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 …
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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 …
FanimeCon 2019 with The Beat Garden
As headliner at FanimeCon 2019’s MusicFest, four-member Japanese group The Beat Garden made their debut overseas performance at the City National Civic in San Jose. …
Future Pop US Tour: Perfume in San Jose
As Perfume makes history as the first female Japanese group to perform at Coachella, the trio takes some time in between their music festival performances …
Perfume Takes “Future Pop” to North America
Embarking on their fourth world tour, “Future Pop,” J-pop trio Perfume will visit eight cities across North America. The tour is titled after the group’s …
SCANDAL to Embark on 2018 U.S. and Mexico Tour
Japanese rock band SCANDAL is gearing up for their U.S. and Mexico tour this September. Kicking off the “Special Thanks” tour in New York, the …
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Throws a Summer Halloween Party
The Japanese pop singer transforms The Regency Ballroom into a haunted house filled with Japanese demons and cheering fans.
Chasing Dreams with Japanese American Rock Singer Nano
Nano chats with APA about their fifth year anniversary commemorations and what dreams they’ll be chasing next.
Anisong World Matsuri Returns to Anime Expo 2018
Performers include Yuki Kajiura, May’n, Aqours, AKB48, and many more!
Bringing Japanese Music to the World: Interview with DJ Taku Takahashi
Veteran musician DJ Taku Takahashi provides insight into the Japanese music industry and shares his thoughts on Japan’s struggle to join the global music scene.