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.
YOSHIKI Grammy Museum – May 15, 2023 Live Report and Photos by Christan Copeland (Ceceemagery) YOSHIKI, the legendary Japanese rock artist anContinue reading…
Japanese rock artist YOSHIKI’s highly-anticipated 2023 classical world tour was announced at the GRAMMY Museum® on May 15. During a press conContinue reading…
Indie label 3rd Stone from the Sun returns with the digital re-release of the MOTHER SHOCK! by 3-piece girls rock band JinnyOops! Since 2000, 3Continue reading…
J-Pop artist milet, who has consistently stayed on both the Oricon and Billboard charts since her debut in 2019, joins the wolf pack of J-Rock banContinue reading…
YOSHIKI – composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and leader of X JAPAN and THE LAST ROCKSTARS – has been invited by the GRAMMY MContinue reading…
The Last Rockstars Debut Tour 2023 February 10, 2023 @ Hollywood Palladium (Los Angeles) Live Report by Nhu Nguyen Photos by Christan Copeland (CecContinue reading…
BABYMETAL will return to the U.S. for an extended tour with death metal band DETHKLOK (Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse ) in the “BABYKLOK TOUR 2023”, rContinue reading…
yoshikitty has been selected to compete against Hello Kitty in Sanrio’s global voting competition for the ninth straight year. yoshikitty is the fContinue reading…
The Last Rockstars Debut Tour 2023 January 26, 2023 @ Ariake Arena (Tokyo) Live Report by Shannon McNaught The Last Rockstars debuted at TokyContinue reading…
The newly-announced SXSW Music Festival lineup features a widely eclectic roster of Japanese artists, representing Japan with a variety of genres,Continue reading…