Music (228)
PassCode GROUNDSWELL United States Tour Begins Soon
Written by Brian Lee
In just a few days time, PassCode will begin their first US tour. PassCode, as a whole, has been around for a good ten years and was founded back in 2013. They will now make the jump to American shores.
Kamelot/Battle Beast/Xandria North America Tour 2023 Begins!
Written by Brian Lee
If you know me, you know I love metal, no matter what country it comes from. It's time for another one of the genre cross-over posts. Previous posts have featured bands like Nightwish, Beast in Black, Sabaton, and Epica, all of which in some way or form have a connection to Japan.
Kamelot is a band I haven't brought up before, but I'm going to take the opportunity to do so now. I've been listening to them for a solid two decades, ever since their 2001 album "Karma," which is one of the albums that cemented them as one of the power metal greats and has contributed songs that they play even now.
In honor of World Tetris Day, K-Pop sensation aespa has officially released their latest music video, "Hold On Tight," which serves as part of the official soundtrack for the acclaimed Apple Original Film, Tetris.
The catchy tune is a modernized rendition of the iconic Tetris theme song, "Korobeiniki." Comprised of members Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning, aespa is a girl group under the management of SM Entertainment, hailing from South Korea.
Hatsune Miku - Magical Mirai 2023 Tokyo & Osaka Information
Written by Brian Lee
I briefly touched upon lotteries and concerts in the recent Walkure post. If you're a Hatsune Miku fan, this one is for you. The 2023 edition of Magical Mirai is currently open to all for ticket applications! Tickets are sadly not guaranteed, but you do have a decent shot between twelve different performances split between Osaka and Tokyo.
SANKYO presents Walkure FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Last Mission~ Worldwide Theater Screenings Announced!
Written by Brian Lee
Macross Delta's Walkure idol group is currently undergoing their final run of performances. Delta was first launched in 2016 as the latest incarnation of the Macross franchise and Walkure has had quite the longevity since then. I've actually never seen the full Walkure group in person. We were lucky enough to see JUNNA (Mikumo) and Minori Suzuki (Freyja) at Anime Expo in 2017 as part of Anisong World Matsuri, but never the whole group.
MAN WITH A MISSION Announce US/EU Legs for WOLVES ON PARADE TOUR 2023
Written by Brian Lee
Japanese band MAN WITH A MISSION has not seen the US shores for a good four years now. Rumor had it that the wolves would make an appearance once more, and as of today, that is now confirmed. The band will be making their long-awaited return in just two months.
Travis Japan 2nd Single "Moving Pieces" out May 15th
Written by Theodore Mak
Hit J-Pop group Travis Japan is releasing their second single "Moving Pieces" and will be available worldwide on May 15th JST on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, etc.
TWICE in LA March 2023: Billboard, Kelly Clarkson, and Pop-Up Experience Visit?
Written by Theodore Mak
TWICE, the highly popular K-pop girl group, has touched down in Los Angeles for the upcoming Billboard Women in Music Awards where they are set to accept an award on March 1st.
Reminder: NEMOPHILA is hitting the States next month!
NEMOPHILA's second album, "Seize the Fate," has been officially released as of this month. As is customary, I put a couple of playthroughs through my headphones and speakers before putting words on screen. Quick verdict: worth your listening, and then some.
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MAN WITH A MISSION and milet New Theme Song “Kizuna no Kiseki” for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -Swordsmith Village Arc-”
Written by Theodore Mak
Japanese rock band MAN WITH A MISSION and Japanese signer milet are set to collaborate on "Kizuna no Kiseki," a new song for the opening of the upcoming anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Swordsmith Village Arc. The song was revealed at the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village - World Tour event held in Japanese theaters nationwide. The official announcement was made on the Kimetsu TV YouTube channel, which also featured new artist photos and messages from both artists.
Raul of JPop Powerhouse Snow Man Struts His Stuff at Paris Fashion Week 2023
Written by Theodore Mak
Raul, the youngest member of the JPop supergroup Snow Man, made his global runway debut at Paris Fashion Week 2023. He walked the runway for the Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME 2023-24 A/W Collection on January 19th, marking his first in-person appearance as a professional runway model outside of Japan.
Travis Japan Releases Worldwide Single JUST DANCE!
Written by Theodore Mak
Travis Japan has just released their latest single and music video, 'JUST DANCE!'
BREAKING: BABYMETAL Return to the Stage Alongside Sabaton for European Tour in Spring 2023
Written by Brian Lee
Sabaton just announced that BABYMETAL will accompany them for the European leg of The Tour to End All Tours, beginning in April 2023. They kick things off in the United Kingdom on April 14. BABYMETAL and Lordi will support Sabaton as they make their way across Europe.