Phantom Siita live in London: ‘Moth to a flame’ tour ends with a crimson-tinged idol pop finale
Young retro horror-pop quintet Phantom Siita drew the curtain on their first world tour with a finale in...
Charles Shepherd
Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – interview: “After dropping out of middle school… that’s when I picked up the guitar”
Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – isn’t one to follow a straight path. The Shizuoka-born artist first broke...
Crossfaith return to Download Festival for first time in over a decade
Crossfaith have been confirmed as part of the second wave of bands announced for Download Festival 2025, their...
What is CEIPA? The organisation behind matsuri ’25 and MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN
Japanese artists are making a bigger impact than ever on the global stage. Viral hits, sold-out international tours,...
the pillows disband following 35th anniversary tour closer
Japanese rock band the pillows disband, bringing their 35-year career to a close following their final performance at...
Ado, YOASOBI, and ATARASHII GAKKO! unite for matsuri ’25 in Los Angeles
Ado, YOASOBI, and ATARASHII GAKKO! are set to perform at matsuri ’25: Japanese Music Experience on March 16th...
Yoshiki honours David Lynch: A look back at their surreal collaboration on X Japan’s ‘Longing’
Yoshiki, renowned composer and drummer of X Japan, has paid tribute to the late David Lynch, who passed...
Texas 3000 channel emo’s future on new single ‘Universe Drawer’
Tokyo-based three-piece emo band Texas 3000 have returned with their latest single, ‘Universe Drawer’, released digitally on January...
HARU NEMURI launches independent label to pursue DIY and anarchic vision
Riot grrrl eccentric HARU NEMURI has announced her shift to independence, establishing her own self-managed label, ekkolaptόmenos. The...
Hikaru Utada unveils NINE STORIES photobook and Tokyo exhibition for 25th anniversary
Hikaru Utada’s landmark SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024, their first nationwide tour in six years, is being immortalised with...
