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fafafoom: Interview with YANAKIKU (2015)

“For us, kimono cosplay is like a battle uniform. When we wear them, we are ready to perform as Yanakiku. The kimono costumes also evoke a strong feeling and impact...

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...

JRock247: Interview with BAND-MAID (2015)

“What would you say to someone who told you girls can’t play metal music? Akane: Crush that prejudice. Just crush it.” Link: http://jrock247.com/2015/07/band-maid-interview-2015/

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...

NekoPOP – Interview with Ossan (2015)

“In Japan, the guy who rubs my head gets a nice car and nice girlfriend, a fancy life. Or usually people say I have an ordinary life, but that is...

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 –...

Kawaii Kakkoii Sugoi: Interview with Ossan (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...

Metal Injection: BAND-MAID Feature

BAND-MAID “definitely rocks” – Metal Injection Link: http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/band-maid-is-a-japanese-all-girl-rock-band-who-dress-like-maids-for-real

Guitar World: Thrill to the Sounds of Band-Maid

“They’re called Band-Maid, they rock pretty convincingly—and play their own instruments!” Link: http://www.guitarworld.com/thrill-sounds-japanese-girl-band-band-maid-video

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...

Selective Hearing: Interview with Kanako Ito (2015)

“I try to make the lyrics meaningful for the people who don’t know the game or anime, and but for those who know the work, I want the lyrics to...

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...

Huffington Post: Interview with VAMPS (2015)

“It’s like cigarettes and alcohol. As a kid you fantasize about them because you’re not supposed to go near them. I don’t want to be a band that forgets all...

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...

Selective Hearing: Interview with YANAKIKU (2015)

“When we create songs, we always decide a theme first, and we have fun as we bring each other’s ideas together.” http://selective-hearing.com/interview-with-yanakiku

NekoPOP: Interview with YANAKIKU (2015)

Link: http://nekopop.com/2015/04/yanakiku-interview-2015/

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,...

Reviews: YANAKIKU – YANAKIKU no Enban

Selective Hearing: http://selective-hearing.com/yanakiku-yanakiku-no-enban-review

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...

T-Ono: Kanako Ito live at Sakura-Con 2015

Kanako Itou Concert Impressions @ Sakura-Con 2015 http://www.t-ono.net/conventions/Kanako-Itou-Concert-Impressions-Sakura-Con-2015.html

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...