The pulse of Japan’s rock and visual kei scenes. From the legendary longevity of arena-filling icons to the worldwide tours of modern rock innovators, we provide in-depth news and first-hand reports on the genre’s most influential and enduring performers.
Japanese rock band BRATS has released two live albums to start their activities in 2021, featuring their hottest sets since they released their seContinue reading…
HYDE’s new digital single “DEFEAT”, released on Christmas Day, is a collaboration with Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition. The lyric video is now avContinue reading…
Esprit D’Air has revealed the new music video for their new single “Leviathan”. Bathed in futuristic cyberpunk visuals, “Leviathan” portrays the sContinue reading…
URBANGARDE has released their first animated music video “BAERUNA”, directed by popular digital animator Danjou Oozora. “BAERUNA” is the third Continue reading…
YouTube Originals has revealed the first glimpse of “YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY”, a global livestream music documentary special. Presented by acclContinue reading…
HYDE’s hard-rock single “Let It Out” will be released November 25. The CD single comes coupled with a festival version of fan-favorite track “GLAMContinue reading…
Tokyo International Music Market (TIMM) will present its annual music showcase on November 4-6. The three-day event will be livestreamed for musicContinue reading…
SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2020 “Kiss from the darkness” live stream — the one-night-only virtual concert streamed worldwide on SCANDAL’s 14th anniversarContinue reading…
Alternative rockers LAMP IN TERREN are set to release new album FRAGILE on October 14th, a follow-up to 2018’s The Naked Blues. The LP is availablContinue reading…
Kodansha will release the new high-art photobook “XY” featuring rock star and fashion icon YOSHIKI on his birthday, November 20, 2020. (more&hContinue reading…