Yoshikitty surges to Top 5 in Sanrio Character Ranking’s mid-term results
The mid-term results of the 2020 Sanrio Character Ranking were announced on May 12, showing Yoshikitty in the Top 5 of the current worldwide totContinue reading…
Category: J-Rock
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.
Leetspeak monsters – Interview (2020)
Leetspeak monsters Interview by David Cirone April 29, 2020 Japanese gothic rock band Leetspeak monsters has turned their gaze to the rites oContinue reading…
YOSHIKI donates 10 million yen to Japan’s National Center for Global Health and Medicine
YOSHIKI has donated 10 million yen (appx. $100,000) to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organiContinue reading…
URBANGARDE announces “Polkadot Autobiography – URBANGARDE Chronicle”
Japanese rock band URBANGARDE will release their first-ever authorized biography on April 27. (more…)Continue reading…
BRATS – Interview (April 2020)
BRATS Interview and Photos by David Cirone April 12, 2020 Japanese rock band BRATS performed their first USA live concert at Anime Los AngeleContinue reading…
Yousei Teikoku returns with dark, thrilling Age of Villains (review)
Yousei Teikoku the age of villains Review by David Cirone Japanese gothic metal band Yousei Teikoku returns from an all too long hiatus to deContinue reading…
sukekiyo changes the rules in the first show of “DRIPPIN'” (live report)
sukekiyo sukekiyo Tour 2020 DRIPPIN’ @ Akasaka My Navi BLITZ – 2.16.2020 Live Report by Shannon McNaught sukekiyo fans have come to expect Continue reading…
YOSHIKI donates $100,000 to COVID-19 relief fund for music industry devastated by coronavirus outbreak
YOSHIKI has donated $100,000 to the COVID-19 Relief Fund established by the Recording Academy and its charitable foundation MusiCares to help musiContinue reading…
SiM wakes up the Devil Inside Your Heart (MV)
If you thought SiM was fierce before, nothing can can prepare you for the onslaught of devilish “Lil’ SiMs” in the playfully wicked music video foContinue reading…
SpecialThanks count the days til “Miracle Night” in new MV
Indie rock band SpecialThanks can’t wait for the weekend, counting down to the next “Miracle Night” in their new song with music and lyrics by vocContinue reading…