Articles posted in the ‘Top Story’ category

Dec
13
8 Japanese record labels with official Youtube channels

Tired of unofficial PV uploads being deleted? Thankfully some record labels have their own Youtube channels with PVs for you to watch — fear of deletion free!

Dec
10
The SparkPlugged Podcast – “Be Hand in Hand”

This edition of The SparkPlugged Podcast is fresh and it’s not just the tracks we’re talking about. The headphones might need to come out for this one — don’t want to wake the neighbors.

Dec
8
STANCE PUNKS’ PEACE & DESTROY

God save the emperor! STANCE PUNKS deliver a one-two punch on the same day with the release of their latest album as well as an extensive 10th Anniversary concert DVD.

Dec
6
OUI! OUI! OUI! to The Mirraz

OUI!OUI!OUI! is the debut release from The Mirraz — a trio of rockers that pour a variety of punk and modern English rock influences into a dazzling pool of garage rock revival action.

Nov
10
The SparkPlugged Podcast – “Like a Hidden Epiphany”

The latest edition addition of the SparkPlugged Podcast comes to you with somethin’ of a theme. It’s 17-plus minutes that won’t disappoint.

Nov
6
Chatmonchy + smoke + bullet time = Awesome

“Somaruyo”, the new single from this delightful trio brings incredible sophistication to an already great band.

Oct
23
8otto “catches another fire” and gets “HYP8R”

With two very different releases in just a couple months, 8otto is doing roll. Lead by a vocalist who is also the band’s drummer, 8otto’s music stands out as much as their situation.

Oct
21
UPLIFT SPICE’s uplifting spices

UPLIFT SPICE’s first full album is just that; incredibly uplifting, intensely spicy, and not to mention straight-up awesome. Who needs energy drinks when you have these guys?

Oct
18
5 great sites for lyrics to Japanese music

Want to understand what a song means or brush up on your karaoke skills? Check out this list of 5 of the best & most extensive lyrical resources for Japanese music!

Oct
17
The “SCIENCE ROCK” of avengers in sci-fi

avengers in sci-fi bring the bright and loud future to the rock music of the present. Their latest single & PV and their upcoming second album are aural treats with some astro flair.