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The members of Otoboke Beaver (おとぼけビ～バ～) are dressed in colourful clothing, orange, pink, green and blue, every band member has a different coloured dress. They are standing on a couple of stones that are placed in a lake under a bridge. - Photography by Mayumi Hirata

Otoboke Beaver will perform at Glastonbury, Roskilde as well as two exclusive shows in London and Amsterdam

16 June 2024

As the headline says: There are several exciting European summer shows on the horizon for punk rock band Otoboke Beaver....

The photo features the four members of Broken By The Scream standing shoulder to shoulder against a light background. They are wearing coordinating black and silver costumes and each having a unique hairstyle.

Broken By The Scream to tour Europe for the first time

by Francisca Hagen

16 June 2024

After their European live debut in Austria last summer, the four idols of Broken By The Scream will return to...

Still from the music video "FRIDAY" by the trio QUINCAMPOIX. The still captures a scene inside a subway, featuring a flight of escalator stairs. Along these escalator stairs, a series of posters with various messages and advertisements are mounted on the wall.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 24, 2024)

by Francisca Hagen

16 June 2024

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

The photo features the members of MONO facing each other with their profiles highlighted against a background that suggests an intimate atmosphere. They are depicted in such a manner that creates the illusion of being mirror images of one another, yet distinct individuals.

MONO will celebrate 25th anniversary with special European tour featuring chamber ensemble

by Francisca Hagen

15 June 2024

It was only one year ago that the instrumental rock band MONO toured Europe, but this October the four-piece band...

The photo features the five women of LOVEBITES posing together against a light grey backdrop. They are uniformly dressed in white/off-white with gold elements outfits, each incorporating their personal style. From left to right: Miyako (guitars & keyboards) Midori (guitars) Asami (vocals) Haruna (drums) Fami (bass)

The European leg of LOVEBITES’ first world tour is about to begin

by Francisca Hagen

13 June 2024

The European leg of LOVEBITES' first world tour, titled THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE, will almost start. The...

The four members of Matsumoto Zoku Band are standing next to each other.

Matsumoto Zoku Band back in Europe for extensive summer tour

by Francisca Hagen

10 June 2024

Matsumoto Zoku Band just kicked off a new summer tour in Europe and it will be an extensive one, scheduled...

Still from Remnant's music video for the song "Re:Incarnation". The still features silhouettes of Remnant's three band members, they are standing in a dimly lit room with a sofa against the wall. The still is a bit blurry as they are moving in the still which adds a spooky element.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 23, 2024)

by Francisca Hagen

9 June 2024

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

A black and white photo featuring the band Stompin’ Riff Raffs, consisting of a man dressed in a suit and three masked ladies. They are standing near each other and carry their instruments. Stompin’ Riff Raffs © Wild Records

Currently on tour in Europe: Stompin’ Riff Raffs

by Francisca Hagen

4 June 2024

On the last day of May, the Tokyo-based four-piece Stompin’ Riff Raffs started with their 8-day tour through Europe. The...

Yutaro Ogida stands in front of a couple of trees and looks away from the camera. He is wearing a dark blue shirt and a fedora.

Rock musician Yutaro Ogida returns to Europe for series of shows in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Switzerland

by Francisca Hagen

4 June 2024

Very soon, singer-songwriter and rock musician Yutaro Ogida will return to Europe for a tour. Like last year, the tour...

Crystal Lake © Century Media Records | Photo by: Jesse KojimaThe photo features the five members of Crystal Lake posing together with bare upper bodies. The photo is in origin monochrome but edited afterwards with a detailed and colourful pattern which could be inspired by peacock feathers.

Crystal Lake in Europe for the first time since 2019 for extensive summer tour

by Francisca Hagen

3 June 2024

Following last year's confirmation that metalcore band Crystal Lake would perform at the 2024 edition of Into The Grave, the...

Still from Natsudaidai's music video for the song "青果店 (Seika-ten, Fruit Store)" which is directed by yama. The still showcases an artistic and vibrant arrangement of several oranges (most probably the Natsudaidai) with a bouquet of white and orange flowers placed on top. The music video is directed by yama, with director of photography Sota Ouchi, assistant director lilgonzaemom, and art director sHu.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 22, 2024)

by Francisca Hagen

2 June 2024

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

On the right is the solo photo of Yurapico who is dressed in an elaborate blue dress with golden ornaments and a tiara. This outfit was seen for the first time in December 2023 for Yurapico's 10th anniversary show. On the left is GARUDA dressed in a red and black costume, with her signature wings and spiky baseball bat. The costume is done by ☆YUKA☆ and the photo is taken by Izumi Kurahayashi.

Yurapico and GARUDA join forces for Zuukyun June tour in Europe

by Francisca Hagen

30 May 2024

Idol fans can rejoice as underground idols Yurapico and GARUDA will return to Europe for a joint mini-tour in June....

A group of people that are part of Minyo Crusaders with Hyottoko and Otafuku masks and happi coats posing for a picture.

Minyo Crusaders announce fourth European tour

by Francisca Hagen

29 May 2024

With their catchphrase ‘Minyo is back in town!’, musical ensemble Minyo Crusaders announced that they will return to Europe for...

Monochrome photo of the five members of Violent Magic Orchestra (VMO), standing next to each other and seemingly dressed in black clothing. Four members with corpse paint on their faces are shaking their heads a lot while the vocalist Zastar is standing still and looking into the camera. Photo by Genki Arata.

Violent Magic Orchestra (VMO) returning to Europe for a “DEATH RAVE” tour

by Francisca Hagen

27 May 2024

After announcing that VMO aka Violent Magic Orchestra would be performing at the 2024 edition of Roskilde festival, it was...

MION confidently holds her signature guitar. She is dressed in a light blue/greenish and white outfit and has her hair tied in a pony tail.

Singer-songwriter MION shares European tour dates for June 2024

by Francisca Hagen

27 May 2024

The first half of 2024 is almost over. However, singer-songwriter MION has not been sitting still at all in recent...

Still from DRAW INTO DISORDER's music video for the song "Dying country". The still is a black and white image of several people standing on a floor, but the still focuses primarily on the legs of the musicians that are in the middle of a performance and a guitar pedal board.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 21, 2024)

by Francisca Hagen

26 May 2024

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

The photo is a black and white photograph of the three men of HEBI KATANA standing together outdoors, in what appears to be an overgrown garden. The background is filled with densely grown trees and bushes, and the ground is covered with irregularly shaped tiles.

Hebi Katana’s first shows in Europe confirmed: mini-tour in Italy and France

by Francisca Hagen

24 May 2024

In July, the stoner/doom metal trio of Hebi Katana will head to Italy and France for a couple of shows,...

Photo of the three members of THE 50KAITENZ in mid-jump holding their instruments, with each person prominently displaying their individuality while maintaining a cohesive group aesthetic that hint at a 1960s inspiration. They are set against a vibrant background combining colours of yellowish/orange and pink.

THE 50KAITENZ to tour Europe for the second time

by Francisca Hagen

20 May 2024

Garage rock band THE 50KAITENZ are about to kick off an eight-day European tour with shows in Denmark, Germany, and...

Still from the music video "やりたい (Yaritai)" by 初期の藤林里佳 (Shoki no Fujibayashi Rika). The still shows smoke coming up while it is filmed in seemingly an old video format.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 20, 2024)

by Francisca Hagen

19 May 2024

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

Still from in sea hole's music video for "baby baby baby". A street at night capturing a scooter that is coming towards to camera. Director of Photography and Edited by Emily Inoue

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 19, 2024)

by Francisca Hagen

12 May 2024

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music...

Ichika Nito dressed in black holds his electric guitar in his left hand while looking off to the side. The photograph is taken in such a way that there are only clouds visible behind the musician.

Ichika Nito returns to Europe for spring tour

by Francisca Hagen

11 May 2024

After last year, the guitar virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist Ichika Nito will tour Europe again. The European tour consists of eight...

Four musicians, including Ayano Kaneko, are seated at a large wooden table in a restaurant with sunlight filtering through a window and wooden door behind them. The setting appears to have a vintage, cosy vibe. - band vocal/guitar Ayano Kaneko guitar Hirotoshi Hayashi bass Takuya Iizuka drums Hikari Sakashita Photo by Takachrome

Ayano Kaneko to the United Kingdom for several performances and appears at The Great Escape 2024

by Francisca Hagen

11 May 2024

Indie pop singer/songwriter Ayano Kaneko returns to the United Kingdom with her band for a couple of performances, including an...

A black-and-white photograph of the band LITE on a dark floor with a square of white lines. The band stand in the centre of this square and consists of four members, all dressed in black. The lighting is low with the room dimly lit, drawing focus to the band, and there's a reflection of a mirror visible in the background.

Instrumental rockers LITE announce European tour dates including appearances at The Great Escape and Portals Festival

by Francisca Hagen

10 May 2024

The instrumental rock band LITE will be touring Europe, starting with a performance at The Great Escape in the United...

A collage of the three musicians that art part of RuinsZU in a red hue, on the top left Massimo Pupillo on bass guitar, adjacent to him on the top right, Luca T Mai playing a saxophone and on the bottom, Yoshida Tatsuya on drums.

Currently touring Europe for the first time: RuinsZU

by Francisca Hagen

7 May 2024

Ruins founder and permanent member, the legendary drummer and vocalist Yoshida Tatsuya, and both Zu founders and permanent members Luca...

Otoboke Beaver will perform at Glastonbury, Roskilde as well as two exclusive shows in London and Amsterdam

Broken By The Scream to tour Europe for the first time

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 24, 2024)

MONO will celebrate 25th anniversary with special European tour featuring chamber ensemble

The European leg of LOVEBITES’ first world tour is about to begin

Matsumoto Zoku Band back in Europe for extensive summer tour

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 23, 2024)

Currently on tour in Europe: Stompin’ Riff Raffs

Rock musician Yutaro Ogida returns to Europe for series of shows in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Switzerland

Crystal Lake in Europe for the first time since 2019 for extensive summer tour

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 22, 2024)

Yurapico and GARUDA join forces for Zuukyun June tour in Europe

Minyo Crusaders announce fourth European tour

Violent Magic Orchestra (VMO) returning to Europe for a “DEATH RAVE” tour

Singer-songwriter MION shares European tour dates for June 2024

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 21, 2024)

Hebi Katana’s first shows in Europe confirmed: mini-tour in Italy and France

THE 50KAITENZ to tour Europe for the second time

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 20, 2024)

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 19, 2024)

Ichika Nito returns to Europe for spring tour

Ayano Kaneko to the United Kingdom for several performances and appears at The Great Escape 2024

Instrumental rockers LITE announce European tour dates including appearances at The Great Escape and Portals Festival

Currently touring Europe for the first time: RuinsZU

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