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...
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...
The concept of your new solo album, Blue Forest, revolves around the themes of ‘blue’ and ‘love.’ What kind of message do you want to deliver to listeners through these...
Performing at the Nippon Budokan has been a long-term goal for you and you will finally get the chance to perform there on January 1st next year. What kind of...
What is the concept behind the composition of DISORDER? Takaha: The composition was, of course, based on the anime and our own outlook. In previous albums, we’ve made some very...
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...
“Releasing her first solo project in six years, Hamasaki Yoko’s Blue Forest, a collection of seven songs, enchants with whimsical chimes and ethereal vocals that will entertain listeners whilst showing...
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...
Fafafoom: What do you think is the biggest challenge of getting new fans and supports for YANAKIKU? Kiku: While performing is a great boost to get new fans, it’s hard...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
CANTOY’s rock track “Combat Tribe” from their 2010 album Missmatch!? has been selected for the game soundtrack to Rockin’ Android’s Steam release of Angel Express (Tokkyu Tenshi). Check out the...
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...
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...
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...
How did you come up with the band name “Swinging Popsicle”? Shimada: We were playing pop music so I wanted to have the word “pops” in the name like “popsicle”....
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...
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....
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...
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...
VKH: What does it mean to you to be female musicians playing in a style that most people might assume would be played by men? Akane: When people just listen...
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...
“BLAST” is one of Jyou’s finest and most passionate performances, and miko loads the lyrics of “THIS IS NOW” with potent, emotional imagery. JRock247: http://jrock247.com/2016/03/exist-trace-this-is-now-review “The mini-album’s title track ‘THIS...
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...
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...
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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 —...
