHIKI ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF HIS PERFORMANCE WITH SARAH BRIGHTMAN IN MEXICO TONIGHT Japanese rock star and classical composer YOSHIKI announced on Twitter today the sudden cancellation of his performance with Sarah Brightman scheduled for tonight (October 21) in Puebla, Mexico. “I’m sorry everyone, I have to cancel […]
October 3, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese rock band THE SPELLBOUND’s new single, “SUBETE GA SOKO NI ARIMASU YOU NI。” – the ending song for season four of the TV anime Golden Kamuy – is available on streaming and download platforms worldwide starting October 3, 2022. Stream now: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0jXyshoedPS2dP4xTBtsiK Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/1643112296 (More): https://lnk.to/TSB_SUBETEGASOKONIARIMASUYOUNI […]
October 2, 2022 Japanese girls rock band BRATS drops a serious note in their new song “Spiderweb’, commenting on the trap of getting tangled up in social media feuds. Whole lotta words The smoke of “resba” wraps around my limbs As my armor of logic disintegrates * “Resba” is Japanese internet slang that means arguing […]
September 24, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese hard rock/screamo band DAZZLE VISION has added their full discography to streaming platforms worldwide. The group gained international popularity on YouTube for vocalist Maiko’s “death voice” vocals, and performed live concerts in Seattle (Sakura-Con 2010) and Pittsburgh (Tekkoshocon 2013) before touring Japan with American rock band Evanescence. The […]
September 2, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE After a successful crowdfunding campaign earlier this year, Japanese girl rock band BRATS will release their new song “Spiderweb” on September 16. Promising a new, more aggressive sound, the band has released teaser videos for the new track on their YouTube channel, with more to follow on the road […]
June 22, 2022 MEDIA ALERT Walter Geovani — the artist of Dynamite’s acclaimed run on Red Sonja with Gail Simone — has launched a new Indiegogo campaign for Andrea-D, one of his earliest comic book works. Andrea-D: The Thorn Behind the Rose was originally published by Praxis Comics in 2008, with only two of the […]
