Sokoninaru releases Gou ni Moyu MV from upcoming album Issen
Soko ni Naru has just put out the stunning music video for “Gou ni Moyu” from their upcoming compilation album Issen, directed by Kazuaki Kimura (Continue 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.
MIYAVI celebrates SAMURAI SESSIONS Vol. 3 at El Rey (Live Report)
MIYAVI El Rey Theatre – February 23, 2019 Concert Review by Nhu Nguyen Photos by David Cirone MIYAVI celebrated the release of his SAMURAIContinue reading…
HYDE performs Mad Qualia in Devil May Cry 5 trailer
HYDE and CAPCOM have released an preview version of the singer’s fiery new single “MAD QUALIA” (literal translation “crazy feeling”). The darkContinue reading…
Esprit D’Air releases new single Amethyst worldwide
Esprit D’Air released their new single “Amethyst” on Feb 22, 2019. The DIY J-Rock outfit successfully crowdfunded their piano-driven rock singleContinue reading…
ASTERISM, eX-GIRL, Otoboke Beaver among top Japanese indie acts at SXSW 2019
Fans dedicated enough to brave the crowded Austin streets of SXSW 2019 can sample a wide variety of indie Japanese artists performing at the annuaContinue reading…
The Raid – Kabukicho Rainy (MV)
The Raid. have released the music video for their latest single “Kabukicho Rainy”. Looking as immaculately visual kei as always, even under stormyContinue reading…
SEKAI NO OWARI – Love Song (MV)
SEKAI NO OWARI has released the music video for “Love Song”, taken from their new album EYE, released on February 27. Directed by Ryohei ShingContinue reading…
HYDE announces headlining dates for 2019 US tour
HYDE has announced that he’ll perform three additional headlining U.S. shows in Los Angeles, Chicago and Cambridge, MA (Boston), due to fan demaContinue reading…
Puffyshoes – Yeah I Love You (MV)
Puffyshoes, aka Tokyo duo Neko Meows and Usagi Hops, have released the music video for their latest single “Yeah I Love You”. Keeping with theContinue reading…
HYDE – ZIPANG (MV)
“ZIPANG”, the latest single from legendary vocalist HYDE, featuring YOSHIKI masterfully tickling the ivories, has finally been released after whatContinue reading…