Featured Artists & Bands

BLVCKBERRY

Despite being a new band that just celebrated their first anniversary, BLVCKBERRY has achieved a phenomenal success and sold out all of the tickets for their debut concert within just three minutes. In this interview, the band talked about the pressure they felt to sell out their debut show, their production process, and being an idol group. Despite this huge success they experienced so early, they are determined to work harder and harder to become a global band. I cannot wait to see the music they will offer and the many great achievements they will have in the future.
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breakin’holiday

All members have been in the music business for a long time but started at zero when they established breakin’holiday. Reading how open-minded and motivated they are made a great impression on me. One member espically surprised me with his random hilarious answers.
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Chanty

It was very nice to notice the enthusiasm and the detail with which they answered the interview questions. It makes them quite relatable and gives readers a glimpse into their enthusiasm for music. It is great to feel that the members are approachable and willing to let their readers get to know them.
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DAMILA

With just two years of activities, Damila has faced a lot of obstacles due to the current world situation. Nonetheless, the members keep positive and determined to follow their dreams and keep sharing their music with the rest of the world. In this interview, they show they’re eager to meet their fans someday.Translator comment by Raquel

GE + IM

It’s impressive to see how much this solo project has grown over time and how much thought was put into this unique concept. You can also see that he really treasures his fans and is interested in going abroad as well.
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G.L.A.M.S

If the fact that G.L.A.M.S. was one of the first Japanese artists to go overseas after the pandemic started doesn’t already prove how much Mikaru and his members love to play overseas and treasure their fans all over the world, our interview with Mikaru will definitely do so. I had a blast reading his enthusiastic replies regarding G.L.A.M.S’ European tour this year and his expectations for the band’s very first gig in the USA. It was also nice that he made it very clear how much he values his time with his fans during events, and that he gave us a glimpse into his song composition and art creation process, as well as his private life (hobbies). I am sure it is just a matter of time until G.L.A.M.S will decide to play overseas again, so definitely check them out!
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GOTCHAROCKA

Releasing their 10th single the year of their 10th anniversary without even noticing it is typical of GOTCHAROCKA, just like finding an original name for all the instrumental versions of their songs. The band show us their love for language by adding words in several foreign languages within their lyrics and creating neologisms in Japanese. They’re definitely a band you have to check out for their cheerful music!
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heidi.

Their 15th anniversary was a huge milestone and you can really feel that they cherish this achievement and have also come to appreciate each other as important friends during these years. It’s also nice to read how they value their time with their fans during concerts, and their shared stories about funny accidents during tours are great.
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Hollow Shade

They gave such open and detailed answers which really allowed readers to feel completely involved in the thought process behind their music.Their love and passion for making music is very apparent throughout the interview.
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JILUKA

JILUKA always give deep insights into their way of working and their intentions, which makes their interviews super interesting. They also are very interested in engaging with their overseas fans.
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鴉−カラス−/KARASU

They had members leaving the band shortly after our interview, so the timing was quite fortunate, I’d say. We were probably the last site to interview all the original members. The interview was really funny! And they really like to express themselves in exclamation marks!!!
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Karyu

Even though Karyu already has so much experience in the music scene, he’s still eager to learn and try new things. You can feel that he’s putting a lot of thought into his solo project and it’s really nice to hear how much he appreciates his fans’ support during these times.
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LIPHLICH

The interview with the longest replies so far! I loved how much they shared with us voluntarily. Usually replies tend to be rather short, and you need to inquire again, so it was really refreshing!
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LM.C

The name LM.C might evoke a lot of nostalgic feelings for a lot of (Visual kei/Japanese music) fans, but let us tell you: maya (vo.) and Aiji (gt.) are still very much active. After debuting almost 15 years ago, the duo has challenged itself to various genres of music, from pop-punk to pop-rock, electro-pop, rap-rock, and even hard-rock, and the tour final of their “KAIBUTSUEN” tour showed us that they have indeed become just as changeable as chameleons. Moreover, maya (vo.) singing songs together with fans for the first time after 3 years of the pandemic showed us how deeply connected the duo is to their fans. Make sure to check out our live report and give their latest album “KAIBUTSUEN” a listen. I am excited to see which side of them the duo will show us next.
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MATENROU OPERA

Matenrou Opera is one of the few bands that has remained active no matter the obstacles in their way. It’s been quite a few years since they’ve been overseas for concerts, but they still remembered how those concerts felt! I haven’t seen any English interviews from them recently, so I was really excited to share the interview with the overseas fandom.
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MEME

Even though MEME’s lyrics are very well chosen and interesting, his replies in interviews keep a long story short. But that doesn’t mean that the content isn’t interesting! Check for yourself~
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NELLFIN

Even though Nellfin has made rather few releases so far, it’s fascinating to see how much effort and thought is put into their work. It must be challenging for sin (guitar) to be responsible for all aspects when composing and mixing new music, but he and JURI (vocal) manage to create a distinct musical concept for their band nonetheless. Some questions also shed a small light on the personal sides of the two musicians, which makes the interview even more interesting. So if you’re eager to learn about this creative duo, make sure to check out this interview!
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NETH PRIERE CAIN

At first sight, they had quite a mysterious aura, which has been totally confirmed with this interview. Some of their answers leave the reader slightly puzzled sometimes. It’s great that they allowed us to enter their worldview, helping us to better understand the band’s concept and arousing our interest.
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NICOLAS

Their concerts are like their interviews: a great balance of seriousness and humour.
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NUL.

Hizumi’s comeback has been a real highlight for me. I can highly recommend the interview to everyone who wants to know his thoughts about his second chance to finally perform again.
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nurie

It surprised me how down-to-earth they were answering our questions. Even though the band is only at their beginning they seem very prepared for all their future steps.
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Rides In ReVellion

It was nice to hear their thoughts about their own music and concerts, but they also answered some personal questions which helps in looking beyond them as musicians and see their personal characteristics. Not only do they seem to be fun at concerts but also fun people to hang around with as friends.
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Rorschach.inc

It was nice to hear their thoughts about their own music and concerts, but they With their unique band concept and band members as intriguing as these four, Rorschach sweep into the visual kei scene like fresh air. Their answers to our questions made them even more interesting and their music is worth checking out!
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Scarlet Valse

It is clear from their answers how much they care about their fans, and how their fans are a big part of their motivation towards music. Also, it was very interesting to learn about why they chose Scarlet Valse as their name.
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SHIVA

The interview is as mysterious as their music. After reading the interview it becomes clear why they focus so much on their worldview.
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sleepyhead/ TAKERU

Most people likely know Takeru because of his former band SuG, which was very popular within and outside of Japan. But also with his solo project sleepyhead, Takeru made a name for himself. After 15 years in the music business, he put an end to his musical activities – for sure a big surprise to many. It was an honour to talk with Takeru about his best-of album and his musical career. It was a rare and very special opportunity to talk to someone who has been in the business for such a long time and achieved so much. I can only recommend this interview to anyone who wants to read about his personal thoughts about himself, his career and the music business.
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SPLENDID GOD GIRAFFE

Just like their unique name, SPLENDID GOD GIRAFFE has a unique sound and a brand new atmosphere that is exactly what’s been lacking within the scene’s new wave. In my opinion, the relatioship of trust and closeness they displayed in this interview is not only lovely to read, but really important for a band’s growth as well. Last but not least I want to point out how amazing it is to see that they value their overseas fans so much! They actually consider the fans’ situations after the pandemic when choosing their next live perfomance´s format! It just goes to show how important each one of us is for the trio.
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Tatsurou solo works

The intWhile his answers were brief, they still reflect his enthusiasm and excitement towards this new step he has taken as a solo artist.
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THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S

Since all of them have already been part of the music scene for a long time – whether in this band or in other bands before – it’s interesting to read about how things have developed for them or the music scene. It’s also nice to hear about their various projects as THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S, because bands can add a nice additional touch to their music this way by experimenting with different concepts.
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The THIRTEEN

Since all of them have already been part of the music scene for a long time – The musical choices for their latest EP GLITTER might have been surprising for their fans, but they took their time to explain why they decided to create these songs. This allowed us to better understand how much they take into account the current circumstances and their fans’ feelings when they compose.
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UNDEUX

Not only their music but also the way to they expressed themselves during a the interview is very visual kei. But I was also really surprised by one of the members’ character traits.
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XaaXaa

As a band surrounded by an aura of mystery, it is refreshing to witness how a group of different personalities met and complemented each other to create music. In the interview, the members allow us to learn of the ideas and intentions behind their lyrics, titles and their conception of music.
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XANVALA

I was surprised how detailed their replies were. It really made me happy to see that they took their time to connect with their fans overseas.
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ZERO [HZ]

The bond between all members of ZERO[Hz] is incredibly close, which makes their interactions especially fun to witness. Them being on tour for 6 months really proves to their fans how much they love being on stage.
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zigzag

Not only within Japan, but also overseas, zigzag is a hot topic within the visual-kei scene. The band’s popularity is unstoppable and for a good reason! Their music combines raw visual-kei with surprisingly traditional elments. Perfoming at Budokan is a lifetime goal for most bands and zigzag managed to sell every available ticket, which definitely shows the band’s fame. However, in my opinion, what makes them worth checking out, besides their incredible music, is their outstanding humor and way of giving their fans the time of their lives during a concert. I think our live report can give you a pretty good insight and will convince you to give zigzag a try.
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ZOMBIE

The members of ZOMBIE are super friendly, full of humour but also serious and motivated when it comes to music, and our interview with them really reflects that.Thankfully they were willing to share anecdotes and memories they’ve made throughout their life as visual kei artists with their fans, which made getting to know them very easy.
Translator comment by Laure