FRUITS ZIPPER delivers Happy Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
Japanese idol group FRUITS ZIPPER has released its long-awaited new single “Happy Chocolate”, just in time for Valentine’s Day. “Happy ChocoContinue reading…
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Japanese artists take the stage as SXSW Music Festival returns to Austin in 2023
The newly-announced SXSW Music Festival lineup features a widely eclectic roster of Japanese artists, representing Japan with a variety of genres,Continue reading…
Best J-Pop/J-Rock Album Covers 2022
Check out J-Generation′s best J-Pop and J-Rock album/single jackets of 2022, chosen by David Cirone, Marc Bowie, and Nhu Nguyen. Click here tContinue reading…
BAND-MAID to join THE LAST ROCKSTARS for U.S. tour dates
Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI (drums and piano), HYDE (vocals), SUGIZO (guitar), and MIYAVI (guitar) – has announced the Continue reading…
Wasuta says “Sorry, Doggy” in new music video
Idol group Wasuta (“The World Standard”) tells a tale of the eternal struggle between cats and dogs in their new music video “Suman, Inu.” (“SorryContinue reading…
LISA from m-flo covers Cyndi Lauper’s Time after Time in acoustic live performance
LISA has just posted a video of her 2005 acoustic live performance of Cyndi Lauper’s classic hit “Time after Time”. https://youtu.be/EkHyyGBVeContinue reading…
Gravure superstar Umi Shinonome shows off her favorite Christmas cosplay
Mega-popular gravure idol Umi Shinonome has shared her favorite Christmas cosplay outfits just in time for the holiday. Shinonome also helps heContinue reading…
THE LAST ROCKSTARS add second NYC show due to demand
J-Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS (YOSHIKI – HYDE – SUGIZO – MIYAVI) has added a second NYC show on February 3, 2023, due to high demand. (The Continue reading…
JinnyOops! returns with new single and music video Hinoaruku
Osaka-based female rock band JinnyOops! returns from hiatus with a new single and music video, “Hinoaruku”. The stripped-down jam is the band’sContinue reading…
YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI form J-Rock Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS
J-Rock superstars YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI have announced the formation of a new supergroup called THE LAST ROCKSTARS, with tour dates anContinue reading…