BRATS – Shibuya Takeoff 7 “Versus” (Live Report)
BRATS Shibuya TAKEOFF 7 April 7, 2018 Live Report and Photos by Meiko Kikuta Girls rock band BRATS headlined their “VERSUS” event at ShibuyaContinue reading…
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Kat McDowell – TEN (Review)
Kat McDowell TEN Review by Marc Bowie Singer-songwriter Kat McDowell’s latest album, TEN, released on March 24th, is by turns a bracing andContinue reading…
LUNA SEA ‘LUV’ing Osaka (Live Report)
LUNA SEA LIVE TOUR 2018 “The LUV -World left behind-” Osaka Festival Hall, March 24, 2018 Live Report by Michelle Minikhiem Back in 2011, LContinue reading…
Mika Nakashima – KISS OF DEATH (Review)
Mika Nakashima KISS OF DEATH (single) Review by Michelle Minikhiem “KISS OF DEATH” is the much-anticipated single produced by HYDE especiContinue reading…
PassCode – Locus (Review)
PassCode Locus Review by David Cirone PassCode’s new release Locus — an “Early Works Reconstruction Album” featuring the group’s early favorContinue reading…
Tropical Death – Modern Maze (Review)
Tropical Death Modern Maze Review by Marc Bowie Like all rock, unless it’s a retro act, Tokyo-based quartet Tropical Death’s five-song 20Continue reading…
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN – MODE MOOD MODE (Review)
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN MODE MOOD MODE Review by Marc Bowie Released on January 24th, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s MODE MOOD MODE is a swirling stew oContinue reading…
Fullmetal Alchemist (Film Review)
Fullmetal Alchemist Film Review by David Cirone The feature film adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist has just dropped on Netflix. It packs some Continue reading…
Takanori Nishikawa – Bright Burning Shout (Review)
Takanori Nishikawa Bright Burning Shout (single) Review by Michelle Minikhiem Most of us have heard of the rock and dance powerhouse that is T.M.Continue reading…
SCANDAL – HONEY (Review)
SCANDAL HONEY Review by Marc Bowie On paper, it shouldn’t have worked. Assemble four women at a dance school with little to no experience wContinue reading…