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Press Release: Yoshiki Announces New York Concert with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Yoshiki in Concert with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra on January 12 and 13, 2017, at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage in New York City Classical Concert Tickets On Sale...

Press Alert: X Japan’s WE ARE X Documentary Screening in L.A.

September 10, 2016 WE ARE X (Film Synopsis) X Japan was formed by childhood friends, Yoshiki and Toshi who ignited a musical revolution in Japan during the late 80’s with...

Press Release: TsuShiMaMiRe returns to America for tour with We Are The Asteroid

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2016 – Japanese all-girl ska-punk band TsuShiMaMiRe returns to America next month for a packed schedule of tour dates across the country, tagging along with...

Press Release: Budo Grape returns to UK in November for BGUK16 tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2016 – Japanese band Budo Grape has announced additional dates for their third British tour. The Nagoya “New Wave” rockers will play three UK dates...

Press Release: Go Torch Mascots Dance Into Fans’ Hearts At J-Pop Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2016 — The return of the popular Japanese Go Torch mascots brought lots of smiles, laughter, and dancing to this year’s J-Pop Summit. The Japanese...

Press Release: URBANGARDE collaborates with Yuki Aoyama for Schoolgirl Trauma photobook

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2016 – URBANGARDE has announced a collaboration with popular Japanese photographer Yuki Aoyama, known internationally for his provocative “Schoogirl Complex” photobook series. The special collection...

Press Release: Japanese Go Torch Mascots Return to J-Pop Summit 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2016 — Last year’s hit Japanese pop culture Go Torch characters are returning to San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit this weekend to bring more laughter and...

Press Release: exist†trace to Broadcast Live Concert Worldwide on July 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2016 — All-female rock band exist†trace will broadcast a live concert from Japan on July 28, 2016 at 8:30pm (Japan time). Fans worldwide can view...

Press Release: Momoiro Clover Z Reveals Tour Posters and Venues for USA Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2016 – Momoiro Clover Z will return to America for a 3-city “Trans-America Ultra Live Tour” November 15th-19th, with stops in Hawaii, New York, and...

Press Release: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Brings 5th Anniversary World Tour to NY’s PlayStation Theater

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Brings 5th Anniversary World Tour to New York’s PlayStation Theater World-Famous Performer Releases Video Message for NYC Fans July 12, 2016 – Celebrating the...

Press Release: YANAKIKU return to J-Pop Summit as Iichiko Shochu Ambassadors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2016 — Japanese kimono-cosplay duo YANAKIKU will return to San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit at the Fort Mason Center on July 23 and 24, 2016. YANAKIKU...

Press Release: exist†trace Reveals New Visual and 2016 Tour Dates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2016 — Japanese all-female rock band exist†trace has revealed a set of striking new photos to kick off their Japan tour dates for the second...

Press Release: Yousei Teikoku Rocks Pantera Tribute for Texas Fans at A-Kon 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2016 — Japanese gothic rock band Yousei Teikoku delivered a selection of their hardest-rocking songs and anime hits (from Tokyo ESP, Future Diary, Qwaser of...

Press Release: URBANGARDE’s Yoko Hamasaki Reveals Blue Forest Jacket and Music Video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANGARDE’s Yoko Hamasaki reveals Blue Forest jacket and music video Music video shows sensual side of URBANGARDE frontwoman, shot by film director Eisuke Naito (LITCHI ☆ HIKARI...

Press Release: J-Pop Dance/Vocal Group Da-iCE To Make Overseas Debut At Fanime 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2016 – Japanese dance/vocal group Da-iCE will make their American performance debut at Fanime later this month at the San Jose Convention Center, May 27-30....

Press Release: Yousei Teikoku’s Theme For “Big Order” Anime Hits iTunes on May 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2016 — Japanese gothic metal band Yousei Teikoku will release their 3-song single “Disorder” on USA iTunes on May 20, allowing fans to get the...

Press Release: BAND-MAID Extends World Domination to Mexico in October

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2016 – Japanese rock band BAND-MAID continue to spread their powerful combination of Akihabara-maid-cuteness and hard-rock-sound across the world with their announcement of their Latin...

Press Release: Yousei Teikoku Releases New Music Video and Message for A-Kon 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Latest Single is Opening Theme for “Big Order” Anime April 21, 2016 — Japanese gothic metal band Yousei Teikoku has released their new music video “Disorder”, the...

Press Release: BESPA KUMAMERO Releases 15th Anniversary Single

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2016 — J-Pop electronic dance duo BESPA KUMAMERO has released a new single in commemoration of their 15th anniversary. “Tell Me” was produced in the...

Press Release: URBANGARDE Merges Space Travel, Marriage, and Murder in “Femme Fata Fantasy” MV

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2016 — Japanese trauma techno-pop band URBANGARDE takes fans on a mind-bending trip in their new music video “Femme Fata Fantasy,” from their live-show limited...

Press Release: YANAKIKU Debuts New Costumes with Cyntia, LUI FRONTiC Akabane Japan, and Hatsune with BAYBAND

YANAKIKU debuts new costumes at Tokyo live show Japanese designer Nobuko Ariga (“NOBU”) combines contemporary and traditional Japanese fashion for strong, feminine image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2016 —...

Press Release: Budo Grape Celebrates Drummer in 5th Set of Digital Singles, Announces 3rd UK Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2015 — Japanese new wave band rock Budo Grape has released their 5th set of digital singles worldwide on iTunes, featuring a contrast of melancholy...

Press Release: BAND-MAID Previews New Album at Sakura-Con 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2016 — BAND-MAID rocked an audience of over 2500 music fans at Sakura-Con in Seattle last Easter weekend. The long-running Japanese culture event hosted the...

Press Release: URBANGARDE Announces Solo Projects and Live-Limited Album

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2016 — Riding on the momentum from their latest album Showa 90, Japanese trauma-techno-pop band URBANGARDE has announced a series of new projects for 2016....

Press Release: YANAKIKU Releases Osaka Tour Documentary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2016 — Japanese pop duo YANAKIKU has released a behind-the-scenes video documentary of their February 13th visit to Osaka, their first concert in the city...

Press Release: BAND-MAID Releases Video Comment for Sakura-Con 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2016 — Japanese girls rock group BAND-MAID released a special video today in preparation for their American performance debut at Sakura-Con next month. Fans of...

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...

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...

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...

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...