URBANGARDE – Interview (2013) Pt. 1
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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.
BABYMETAL – Ijime, Dame, Zettai (Review)
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Miyavi – SAMURAI SESSIONS Vol. 1 (Review)
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Best J-Pop/J-Rock Album Covers 2012
Check out J-Generation′s best J-Pop and J-Rock album and single jackets of 2012 — featuring the most creative, unusual, and striking artwork of theContinue reading…
Tokyo Jihen – Shinya Waku (Review)
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Yoko Yazawa and The Plasmars – ROUTE 405 (Review)
Yoko Yazawa and The Plasmars ROUTE 405 Review by David Cirone Yoko Yazawa isn’t pretending — she’s 100% rock and her authenticity in this 5-Continue reading…
Shonen Knife – Osaka Ramones (Review)
Shonen Knife Osaka Ramones Review by Jen Wang Shonen Knife occasionally plays Ramones tribute shows, and their original music has drawn many Continue reading…
Hemenway – URAHEME Welcome to the Other Side (Review)
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Aki Akane – DRAGONFLY (Review)
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