It didn’t take long for BABYMETAL to look at returning to the UK for more live shows, particularly in light of their triumphant Wembley show earlier this year. The trio have also managed to raise the bar musically with the … Read More
PERFUME stage an exhibition of tour and video outfits for UK fans… For an outfit such as PERFUME, it’s quite rare to be able to explore the elements that make the group work and assess it outside of the context … Read More
The Idol Pop wonder that is DEMPAGUMI.INC have been knocking out tunes since 2008. They sprung back into action this year with new album Gogo Dempa – and in an exclusive interview we take a look at how the idol … Read More
LADYBABY, the idol unit that captured everyone’s attention with their 2015 tune ‘Nippon Manju’, have parted ways with Ladybeard. Rumours of line-up changes had been in the air since LADYBABY had gone on a hiatus in April this year. But … Read More
As the world of J-pop continues to expand its global reach, it’s time for KYARY PAMYU PAMYU to demonstrate how she’s managed to retain her high profile as she embarks on the KPP 5iVE YEARS MONSTER WORLD TOUR 2016. Marking … Read More
Arriving in the UK with a Bang at this summer’s Hyper Japan, CHARISMA.COM’s own unique electronic music approach certainly made an impact. Although they had been friends at school, it wasn’t until Itsuka and Gonchi left that the pair entertained … Read More
After bringing the wonderful ‘RUN and RUN’ with its unique video, Tokyo-based outfit lyrical school return with the seasonal ‘Summer Foundation’. The video for ‘Summer Foundation’ uses synchronised firework choreography that was filmed at the Aioi Peron Festival at the … Read More
As the UK enjoys its traditional 5 days of summer it’s time once again for HYPER JAPAN to open its doors for another weekend of the best of Japan. As the UK’s biggest celebration of Japanese culture, cuisine and entertainment, … Read More
Ahead of Hyper Japan, rock-pop outfit BROKEN DOLL will be performing at a special show tomorrow alongside other great Japanese acts. Formed in 2006, Broken Doll are a four-person outfit with Sachi on vocals, guitar and chorus by Kensuke, Yuu … Read More
The design genius of Sebastian Masuda and 6%DOKIDOKI will be appearing on our shores this week. Already well known for his association with the colourful designs of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Sebastian Masuda will be staging a special workshop in London’s … Read More