The BBC and KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) are apparently joining forces for the production of a K-Pop documentary. Kim In Kyu, the president of KBS recently had a meeting with current BBC director general Mark Thompson and soon-to-be director George … Read More
Who attended the JAPANESE MAID CAFE event in Camden before J-Pop Go last month? Their next Maid Cafe event is being scheduled for later in the year, but for now enjoy this Maid Cafe trailer. More on the JAPANESE MAID … Read More
Legendary electronic music pioneer speaks If there’s a name that’s synonymous with Japanese electronic music it’s Isao Tomita, whose 1974 album Snowflakes Are Dancing was an early experimental work that, alongside Western works such as Walter Carlos’ Switched-On Bach, provided … Read More
J-Rock’s finest deliver new material… Perky pop rock outfit SCANDAL have been keeping themselves busy lately with a new single and album on the way. ‘Pin Heel Surfer’ is due for release in September and follows on from earlier release … Read More
MTV and Coca-Cola Japan have arranged a special performance by MILIYAH KATO tonight at London venue Koko. The performance, which is also being filmed by MTV, will feature Miliyah performing a range of her songs, including new release Heart Beat. … Read More
Technopop showcase PERFUME will be releasing a compilation album titled LOVE THE WORLD this September featuring a selection of the outfit’s previous single releases and selected songs. LOVE THE WORLD will be getting a global release ahead of the trio’s … Read More