Inspired by the events in Japan in 2011, songwriter Adrian Sumersell composed the song ‘It’s Alright’ in response. Now the song has been made available to purchase as an exclusive download in support of Aid For Japan, an organisation established … Read More
It seems like HYPER JAPAN was just yesterday and already J-Pop duo YANAKIKU have announced a return to the popular Japanese culture event for this summer. Yanakiku won over new fans at Hyper Japan with their engaging personalities and enthusiasm. … Read More
Following on from the success of her European tour, KYARY PAMYU PAMYU has a new single scheduled for release next month titled ‘Kira Kira Killer’ available as a strictly limited edition. The single was again penned by Kyary/Perfume/Capsule supremo Yasutaka … Read More
Heavy Metal trio BABYMETAL are heading to the UK for both an appearance at the Sonisphere Festiva – and also a standalone London date this July. The outfit, whose eponymous debut album we reviewed in March, have been keen to … Read More
In the new anime series K, Yashiro Isana’s life is ordinary and uneventful. As a student at Ashinaka High School (notable for its unique location on an island), Yashiro suddenly finds his life turned upside down when he’s implicated in … Read More
With the threat of tube strikes impacting on KYARY PAMYU PAMYU’s return to the UK, any travel plan to the venue became something of a military exercise. Full points then to everyone who managed to endure the journey to enjoy … Read More
With KYARY PAMYU PAMYU returning tomorrow for her second ever gig in the UK, we thought the timing was right to flag up some of our Kyary articles from the archives to remind us why we like the PONPONPON star. … Read More
We’ve been keen to keep an eye open on the rising UK performers scene here at J-Pop Go over the years. A scene that’s brought us Beckii Cruel and Scarlett Young amongst others, emerging from the rapid sink or swim … Read More
Wolf wisdom Alternative rock outfit MAN WITH A MISSION have been stealthily building up a global presence over the past few years. The outfit, formed in Shibuya in 2010, released their debut Welcome To the Newworld the same year. Their … Read More
J-POP GO will be making a return appearance at the next LAC scheduled for 5th-6th July. Please note that this is the new revised date due to refurbishment work at the venue (full story here). Among the other musical guests … Read More