Resonance Media

Press Releases

Press Release: Super Sonico’s Band First Astronomical Velocity Gets International Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Super Sonico’s Band First Astronomical Velocity Gets International Release Headphone-wearing Japanese icon is popular worldwide as star of games, books, figures, and anime November 23, 2015 –...

Press Release: Swinging Popsicle to release new album flow in December

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE J-Pop band Swinging Popsicle has announced the release of their new album flow at the end of this year as part of the band’s 20th Anniversary ....

Press Release: URBANGARDE Releases Anti-War Video “Kuchibiru Democracy”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2015 – Japanese trauma-pop group URBANGARDE has released a provocative new music video for “Kuchibiru Democracy”, the lead song from their upcoming CD Showa 90....

Press Release: SEKAI NO OWARI, SCANDAL, OLDCODEX Wow Fans at TIMM 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEKAI NO OWARI, SCANDAL, OLDCODEX Wow Fans at TIMM 2015 Japanese Pop, Rock, and Anisong Showcase Held at Zepp DiverCity November 1, 2015 — The 12th annual...

Press Release: URBANGARDE frontman Temma Matsunaga takes on God, girls, and city life in first book “Selfie People”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2015 – Temma Matsunaga, the lead male vocal of Japanese rock band URBANGARDE, has announced the release of his first book Jisatsushatachi (“Selfie People”) on...

Press Release: URBANGARDE announces new album Showa 90 at Utsu Fes concert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2015 – Japanese trauma techno-pop band URBANGARDE announced their new album Showa 90 at their concert showcase event on September 5. URBANGARDE hosted UTSU Fes...

Press Release: URBANGARDE Visits Psychiatric Hospital for Special Concert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2015 – Members of Japanese rock band URBANGARDE accepted the invitation of a Nagano hospital to perform for patients in the psychiatric ward and nursing...

Press Release: YANAKIKU Delights Fans at J-Pop Summit, Announces Tokyo One-Man Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2015 – Japanese vocal/dance unit YANAKIKU made their triumphant return to San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit during the August 8-9 weekend, returning to the spot of...

Press Release: Japanese Mascots Bring Laughter and Culture to J-Pop Summit 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2015 — Japanese mascot Ossan returns to the U.S just a few weeks after his American debut at Anime Expo. This time around, he’s bringing...

Press Release: YANAKIKU Adds Live Concert to J-Pop Summit Appearance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YANAKIKU ADDS LIVE CONCERT TO J-POP SUMMIT APPEARANCE Japanese Pop Duo will host POP Travel Area and share stage with FEMM and Ken Ishii at J-POP LIVE...

Press Release: VAMPS to perform 2 shows in California this October

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VAMPS to perform 2 shows in L.A. and San Francisco after Latin America Tour July 20, 2015 – Japanese rock band VAMPS will perform two hard-rocking shows...

Press Release: YOUSEI TEIKOKU releases new MV and track list for SHADOW CORPS[e]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOUSEI TEIKOKU releases new MV and track list for SHADOW CORPS[e] Heavy metal band’s new album includes song from Revolutionary Girl Utena anime July 19, 2015 –...

Press Release: exist†trace Announces Guests for “My Existence” Live Shows

All-girl band to team with hot visual kei and J-Rock artists for series of 3-man shows FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2015 — Japanese girls rock band exist†trace has announced...

Press Release: Japanese Mascot Ossan Charms Fans at Anime Expo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2015 — Japanese mascot Ossan made his successful American debut at Anime Expo in Los Angeles July 2-5, 2015. The popular “Go Torch” (also known...

Press Release: URBANGARDE Delivers Sex, Love, and Subculture to Dallas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2015 – Japanese rock band URBANGARDE made their USA debut at A-Kon 2016 in Dallas, Texas, earlier this month, performing for an audience of 2000...

Press Release: YANAKIKU Returns To J-Pop Summit 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YANAKIKU RETURNS TO J-POP SUMMIT 2015 Japanese Pop Duo Became Fan Favorites at Last Year’s Festival Music Video Features New Fashion Outfits and Comedy Guest Star June...

Press Release: Japanese Mascot Ossan to Appear as Guest of Honor at Anime Expo

JAPANESE MASCOT OSSAN TO APPEAR AS GUEST OF HONOR AT ANIME EXPO Comical character will present Japanese culture and comedy routines FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2015 – Japanese mascot...

Press Release: Budo Grape Previews New Album with Second Set of Digital Singles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2015 – Nagoya-based New-Wave band Budo Grape has released 2 more digital singles on iTunes this month, continuing the streak they began in March building...

Press Release: Swinging Popsicle performs 20th Anniversary Live with advantage Lucy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2015 – J-Pop indies band Swinging Popsicle performed a special double-anniversary live show with longtime friends advantage Lucy on April 29, 2015 at Club Que...

Press Release: YANAKIKU Releases LINE Sticker Set

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2015 – J-Pop kimono-cosplay vocal unit YANAKIKU released their self-designed set of LINE stickers this week for the popular international messaging app. The sticker set...

Press Release: URBANGARDE new video Coin Locker Babies features designs by Angelic Pretty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2015 – Japanese trauma techno-pop group URBANGARDE has released a music video “Coin Locker Babies” from their live-show only mini-album release Shojou Kaitai, featuring costume...

PRESS RELEASE: VAMPS Rocks New York Fans on Final Stop of U.S. Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VAMPS Rocks New York Fans on Final Stop of U.S. Tour May 8, 2015 – VAMPS finished the sole headlining show of their 2015 American tour on...

Press Release: URBANGARDE releases video message for A-Kon 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2015 – Japanese trauma techno-pop group URBANGARDE has released a welcome message for fans preparing for the band’s USA debut at A-Kon® 26 in Dallas,...

Press Release: VAMPS Launches BLOODSUCKERS Tour in San Francisco on the Way to New York Headlining Show

VAMPS LAUNCHES BLOODSUCKERS TOUR IN SAN FRANCISCO ON THE WAY TO NEW YORK HEADLINING SHOW FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2015 – VAMPS, the Japanese rock band formed by HYDE...

Press Release: Kanako Ito performs Steins;Gate, Demonbane themes at Sakura-Con 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2015 – J-Pop anime and game songstress Kanako Ito performed a set of fan favorite theme songs during her live concert at Seattle’s Sakura-Con 2015...

Press Release: exist†trace releases live-show exclusive single “TWIN WINGS”

exist†trace releases live-show exclusive single “TWIN WINGS” Band premieres new look for one-man show in Tokyo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2015 – Japanese all-female rock band band exist†trace will...

Press Release: URBANGARDE releases LINE stickers worldwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2015 – Japanese “Trauma Techno-Pop” band URBANGARDE have released a series of LINE stickers for the popular messaging app featuring imagery from their catalog of...

Press Release: VAMPS Official Street Team for New York Concert and USA Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VAMPS OFFICIAL STREET TEAM FOR NEW YORK CONCERT AND USA TOUR Rock band formed by HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel) and K.A.Z (Oblivion Dust) recruiting “BLOODSUCKERS” across America

Press Release: Budo Grape releases 2 new singles in March

BUDO GRAPE RELEASES 2 NEW SINGLES IN MARCH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2015 – Nagoya-based New-Wave band Budo Grape has released 2 new digital singles on iTunes this month,...

Press Release: VAMPS to Release International Edition of “Bloodsuckers” before New York Concert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2015 – VAMPS will follow March 23rd international CD release with multi-city tour and May 1st headlining show at New York City’s Best Buy Theater