It’s time for another J-Pop Go News Briefing bringing you some J-Pop news, gossip and stories from around the wonderful web. This segment features stories on AKB48’s latest release, the K-On! Movie, a Friday gig from Coppé, 4 Japanese bands … Read More
The secret life of vocaloids… It’s not often that you’re given the opportunity to attend a seminar whose topics include virtual superstar Hatsune Miku, but the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation in London were providing just that opportunity as part of their … Read More
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