SCANDAL brings the “Special Thanks” party to House of Blues Anaheim (Live Report)
SCANDAL House of Blues Anaheim September 9, 2018 Concert review by Nhu Nguyen A healthy line of Scandal fans snaked in front of House of BluContinue reading…
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BanG Dream! Poppin’Party Happy Party 2018 (Review)
The Ten Most Poppin’ist Highlights from BanG Dream! Poppin’Party Happy Party 2018! Review by David Cirone September 12, 2018 I knew nothingContinue reading…
HYDE Live in Osaka 2018 (Live Report)
HYDE HYDE LIVE 2018 – ZEPP OSAKA BAYSIDE August 1st, 2018 Live Report by Michelle Minikhiem Photos by Takayuki Okada Opening on a huge mattContinue reading…
m-flo’s OTAQUEST LIVE full of beats and surprises (Live Report)
m-flo presents “OTAQUEST LIVE” powered by LDH USA m-flo, PKCZ, YASUTAKA NAKATA, Crystal Kay, Hachioji P, TeddyLoid, Masayoshi Iimori, and YUC’e MContinue reading…
Aimer at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 (Gallery)
Aimer (Fate/ Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn) performing at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 2018.07.06 LoContinue reading…
LOVEBITES Live at Camden Underworld (2018) (Gallery)
LOVEBITES Live at Camden Underworld, 2018 – Additional Photo Gallery Photos by Chris Woods Visit the Flickr album for more photos. Continue reading…
HYDE – AFTER LIGHT (Review)
HYDE AFTER LIGHT (single) Review by Michelle Minikhiem The latest from HYDE is a nu-metal tune that rolls like thunder. Lyrically, “AFTER LIContinue reading…
HYDE – WHO’S GONNA SAVE US? (Review)
HYDE WHO’S GONNA SAVE US? (single) Review by Michelle Minikhiem HYDE has been somewhat silent during the six months following the announcemeContinue reading…
MIYAVI kicks off US leg of DAY 2 World Tour with charisma, power, and truth
MIYAVI El Rey Theatre – May 8, 2018 Concert review by Nhu Nguyen Photos by Emi Nguyen I’ve literally lost count of how many times I’ve wContinue reading…
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…