Yuki Kajiura: When I work with anime that has a “dark” atmosphere, I try not to let that dominate the entire flow, because the definition of “dark” depends on the scene, the depth and weight of the air, and how the “dark” elements are seen through different eyes. Therefore, I try to create something that […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2018 All-Star Lineup of Nine Japanese Anime Song Performers Will Take Over L.A.’s Microsoft Theater on July 4th, 6th, and 7th Anisong World Matsuri (AWM) and Anime Expo 2018 (AX) have announced the complete lineup of anisong artists for this year’s live concert series at downtown Los Angeles’s Microsoft Theater. […]
April 4, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anime music festival Anisong World Matsuri returns to L.A.’s Microsoft Theater for the third year in a row with a three-day, multi-artist event at Anime Expo 2018. Created in association with BANDAI NAMCO Arts, Inc., Amuse Inc., Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and other leading Japanese entertainment companies, Anisong […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2018 Swinging Popsicle has revealed the full track list and album art for the 2-disc compilation GOLDEN☆BEST Master TIME TRAVEL ～Sony Music Years Selection～, due for release March 2nd in Japan. In addition to online orders from Sony Music Direct, the album will be available at the band’s upcoming concert […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2018 Photo Credit: Kaoruko Hanawa/Popsicle Clip Japanese rock band Swinging Popsicle gave their fans a Christmas treat with a career-spanning selection of songs on December 22nd. For their major debut 20th Anniversary holiday concert “Add Some Music To Your Christmastime”, the band performed over two hours for the sold out […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2017 Japanese pop-rock band Swinging Popsicle has announced the upcoming release of a limited-edition compilation titled GOLDEN☆BEST Limited TIME TRAVEL ～Sony Music Years Selection～.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2017 Swinging Popsicle held an intimate, limited-access one-man live at Tokyo’s Mona Records on July 22, 2017. The concert featured some of the band’s most popular hits from their two decades together, and fans received a special venue-only CD single featured a re-recording of the band’s debut single “Joy Of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2017 Starting at Osaka-jo Hall and continuing over six days, “X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle 6 DAYS” had its final performance on Monday, July 17, at Yokohama Arena.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2017 Anisong World Matsuri 2017 ~Japan Super Live~ Anisong Artists Gather in L.A. for Giant Music Celebration with American Fans! On July 1, 2017, “Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 ~Japan Super Live~” was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, marking the second night of back-to-back concerts […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 4, 2017 Anisong World Matsuri 2017 ~Japan Kawaii Live~ Japanese Kawaii Anisong Idols Cross National Borders to Present Electrifying Show at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles! On June 30, 2017, “Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 ~Japan Kawaii Live~” was presented at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2017 Japanese gothic metal band YOUSEI TEIKOKU has announced a series of stunning, limited-edition “tarot cards” for fans who purchase their 20th anniversary single, flamma idola, at selected stores in Japan.
Empress Yui: When I write lyrics, I turn the lights off and make the room totally dark. I burn a candle and watch its flame sway. I write words that spring from me. When words don’t flow, I go to somewhere in nature. Nature always inspires me visually and by its tactile sensations. It’s either […]
YOUSEI TEIKOKU Reveals Track List and Powerful Jacket Image for 20th Anniversary Single Japanese Gothic Rock Band Will Return to the United States for Anisong World Matsuri at Otakon 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2017 Japanese gothic metal band YOUSEI TEIKOKU has revealed the stunning cover image and track list for their upcoming 20th […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2017 Yoshiki Sells Out Back-To-Back Shows At New York’s Famous Carnegie Hall Next Performance is #XDay at Wembley Arena March 4th Yoshiki performed two back-to-back sold-out shows at New York’s famous classical venue, Carnegie Hall, on January 12 and 13, 2017. The drummer, pianist, composer, and leader of X Japan […]
maidreamin brings Akihabara’s maid culture to the Middle East for ANI:ME Abu Dhabi Maid cafe stars join renowned manga, cosplay, anime, cultural, and E-sports guests at first-year convention FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2016 — Japan’s internationally-famous maid cafe maidreamin will present authentic and fun maid service at ANI:ME Abu Dhabi October 27-29. The three-day […]
Swinging Popsicle interview in English & Spanish on Colectivo Bunka: “Overseas fans are used to expressing their passion honestly. They enjoy the moment 100%, much differently than Japanese people, so it gets exciting and it’s easy for us to blend in!” Link: http://bunkawave.com/2016/02/09/deja-que-la-musica-fluya-desde-el-cielo-de-swinging-popsicle-lets-the-music-flows-from-popsis-sky/
Swinging Popsicle’s “At Christmastime” from their latest EP flow was named one of JaME’s Top 10 Japanese holiday songs. Other artists included in the list were Bump of Chicken, E-Girls, C-ute, Super Sonico/First Astronomical Velocity, Utada Hikaru, Monkey Majik, L’arc-en-Ciel, and Momoiro Clover Z. Link: http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-119131-10-christmas-themed-songs-to-spice-up-your-christmas.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Swinging Popsicle releases Mobile Phone lyric video December 16, 2015 – J-Pop band Swinging Popsicle has released a lyric video for the song “mobile phone”, included on the band’s latest EP flow. As their 20th anniversary celebration continues, Swinging Popsicle is featured on this month’s cover of Japan’s “Popsicle Clip” magazine, which […]
Link: http://jame-world.com/us/articles-110260-interview-with-gacharic-spin.html JaME had the opportunity to interview the all-girl rock band Gacharic Spin shortly after their return from Tekko 2014 in Pittsburgh, PA. The members shared their thoughts about the show, as well as their advice to all the girls around the world who hope to become musicians. As this is Gacharic Spin’s first […]
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PROFILE Swinging Popsicle was formed in 1995 when singer Mineko Fujishima and guitarist Osamu Shimada joined bassist Hironobu Hirata through a newspaper ad. The band’s first effort was the Sunny Silent Park EP. In 1998, their first self-titled full-length album Swinging Popsicle debuted from Sony Music Entertainment at Number 1 in the New Artists category, […]
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