Longtime Japanese Idol group denpagumi.inc has announced that they will dissolve in early 2025 after their final concert. The news was publicly announced on their website and social media accounts. でんぱ組.incから皆様へ大切なお知らせhttps://t.co/wRV9d4j2uj pic.twitter.com/KM37vkCd0T — でんぱ組.inc (@dempagumi) April 20, 2024 The idol group formed in 2007 and performed at the Dear Stage theater in Akihabara.  Throughout the group’s discography, they’ve release 8 albums and performed songs for various anime IPs such as The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Punch Line, and Phantom of the Kill, Ikamusum ..read more

Our favorite X-POP girlies, XG, dropped a new collaboration song and music video, “UNDEFEATED,” for VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific 2024 this week. Their signature R&B and hip-hop sounds blend with the dynamic synth beats to produce an undisputed chart-topper in this new anthem. “UNDEFEATED is a story of resilience – rising and emerging victorious despite being faced with unfavorable odds. No matter what life throws at you, you can rise to the challenge, write your own story, and fight fate.” This isn’t the first time the Riot Music Team has teamed up with some of Asia’s hottest up ..read more

Get ready to rock with Ae! group’s debut single 《A》BEGINNING! It’s now streaming worldwide exclusively on YouTube and YouTube Music! A new kind of act for the dawn of a new era in Japanese music, Ae! group (pronounced “a group”) brings their “Ae! game” to 《A》BEGINNING’s unflaggingly aggressive mix of dance and pop-rock; accompanied by a video that sizzles with hard cuts, dramatic lighting, and each of the five members’ own signature appeal. A physical disc drops May 15th wherever Japanese CDs are sold, featuring additional songs and behind-the-scenes video content across three separate f ..read more

As she celebrates the 26th anniversary of her debut, Japanese pop superstar Ayumi Hamasaki has released the brand new single “BYE-BYE.” “BYE-BYE” was written for the NHK series Minna no Uta, broadcast in April and May. As you’d expect from Hamasaki, the song’s immersive lyrics are dark and deep – generating tons of attention among her legions of fans. Download & Stream “BYE-BYE”: https://ayu0408.lnk.to/BYE-BYE Along with the release of “BYE-BYE,” a music video was also released on Hamasaki’s official YouTube channel. In a classroom in an apparently abandoned school, Hamasaki and 23 dancer ..read more

Mrs. GREEN APPLE released “Lilac,” the opening theme song of the TV anime Oblivion Battery. Shortly thereafter, a “Lilac” music video premiered on the official Mrs. GREEN APPLE YouTube channel. In this video, band members Motoki Ohmori (Vocals/Guitar), Hiroto Wakai (Guitar), and Ryoka Fujisawa (Keyboard) appear as students, performing in a classroom scene reminiscent of their music video for “Speaking” eight years ago. This nostalgic portrayal exudes youthful energy. Ohmori also takes on the roles of a teacher, café employee, mechanic, janitor, police officer, firefighter, produce store clerk ..read more

On April 10th, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a historic visit to the United States as a state guest, marking the first such visit in nine years. The highlight of his visit was his attendance at an exclusive dinner hosted by President Biden and his wife at the White House. Among the distinguished guests at the dinner were Ayase and Ikura from the Japanese pop music duo YOASOBI. YOASOBI has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with their hit song “Idol.” Ikura made a stylish appearance in a striking black dress, while Ayase opted for a classic tuxedo, adding a touch of glamour to the event ..read more

Four-girl idol group Momoiro Clover Z announced that they will be releasing their seventh album “イドラ (Idola)” on May 8, 2024! “Idola” is the Latin word for “idol”, a title perfect for the four girls who have been in the forefront of the idol world since their debut in 2008. They have released a preview trailer for the upcoming album: This album will feature seven single songs, as well as songs written by yonkey of Klang Ruler, Kiyoshi Ryujin, Satoda Yuri of SUPA LOVE, Pocyomkin of Gaki Ranger, OIKAWACHIHARU of Eiji, and a collaboration between Tadano Natsumi and NARASAKI of COALTAR OF THE DE ..read more

TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH 25 YEARS OF HIKARU UTADA’S MASTERPIECES: FIRST GREATEST HITS ALBUM SCIENCE FICTION IS OUT NOW!Watch The J-pop Legend Talk About Their New Songs And Re-recording Experience And Share Your Message Through “Kuma-chan” AR Experience After months of anticipation, iconic J-pop artist Hikaru Utada has released their first greatest hits album SCIENCE FICTION, which has already ranked no.1 on iTunes Mora. It’s not a simple compilation of the legendary performer’s most well-known works, but rather a space-time-bending trip through their 25-year ..read more

  SixTONES will once again capture our hearts with their sweet and sentimental 12th single, “NEIRO.” It’s now streaming worldwide exclusively on YouTube and YouTube Music! SixTONES – 音色 [YouTube ver.] The first release since the group’s incredibly successful fourth album “THE VIBES,” “NEIRO” is a reflective mid-tempo ballad about nostalgia and lifelong friendships; a message amplified by the beautifully cut music video sequence playing out the guys’ own trip down memory lane to long forgotten childhood adventures. The song also serves as the theme to the drama “Omukae Shibuyakun,” starr ..read more

By Viola Kim (V’z Twinkle) Ado stands poised to introduce a new era of Japanese music to the world. Since debuting as a high schooler, the 21-year-old artist has created some of the biggest J-pop hits of the 2020s by capturing both the angst and optimism of her young generation, and sharing it with the world. Following a series of sold-out shows across Asia and Europe at the start of 2024, Ado brought THE FIRST WORLD TOUR “Wish” to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Austin. Each stop sold out, with venues filled completely with fans eager to see a creator who has bridged the worlds of pop musi ..read more