Roses, renaissance and revival: an interview with Versailles (2016)
Versailles formed in 2007 and they quickly became one of the leading acts of the visual kei scene. The key to their success was their elaborate costumes, their unique take…
Endon: Through The Mirror – new studio album, mixed by Kurt Ballou of Converge!
In the very last hours of 2016 Daymare Recordings announced on its Instagram account that Endon will be back with its second studio album in March! The band that quickly…
Hijokaidan’s new joint project with ’80s idol pop singer Yoko Hatanaka
Hijokaidan (非常階段), one of Japan's most prominent noise groups really got into joint projects the last couple of years. These collaborations included some less surprising ones, like teaming up with…
Droog: Monochrome – punk rock, new mini album and major re-debut!
Droog, formed by four childhood friends from Oita Prefecture's Beppu city has a new mini album out this week and it is their return to the world of major labels.…
New remix album from Takkyu Ishino with Towa Tei, Yoshinori Sunahara, Westbam and more!
Takkyu Ishino, one of the most internationally renowned Japanese techno producers (known both for his solo works and his projects like Denki Groove or InK) finally returned with a new…
[Mixology] Xtal explores Japan’s disco, funk & soul heritage
It is already winter, but if anyone wants a break from all the sappy xmas ballads that flood everything this part of the year, here is a great mix from…
Yoru No Honki Dance is back with a new video and their 1st major single!
Yoru No Honki Dance (夜の本気ダンス) is one of the most interesting indie rock groups to pop up the last couple of years and they quickly became a personal favorite of…
DJ Mitsu The Beats is back with the fourth part of his Beat Installments series!
DJ Mitsu The Beats of Gagle / Jazzy Sport fame released the first part of his Beat Installments series back in 2012, which turned out to be one of the…
Hirofumi Asamoto of Ram Jam World passes away
After spending over two years in coma, following a tragic bicycle accident, musician and producer Hirofumi Asamoto passed away on the 30th of November, 2016 at age 53. Over his…
Melt-Banana: EU tour and split 7″ with Napalm Death!
This release actually came out about a week ago, so I am a bit late with it, but it is so cool, that I decided to write about it anyways:…