SILENT SIREN rocks L.A. with idol style (Live Report)
SILENT SIREN Musicians Institute Concert Hall, December 1, 2017 Live Report by Nhu Nguyen Photos by Emi Nguyen SILENT SIREN may call themselContinue reading…
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Critical analysis of the sounds and stories shaping modern Japan. From the visceral energy of live rock, pop, and idol performances to the subtle mastery of award-winning manga and deeply personal films, our reviews offer an expert lens on the craftsmanship, production, and cultural legacy of Japanese media.
MUCC Tribute Album “TRIBUTE OF MUCC -en-” (Review)
MUCC Tribute Album “TRIBUTE OF MUCC -en-” Various Artists Review by Michelle Minikhiem If you’re looking for a good way to join in with theContinue reading…
DOLL$BOXX – high $pec (Review)
DOLL$BOXX high $pec Review by Todd Nelson One of the most anticipated J-Rock releases of the year is finally here. Teased at their reunion shContinue reading…
VAMPS Halloween Party 2017 Day 3 – Yokai, Sci-fi, and Flying High (Live Report)
Halloween Party 2017: Day 3 Makuhari Messe, October 29, 2017 Live Report by Michelle Minikhiem Photo credit: Hideaki Imamoto, Toshikazu Oguruma, KaContinue reading…
Top 10 Kumi Koda Dance Tracks
Songstress and hitmaker Kumi Koda is one of the most successful artists to bring authentic Western beats and urban lyrics to the Japanese music scContinue reading…
VAMPS Halloween Party 2017: Day 2 – Bunnies, Pirates, and a Beheading (Live Report)
Halloween Party 2017: Day 2 Makuhari Messe, October 28, 2017 Live Report by Michelle Minikhiem Photo credit: Hideaki Imamoto, Toshikazu Oguruma, Continue reading…
Morning Glory – Patchwork (Review)
Morning Glory Patchwork Review by David Cirone Morning Glory are back in top form in their latest CD release, Patchwork. The indies garage roContinue reading…
VAMPS takes LA to the Underworld at The Roxy (Live Report)
VAMPS The Roxy, September 26, 2017 Concert review by Nhu Nguyen Photos by Emi Nguyen After being fortunate enough to have seen VAMPS live seContinue reading…
ONE OK ROCK show off their Ambitions in Los Angeles (Live Report)
ONE OK ROCK The Wiltern Theatre, August 12, 2017 Concert review by Nhu Nguyen There’s a line in ONE OK ROCK’s latest single “American GContinue reading…
The Promised Neverland Vol. 1-5 (Manga Review)
The Promised Neverland Manga Review Volumes 1-5 The Promised Neverland is a thought-provoking, well-paced turn on the “prison escape” genre. Continue reading…