Promoters push online concerts in an effort to save Japan's live house culture
Kaala, a group of independent music promoters, has launched a concert series called Korona Nights to keep outlets for underground musical expression alive.
Japanese pop band Arashi to release English single written by Bruno Mars
“Whenever You Call” will be the first English song released by Arashi, who is scheduled to halt its activities at the end of the year.
Okinawan rapper Awich rejects your constructs
As a young girl, Awich would sit in awe at her father's tales of war on Okinawa. Little did she know it would inspire her to tell her own tales as a successful rapper.
BLM Tokyo keeps Black art center stage with Harmonic Wavelength
Black Lives Matter Tokyo aims to celebrate Black culture and encourage conversations about race in Japan with an online music event.
‘Aggretsuko’ brings her rage to the world of idol pop
The third season of Netflix’s “Aggretsuko” shifts its focus from everyday drudgery to the music industry and offers a nuanced take on idol fandoms.
Boston proclaims Japan conductor's birthday 'Seiji Ozawa Day'
The U.S. city of Boston has proclaimed Sept. 1 as "Seiji Ozawa Day" in honor of the renowned former Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor, who turned 85 on Tuesday. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh issued the proclamation recognizing the Japanese maestro's career as the longest-serving conductor of ...
Chelmico breezes through 2020 with optimistic music for somber times
The rap duo’s upbeat new album, “Maze,” kicks off with a topsy-turvy track that’s the opening theme of a popular anime and has inspired a dance meme.
Phew alternates between jagged noise and soft vocal elements at a dizzying pace on 'Vertigo KO'
Phew takes inspiration from the pandemic and her punk roots on "Vertical KO."
How much is an album worth in 2020? Not all vinyl is created equal
It depends on the business model, but artists are doubling down on the value of their music and what it means to fans
Da-iCE is set to roll out pop singles to satisfy your senses — all of them
J-pop act Da-iCE's first single for a project based on the five senses was selected to be the opening theme song for the anime TV series, “One Piece.”
Local Visions web label creates a digital oasis for pop
Masayuki Funo, founder of the music label Local Visions, gives burgeoning artists the freedom to explore their own sound.
Supersonic 2020 postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
Event company Creativeman announced that this year’s replacement for Summer Sonic will be postponed until 2021.
