The Electric Bloom Editorial Team covers Japanese music for English-speaking audiences worldwide, connecting Japan’s music scene with international readers since 2011.
HAGANE formed as an all-female 5-piece symphonic metal band in 2018. The group's styling is noted as being cool and refreshing in juxtaposition to their powerful sound. They released their first mini album in June 2020 titled 'EpisodeØ'.…
Genie High are a Japanese indie band formed in 2017 as part of the BAZOOKA!!! Band Project. The group’s eclectic lineup includes Enon Kawatani of Gesu no Kiwami Otome, Ikkyu Nakajima from tricot, composer Takashi Niigaki, comedian and…
Formed in 2007 in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Galileo Galilei centers around brothers Yuuki Ozaki (Vo/Gt) and Kazuki Ozaki (Dr). The band gained attention after winning the Grand Prix at the 2008 TEENAGE LOCK FES "Senko Riot" and made their…
envy are a Japanese post-hardcore band that has been influential in the independent music scene since its formation in 1995. Originating from Kanagawa, the band started life as a hardcore punk going by the name BLIND JUSTICE. As…
DURAN is the stage name of Japanese-Filipino guitarist, singer and songwriter Naito Duran Haruhisa. He first came to prominence as a member of LDH J-rock outfit The ROOTLESS, joining in 2009 for both their indie and Avex debuts…
Doping Giwaku were formed in December 2023, and consisted of 5 members- Kataoka Miyu, Maekawa Ayane, Mano Emma, Seto Riko, and Misui Fuu. The group made their stage debut on January 22nd 2024 at Shibuya Stream Hall in…
Dolly formed in 2005, gaining support for their fantastical and decadent "dark fairytale" worldview and poignant, beautiful melodies. The band's lineup is vocalist Mitsu, guitarists Masa and Yuina, bassist Hachi, and drummer Tsuguki.With stage productions reminiscent of fairytales…
DIVERS CROIX were formed in 2020 as an April Fool's joke by comedian and singer Tinkerbell Hatsuno. The band touted themselves as a "90s visual kei revival band", and aimed to "produce half-fake, half-true artists". Their sound is…