Japanese “Trauma Techno-Pop” band URBANGARDE have released a series of LINE stickers for the popular messaging app featuring imagery from their catalog of mind-bending, counter-culture videos including “Sayonara Subculture”, “Sakura Memento”, and “Tokai no Alice”. URBANGARDE will make their USA performance debut at A-Kon in Dallas, TX, in June 2015. LINE sticker previews and info: …
Monthly Archive: March 2015
Mar 26 2015
BIGMAMA – Roclassick2 (Review)
BIGMAMA Roclassick2 Review by Jen Wang BIGMAMA has done it again, blending classical and rock in a completely unique manner. Rather than covering or sampling from classical music pieces, the band has used them as inspiration for original songs. Roclassick2 reimagines some familiar pieces from childhood piano lessons or high school band days that will …
Mar 25 2015
Gackt gives the gift of Facebook to 300K followers
Gackt has released a special Facebook cover to celebrate 300,000 followers on Facebook. Fans can visit a special site to get the special personalized graphic. Link: http://fb.gackt.com
Mar 23 2015
VAMPS Interview (Mar 2015)
VAMPS Interview by Nhu Nguyen March 23, 2015 VAMPS are a busy group in Japan and their busy schedule is bringing them stateside! The men are gearing up to support their international release of BLOODSUCKERS with the Sixx:AM tour and two Florida rock festivals in April, and a New York headlining show on May 1st …
Mar 22 2015
Kamijo fan saves the day during Europe tour
From CDJapan: “During the tour in Europe, KAMIJO’s stage costume was partially misplaced in London. However, a miracle occurred. When the incident was revealed, a local fan made a costume as a replacement, and KAMIJO was able to perform wearing that costume at a concert in Cologne, the very next show after London.” More info …
Mar 19 2015
7!! (Seven Oops) to perform at A-Kon 2015 in Dallas
7!! (Naruto Shippuden, Your Lie in April), the 4-piece co-ed band formed in 2004 and based in Okinawa, will return to America this June for A-Kon 2015. 7!! (Seven Oops) made their major label debut with the 2011 single, “Fall in love.” Their sophomore album STARTLINE was released in August 2014 and they packed their …
Mar 18 2015
VAMPS Official Street Team for New York Concert and USA Tour
Rock band formed by HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel) and K.A.Z (Oblivion Dust) recruiting “BLOODSUCKERS” across America VAMPS, the Japanese rock band formed by HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel) and K.A.Z (Oblivion Dust), is recruiting Official Street Team Members to support the rock band’s headlining show at New York City’s Best Buy Theater on May 1. Volunteers are also needed in …