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As a co-founder of Electric Bloom Webzine, Ellen shares a deep passion for Japan's music scene, playing an integral role in the website's journey over the last decade.

Ellen Wells

RAZOR celebrate 10th anniversary with new single ‘I LOVE YOU’

October 3rd 2026

Visual kei band RAZOR have released their latest single ‘I LOVE YOU’ as part of their 10th anniversary...

Koupen-chan finally has a perfect day in GOKUMON music video ‘CHOUDOII’

October 1st 2026

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai (GOKUMON) have shared their latest music video, ‘CHOUDOII’, starring the beloved baby penguin Koupen-chan finally...

tzkwym channels gothic electronic splendor in first music video, ‘Liminal’

September 30th 2026

tzkwym, the solo project of Tsuzuku, known for fronting MEJIBRAY and DRUGS, has revealed its first music video,...

XANVALA rise from the grave as ZOMVALA in spooky new mv ‘UNDEAD is BACK’

September 22nd 2026

Visual kei rockers XANVALA bring back their undead alter-egos ZOMVALA, ready for spooky season, with their latest music...

NIGHTMARE release 34th single ‘Kyokuyakou’ ahead of 11-date Japan tour

September 18th 2026

Visual kei band NIGHTMARE have released their 34th single, ‘Kyokuyakou’, alongside a music video. The single arrived digitally...

“Stinky girl band” Zinchikurandan team up with “comic shock” punk band RYUKETSU BLIZZARD for ‘Mae kara kanran-sha’ and split album

September 12th 2026

Punk and self-described “stinky girl band” Zinchikurandan have paired up with “comic shock” punk band RYUKETSU BLIZZARD for...

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News

DIR EN GREY fans petition to end AI deal with Cifer Studio after tank-fire AR and online clashes

Japanese acts lead public campaigns for the Grammys’ first Asian pop award

Kenshi Yonezu’s ‘IRIS OUT’ could make Grammy history for Japanese anime

Features

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN has built the stage. Now it needs to make the Ruby matter

What the Grammys’ new Asian pop award means for J-pop

How HALCALI’s 2003 album cut ‘Otsukare SUMMER’ became a MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN contender

Live Reports

LiSA signs off her first Europe tour with a sold-out London finale

Masayoshi Takanaka live at City Pop Waves: Japan’s golden era claims its biggest UK stage yet

Yuki Chiba live in London: Giving a hit-hungry crowd more than they came for

Interviews

EMNW interview: Meet the Japanese nu-metal duo already selling out London and Tokyo

picco interview: The virtual and human halves of ‘Kaleidoscope’

TOKYO DEN-NOU interview: The anime high-school DJ club from a future Tokyo

Japanese acts lead public campaigns for the Grammys’ first Asian pop award

Ado appears on camera in first live-action music video for ‘Vivarium’

Fujii Kaze expands Prema World Tour to Europe and North America in summer 2027

Ellen Wells

RAZOR celebrate 10th anniversary with new single ‘I LOVE YOU’

Koupen-chan finally has a perfect day in GOKUMON music video ‘CHOUDOII’

tzkwym channels gothic electronic splendor in first music video, ‘Liminal’

XANVALA rise from the grave as ZOMVALA in spooky new mv ‘UNDEAD is BACK’

NIGHTMARE release 34th single ‘Kyokuyakou’ ahead of 11-date Japan tour

“Stinky girl band” Zinchikurandan team up with “comic shock” punk band RYUKETSU BLIZZARD for ‘Mae kara kanran-sha’ and split album

Yukipoyo takes gyaru to Manila with Zae for ‘Te-Te Gyaru’ Tagalog remix

Darkwave duo Aural Vampire finally put 2010 album ‘ZOLTANK’ on streaming platforms

GUMMY drop second music video, reveal teaser for 2nd EP ‘GIVE ME CHOCOLATE’

Petit Brabancon launch five-part monthly “Bootleg Series” with unreleased live material