As part of our SHONEN KNIFE WEEK, we’ve updated our Spotify playlist to include a selection of SHONEN KNIFE tunes to sing along to while you browse the site. Also a reminder that POP TUNE, the new album from SHONEN … Read More
30 years of rock goodness It’s staggering to consider that Shonen Knife are celebrating 30 years of their particular brand of punk-pop antics. For a band whose ambitions were relatively modest, Shonen Knife have come a long way – and … Read More
Underground idol antics Their Avex debut single PPCC is on the way, but BiS also have a special separate vinyl release out next month. BiS (aka Brand-New Idol Society) have been very cryptic about their forthcoming release ‘PPCC’, which marks … Read More
If there’s one Japanese band that’s made their mark on the West then it’s SHONEN KNIFE. The pop punk powerhouse trio have been writing and performing since 1982, marking 30 years of tunes – and there’s no sign of them … Read More
Nyappy News update: As well as their forthcoming World Tour, An Cafe also have a new min-album due for release this August in Japan. No details of the album’s title or tracks has been released yet, but the release will … Read More
A few astute J-Pop Go viewers would have spotted references to Project MARSHMALLOW dotted about here and there and perhaps have asked what exactly is it and how does it relate to J-Pop Go. Project Marshmallow is an idea that … Read More
As previously reported, L’Arc~en~Ciel are due to release both a tribute album and also a special live DVD next month. Now the sleeve art for both releases has been revealed. The TRIBUTE album will feature cover versions from artists such … Read More
The success of popular anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya proved to be an equally enormous boost for seiyuu and musician Aya Hirano, who provided the voice for title character Haruhi. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya follows the story of … Read More
Classic J-Pop duo get the covers treatment With a new single due this week, Puffy fans are also in for a treat when a new covers album of Puffy songs gets released in July. The album Puffy Covers will feature … Read More
ARASHI have a live DVD scheduled for release later this month and have issued a promo video with details. The DVD features footage shot at their 2 day concert at the National Olympic Stadium last September. The concert featured the … Read More