“愉快なピーナッツ” (yukai na peanuts, pleasant peanuts) is くるり’s (Quruli) 22nd single! It’s a pretty delightful, bouncy song with a nice melody. The PV is pretty nuts (ha!), though.…

detroit7 made quite a splash with their American debut release and subsequent tours across the US and Europe, so we finally put their US debut through the SparkPlugged Review-o-matic.

“まばゆい” (mabayui) is the latest single from serial TV drama. It is the quintet’s second single on RX-RECORDS and was released on April 22nd. The song has…

“Believer” is the latest PV from Nagoya-based rockers, Hundred Percent Free. It’ll be on their upcoming second mini-album, Reboot, which comes out on May 20th. The band…

Wow! I must say, REAL REACH really hit the pop-rock mark with this one. “HONEY”, which is off of REAL REACH’s third album, CONTRAIL (out 4.22), is sweet…

It’s been a while but the new edition of the SparkPlugged Podcast has arrived! This episode features a plate full of diversely delicious aural treats, of course. Welcome back and enjoy!

“Again” is the latest single from YUI and I must say, it’s pretty cool. The song has some nice guitar riffs weaved in and YUI’s vocals shine…

“Come Back Here” is the latest PV from MISSPRAY. It’s off of their album, MISTAKE and NOT FAKE, which came out on April 15th. It’s a pretty…

This live performance of “私” (Watashi, I) by BYEE the ROUND is pretty awesome. I absolutely love the song and the vocals & guitar solo are especially…

“Sister Rock Client” is the latest PV from FUZZY Quartet Row. It’ll be on the band’s upcoming new album, 2nd -morning calm-, which comes out on April…