Here at J-Pop Go we’ve been playing around with a music player option for the site for a while. As the music streaming service Spotify have just launched their new embeddable button, we decided to give this service a trial … Read More
Anniversary Adventures… When a band as big as L’Arc~en~Ciel come to the UK expectations are set high, especially when they opt to put on the biggest stand-alone gig any J-Rock artist has before in London; and even more so as … Read More
Fans of superstar Vocaloid Hatsune Miku can now get the game Miku Flick for iPhone or iPad. The game, which is available via iTunes and Apple’s app store, requires the player to tap in time to Hatsune Miku’s songs and … Read More
After much anticipation, L’Arc~En~Ciel will be making their long-awaited UK debut this evening at at London’s O2 Indigo2 venue. The concert marks a major step forward for Japanese bands performing in the UK and will hopefully pave the way for … Read More
A new album from pop rock outfit SHONEN KNIFE is due for release this June. The new album titled POP TUNE will be released simultaneously in Japan, America and also in the UK. Amongst the tracks scheduled for the album … Read More
A tribute to the J-Rock classic band Ahead of L’Arc~En~Ciel’s debut UK gig this week, a special 20th Anniversary tribute album is due for release tomorrow. VIVID COVERS gathers a variety of bands and artists to cover a wide range … Read More
J-Pop Go will be making a special guest appearance at the next London Anime Con which is scheduled to take place in London on Saturday 30th June and Sunday July 1st 2012. London Anime Con is a fun and friendly … Read More
There’s an intriguing electronic music scene in Japan at the moment which is the polar opposite of the more familiar primary colours of the contemporary J-Pop scene. Jesse Ruins is a good example of this with their moody electronic soundscapes … Read More
Famed Japanese fashion magazine KERA is planning to celebrate its 13th Anniversary with the release of a special compilation album next month featuring the likes of Kanon Wakeshima , Scandal, Stereopony and more. The album, titled KERA Songs 13th Anniversary … Read More
KPP starts a revolution If there’s one character keeping the J-Pop world interesting it’s the Queen of Bonkers Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Her new single ‘CANDY CANDY’ is due for release tomorrow and her first full album Pamyu Pamyu Revolution is … Read More