Articles - Archives (2014/02)

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu - NANDA COLLECTION WORLD TOUR 2014 at The Showbox, Seattle © Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

Live Report

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu - NANDA COLLECTION WORLD TOUR 2014 at The Showbox, Seattle

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s first Seattle sold-out concert at Seattle’s Showbox gathered over a thousand people as she spread a message of “kawaii” around the globe and marks the beginning of her second world tour, NANDA COLLECTION WORLD TOUR 2014.

X JAPAN © X JAPAN

Biography

X JAPAN

Credited as a key influence within the early visual kei movement, legendary rock band X JAPAN first took to power metal and its mandatory 80s hairstyles before segueing into a more progressive sound.

Onmyo-za © Onmyo-za - Gan-Shin

Biography

Onmyo-za

Onmyo-za is Japan's most prominent folk metal band. Through a fusion of aggressive heavy metal and traditional Japanese melodies and vocals, the band seeks to present the balance between darkness and light so prominent in Onmyou magic. With songs inspired by youkai, historical figures, and even manga, Onmyo-za is Japanese metal at its most Japanese.

Galileo Galilei - ALARMS © Onmyo-za - Gan-Shin

Review

Galileo Galilei - ALARMS

The band's first full-length album as a threesome sees a return to earlier days and also a foray into new territory.

HKT48 © Universal Music Japan, all rights reserved

Biography

HKT48

HKT48 is the fourth AKB48 sister group. After Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, this mega idol group is situated in Fukuoka in Southern Japan.

Interview with Jupiter © Jupiter

Interview

Interview with Jupiter

Jupiter shares about their latest album, European tour and more.

Golden Bomber - 101 Kaime no Noroi © Golden Bomber / e-talentbank

Review

Golden Bomber - 101 Kaime no Noroi

It's not Memeshikute!

coldrain © GIL SOUNDWORKS, all rights reserved

Biography

coldrain

Impressive songs with emotional lyrics, powerful heavy riffs, excellent and technically flawless solos—all of these features make coldrain one of the most promising post-hardcore bands to come out of Japan.

Awoi in Ebisu LIQUIDROOM © Awoi

Live Report

Awoi in Ebisu LIQUIDROOM

Awoi gives a tour final in Ebisu LIQUIDROOM to promote their mini-album Owari no melody.

Schroeder-Headz - Synesthesia © Schroeder-Headz

Review

Schroeder-Headz - Synesthesia

Shunsuke Watanabe's trio provides a Peanut flavor jazz never knew it wanted.

Interview with Da-iCE © 2013 Da-iCE / Avex Group

Interview

Interview with Da-iCE

JaME caught up with boyband Da-iCE in Los Angeles just months after the group's major label debut.

Yazawa Eikichi © Eikichi Yazawa / GARURU RECORDS. All Rights Reserved.

Biography

Yazawa Eikichi

Known primarily in the West for the ending theme to the anime "Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge", Yazawa Eikichi is one of Japan's musical gods. Even in his 60s, his long and successful career shows no signs of coming to an end.

GREMLINS © 2014 GREMLINS all rights reserved

Biography

GREMLINS

The new brainchild of NIGHTMARE's Hitsugi and ex-AYABIE's Kenzo.

DIR EN GREY - Sustain the Untruth © DIR EN GREY

Review

DIR EN GREY - Sustain the Untruth

Sustain the Untruth brings excitement for the upcoming album and the future of DIR EN GREY.

Hisaishi Joe © Hisaishi Joe / Wonder City

Biography

Hisaishi Joe

Hisaishi Joe is known as one of the most prolific composers of Japan and has gained recognition internationally through his collaborations with acclaimed animator Miyazaki Hayao and director and actor Takeshi "BEAT" Kitano.

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