Join AVO Magazine’s Discord Server

After AVO Forum closed down in 2019, after 16 years of activities, there was something missing for the community of AVO Magazine. Facebook groups didn’t seem the answer and thus we have found a new home for AVO’s community on Discord. You can join the server here.

In addition to sharing your favourite artists from Japan, there is a space to share information about Japan, its culture and language, but you will also stay up-to-date with AVO Magazine’s activities. It feels a bit like AVO Forum is still active. Join the Discord server today! (If you cannot scan the QR code, please now that you can also click on the image)

 

 

AVO Magazine is more than just an online magazine about Japanese music and culture. In addition to covering Japan-related events in Europe, AVO Magazine also supports and organises them. Under the banner AVO Magazine presents, several concerts and festivals have been held, including AVO J-Rock Festival (2013) and AVO J-Music Festival (2018), featuring performances by Japanese (indie) musicians. More information about AVO Magazine can be found here.

Have news related to Japan or Japanese music you'd like to share? Feel free to send us an email.

New Music Encounters from Japan (2026)

Since 2020, AVO Magazine has curated a list of music videos by Japanese artists and bands across various genres, including pop, rock, metal, and everything in between.

An accumulation of television and computer screens in a container bearing the logo for AVO Magazine's project New Music Encounters from Japan. (Photo by Bananastock, edited by @francisca.avomagazine on Instagram)

Check out the YouTube Music Playlist by clicking on the image!