ONE OK ROCK, Japan’s premier alternative act, is always innovating. The band released an HD live music video for their 2021 hit single and Luxury Disease track “Wonder” with a special guest, 3D animations of themselves. These animations are well-known for being the icons on the band members’ Instagram profiles as well as their LINE stickers. The thrilling stadium concert footage comes from their Luxury Diseases 2023 Japan tour. Check out the live version of “Wonder” with a cameo from the animated ONE OK ROCK members. Previously, the band’s other recent release includes the new track “Make It Out Alive,”… Read more »
BABYMETAL are back with their new single, “Leave It All Behind.” The track features Thai artists F. Hero and Bodyslam to create an intricately interesting new path sonically for the Japanese trio. Read more: Bayside Needs A “Miracle” On New Single The track is a mix of pop-rock with nu-metal undertones, partnered with signature metal guitars, which generates a unique outcome. It’s a curveball that metal fans might not anticipate, but it highlights the genre’s new versatility through the collaborations. BABYMETAL isn’t new to partnering with other acts, either. Last year they were featured on Lil Uzi Vert’s album, Pink… Read more »
Ahead of her forthcoming LP, Laura Jane Grace has shared one final single, “Birds Talk Too.” The 11-track Hole In My Head arrives everywhere on February 16. Pre-orders are available here. “Birds Talk Too,” an upbeat, groovy track, offers classic rock vibes that are sure to brighten your day. Singles “Hole In My Head,” “Dysphoria Hoodie,” and “Cuffing Season” arrived ahead of the album release as well. Check out the latest single below. “10 years ago I started getting tattooed by a Japanese tattoo artist named Gakkin,” Grace explains. “I traveled all around the world getting the work done literally… Read more »
Everybody stay cool…No Doubt will officially be reuniting at the 2024 Coachella. This morning, the Indio, CA mainstay festival unveiled its upcoming 2024 lineup. The roster features the likes of The Aquabats, The Japanese House, late night drive home, Militarie Gun, and Taking Back Sunday. Adding to the excitement of the back-to-back weekend festivities, ska-punk legends No Doubt will be reuniting after nearly 10 years since performing a full set at KAABOO Festival in 2015. The weekend will be headlined by Lana Del Rey, Tyler, The Creator, and Doja Cat. In Coachella’s usual fashion, the festival will take place across two… Read more »
After releasing their second collaborative track “Happier,” YUNGBLUD and Bring Me The Horizon‘s Oli Sykes shared the song’s official music video. The hyper-pop anthem perfectly combines the two artists’ goth, emo vocals with high-energy beats and synths, offering a refreshing twist for fans. “If I could tell you how I feel/I know that you’re still hurting too/No I’m not broken/I’m just scared to belong here/Scared to be happier,” the two urgently sing on the chorus. Check out the full video for “Happier” below. Filmed in Tokyo, the video sees Sykes and YUNGBLUD exploring the Japanese nightlife scene. From taking cute… Read more »
“Did you know there was an all female music festival back in the 90’s?” My mother asked me this question a few weeks ago as we were getting ready to go out to dinner. Standing side by side in my hall bathroom, making some last minute touches to our hair and outfits, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) blasted from the living room speakers. My mom has always been my go-to when it comes to women in music, exposing me to an endless slew of amazing female artists as I grew up. The conversation started as we praised Taylor Swift for the… Read more »
At this year’s Riot Fest, a manifold of performers showed up and showed out at the Chicago-based punk festival. From Taylor Acorn and Death Cab For Cutie to Sleep Token and Death Grips, there was a fabulous set for every kind of alternative fan. Of course, the fest closed out with a 2.5-hour, career-spanning headline performance from The Cure on Sunday, September 17. Playing tracks from Japanese Whispers all the way to Disintegration and Pornography, fans were treated to top hits and B-sides alike, including an eight-song encore. If you’re feeling a bit of FOMO, this setlist definitely won’t cure… Read more »
The Japanese rock band, One Ok Rock are outdoing themselves with the release of their new single, “Make It Out Alive.” Released via Fueled By Ramen, the song features the band’s signature rock sound by combining driving guitar parts with explosive drum fills that add an infectious energy after one listen. The song marks the band’s first release of 2023 and could very likely mark the beginning of a new album cycle. Their last record, Luxury Disease, made it to the No. 1 slot on the Oricon Japanese Albums charts and ranked No. 32 in UK Album Downloads in its… Read more »
MARIS has shared her debut EP, the glittery, shimmering ‘Gravity’ alongside a fantastical mini-movie to accompany it.
