Looprider – Umi (Review)
Looprider Umi Review by Marc Bowie Bands who record single songs that take up an entire LP side or more run the risk of being called self-indContinue 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.
MAN WITH A MISSION – Freak It! (MV)
If you haven’t checked out the video for “Freak It!”, the recent collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, you’reContinue reading…
BAND-MAID – Domination (MV)
BAND-MAID plays for keeps with the cutest metal board game ever in their music video for “Domination” from their second full-album release World DContinue reading…
BRATS is back with new music video Kimarigoto
Japanese girls rock band BRATS has released the music video for their new song “Kimarigoto”. Shot at remote locations including the Yamba Dam consContinue reading…
HOTEI – Paradox (Review)
HOTEI Paradox Review by David Cirone HOTEI’s 2015 release STRANGERS was a masterclass in showmanship — full of electrifying guitar hero momeContinue reading…
DECAYS Interview and Live Report (2017)
DECAYS Interview by Michelle Minikhiem December 2017 The band is called DECAYS. What’s the reason you chose this name? DIE: Its a reallyContinue reading…
Best J-Pop/J-Rock Album Covers 2017
Check out J-Generation′s best J-Pop and J-Rock album and single jackets of 2017 — featuring the most creative, unusual, and striking artwork oContinue reading…
BAND-MAID to re-release first album Maid in Japan
BAND-MAID will re-release their out-of-print/sold-out/way-too-expensive-on-eBay first album Maid in Japan on February 14th, giving fans a double tContinue reading…
BABYMETAL to release 6 Blu-ray mega Fox Festival live set
BABYMETAL has announced a colossal 6-concert Blu-ray set, scheduled for release in February 2018. The set contains 6 of their major 2017 events, iContinue reading…
MIYAVI Samurai Sessions vol. 2 in Osaka (Live Report)
MIYAVI SAMURAI SESSIONS VOL. 2 Osaka Namba Hatch, December 2nd, 2017 Live report by Michelle Minikhiem Photo credit: Daisuke Hirano With tContinue reading…