World Famous Guitarist and Humanitarian, MIYAVI, Celebrates New Album with Special Star-Studded LA Show
On February 23, 2019, Miyavi will celebrate the release of his new album, “SAMURAI SESSIONS vol.3 – World’s Collide”, with a special star-studded show at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.
Interview with Guitarist YOUSAY(ex. THE KIDDIE) on His World Tour with ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D
If you have kept an eye on the Visual Kei scene ever since the genre’s first major florescence overseas a decade ago, THE KIDDIE should be no stranger to you. Although much to the disappointment of their adoring followings, this sweet, exuberant young group were left with no choice but to disband in 2015, we
Britney TOKYO Art Show in NY
Britney TOKYO, the most famous nail artist in the U.S. and a trendsetter, challenges contemporary art for the first time. Britney’s world is a very unique and fascinating one. It is red, white, and colorful with a pop style but it also coexists with grotesque elements, blood and eyeballs like in a horror movie.
DIR EN GREY Reveals New Look and Details of New Album “The Insulated World” Slated for September 26 Release
DIR EN GREY has recently revealed details of their brand new full-length album titled “The Insulated World”. Being the band’s 10th album, this is also their first album in three years and nine months since their last album release “ARCHE” on December 10, 2014. The album features a total of 13 songs which include 11
I love Japan. That’s why I’d like to introduce Japanese art and culture to the world – Ibuki Kuramochi
“I love Japan. That’s why I’d like to introduce Japanese art and culture to the world.” Ibuki answered the question, in a tone close to murmuring, with a very special look in her eyes. When asked “what do you recall the most about Japan while visiting in the US”, Ibuki’s gestures, facial expressions and look
LIVE REPORT: J-rock Juggernaut SID Wraps up 15th Anniversary Domestic Tour with Showa and Indie Themed Shows
For most J-Anime fans, SID might come off as a pop music group renowned for their successful tie-ups with such titles as Fullmetal Alchemist and BLEACH; “Uso”, “Rain” and “Ranbu no Melody” are taken as their most important works more often than not. However, die-hard fans, conversant with the other side of SID, had never
ANIME NYC 2018 Announces Inaugural “Anisong World Matsuri” Concert Series at Hammerstein Ballroom
Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll recently announced the globally renowned “Anisong World Matsuri” concert series will host its first edition in New York City in partnership with Anime NYC on November 16 and 17, 2018. Anisong World Matsuri brings together headlining Japanese pop stars for show-stopping concerts, and the inaugural Anisong World Matsuri NYC will feature
J-Rock All-Girl Band SCANDAL Announces U.S. & Mexico Concert Dates
Japanese all-girl rock act and Epic Records Japan recording artist, SCANDAL [JP], has announced a series of live concert dates that will see the band performing in select cities in the U.S. and Mexico later this summer. The news was announced today by the group’s management company, ROOFTOP, Inc.
BABYMETAL Reveals A!SMART Variant Cover for APOCRYPHA Graphic Novel
This fall, BABYMETAL will release the original graphic novel APOCRYPHA: THE LEGEND OF BABYMETAL, which will explore the unknown mythology of the group.