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After a short delay due to production issues, indigo la End’s highly anticipated album Michita Murasaki was released June 24. Michita Murasaki showcases the latest evolution of the band and demonstrates 16 years of experience with prowess. From start to finish, the album feels soft, calming, and nostalgic. Compared to their previous album, MOLTING AND […] The post Review: indigo la End’s album “Michita Murasaki” presents nostalgic compositions appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/MUbD70v via IFTTT

King Gnu released GO GHOST, the opening theme song of the anime THE GHOST IN THE SHELL on July 29. The track is now available on digital platforms, including a music video on the band’s YouTube channel. The band blended hip-hop rhythms with a synthetic soundscape, a nod to the anime’s core themes about artificial […] The post King Gnu electrifies audiences with “GO GHOST”, “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” opening theme appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/XqLkche via IFTTT

EMNW released their major debut single, LOVING TO GET US BY, on July 31. LOVING TO GET US BY marks a new chapter for EMNW expanding their unique style of nu-metal to new horizons. A music video for the single was also released on August 7. After releasing their first self-titled album back in March, […] The post EMNW enters new chapter with major debut single “LOVING TO GET US BY” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Sg3iBwJ via IFTTT

To our surprise, metalcore and djent band abstracts are back in action after announcing their disbandment in late 2022. Now four years later, we get the single FRAGMENT, after several months of vague teasing. In terms of sound, FRAGMENT is on the heavier side and seems to continue the “genre-bending” style abstracts showcased before their disbandment. […] The post Djent band abstracts makes sudden return with first single in years, “FRAGMENT” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/UwuQ3yt via IFTTT

That’s right. We, JROCK NEWS, are hosting our second concert in Japan. Last year, in the lead-up to our first-ever live event, we caught up with our member afaenia for a special karaoke booth edition of the Onsen, talking about the work that went into it and what people could expect to see. This year, […] The post JROCK NEWS hosts second livestreamed concert in Japan – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 39 appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Xf1ognu via IFTTT

On July 15, the new visual kei duo “yukigesyo_” (雪化粧) released their album Byakuya (白夜). Along with the new album, the music video for to the light came a day later, on July 16, showcasing a unique visual style blending organic and synthetic imagery. yukigesyo_ features two very prominent figures within the Japanese music scene. […] The post Visual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/6YOQUpc via IFTTT

Based in Nagoya, Japan, visual kei band REIREI is dedicated to giving back to their hometown. Combining their love for Nagoya with high-energy rock, REIREI tours the Tokai region while hosting events for the local community. Bandmates guitarist Mero, vocalist Kurea, guitarist Kondo Ryoji, and drummer Imina often come together off-stage to give more than […] The post Meet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/5pF9fH1 via IFTTT