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Nao Yoshioka Releases 6th Album 'self' Today; 'Yet to Come' MV Set for July 24th

Nao Yoshioka released her 6th album 'self' today, July 17th, featuring international collaborators. … · 2026-07-17

Rising Solo Artist Tsujii Kunue, Performer at SONICMANIA, Releases 2nd EP 'Kisuiiki'! Music Video for Lead Track 'Nande' Also Announced

Tsujii Kunue, a rising solo artist who won the 'Can I Perform at SUMMER SONIC!?' audition in 2025 an… · 2026-07-15

YOASOBI Achieves 10 Billion Cumulative Domestic Streams on Billboard JAPAN!

Musical duo YOASOBI has surpassed 10 billion cumulative domestic streams on Billboard JAPAN's charts… · 2026-07-14

Notes From Under Ground Releases New Single 'Names In Blue' Critiquing Music Industry Nepotism

Notes From Under Ground, the solo project of Australian-Japanese musician Lachlan Caskey (known for … · 2026-07-14

Chilli Beans. Hosts Annual Fan Club Event at duo MUSIC EXCHANGE! Announces 3rd Full Album 'HONESTY' and Nationwide/Asia Tour This Fall!

Japanese trio band Chilli Beans. held their exclusive fan club live event 'Club Beans. Fanclub Live … · 2026-07-13

“Street Culture Idols“ 24-Member Super-Large K-POP Group idntt (Identity) to Hold Fan Concerts in Tokyo and Osaka!

MODHAUS-affiliated 24-member global boy group idntt (Identity) will hold their first fan concerts, "… · 2026-07-07

Glastonbury-Hyping Leeds-Based 6-Piece Dance-Punk Band Adult DVD Completes Debut Album "Adult DVD"

photo by Sandra Ebert Leeds, UK-based 6-piece band Adult DVD has announced that their self-titled d… · 2026-07-01

Soul singer Nao Yoshioka, active worldwide, to release new album "self" on limited edition color vinyl August 7 (Fri). Digital distribution starts July 17 (Fri).

The limited edition color vinyl analog record of "self," the new album by soul singer Nao Yoshioka, … · 2026-07-01

YOASOBI's 4th EP "THE BOOK for," Debuts at #1 on Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking! "THE BOOK" Series Achieves #1 on Oricon for All 4 Releases!

YOASOBI's latest release, "THE BOOK for,", has secured the #1 spot on the "Oricon Weekly Digital Alb… · 2026-07-01

Emerging solo artist Tsujii Qunue, who performed at SONICMANIA, releases lead single "Okaneganaikara" from EP "Kisuiiki" on 7/15! Music video released and self-organized event "Senitai" announced

Tsujii Qunue, an emerging solo artist, won the audition "Derenno!? Summersonic!?" to perform at "SUM… · 2026-07-01

YOASOBI Releases Teaser for Collaboration Music Video of "Orion" with Globally Popular Game "Overwatch"!

YOASOBI will release their 4th EP "THE BOOK for,", which includes the collaboration song "Orion" wit… · 2026-07-02

Jorja Smith Announces Third Album "What Are The Odds"

Jorja Smith, a leading figure in the UK's alternative R&B scene, has announced the release of her hi… · 2026-07-03

CRYXIS Releases New Song 'Breathe Again' on July 3 — A Track Expressing the Desire to 'Breathe Again' Amid Suffocation

CRYXIS, an alternative unit that debuted in 2025 and has gained attention from both domestic and int… · 2026-07-03

YOASOBI Collaborates with Globally Popular Game "Overwatch" on Song "Orion"; Collaboration MV Released!

YOASOBI will release their 4th EP "THE BOOK for," featuring the collaboration song "Orion" with the … · 2026-07-06

Culenasm to Release New Song "Natsu no Zanzou" Digitally on July 8 (Wed), Depicting Lingering Sadness and Hope at the End of Summer

Culenasm will digitally release their new song "Natsu no Zanzou" on July 8 (Wed). The song is a num… · 2026-07-06

Maya and Rol3ert Release Collaborative Single “ROMANTICIZE” Today, with Official Music Video Now Available

“ROMANTICIZE,” a collaborative single by Maya, a high school singer-songwriter based in the United S… · 2026-05-14

Maya and Rol3ert Release Collaborative Single “ROMANTICIZE” Today, with Official Music Video Now Available

“ROMANTICIZE,” a collaborative single by Maya, a high school singer-songwriter based in the United S… · 2026-05-14

London-based artist Mom Tudie to release live album 'Live in London' recorded at Jazz Café on April 3

Producer and artist Mom Tudie will release a live album titled 'Live in London' on April 3, featurin… · 2026-04-03

Vocaloid Producer 'Nito.' Announces Digital Release of New Song 'Toroama♡Syndrome feat. Hoshimaru Nitto'!

Vocaloid Producer Nito. releases a new track featuring his real sister, idol group leader Hoshimaru … · 2026-04-03

Grammy-Winning Rap Legend Everlast, Inheriting the Soul of House of Pain, Releases New Song "Stones" as a Prelude to His New Album

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and rap legend Everlast has released his new song "Stones," a prelu… · 2026-03-31

Rock Revolutionaries with 500 Million Views Finally Return - Sweden's SMASH INTO PIECES Announces First Japan Tour in 13 Years!

Smash Into Pieces, the Swedish rock band with over 500 million plays, is set to return to Japan for … · 2026-03-31

Bilingual Rapper MIYACHI (Miyachi) Collaborates with Yvng Patra on New Single 'WAY UP'

MIYACHI, a bilingual rapper bridging New York and Tokyo, has released a new, high-energy single titl… · 2026-04-03

Rock Revolutionaries with 500 Million Views Finally Return - Sweden's SMASH INTO PIECES Announces First Japan Tour in 13 Years!

Smash Into Pieces, the Swedish rock band with over 500 million plays, is set to return to Japan for … · 2026-03-31

Grammy-Winning Rap Legend Everlast, Inheriting the Soul of House of Pain, Releases New Song "Stones" as a Prelude to His New Album

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and rap legend Everlast has released his new song "Stones," a prelu… · 2026-03-31

Brazilian Music Innovator Seu Jorge Releases New Album 'The Other Side' Based on Jazz/Bossa Nova

Contemporary Brazilian music innovator Seu Jorge has released his new album 'The Other Side,' rooted… · 2026-05-11

ATARASHII GAKKO! Releases New Song 'Chanka Chanka' from 88rising

Tokyo-based four-member dance and vocal unit ATARASHII GAKKO!, captivating audiences worldwide, rele… · 2026-05-11

South Korea's globally acclaimed trio wave to earth releases new album 'bad pieces' on August 7, marking a bold new chapter

South Korea's rising indie rock band wave to earth announces the release of their new album 'bad pie… · 2026-06-18

Up-and-coming solo artist Kunue Tsujii, who performed at SONICMANIA, releases new digital single '27 Club'

Kunue Tsujii announces the digital release of her new track '27 Club' on April 8, 2026. She will als… · 2026-04-08

MFS Releases New Single 'PRIDE' Today, Announces Solo Concert 'MFS SPECIAL BANDSET' with Early Access Tickets Now Available

Rapper MFS releases his new single 'PRIDE' on June 17, 2026, produced by Tokyo-based DJ and beatmake… · 2026-06-17

YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD' Music Video Surpasses 100 Million Views!

The music video for 'UNDEAD,' the theme song for the anime 'Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season' … · 2026-06-18

Rising Gen Z Love Poet Regina Song Expresses "Romantic Awkwardness" and Individuality Charm Poply in New Song "Your Charm"

Singaporean pop artist Regina Song releases her new single "Your Charm," a groovy track inspired by … · 2026-04-10

GW, Yokohama Drenched in 'Vocaloid'! 'Project Circles - Resonance with Miku & Friends-' All Tickets Now on Sale!

Yokohama will be immersed in Vocaloid culture this Golden Week with 'Project Circles - Resonance wit… · 2026-04-10

General Ticket Sales Start for Banshimoku National Tour & LIVE SESSION Video for 'Shinteishinju shitai' from 2nd EP Released on 4/22!

General ticket sales for the rock band Banshimoku's national tour have started, along with the relea… · 2026-04-15

Karakorum no Yamayama's New EP Tracklist Revealed, Kamoshita Sara (Inner Journey) Also Participates

Karakorum no Yamayama has unveiled the tracklist for their new EP, featuring Kamoshita Sara from Inn… · 2026-04-15

YOASOBI's Largest North America Tour Ever, 'YOASOBI NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026 "NEVER ENDING STORIES"' Set to Start in August!

It has been announced that YOASOBI will hold their largest-ever North American tour starting in Augu… · 2026-04-15

Band 'halogen', Singing Life-Sized Fantasy, Releases Aggressive New Song 'Kimi to Misanga' Showcasing Their Evolution, Premieres MV

The band halogen has released an aggressive new song 'Kimi to Misanga' and premiered its MV, support… · 2026-04-15

LA-based Producer Shane Sato to Release Collaborative Song "Pulse" with Coastal, Glen Turner II on April 17

LA-based producer Shane Sato is releasing a new collaborative song "Pulse" with Coastal and Glen Tur… · 2026-04-16

Indonesian First Global Pop Girl Group 'no na' Breaks New Ground. Releasing New Song 'rollerblade', Fusing Reggaeton and Gamelan.

Indonesian global pop girl group 'no na' has released a new song 'rollerblade', a fusion of Reggaeto… · 2026-04-17

Emerging Indie Pop Artist hanbee (New Zealand x South Korea) Depicts City Loneliness and Beauty in New Song 'city time'

hanbee, an emerging indie pop artist with roots in New Zealand and South Korea, released a new song … · 2026-04-17

Grammy Nominee M.I.A., with Roots in Sri Lanka, Releases 'M.I.7' Depicting 'Modern Apocalypse' Across Seven Lands

Grammy-nominated artist M.I.A., with roots in Sri Lanka, has released her latest album 'M.I.7,' whic… · 2026-04-17

DPR IAN Returns, Breaking 1 Year and 9 Months of Silence

Visual director and singer-songwriter DPR IAN has officially made his comeback with the worldwide re… · 2026-04-03

Three-Time Grammy Nominated Female Rapper M.I.A. Finally Returns, Suddenly Releasing New Single 'Everything'

British rapper M.I.A. announces her 7th studio album 'M.I.7' arriving April 17 under her own label '… · 2026-04-08

Up-and-coming solo artist Kunue Tsujii, who performed at SONICMANIA, releases new digital single '27 Club'

Kunue Tsujii announces the digital release of her new track '27 Club' on April 8, 2026. She will als… · 2026-04-08

Evolved Through an 11-Country Tour, Soul Singer Nao Yoshioka Kicks Off Japan Tour in October! Tokyo and Osaka Shows Announced

Soul singer Nao Yoshioka will hold performances in Tokyo and Osaka this October as part of her "self… · 2026-04-10

Bilingual Rapper MIYACHI (Miyachi) Collaborates with Yvng Patra on New Single 'WAY UP'

MIYACHI, a bilingual rapper bridging New York and Tokyo, has released a new, high-energy single titl… · 2026-04-03

Grammy-Winning Rap Legend Everlast, Inheriting the Soul of House of Pain, Releases New Song "Stones" as a Prelude to His New Album

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and rap legend Everlast has released his new song "Stones," a prelu… · 2026-03-31

Rock Revolutionaries with 500 Million Views Finally Return - Sweden's SMASH INTO PIECES Announces First Japan Tour in 13 Years!

Smash Into Pieces, the Swedish rock band with over 500 million plays, is set to return to Japan for … · 2026-03-31

Nao Yoshioka to release new single 'Shadow' on April 17, featuring Grammy-winning neo-soul legend Bilal

Nao Yoshioka announces the April 17 release of her new single 'Shadow,' a collaboration with Grammy-… · 2026-03-29

Four-time Grammy Nominee RAYE Releases the Most Important Album of 2026: 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.'

Grammy-nominated singer RAYE announces her second studio album, set for release in 2026. · 2026-03-29

Nao Yoshioka to release new single 'Shadow' on April 17th, featuring Grammy-winning neo-soul legend Bilal

Nao Yoshioka announces the release of her new single 'Shadow' on April 17th, a collaboration with Gr… · 2026-03-28

Four-time Grammy Nominee RAYE Releases the Most Important Album of 2026: 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.'

Grammy-nominated singer RAYE announces her second studio album, set for release in 2026. · 2026-03-28

Cup of Joe and Hindia, MAJ Award Winners, Perform at Successful 'Sound Scramble 2026' in Shibuya; Osaka Showcases Continue on the 15th

The 'Sound Scramble 2026' concert in Shibuya, Tokyo, concluded successfully on June 11, featuring ar… · 2026-06-14

17-year-old Singer-Songwriter Nemu, Who Voices Relatable Emotions, Releases Music Video for New Song 'Atarima no Shushifu'!

17-year-old SSW Nemu has released her new song 'Atarima no Shushifu,' themed around graduation, and … · 2026-03-28

NME-acclaimed US singer-songwriter Blessing Jolie makes a dashing debut with the genre-blending album '20nothing'

Emerging US singer-songwriter Blessing Jolie has released her debut album '20nothing' via Thirty Tig… · 2026-05-22

Singer-Songwriter Aki Releases Music Video for New Single 'Koinikoishite'

Aki, a rising singer-songwriter, released the MV for 'Koinikoishite' on May 22. The song captures th… · 2026-05-22

Cup of Joe (Nominated for Best Asian Song Award), Hindia, and More Announced! Special Live "Shibuya Sound Scramble 2026" Featuring Artists from Across Asia to be Held at 3 Shibuya Venues

Shibuya Sound Scramble 2026 will be held on June 11 at three venues in Shibuya, with additional appe… · 2026-05-02

Maya and Rol3ert Release Collaborative Single “ROMANTICIZE” Today, with Official Music Video Now Available

“ROMANTICIZE,” a collaborative single by Maya, a high school singer-songwriter based in the United S… · 2026-05-14

Jorja Smith Releases New Single “What’s Done Is Done” and Opens a New Chapter

Jorja Smith, one of the leading voices in the UK R&B scene, has released her new single “What’s Done… · 2026-05-15

NORD Releases Digital Single 'Purupuru' for 10th Anniversary! Live Concert Announced

NORD, a boy band based in Hokkaido, announces a new song, collaboration merchandise, and a live conc… · 2026-06-04

Oscar Anton, French Indie-Pop Leading Figure with Over 250 Million Streams, Announces Japan Tour

French singer-songwriter Oscar Anton has announced his first Japan tour as part of his latest projec… · 2026-06-08

London-based Jazz-Fusion Newcomer TOAST CLUB, Who Captivated Japan with 'Cafe Pacific', Announces First Japan Tour!

The first Japan concert, 'TOAST CLUB LIVE IN TOKYO,' featuring London-based jazz-fusion band TOAST C… · 2026-05-22

Bilingual Rapper MIYACHI (Miyachi) Collaborates with Yvng Patra on New Single 'WAY UP'

MIYACHI, a bilingual rapper bridging New York and Tokyo, has released a new, high-energy single titl… · 2026-04-03

Korean Indie Trio 'wave to earth' Releases New Single 'heaven and hell', Marking a New Chapter

Seoul-based three-piece band wave to earth has released their new single 'heaven and hell'. Driven b… · 2026-05-15

Jazz Singer Emi Meyer and Pop Diva May J. Realize Their First Musical Collaboration.

Jazz singer Emi Meyer and pop singer May J. have realized their first serious musical collaboration … · 2026-05-22

Maria Luiza Jobim, daughter of Brazilian music legend Antonio Carlos Jobim, releases her 3rd solo album 'Rosa no Céu'

Maria Luiza Jobim has released her third solo album, 'Rosa no Céu', produced by Marcelo Camelo. The … · 2026-06-09

Three-Time Grammy Nominated Female Rapper M.I.A. Finally Returns, Suddenly Releasing New Single 'Everything'

British rapper M.I.A. announces her 7th studio album 'M.I.7' arriving April 17 under her own label '… · 2026-04-08

Auckland-Seoul Singer hanbee Releases New Single 'tomato baby' Ahead of 2nd Album 'daydream radio'

Korean-New Zealand singer-songwriter hanbee has released her latest single 'tomato baby' and its acc… · 2026-05-22

WHISPER OUT LOUD, a Leading New Generation Hybrid City Rock Band, Releases MV for Latest Track 'BEAUTIFUL PARADOX'!

Hybrid City Rock band WHISPER OUT LOUD will release the music video for their latest song 'BEAUTIFUL… · 2026-05-25

Emerging Artist Tsujii Qunue to Release 2nd EP "Kisui-iki" on July 15!

Tsujii Qunue will release their 2nd EP "Kisui-iki" on July 15. The music video for the track "Pulse … · 2026-05-21

Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers release remix versions of their collaboration 'Free To Love'

Duran Duran has released two remix versions of their collaboration 'Free To Love' with Nile Rodgers.… · 2026-05-25

Ayase's 1st EP "dialogue" Track "Urusa" Music Video Premieres Today at 8 PM on YouTube!

Ayase released his 1st EP "dialogue" on May 27, 2026, and the music video for the track "Urusa" will… · 2026-06-03

Culenasm to Release Highly Anticipated First Single of 2026, "Kokorobi," Depicting an "Unextinguishable Small Flame" in the Heart

Japanese rock band Culenasm will release their first single of 2026, "Kokorobi," on May 6. The song,… · 2026-05-06

Ayase Releases First Self-Produced EP 'dialogue' and Launches Official YouTube Channel

Ayase, the composer for the globally successful unit YOASOBI, enters a new creative phase as a solo … · 2026-05-27

Ayase Releases Pre-delivery Single 'Urusa' from Entirely Self-produced EP 'dialogue'

Ayase, also known as the composer for YOASOBI, will release his first 5-track solo EP 'dialogue' on … · 2026-05-20

Tower Records to Launch Campaign Celebrating the Japanese Production of 'BOOP! The Musical'

In celebration of the Japanese production of the Broadway hit 'BOOP! The Musical', Tower Records wil… · 2026-05-25

Emerging Irish Band Cardinals Releases 'I Like You' Music Video from Critically Acclaimed Debut 'Masquerade', to Make Japan Debut at Summer Sonic

Irish five-piece band Cardinals has released the music video for 'I Like You' from their debut album… · 2026-06-11

Global Sensation 'wave to earth', with Over 500 Million Streams for 'seasons', Announces Highly Anticipated Japan Tour

Korean indie band wave to earth will hold their first-ever Japan tour in November 2026, with perform… · 2026-05-26

Bestted Announces Graduation from TORA PROJECT, with Final Stage at 'TORA PROJECT 3rd SHOWCASE' on June 27

The three-member unit 'Bestted,' consisting of EIJI, YUITO, and Rennosuke, announced their graduatio… · 2026-06-13

CRYXIS Releases New Song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' for Pride Month, Portraying Liberation and Hope for LGBTQ+

Alternative unit CRYXIS, which debuted in 2025, will release their new song 'Somewhere Over the Rain… · 2026-06-05

Up-and-coming solo artist Kunue Tsujii, who performed at SONICMANIA, releases new digital single '27 Club'

Kunue Tsujii announces the digital release of her new track '27 Club' on April 8, 2026. She will als… · 2026-04-08

Hans. Releases New Single 'coming and going' Featuring Japanese R&B Singer Sala

New Zealand-based Korean-descended artist Hans. has released a new single featuring Japanese singer … · 2026-06-05

DPR IAN Returns, Breaking 1 Year and 9 Months of Silence

Visual director and singer-songwriter DPR IAN has officially made his comeback with the worldwide re… · 2026-04-03

Ayase to Release First Self-Produced EP 'dialogue' on May 27

Ayase, composer for YOASOBI, will release his first 5-track EP 'dialogue' on May 27, 2026, handling … · 2026-05-18

Highly Anticipated Artists from Japan Gather in Brighton! The Great Escape 2026 Official Showcase "Inspired by Tokyo" Live Report

The official Japanese showcase 'Inspired by Tokyo' was held at 'The Great Escape Festival' in Bright… · 2026-05-22

CHANPAN, the alternative new wave from New York's Chinatown shaking the world, releases new single "buzzin"

Formed in New York's Chinatown, the alternative band CHANPAN has released their new single "buzzin."… · 2026-04-03

Everlast, former House of Pain member and unique artist crossing Hip-Hop and Americana, releases new song "Losing Man's Game" from upcoming album

Grammy-winning artist Everlast, also a former member of the legendary hip-hop group House of Pain, h… · 2026-06-08

Global Soul Singer Nao Yoshioka Releases Collaboration Track 'Safe Place' with Chicago Poet/Singer Jamila Woods on May 29

Soul singer Nao Yoshioka released her collaboration track 'Safe Place' with Chicago singer Jamila Wo… · 2026-05-29

Beyond Youth, Love, and Loss: Gen Z's Love Poet Regina Song Releases New Single 'Dreamer's Song' and Album 'everland'

Singapore-born singer-songwriter Regina Song releases her new single 'Dreamer’s Song', a delicate R&… · 2026-06-08

Wyclef Jean Announces 7-Album Project 'Quantum Leap' and Releases New Single 'Mr. October feat. G Herbo'

Wyclef Jean has announced the launch of 'Quantum Leap,' a 7-album project spanning his 30-year caree… · 2026-05-29

Lavt to Release New EP 'solitude' on June 10; Lead Track 'voicemail' MV to Premiere at 8:00 PM Same Day

Singer-songwriter Lavt will digitally release her new EP 'solitude' on June 10, 2026. The music vide… · 2026-06-10

Sony Music's Global Artist Development Initiative 'TORA PROJECT' to Hold 3rd SHOWCASE

The Orchard Japan announces the 3rd showcase for 'TORA PROJECT,' a global artist development institu… · 2026-04-03

maya twiggy Releases Debut Music Video Directed by Popular Creator POTATO0x_x, Produced by Re:name's Kazunari Takagi

Singer maya twiggy has released the music video for her debut song 'PASS ME BY!'. The video was dire… · 2026-06-09

Internationally Acclaimed Soul Singer Nao Yoshioka to Release New Album 'self' on July 17

Nao Yoshioka will release her new album 'self' on July 17, 2026. The album features international co… · 2026-05-27

Vocaloid Producer 'Nito.' Announces Digital Release of New Song 'Toroama♡Syndrome feat. Hoshimaru Nitto'!

Vocaloid Producer Nito. releases a new track featuring his real sister, idol group leader Hoshimaru … · 2026-04-03

Hokkaido Artist Takeru Funaki Launches Solo Project with Digital EP 'SUPERNOVA'

Takeru Funaki, a member of the Hokkaido-based boys group NORD, has officially launched his solo musi… · 2026-05-30

Leeds-based 6-piece Dance-Punk Band 'Adult DVD' to Hold In-Store Events in Tokyo and Osaka Alongside First Japan Tour!

The rising UK band Adult DVD has announced additional in-store events in Osaka and Tokyo to coincide… · 2026-04-01

London-based artist Mom Tudie to release live album 'Live in London' recorded at Jazz Café on April 3

Producer and artist Mom Tudie will release a live album titled 'Live in London' on April 3, featurin… · 2026-04-03

17-year-old singer-songwriter Nemu, who voices relatable emotions, releases music video for new song "The End of Ordinary Days"!

17-year-old singer-songwriter Nemu releases new song "The End of Ordinary Days" with a graduation th… · 2026-03-28

SARUKANI Drops Rock Tune 'WORLD RECORD' Featuring Ichika Nito & RINZO

節奏口技團隊SARUKANI與吉他手Ichika Nito、製作人RINZO合作的新單曲「WORLD RECORD」於5月15日發行。 · 2026-05-15

Bestted Announces Simultaneous Release of 2 New Songs! Titles & Jacket Photos Revealed - Premiering at 'TORA PROJECT 3rd SHOWCASE'

三人組男團 Bestted 宣布發行兩首新曲，並將於 2026 年 6 月的 TORA PROJECT 3rd SHOWCASE 首度公開演出。 · 2026-05-15