Speaking Music with -OZ- at A-kon 23 (interview)
OZ A-Kon 23 Interview (2012) By Jen Wang The way -OZ- walked onto the A-kon stage, one would never have guessed they were playing their firstContinue 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.
Royz – Interview (2012)
Royz Interview by Ku (Shattered Tranquility) June 7, 2012 Royz is a colorful indies band which has made quite an impact since its formation iContinue reading…
GANGLION – Interview (2012)
GANGLION Interview by Adrienne (Shattered Tranquility) May 28, 2012 GANGLION is a four member, all-girl band that formed in June of 2010, andContinue reading…
JUDY AND MARY – The Power Source (Review)
RETRO REVIEW JUDY AND MARY The Power Source Review by David Cirone Opening the album with the show-stopping “Birthday Song” is a big risk,Continue reading…
exist†trace – VIRGIN (review)
exist†trace VIRGIN Review by David Cirone exist†trace’s new album VIRGIN is a mixed reward for fans. Taking its name from the band’s concContinue reading…
FLOW powers up at Anime Matsuri 2012 (interview)
FLOW powers up at Anime Matsuri 2012 (interview) by Jen Wang The opening to 2001: A Space Odyssey crescendoed over the chanting crowd as FLOW Continue reading…
DAZZLE VISION – Shocking Loud Voice (Interview 2012)
DAZZLE VISION Interview by Kathy Chee Female fronted pop-metal band, DAZZLE VISION, is set to release their 6th studio album on May 4, 2012. Continue reading…
MONKEY MAJIK – Somewhere Out There (Review)
MONKEY MAJIK Somewhere Out There Review by David Cirone Novelty act MONKEY MAJIK, politely called a “hybrid band” in Japan’s mainstream Continue reading…
Tommy February6 / Tommy Heavenly6 – FEBRUARY & HEAVENLY (Review)
Tommy February6 / Tommy Heavenly6 FEBRUARY & HEAVENLY Review by David Cirone Tommy x 2! It doesn’t feel fair to review the two albumsContinue reading…
DAZZLE VISION – Interview (2012)
DAZZLE VISION Interview March 16, 2012 DAZZLE VISION is a four member band, who started activities in 2003, but who have been active with theContinue reading…