AiNA THE END drops creepy abstract music video for new song Frail
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by David Cirone
1w ago
Vocalist AiNA THE END has released her new song “Frail” with a music video Directed by Rachel Chie Miller, the video is a collection of tightly-framed close-ups of the singer cropped for into a social media-friendly box. Featuring lyrics written by AiNA THE END, with music was cowritten with Shin Sakiura, the song was written for the film Hen na Ie. AiNA THE END – Frail Download and streaming links: https://aina.lnk.to/frail AiNA THE END continues to develop her solo career after BiSH’s disbandment in 2023. In addition to her singing career, she’s been on stage and screen. In 2022, she play ..read more
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ASTERISM Releases New Live Album THE DECISION with Premiere of Full Concert Video
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by David Cirone
2w ago
Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM will release their new live album THE DECISION (Live in Tokyo 23.11.2023) on streaming platforms worldwide on March 8. To celebrate the support of their international fans, the band will post the full-length live video recording of the concert on their YouTube channel for 24 hours only, beginning March 9 at 3:00pm Japan time. ASTERISM’s electrifying live performance in THE DECISION was recorded at Shibuya CYCLONE in Tokyo at the sold-out final show of the band’s one-man tour which began in Nagoya on November 4 with the release of their third full-leng ..read more
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MIYAVI poised to release first album in 3 years, “Lost In Love, Found In Pain”
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by Molly Coggshall
3w ago
MIYAVI is set to release his first album in three years, titled “Lost In Love, Found In Pain”. This announcement came during his most recent tour and fans are ecstatic. Exploring themes of duality, the highly anticipated album will be released in two parts — the first part, “Lost in Love”, is slated for an April 3 release. “Lost In Love, Found in Pain” will include the collaborative efforts of several creative minds including Lenny Skolnik for sound production and Darren Craig in regard to visuals. Two songs released earlier this month, “Broken Fantasy” and “Tragedy Of Us”, will be featured o ..read more
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Hoyaman’s endearing performances anchor quirky Japanese comedy (Film Review)
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by David Cirone
1M ago
Hoyaman (Sayonara, Hoyaman) Film review by David Cirone – Screening as part of Japan Society’s “Family Portrait: Japanese Family in Flux” film series on February 18, 2024 Hoyaman opens with a VHS clip of a costumed hero standing proudly on the beaches of the quite island of Ajishima. Garbed in a ridiculous orange mask and cape, he proudly proclaims the value of the edible sea squirts found in abundance of the island’s shores. While this intro preps us for a campy comedy, the scenes that follow set the stage for something much more sincere. We’re introduced to young brothers Akira and Shigeru ..read more
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JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles to host Shogun premiere event with Hiroyuki Sanada
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by David Cirone
2M ago
FX and JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles will co-present an exclusive screening of the first episode of FX’s Shōgun, followed by a conversation with Hiroyuki Sanada. The evening will end with a networking reception featuring Japanese refreshments prepared by UKA restaurant. FX’s Shōgun, an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Producer Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga who is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. The 10-episode limited series features ..read more
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“Under the Sky of Legacy”: YOSHIKI’s Imprints Unveiled at the TCL Chinese Theatre
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by Christan Copeland
2M ago
YOSHIKI Handprint and Footprint Unveiling Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre January 9, 2024 Event report and Photos by Christan Copeland Faithful X Japan and YOSHIKI fans gathered on a chilly Tuesday morning to witness the official unveiling of the legendary musician’s hand and footprint at the TCL Chinese Theatre. In September 2023, YOSHIKI was honored as “one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history” and participated as one of the first Japanese-born honorees to receive the “hand and footprint” ceremony. While the initial ceremony catered to honored guests and the p ..read more
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Hikaru Utada announces first greatest hits album Science Fiction
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by David Cirone
2M ago
Hikaru Utada has announced her first official greatest hits collection, titled Science Fiction. The album is scheduled for release on April 24, 2024, with 26 songs, including new recordings and mixes of “Addicted to You”, “traveling”, and “Hikari”. Utada’s new song “Naniiro demo nai Hana” will also be included on the album. Science Fiction – trailer The artist has also announced her first international tour of Japan in 6 years, which will start in Fukuoka on July 13. Website: https://www.utadahikaru.jp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuma_power/ The post Hikaru Utada announces first gr ..read more
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Anime Los Angeles announces Broken By The Scream and SANA as musical guests of honor
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by Molly Coggshall
3M ago
Anime Los Angeles has announced performances by two popular Japanese artists: all-girl metal band Broken By The Scream and rock artist SANA. Both musicians will hold Q&A panels and autograph sessions in addition to their concerts. Formed in 2016, Broken By The Scream currently consists of Io and Tsubaki, and the band has toured all over the United States, Europe, and Asia accumulating a steady fan base with their unique sound and versatile vocals. 2018’s AN ALIEN’S PORTRAIT was the band’s first album and was received by fans with high praise, and their most recent album Whitewater Park wa ..read more
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THE LAST ROCKSTARS announce new song “MASTERY” for Tekken 8
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by David Cirone
4M ago
Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, MIYAVI – announced that their new song “MASTERY” has been selected as the theme song for Tekken 8, the latest installment in the popular Tekken videogame franchise. The band shared the news with fans on stage at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo on November 21, the first day of their “Psycho Love Tour 2023” concert series in Tokyo. The game will be released January 26, 2024. The official release date of the single has yet to be announced. THE LAST ROCKSTARS Official website: https://thelastrockstars.net/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THE ..read more
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THE LAST ROCKSTARS postpone L.A. concert until mid-2024
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by David Cirone
4M ago
Japanese rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced today that they will be postponing their upcoming Los Angeles concert which was scheduled for November 29 at YouTube Theater, citing unforeseen circumstances. The concert was to be THE LAST ROCKSTARS’ only U.S. stop for their Fall 2023 “Psycho Love” tour, following concerts earlier this year in Tokyo, Los Angeles, and New York. The band will return to Los Angeles on August 29, 2024, with more international dates to be confirmed. Band leader YOSHIKI said, “We’re very very very sorry for the inconvenience. We owe it to our fans to give them ..read more
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