BRATS preview live DVD with “Pain” music video
Japanese girls rock band BRATS have released a live music video for “Pain” (with lyrics co-written by singer Rei Kuromiya), one of the new songs tContinue reading…
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BRATS to release bonus international content for Ainikoiyo / Nounai Shoukyo Game
Japanese girls rock band BRATS will release their double-A-side single “Ainikoiyo”/”Nounai Shoukyo Game” on digital platforms worldwide with bonusContinue reading…
BAND-MAID new double-single Daydreaming / Choose me
New BAND-MAID single, “Daydreaming / Choose me”, on the way. Looks like they have some new outfits as well. Update: The single will include a bContinue reading…
VAMPS – UNDERWORLD (Review)
VAMPS UNDERWORLD Review by Nhu Nguyen VAMPS doesn’t mess around. Their fourth album UNDERWORLD cuts the frills and packs a punch. While theContinue reading…
X Japan film WE ARE X breaks into Top 3 iTunes Documentary chart
The award-winning X Japan documentary We Are X has achieved what is likely a first for any Japanese music artist — after its worldwide Blu-ray anContinue reading…
Miyavi Brings Rock, Love and Peace to L.A.’s Belasco Theatre, Samurai Style
Miyavi Belasco Theatre, April 9, 2017 Concert review by Nhu Nguyen Photos by Emi Nguyen “We party, we enjoy music, we get drunk,” MiyavContinue reading…
BRATS reveal new image and CD release live events for Ainikoiyo / Nounai Shoukyo Game
BRATS have revealed an aggressive, “in-your-face” promo image for their upcoming double-A-side single CD release on June 21, 2017, featuring theirContinue reading…
Puffy AmiYumi – Interview (2017)
Puffy AmiYumi Interview by DJ Greg Hignight (Tune in Tokyo) and David Cirone April 4, 2017 Puffy AmiYumi first gained notoriety in the early Continue reading…
BRATS – Interview (2017)
BRATS Interview by David Cirone April 19, 2017 “BRATS” is sort of an aggressive word in English — it means kids who don’t listen to grown-upContinue reading…
Puffy Amiyumi at Belasco Theater L.A. (Live Report)
PUFFY AMIYUMI Belasco Theatre, April 4, 2017 Live Report by DJ Greg Hignight (Tune in Tokyo) and David Cirone Puffy AmiYumi’s return to L.A. Continue reading…