The Electric Bloom Editorial Team covers Japanese music for English-speaking audiences worldwide, connecting Japan’s music scene with international readers since 2011.
Formed in April 2025, MONAKA are a 4-member "mixture rock" band featuring 3 vocalists, both male and female. The band are singer/songwriter and guitarist Kazuki Kocha, vocalist ANZ, vocalist and bassist gigi, and guitarist Kosuke Matsubara. They express…
Over their 16-year career, MOROHA released five albums. Among their most recognized tracks are 'Kakumei' ('Revolution', 2013) and 'Tomorrow' (2016). 'Kakumei' specifically, a timeless anthem for the duo, is a rallying cry for those facing challenges on the…
Minori Nagashima first gained recognition in Japan’s youth alternative scene as the frontwoman of MINOR THIRD, a band that reached the finals of the Mikakunin Festival in 2019. Following the band’s hiatus in 2021, Nagashima launched a solo…
MILLENNIUM PARADE, a Tokyo-based creative collective helmed by Daiki Tsuneta, endeavor to spotlight Tokyo's evolving ethos to a worldwide audience. Since their emergence in 2019 with 'Veil,' they've leveraged cutting-edge 3D technology and staged sold-out live performances. Their…
Those familiar with mid 00's VK should be no strangers to D'espairsRay. Their disbandment in 2011, due to vocalist Hizumi's deteriorating health, left fans devastated. ZERO and TSUKASA went on to form THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S, while Karyu…
Formed in March 2016, Luby Sparks quickly established themselves with their indie rock/shoegaze fusion. Their debut self-titled album, released in January 2018, highlighted their talent, produced entirely in London by Max Bloom of Yuck fame. Their journey continued…