Pop punk trio SHONEN KNIFE, whose 21-date European tour is drawing to a close, have been invited by The Japan Foundation to give a talk about their long career later this month. SHONEN KNIFE formed back in 1981 and were … Read More
J-POP GO at the London Anime Con 9th/10th February 2013 J-Pop Go will be making a special guest DJ appearance at the next London Anime Con which is scheduled to take place in London on Saturday 9th February and Sunday … Read More
Japan’s top idol outfit AKB48 have made the video for new single ‘UZA’ available and shows the group adopting a Gothic visual look, whilst also going for a more Electropop sound. The title of the single ‘UZA’ refers to the … Read More
It’s time for a new J-Pop Go feature – our semi-regular News Briefings brings you some J-Pop news, gossip and stories from around the web. Small bite-sized items that bring you up to speed with what’s happening in the exciting … Read More
If you’re looking for some J-Pop this weekend in London then the JAPAN MATSURI is your destination of choice. Trafalgar Square in London is the new home for the Matsuri, the annual event that celebrates Japanese culture. Among the treats … Read More
Hey Ho Let’s Go The venue of choice for tonight’s entertainment was Cargo in Shoreditch which was being host to record label/promoter’s 6th Birthday. Support acts Wussy and American Werewolf Academy gave sterling warm-up shows, particularly with the latter’s very … Read More
Collaborative outfit VAMPS, which consists of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s HYDE and Oblivion Dust’s K.A.Z., are planning their annual Halloween event in Japan – and they’re bringing some very special guests along for the ride. VAMPS formed back in 2008 and follows on … Read More
Following on from their Avex label debut release in July with single PPCC, intriguing J-Pop outfit BiS (Brand-New Idol Society) now have a new album on the way. The new release titled IDOL is DEAD features 13 tracks and combines … Read More
K-Pop outfit CNBLUE are here in the UK this coming weekend for a special one-off show. The 4-piece outfit will be performing at the indigO2 at The O2, London this Saturday 22nd September. CNBLUE, who came to prominence with the … Read More
PERFUME have released their latest compilation album LOVE THE WORLD which features a selection of the outfit’s previous single releases and selected songs. LOVE THE WORLD is a global release ahead of the trio’s Asia Tour which will see them … Read More