J-POP GO HALLOWEEN PLAYLIST
Spooky Pop Go… As October comes to an end, it provides a good opportunity to serve up a suitably spooky playlist of songs that fit into the seasonal theme. In typical J-Pop Go fashion, we mix things up a bit … Read More
The Many Musical Hats of TOMOKO KAWASE
The release of February & Heavenly in 2012 marked the return of Tomoko Kawase’s alter egos Tommy February6 and Tommy Heavenly6. It was a reminder that Tomoko likes to keep herself busy, either in the guise of her other selves … Read More
HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA nominated in SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
Among the nominees for the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS is HALLOWEEN PARTY by HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA, the super group formed by VAMPS. The SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS are one of the oldest and most respected music video awards … Read More
2012 – The Year In Review
The early part of 2012 saw the return of the UK’s biggest J-Culture event Hyper Japan as they moved to their new home at Earl’s Court. Once again, a fantastic line-up of events included the Sake Award Show, World Cosplay … Read More
VAMPS planning Halloween with Special Guests
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
FEBRUARY & HEAVENLY Review
With the release of ‘Strawberry Cream Soda Pop Daydream’ in 2009 it looked like this Best Of album would mark the end of Tomoko Kawase’s alter ego project as Tommy February6. So it was a welcome relief that in 2011 … Read More