October 26, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese rock band BRATS has released an anime-style music video for their popular song “Doudatte Yokatta”. For the new visual style, the band collaborated with Tokyo-based painter and printmaker Mao Nakada. BRATS x Mao Nakada – Doudatte yokatta (Anime ver.) The new video is the latest in a series […]
October 1, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1841-2021. From the top of its hexagonal foot and its triple-buttoned leg, the Harcourt glass celebrates its 180th anniversary this year. Born under Louis-Philippe, it has survived almost two centuries without losing its crystalline aura. Featured on the tables of all epicureans, the Harcourt glass is a timeless but […]
September 23, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MACROSS FRONTIER CONCERT “MACROSS F GALAXY LIVE 2021 REVENGE” TO LIVESTREAM WORLDWIDE ON NOVEMBER 10 MAY’N AND MEGUMI NAKAJIMA WILL REUNITE FOR THEIR FIRST MACROSS FRONTIER CONCERT IN 11 YEARS TO PERFORM SONGS AS SHERYL NOME AND RANKA LEE. Macross Frontier fans across the world will join together for […]
September 9, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A pair of Japan’s hardest rocking female musicians have teamed up for a new photobook titled CLOSSING ERY & miko. ERY (bassist for KiLLKiLLS, Far East Phallus Kicker, Raglaia) and miko (guitarist, vocalist, and main songwriter for exist†trace) are close friends and active players in Tokyo’s rock scene. The […]
September 1, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLEED THEM DRY SAKE BITES INTO THE U.S. WITH EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS BY RENOWNED JAPANESE ILLUSTRATOR YOSHITAKA AMANO The visionary artist is known worldwide for his work on Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Magic: The Gathering, and upcoming Netflix production Exception. Bleed Them Dry Premium Sake […]
August 19, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tactical sound unit Walküre, featured in the Macross Delta anime series, will premiere the remastered version of their legendary 2016 concert “Walküre Attack!” Tour Finale to international fans on August 28.
“HYDE’s clean singing was uplifted by the orchestra, demonstrating how fluidly he can move up and down his vocal register. He delivered each song flawlessly, from high notes to a full cry from his chest, effortlessly riding the waves of emotion.” Live Report: https://jrocknews.com/2021/08/report-hyde-creates-art-motion-heian-shrine.html
July 21, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tickets are now on sale for HYDE’s 20th anniversary live event “20th Orchestra Concert 2021 HYDE HEIANJINGU”. The two days of performances will also be broadcasted live in movie theaters across Japan and streamed live worldwide. Archive viewing of the concert will be available to fans so they can […]
AKB48 Group’s Asia Festival 2021 was a fantastic primer for J-Pop fans who might not be familiar with the various sister groups that have emerged across Asia. Broadcast live to a worldwide audience on June 27, the concert featured the iconic idols of AKB48 with JKT48 (Jakarta), BNK48 (Bangkok), MNL48 (Manila), AKB48 Team SH (Shanghai), […]
June 26, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Internationally acclaimed rock vocalist HYDE has announced a special two-day event celebrating his two decades as a solo artist. “20th Orchestra Concert 2021 HYDE HEIANJINGU” will be performed live at Heian Shrine in Kyoto, one of Japan’s top cultural landmarks. The two days of performances will also be broadcasted […]
June 16, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AKB48 has announced a live broadcast event “Asia Festival 2021 Online”, which will present performances from the internationally popular J-Pop idols and their sister groups on June 27. The livestream broadcast event will unite AKB48’S sister groups from across Asia, including JKT48 (Jakarta), BNK48 (Bangkok), MNL48 (Manila), AKB48 Team […]
June 11, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The results of the prestigious “2021 Sanrio Character Ranking Contest” were announced on Tuesday, June 8th, and yoshikitty has again captured the hearts of anime fans globally, claiming the number one spot in four countries: Italy, Germany, France, and Thailand. Inspired by the leader of the biggest rock band […]
May 20, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Japanese pop group Grenfelle — featuring Swinging Popsicle vocalist Mineko Fujishima — will release their first single “KEEP IT GOIN’” on July 17, RECORD STORE DAY.
APRIL 9, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKITTY – INSPIRED BY ROCK STAR YOSHIKI – WILL COMPETE WITH HELLO KITTY, CINNAMOROLL, AND MY MELODY yoshikitty—the popular Sanrio character inspired by rock star YOSHIKI—has been selected to compete in the 2021 Sanrio Character Ranking contest for the 7th consecutive year against other popular characters Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, […]
April 3, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madam Sen has released her debut album Kachoufugetsu (“The Beauties of Nature”) on streaming platforms worldwide. The album spans multiple musical genres, fusing classical and operatic vocals with traditional Japanese instruments and modern electronic beats.
APRIL 1, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Songwriter of “Hikari Are” (“Let There Be Light”) from The Seven Deadly Sins Anime Brings His “Walk to the Song in my Heart” Project to the World — PORNOGRAFFITTI’s Anime Themes also include Fullmetal Alchemist, My Hero Academia, Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black, Ghost Slayers Ayashi, Pokémon […]
March 29, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In March 2021, YOSHIKI donated $100,000 in support of mental health to MusiCares®, a partner of the Recording Academy® and the leading music charity, to help music creators and industry professionals affected by depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health concerns.
Japanese rock band BRATS will present “Ambitious Girls Rock 2” — the second of their 2021 livestream series — on March 20. In addition to a full set by sisters Rei Kuromiya (vocals) and Aya Kuromiya (bass), the event will also include guests Rolling Quartz (from South Korea), ALIZ (from Thailand), and TOKYO SYOKI SYODO […]
“I thought it was cool that BRATS meant ‘bad kids’! But now that I’m older, I feel a bit embarrassed by it — How will it look if we’re still using this name in our thirties or forties? Will we still have the attitude to pull it off?” Full Interview: https://hyperjapan.co.uk/music/you-cant-beat-brats/
On March 9, 2021, the Japanese Government announced that YOSHIKI has been awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor for his numerous charitable works, including his support of frontline medical professionals during the COVID-19 crisis.
Wasuta Dances into Spring with Emotional Ballad “Haru Hanabi” New song composed by Kayoko Kusano (co-writer of LiSA’s hit single “Gurenge” from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) February 8, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese pop group Wasuta has released the music video for “Haru Hanabi” on their YouTube channel. The emotional vocals are […]
January 22, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DISNEY+ SPECIAL “MY MUSIC STORY: YOSHIKI” PREMIERES IN THE U.S. ON FEBRUARY 5 Photo courtesy of Disney+ Today, Disney+ announces that the U.S. premiere of “My Music Story: YOSHIKI” will debut on Friday, February 5th. YOSHIKI is the internationally-renowned rock star, named “one of the most influential composers in […]
January 7, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese rock band BRATS has released two live albums to start their activities in 2021, featuring their hottest sets since they released their second album Karma last September.
December 28, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Queen and Sarah Brightman will perform “Endless Rain” composed by X Japan’s YOSHIKI on the biggest TV show in Japan on New Year’s Eve YOSHIKI confirmed to appear from L.A. Kohaku Uta Gassen, broadcast on Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, is the annual music program in Japan which continues to […]
“We’re able to get together as family, and then get together as band members when it’s time to rehearse or play a live show. We can switch back and forth really easily and stay focused when we need to.” Full interview (Italy): https://www.tuttorock.com/interviste/brats-intervista-alle-sorelle-rei-e-aya-kuromiya/
December 22, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It has been announced that the YouTube Originals global livestream music documentary special “UNDER THE SKY”, which is YOSHIKI’s worldwide project scheduled to be released on December 23rd, will be postponed.
December 8, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE amazarashi’s first-ever online concert “Mappoudokushou Utenkekkou” to be streamed in selected countries worldwide Anime and video game themes include My Hero Academia, Tokyo Ghoul √A, Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace, Dororo, and Nier: Automata. Hiromu Akita from the Japanese band amazarashi will live stream his first-ever online concert “amazarashi […]
November 30, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANGARDE has released their first animated music video “BAERUNA”, directed by popular digital animator Danjou Oozora.
November 27, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PIRANICA — the new Nagoya-based band formed by Budo Grape leader Hidehiko Nagai and vocalist/pianica player Keroyon — has released a new music video for “Towers”, taken from the duo’s recently-released mini-album Hatsumini.
November 20, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YouTube Originals has revealed the first glimpse of “YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY”, a global livestream music documentary special. Presented by acclaimed composer, drummer, and pianist YOSHIKI, the live show will premiere on Wednesday, December 23 starting 8pm JST (3am PST). The star-studded special will feature performances from world-renowned, cutting-edge […]