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RADWIMPS Vocalist Yojiro Noda Releases His First Solo Album
The fans of Makoto Shinkai movies, ‘Your Name’ and ‘Weathering with You’, would be familiar with RADWIMPS, the Japanese rock band that provided memorable soundtracks for each film. As a collective, the band has been making notable and award-winning compositions, but the members individually are also quite the talented bunch. Yojiro Noda, RADWIMPS’ frontman, began his journey as a solo singer just last month!
ZION Ascends to “World Class Rock Band” Status, Powered by the Gifts of Mother Nature
In 2020, the rock band ZION was formed in Tokyo, Japan. The group is composed of Tatsuya Mitsumura (vocal, guitar), Keisuke Kushino (guitar), Sachio Yoshizawa (guitar), Taichi Naruhashi (drums), and Shinnosuke Sato (bass). The band takes its name from Zion National Park in the U.S. Drawing from the Hebrew word for "sanctuary," the park's beauty became a muse for the group. The members were inspired by the scenery, smell, and aura that the rocky mountains bring about.
HANABIE. Drops Heroic Anthem "Metamorphose!" with New Music Video
The unstoppable Japanese band HANABIE. has dropped their latest track, "Metamorphose!"—a high-energy anthem combining heavy riffs with infectious melodies, delivering arguably their most powerful song to date. Inspired by the epic battles of superheroes and the magic of childhood fantasies, this track is sure to become a fan favorite.
FLOW in Denver: Rock and Anime Collide
On July 28, the Japanese rock band known for their iconic anime OSTs, Flow, stopped in Denver on their ‘World Tour 2024 - 2025 Anime Shibari.’ FLOW’s concert in the mile-high city was a vibrant showcase of their dynamic sound and charismatic stage presence displaying their infectious blend of rock and pop.
HY Celebrates 25 Years of Musical Magic
Japanese rock band HY was formed in their hometown of Higashi-Yakena, Okinawa, in 2000, when they were high school students. All of them are from Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The band is currently composed of HIDEYUKI SHINZATO (Vocal & Guitar), SHUN NAKA (Drums), SHINSUKE KYODA (Bass), and IZUMI NAKASONE (Keyboard & Vocal). Their distinctive features include vocals performed by male and female members, a rarity in Japanese bands, and the composition based on their regional culture.
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[Alexandros] Gears Up for a Spectacular 15th Anniversary Celebration
Japanese rock band [Alexandros] was formed in 2001. After they graduated from school, the members started working but continued to play in bands. To develop their music career further, they began living together. Building their career by performing in various live houses and busking on the streets, [Alexandros] eventually debuted in 2010 with “city” under RX-RECORDS, a Japanese indie label established by UK.PROJECT. Though their journey was lengthy, it strengthened their unity and solidified their identity as a band.
DIR EN GREY’s 25th Debut Anniversary Year Has Come
One of the most popular visual-kei rock bands, DIR EN GREY, was made in Osaka, Japan, back in 1997 and composed of Kyo (Voice), Kaoru (Guitar), Dai (Guitar), Toshiya (Bass), and Shinya (Drums). In the following year, they debuted as an indie band, but their presence was rising in a flash. They became the first indie band to perform in one of the most historical concert halls, NIPPON BUDOKAN. Since then, the door to a major debut had opened.
SCANDAL Earned the Title “Longest Running Female Rock Band”
After 17 years, J-Rock Band SCANDAL earns a Guinness World Record as “the longest-running female rock band.”