Dreams Come True – The URA BEST! (Review)
Dreams Come True The URA Best! Review by David Cirone Last year’s Dreams Come True – THE BEST! Watashi no Dorikamu collection boasted a massiContinue 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.
Yoko Hamasaki – Blue Forest (Review)
Yoko Hamasaki Blue Forest Review by David Cirone URBANGARDE’s musical style and subject matter are so diverse to begin with, it was hard to pContinue reading…
HER NAME IN BLOOD – Evolution From Apes (Review)
HER NAME IN BLOOD Evolution From Apes Review by David Cirone Evolution From Apes, the latest 5-song EP from Japanese metal band HER NAME IN BContinue reading…
Da-iCE at Fanime 2016: Photos and Set List
Da-iCE at Fanime 2016 05.28.2016 City National Civic San Jose, CA Photo credit: ©AMG/ALC Set List: HELLO BOMB I got your back SpContinue reading…
the GazettE – The Wiltern 2016 (Live Report)
the GazettE The Wiltern 2016 (Live Report) by Christina Aoun Tuesday, May 3rd – it was the beginning of a great week because at 8 PM that nigContinue reading…
BAND-MAID – Brand New MAID (Review)
BAND-MAID Brand New MAID Review by David Cirone BAND MAID has made a point in recent interviews of celebrating the contrast (sometimes they cContinue reading…
GazettE – Los Angeles 2016 at Wiltern Theatre (Live Report)
the GazettE Wiltern Theatre – May 3, 2016 Live Report by Nhu Nguyen Full disclosure: I am a fan of the GazettE. I have had the pleasure of seContinue reading…
ONE OK ROCK – Self Help Festival 2016 (Live Report)
ONE OK ROCK Self-Help Festival 2016 Live Report by Christina Aoun Self Help Fest 2016 – This year’s punk-rock/heavy metal festival was heldContinue reading…
BABYMETAL – METAL RESISTANCE (Review)
BABYMETAL METAL RESISTANCE Review by David Cirone BABYMETAL’s METAL RESISTANCE, the follow-up to their 2014 cross-cultural smash BABYMETAL, rContinue reading…
RHEDORIC – Amplyfi 2016 Live Report
RHEDORIC Amplyfi – March 13, 2016 Live Report by Nhu Nguyen RHEDORIC has been eager to perform for their American fans. You could see it as sContinue reading…