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Press Release: MIKU EXPO 2014 Releases Official Theme Song

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2014 – The official theme song for HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2014 has been released. “Sharing The World” by BIGHEAD feat. Hatsune Miku gets fans worldwide...

Press Release: exist†trace reveals WORLD MAKER music video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2014 – Japanese all-female rock band exist†trace revealed their new music video today, the title track from their upcoming album WORLD MAKER. WORLD MAKER will...

Reviews: Budo Grape – Amsterdam

JRock247 http://jrock247.com/2014/06/budo-grape-amsterdam-review 91.8 The Fan http://918thefan.com/2014/beats-by-bossanova-budo-grape-amsterdam Kirin Works http://kirinworks.com/BudoGrape_-_Amsterdam.html

Reviews: FROM ADAM ON DOWN – Forbidden Fruit

Sparkplugged http://sparkplugged.net/2014/06/from-adam-on-down-forbidden-fruit-album-review 91.8 The Fan http://918thefan.com/2014/beats-by-bossanova-from-adam-on-down-forbidden-fruit

T-Ono Interview with YANAKIKU (2014)

Link: http://t-ono.net/interview/Yanakiku-Interview-J-POP-Summit-2014.html

Yanakiku Loves Yakiniku: My Newest J-Pop Duo Crush

Link: http://www.fafafoom.com/yanakiku-j-pop-duo-kimocos

Press Release: YANAKIKU wins fans at J-Pop Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2014 – J-Pop female vocal duo YANAKIKU made their USA debut at San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit last weekend, giving American fans their first opportunity to...

DAZZLE VISION featured on Metal Hammer

BEYOND BABYMETAL: THE NEW WAVE OF J-METAL Link: http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/features/2014-07-18/beyond-babymetal-the-new-wave-of-j-metal

Press Release: exist†trace announces new album WORLD MAKER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2014 – Japanese all-female visual kei band exist†trace announced the title and release date of their new album WORLD MAKER at their July 19 one-man...

TeamRock: [DAZZLE VISION] Beyond BABYMETAL: The New Wave of J-Metal

“Dazzle Vision are led by Maiko, a female vocalist bursting with versatility and character. Founding the band with her brother Takuro, Dazzle Vision incorporate electronica straight out of the arcade,...

Noisey: Interview with URBANGARDE (2014)

We were at Japan Expo in France and someone asked us why so many young people in Japan commit suicide–there are around 30,000 suicides a year, according to official figures....

Reviews: exist†trace – Spiral Daisakusen

JRock247 http://jrock247.com/2014/05/exist-trace-spiral-daisakusen-review JaME http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-110703-existstrace-spiral-daisakusen.html

Femme Metal Webzine: Interview with SoundWitch (2014)

Link: http://www.femmemetalwebzine.net/2014/07/01/twin-soundwitch

JaME interview with Gacharic Spin (2014)

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...

Press Release: J-Pop duo YANAKIKU to make American debut at J-Pop Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2014 – J-Pop female vocal duo YANAKIKU will make their American debut at San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit on July 19. The Kimono Cosplay singers will...

Press Release: DAZZLE VISION featured in Final Fantasy Agito battle scenes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2014 – Japanese hard rock screamo band DAZZLE VISION will be featured in the new Square Enix smartphone game Final Fantasy Agito. The band’s vocalist...

Press Release: exist†trace featured on REVOLVER’s “All-Girl Japanese Metal Bands”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2014 – J-Rock band exist†trace is featured on REVOLVER magazine’s website as one of “Six All-Girl Japanese Metal Bands”, showcasing the group’s video for “RESONANCE”.

Press Release: Gacharic Spin to perform at France’s Japan Expo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2014 – All-female J-Rock band Gacharic Spin will perform at France’s Japan Expo this summer. Gacharic Spin joins previously announced musical guests Berryz Kobo, C-ute,...

Press Release: URBANGARDE new music video and new album announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2014 – Japanese Trauma Techno Pop band URBANGARDE revealed their new music video “Sakura Memento” today, the first song to be released from their upcoming...

Press Release: J-Pop duo YANAKIKU returns to UK’s Hyper Japan Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2014 – J-Pop female vocal duo YANAKIKU will return to Hyper Japan July 25-27 at Earl’s Court in London, England. After a successful performance at...

Press Release: exist†trace releases “Spiral Daisakusen” music video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2014 – All-female J-Rock band exist†trace released the music video for their single “Spiral Daisakusen” today, incorporating a variety of dark, abstract images and a...

Femme Metal Webzine: Interview with DAZZLE VISION (2014)

Link: http://www.femmemetalwebzine.net/2014/05/08/maiko-dazzle-vision

Press Release: J-Pop duo YANAKIKU’s new single “FUJIYAMA DISCO” gets worldwide release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2014 – J-Pop female vocal duo YANAKIKU’s new song “FUJIYAMA DISCO” is set for digital release on May 7, 2014. The rising star Kimo-Cos (kimono...

Press Release: exist†trace video message for Archangel Diamond fan club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2014 – Japanese girls rock band exist†trace released a video message on “Igu Day” April 19, announcing the official start date of their international fan...

Stalker Online: Interview with SoundWitch (2014)

Link: Stalker Interview with SoundWitch

Press Release: May’n returns to Los Angeles for special show at Musicians Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2014 – J-Pop and anime singer May’n returns to L.A. for a special performance at the Musicians Institute (www.mi.edu) in Hollywood, CA, on July 17,...

Press Release: Gacharic Spin performs new songs “Winner” and “Beauty and the Beast” at Tekko 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2014 – All-female J-Rock band Gacharic Spin treated fans to an early performance of their new song “Winner” at Pittsburgh’s Tekko 2014 in front of...

Press Release: YANAKIKU releases high-energy MV for FUJIYAMA DISCO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2014 – J-Pop female vocal duo YANAKIKU revealed the eye-popping music video for their new single “FUJIYAMA DISCO” this week, scoring over 20,000 views in...

Press Release: exist†trace reveals mind-bending jacket art and preview tracks for Spiral Daisakusen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2014 – Japanese girls rock band exist†trace revealed the jacket art and preview clips from their upcoming single release “Spiral Daisakusen” on the band’s official...

Press Release: exist†trace announces new look and new single “Spiral Daisakusen” for May 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2014 – All-girl Japanese rock band exist†trace announced their new single “Spiral Daisakusen” today, along with striking new photographs of the band members. The three-track...