Japanese metal idol group PassCode will be embarking on their first U.S. tour this September after putting on a sold-out show at Nippon Budokan last …
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YOASOBI: When a Side Project Takes Flight
The Japanese music super group YOASOBI took the world by storm with their viral debut single, “Yoru ni Kakeru” during the onset of the COVID-19 …
Rina Sawayama, Yoasobi, XG and More to Headline 2023 Head in the Clouds LA
88rising is holding its annual Head in the Clouds music festival at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on August 5th and 6th. This year, LA headliners …
QUEEN BEE Gives LA a Backbreaking Performance
After a stellar show in Seattle at anime convention SakuraCon, Japanese rock band QUEEN BEE, also known as Ziyoou-Vachi (女王蜂), made their way to Los Angeles …
A Look Into QUEEN BEE with Vocalist Avu-chan
14 years ago, Japanese rock band QUEEN BEE–also known as Ziyoou-Vachi (女王蜂)–formed in Kobe. Now, the group has made their first U.S. appearance this April, …
Man with a Mission Bares Their Fangs With ‘Wolves on Parade’ Tour
In May, metalheads, otaku, and J-rock enthusiasts will come together for an eight-city North American tour headlined by Japanese rock band, Man with a Mission. …
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Brings Candy Wave Tour to Los Angeles
Following her first ever Coachella performance, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu held her own solo concert at the Fonda Theatre. In celebration of her 10th anniversary, the …
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Brings J-Pop Back to Los Angeles
Between her two Saturday performances at this year’s Coachella music festival, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will be playing her own show at The Fonda Theatre. On …
MADKID Makes U.S. Performance Debut at CRX 2019
Five-member Japanese dance vocal group MADKID made their U.S. performance debut at Crunchyroll Expo 2019. Responsible for creating the first and second opening theme songs …
AX 2019 Interview with Seishun Youth Academy
Seishun Youth Academy, Vancouver-based pop group and sister group of Japanese idol group Seishun Gakuen, made their first appearance at Anime Expo, performing all throughout …