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Press Release: UTB Hollywood begins on-air broadcast of Lucky Seven and After Dinner Mysteries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UTB Hollywood begins on-air broadcast of Lucky Seven and After Dinner Mysteries Popular comedy crime dramas star Jun Matsumoto and Sho Sakurai Music by Arashi and Koda...

Press Release: BABYMETAL announces Live Blu-Ray/DVD – “LIVE – LEGEND I, D, Z APOCALYPSE”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2013 – Japanese pop-metal-idol group BABYMETAL announced the release of a special 3-concert Live Blu-Ray/DVD set “LIVE ~LEGEND I, D, Z APOCALYPSE~” today.

Press Release: Renji Ruhara to graduate from FUDANJUKU with new single Dansou Revolution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Renji Ruhara to graduate from FUDANJUKU with new single “Dansou Revolution” Cross-dressing idol group performed themes for Yatterman and Ginga e Kickoff! September 19, 2013 – Tall,...

Press Release: exist†trace to release DIAMOND on iTunes worldwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese all-female visual-kei band exist†trace will release 5 albums on iTunes in September, including their latest release DIAMOND. Previous releases TWIN GATE, KNIFE, Ambivalent Symphony, and VANGUARD...

Asian Beat: Interview with URBANGARDE (2013)

Link: http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj068.html

NekoPOP: Interview with Starmarie (2013)

Link: http://nekopop.com/2013/09/starmarie-interview-2013

URBANGARDE interview from Japan Expo on MTV 81

URBANGARDE describes the meaning of “trauma techno pop” and reveals their music is actually anti-depression medicine! Link: http://www.mtv81.com/videos/video-interviews/japan-expo-2013-2

Press Release: Swinging Popsicle to perform at Nitro Super Sonic 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Swinging Popsicle to perform at Nitro Super Sonic 2013 August 29, 2013 – J-Rock group Swinging Popsicle will perform at Nitroplus game studio’s annual live music event,...

Press Release: exist†trace “Just Like A Virgin” free broadcast this weekend on Nico Nico Live

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE exist†trace “Just Like A Virgin” free broadcast this weekend on Nico Nico Live August 13, 2013 – Nico Nico Live will broadcast exist†trace’s one-man concert video “ONE...

exist†trace – Anime comment video at A-Kon 2013

Reviews: URBANGARDE – Koi to Kakumei to URBANGARDE

JRock247: http://jrock247.com/2013/07/urbangarde-koi-to-kakumei-to-urbangarde-review

JRock247: Interview with exist†trace (2013) – Pt. 2

Link: http://jrock247.com/2013/07/exist-trace-interview-2013-pt-2

Press Release: CANTOY will release live DVD from Tekkoshocon performance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2013 – Japanese pop-punk band CANTOY’s label Splatter Records has announced the release of a live performance DVD from their performances at Tekkoshocon and Hard...

Press Release: May’n at Japan Expo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2013 – Anisong megastar May’n performed at France’s Japan Expo earlier this month to a packed auditorium. Known for her work as Sheryl Nome (singing...

Press Release: 101A to perform at EXIT Festival in Serbia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 101A to perform at EXIT Festival in Serbia July 9, 2013 – Japanese rock/alternative noise band 101A will complete their Serbian tour with an appearance at EXIT...

JRock247: Interview with exist†trace (2013) – Pt. 1

Link: http://jrock247.com/2013/07/exist-trace-interview-2013-pt-1

Press Release: RAMPANT vocalist Hiroko announces departure from band in August

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RAMPANT vocalist Hiroko announces departure from band in August July 1, 2013 – Osaka-based Japanese hard rock band RAMPANT announced the upcoming departure of vocalist Hiroko after...

Reviews: exist†trace – DIAMOND

JRock247: http://jrock247.com/2013/06/exist-trace-diamond-review Femme Metal Webzine: http://www.femmemetalwebzine.net/2014/03/11/exist%E2%80%A0trace-diamond-maxi-single-2013

Press Release: exist†trace JUST LIKE A VIRGIN Live Screening in L.A.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE exist†trace – JUST LIKE A VIRGIN Live Screening in L.A. June 15, 2013 – Japanese rock band exist†trace’s live DVD “JUST LIKE A VIRGIN” will screen in...

Press Release: exist†trace performs new single “DIAMOND” at A-Kon 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE exist†trace performs new single “DIAMOND” at A-Kon 2013 June 6, 2013 – Japanese all-girl rock band exist†trace performed songs from their new single “DIAMOND” during the live...

Press Release: URBANGARDE to perform at Japan Expo 2013 in France

Press Release: URBANGARDE to perform at Japan Expo 2013 in France

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANGARDE to perform at Japan Expo 2013 in France May 30, 2013 — Japanese “Trauma Techno Pop” band URBANGARDE will return to France to perform at Japan...

Reviews: DESTROSE – DESTROSE

JRock247: http://jrock247.com/2013/05/destrose-destrose-review The O Network: http://www.t-ono.net/music-reviews/DESTROSE-Music-Review.html

Press Release: URBANGARDE to release Best Album and start national tour of Japan

Press Release: URBANGARDE to release Best Album and start national tour of Japan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBANGARDE to release Best Album and start national tour of Japan May 16, 2013 — Japanese “Trauma Techno Pop” band URBANGARDE will release their first best album...

Press Release: DAZZLE VISION to release live CD from Tekkoshocon performance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAZZLE VISION to release live CD from Tekkoshocon performance May 16, 2013 — Japanese metal band DAZZLE VISION will release a live CD on July 5, 2013...

Inside AX: Interview with Triampersandy (2013)

Inside AX: Interview with Triampersandy (2013)

Link: http://inside.anime-expo.org/ax-scoop/featured/2013-05/interview-triampersandy-j-rock-band

RiceburnerFM: Interview with Triampersandy (2013)

RiceburnerFM: Interview with Triampersandy (2013)

Link: http://riceburnerfm.com/2013/05/music-interview-triampersandy-japan

JRock247: Interview with Triampersandy (2013)

Link: http://jrock247.com/2013/05/triampersandy-interview-2013

JaME: Interview with FUDANJUKU (2013)

I think that men dressed as women have many aspects that are more feminine than women in a sense. Because of that, women dressed as men can be more beautiful...

Press Release: New Wave J-Rock band Budo Grape returns to UK for Doki Doki Japanese Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Wave J-Rock band Budo Grape returns to UK for Doki Doki Japanese Festival April 28, 2013 — Nagoya-based Japanese band Budo Grape will return to the...

Press Release: CANTOY new PV shot on the streets of Pittsburgh

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CANTOY new PV shot on the streets of Pittsburgh Japanese punk metal group uses clips from Tekkoshocon and Hard Rock Cafe April 26, 2013 — Up-and-coming Japanese...