SKE48 holds a handshake event for 8,000 fans at Pacifico Yokohama

On May 27th, SKE48 held a handshake event for the commemoration of the release of their single, “Ai Shite Love Ru!”, at Pacifico Yokohama.

Matsui Rena, who placed 7th in the preliminary results of AKB48’s 4th General Election published on the 23rd, commented on this feat with, “I was really surprised. Since this result was beyond my expectations, I want to do my best to not fail other people’s expectations of me,” and showed her determination at this venue. In addition, 17 members of SKE48 were in the ranking of this preliminary result. Matsui added, “It shows that during this past year, SKE48 has become more exposed. I think we are progressing more as a group and I am really happy about this result.”

At the event, SKE48 performed six songs including “Ai Shite Love Ru!” in front of 8,000 fans.

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Stereopony unveils covers + tracklists + PVs for “Stand by Me”

After concluding their first U.S. mini tour last month, female band Stereopony will be releasing their eleventh single, “Stand by Me“.

The single is the ending song to anime “Eureka Seven Ao” and will be released on May 30th. The coupling song “Ohkami” is produced by Arai Hiroki.

Limited edition will include a music video of “Stand by Me” on DVD. The first press regular edition features a digipak packaging with an illustration of the anime.

You can check those out and the PVs for “Stand by Me” and “Okami” below!

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Limited Edition

< CD >

1. stand by me

2. Ohkami

3. stand by me -Instrumental-

4. Ohkami -Instrumental-

< DVD >

1. Ohkami -music video

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Regular Edition

< CD >

1. stand by me

2. Ohkami

3. stand by me -Instrumental-

4. Ohkami -Instrumental-

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First Press Regular Edition -limited pressing-

< CD >

1. stand by me

2. Ohkami

3. stand by me -Instrumental-

4. Ohkami -Instrumental-

5. stand by me -Anime ver-

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< ‘Okami’ >

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L’Arc～en～Ciel releases live MV for English version of “CHASE”

On May 27th, Space Shower TV released L’Arc～en～Ciel’s live music vide for the English version of “CHASE“.

This music video has been created with the English rendition of “CHASE” from the live recording album ‘World’s Best Selection‘ (now on sale), and the live video at Madison Square Garden and also off shots in NY.

‘World’s Best Selection’ has live recording songs, those which selected by fan’s vote through L’Arc～en～Ciel’s official facebook. Also, this is the first CD for them to release their singles “XXX” and “CHASE” in English.

Check out the music video below!

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Mochida Kaori reveals “Utsukushiki Uruwashiki Hibi” PV

In April, it was announced that lead singer Mochida Kaori of pop group Every Little Thing finally went solo for the first time in two years.

She announced that she would be releasing two consecutive singles. The first was a double A-side, “Megumi / Kanashii Toki mo Ureshii Toki mo“, which released earlier this month on the 9th. The second will be “Utsukushiki Uruwashiki Hibi“, slated to be released on June 6th.

The upcoming single “Utsukushiki Uruwashiki Hibi” is the theme song to NTV’s drama series ‘Cleopatra na Onnatachi‘. This is Mochida’s first time writing a song for a TV drama. The coupling song “tokyo hotaru” was the theme song to the the event ‘TOKYO HOTARU’ during Golden Week.

You can see the music video as well as the covers and tracks below.

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Limited Edition

< CD >

1. Utsukushiki Uruwashiki Hibi

2. tokyo hotaru

< DVD >

1. Utsukushiki Uruwashiki Hibi -music video-

Regular Edition

< CD >

1. Utsukushiki Uruwashiki Hibi

2. tokyo hotaru

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‘Utsukushiki Uruwashiki Hibi’ PV

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Track lists for L’Arc~en~Ciel’s upcoming tribute album and live DVD revealed

Previously, we reported that L’Arc~en~Ciel would be releasing their tribute album “L’Arc-en-Ciel TRIBUTE” and live best DVD, “LIVE TWENITY“ on June 13th. Now, the track lists have been revealed!

For this album, various overseas artists will be covering L’Arc~en~Ciel’s hit songs. These artists includeBOYZ II MEN, Clémentine, Daniel Power, Eric Martin, JOHN 5, Maxi Priest, Orianthi, TLC, Vince Neil, ZEBRAHEAD, and Michael Monroe.

Additionally, it was revealed that POLYSICS, SID, Hemenway, and TOTALFAT, who all belong toKi/oon Music, will be singing the bonus tracks.

Meanwhile, L’Arc~en~Ciel’s live best DVD will contain 20 live clips of the band’s concert from ‘1997 REINCARNATION‘ to their most recent ‘20th L’Anniversary TOUR‘.

Check out the track lists below!

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<L’Arc-en-Ciel TRIBUTE>

01. Vince Neil / Blurry Eyes
02. Orianthi / NEO UNIVERSE
03. TLC / RAINBOW ( Niji)
04. Eric Martin, JOHN 5 / HONEY
05. ZEBRAHEAD / READY STEADY GO
06. BOYZ II MEN / snow drop
07. Maxi Priest / Vivid Colors
08. Michael Monroe / HEAVEN’S DRIVE
09. Daniel Powter / STAY AWAY
10. Clémentine / flower
Bonus Tracks:
11. POLYSICS / SEVENTH HEAVEN
12. SID / Shout at the Devil
13. Hemenway / Caress of Venus
14. TOTALFAT / Driver’s High

<LIVE TWENITY>

01. Niji (1997 REINCARNATION, Dec.23,1997 Tokyo Dome)
02. Kasou (Tour’98 Heart ni Hi wo Tsukero!, Oct.21,1998 Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyougijou Daiichi Taiikukan)
03. Caress of Venus (1999 GRAND CROSS TOUR, Aug.22,1999 Tokyo Big Sight Parking Lot Special Stage)
04. NEO UNIVERSE (RESET>>LIVE*000, Dec.31,1999-Jan.1,2000 Tokyo Big Sight East Hall)
05. HONEY (CLUB CIRCUIT 2000 REALIVE, Oct.27,2000 Zepp Osaka)
06. HEAVEN’S DRIVE (TOUR 2000 REAL, Dec.6,2000 Tokyo Dome)
07. Driver’s High (Shibuya Seven days 2003, Jul.6,2003 Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyougijou Daiichi Taiikukan)
08. REVELATION（SMILE TOUR 2004, Jun.12,2004 Osaka-jo Hall)
09. READY STEADY GO (LIVE IN U.S.A., Jul.31,2004 1st Mariner Arena)
10. TRUST (AWAKE TOUR 2005, Aug.31,2005 Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyougijou Daiichi Taiikukan)
11. Jojoushi (ASIALIVE 2005, Sep.25,2005 Tokyo Dome)
12. the Fourth Avenue Cafe (15th L’Anniversary LIVE, Nov.26,2006 Tokyo Dome)
13. Natsu no Yuutsu [time to say good-bye] (Are you ready? 2007 Mata Heart ni Hi wo Tsukero!, Aug.26,2007 Fujikyu Highland Conifer Forest)
14. Killing Me (Are you ready? 2007 Mata Heart ni Hi wo Tsukero!, Aug.30,2007 Okinawa Convention Center Gekijou)
15. MY HEART DRAWS A DREAM (TOUR 2007～2008 THEATER OF KISS, Feb.10,2008 Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyougijou Daiichi Taiikukan)
16. Anata (TOUR 2008 L’7 ~Trans ASIA via PARIS~, May.9,2008 LE ZENITH)
17. forbidden lover (TOUR 2008 L’7 ～Trans ASIA via PARIS～, Jun.1,2008 Tokyo Dome)
18. Blurry Eyes (20th L’Anniversary LIVE, May.28,2011 Ajinomoto Stadium)
19. GOOD LUCK MY WAY (20th L’Anniversary LIVE, May.29,2011 Ajinomoto Stadium)
20. X X X (20th L’Anniversary TOUR, Dec.4,2011 Kyocera Dome Osaka)

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Amuro Namie to hold Dome tour + title & track list for upcoming album

Amuro Namie has announced that she will be holding a nationwide 5-Dome tour!

The name of the tour is ‘namie amuro 5dai Dome TOUR 2012 ~20th Anniversary Best~‘. Amuro will hold concerts at Fukuoka Yahoo! JAPAN Dome, Kyocera Dome Osaka, Sapporo Dome, Nagoya Dome, and Tokyo Dome in November and December. This will be her first Dome tour in 15 years; her last dome tour occurred back in 1997.

A portion of the set list will be decided by vote from the fans. The poll is now open on Amuro’s 20th anniversary special website. Fans can vote for their favorite songs, and 20 songs with the most votes will be chosen for the set list.

Additionally, Amuro has revealed that the title of her upcoming album will be “Uncontrolled“! She will also hold her anniversary event, ‘namie amuro 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVE in OKINAWA‘, on September 16th.

Check out the tour dates and track list below!

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<namie amuro 5dai Dome TOUR 2012 ~20th Anniversary Best~>

Saturday, November 24th – Fukuoka Yahoo! JAPAN Dome (Fukuoka)
Saturday, December 1st – Kyocera Dome Osaka (Osaka)
Sunday, December 2nd – Kyocera Dome Osaka (Osaka)
Saturday, December 8th – Sapporo Dome (Hokkaido)
Saturday, December 15th – Nagoya Dome (Aichi)
Thursday, December 20th – Tokyo Dome (Tokyo)
Friday, December 21st – Tokyo Dome (Tokyo)

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<Uncontrolled>

CD:
ONLY YOU (New Song)
Hot Girls (New Song)
In The Spotlight (TOKYO) (New Song)
Let’s Go (New Song)
Go Round
YEAH-OH
Sit! Stay! Wait! Down!
Love Story
NAKED
Fight Together
Tempest
Break It
Get Myself Back

DVD: (CD+DVD Version Only)
ONLY YOU (Music Video)
Hot Girls（Music Video）
In The Spotlight(Tokyo) (Music Video)
Let’s Go (Music Video)
Go Round (Music Video)
YEAH-OH (Music Video)
Love Story (Music Video)
NAKED (Music Video)
Tempest (Music Video)
Break It (Music Video)
Get Myself Back (Music Video)

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Crystal Kay releases teaser for “Forever”

Crystal Kay has revealed a teaser video for her upcoming single, “Forever“!

This marks Crystal’s 3rd single after transferring to Universal Music Japan’s Delicious Deli Records. It’s scheduled for release on June 6th and has already been picked up as the opening theme for theTBS music program ‘CDTV‘ in June.

“Forever” can also be found in Crystal’s upcoming album, “VIVID“, slated for release on June 27th.

Check out the teaser below!

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Short version for Arashi’s PV “Your Eyes” unveiled!

A short version of Arashi’s PV for “Your Eyes” has now been unveiled!

This one-minute preview features a simple, black and white theme to match with the song’s motif – light and dark.

As reported earlier, this will be the group’s 39th single, and is scheduled to be released on June 6th.

Check out the short PV below!

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SCANDAL Announces New Single "Taiyou Scandalous"

Four-member band, SCANDAL, have announced on their official website that they'll be releasing a new single this July 11th. Their 13th single is titled "Taiyou Scandalous" (Scandalous Sun); the said single will be produced by NAOTO of Orange Range. NAOTO commented that he wanted the song to be as exciting as possible; a perfect summer song to lift everyone's spirits.

"Taiyou Scandalous" will be available in limited [A&B] and regular edition. Each edition will also contained an additional track, but titles is yet to be determined.

"Taiyou Scandalous" will be released on July 11th.

Edition :

"Taiyou Scandalous" Limited Edition A. ESCL-3924 1,020 yen

1. Taiyou Scandalous (Tentative)
2. Undecided title by the Special Unit (HARUNA × RINA)
3. Taiyou Scandalous (Instrumental)

"Taiyou Scandalous" Limited Edition B. ESCL-3925 1,020 yen

1. Taiyou Scandalous (Tentative)
2. Undecided title by the Special Unit (MAMI × TOMOMI)
3. Taiyou Scandalous (Instrumental)

"Taiyou Scandalous" Regular Edition. ESCL-3926 1,020 yen

1. Taiyou Scandalous (Tentative)
2. Welcome Home (Tentative)
3. Taiyou Scandalous (Instrumental)

BUY! via CDJapan : Limited Edition A | Limited Edition B | Regular

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Johnny’s Jimusho to produce a Chinese idol group

On May 3rd, it was reported that the entertainment company Johnny’s Jimusho will produce a Chinese idol group. The president of the company, Johnny Kitagawa announced the news and his plans to debut the new group in November at Hey! Say! JUMP’s stage play, ‘JOHNNY’S World‘, at the Empire Theater in Tokyo.

Kitagawa commented “I want to produce a local Chinese idol group, and I also want to hold an audition in China. I haven’t decided how many members will be in the group, but I’m thinking the members’ age range will be around junior high school age.”

Meanwhile, on this day, Hey! Say! JUMP kicked off their Asia tour at the Yokohama Arena. Fans from China, the U.S., and 13 other countries visited to attend the concert.

Stay tuned for more information!

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PV Preview of SKE48’s new single “Ai Shite Love Ru” revealed

As we previously reported, SKE48 will release their 9th single “Ai Shite Love Ru!” on May 16th, but ahead of its release they’ve revealed a preview of the PV!

According to reports, Akimoto Yasushi had originally named the single “Ai Love Shiteru!”, but SKE48’s member Matsui Rena suggested him to change it to “Ai Shite Love Ru!”, which he immediately agreed to.

Check out the preview below!

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New unit from AKB48 ‘NO NAME’ to make their debut

It has been revealed a new unit from AKB48 called NO NAME will be making their debut! They will be providing the theme songs for AKB48’s animation ‘AKB0048‘ (scheduled to start airing April 29th). NO NAME includes Watanabe Mayu and the voice actresses of ‘AKB0048′, for a total of nine members.

New unit will sing the opening song “Kibou ni Tsuite” and ending song “Yume ha Nandomo Umare Kawaru” (both of the release dates have not yet been decided). It will be the first time in a year, sinceDiVA, that a new unit from AKB48 will be making their debut.

The opening song, “Kibou ni Tsuite”, has the theme “Future・Universe・stars”, and includes the message,“Let’s head forward toward a dream”, in the lyrics. Meanwhile the ending song, “Yume ha Nandomo Umare Kawaru”, is a ballad produced by Akimoto Yasushi, who also produced the opening song.

On April 29th at 10:30 pm, to commemorate the airing of ‘AKB0048′, the pre-screening of episode 1 and 2, in addition to a talk event will be held at Shinjuku wald9 in Tokyo. Watanabe Mayu, Nakaya Sayaka, Sato Amina, Ishida Haruka, director of the animation Kawamori Shoji, and popular voice actress Kanda Akemi, Noto Mamiko, and Shiraishi Ryoko will be making an appearance.

<NO NAME>
[AKB48 team B]
Watanabe Mayu
Sato Amina
Ishida Haruka
Sato Sumire
[AKB48 team A]
Nakaya Sayaka
[AKB48 team 4]
Iwata Karen
[SKE48 team S]
Yagami Kumi
[SKE48 team KII]
Hata Sawako
[NMB48 team M]
Mita Mao

 
 
 

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Listen to the radio rips for Arashi’s “Face Down” and “Hitori Ja Naisa”!

On April 27th, Johnny’s Entertainment group Arashi’s new single, “Face Down” (PV preview here), and its coupling song, “Hitori Ja Naisa”, was played for the first time on the airwaves to the ears of the listeners!

“Face Down”, also the theme song for drama “Kagi no Kakatta Heya”, is a fast-tempo, upbeat song with elements of rap and dubstep in the mix. On the contrary, “Hitori Ja Naisa” is a beautiful, mid-tempo featuring a short piano segment at the end.

Listen to the radio rips below!

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Sasagawa Miwa releases her first mini album in 5 years

It’s been five years since she’s released anything, but singer/songwriter Sasagawa Miwa will be releasing a new mini album this summer through avex, under their Cutting Edge label. Titled, “Orokana Negai“, the mini album will be released on June 27th and have six tracks.

The songstress debuted 10 years ago and at the age of 29, she wants to express the feelings of painful, yet beautiful love of women her generation.

Right now Sasagawa is living in Niigata where she has been composing the songs in peacefulness. With Sasagawa’s high singing voice, the arrangement for the songs are being done by Yamamoto Ryuuji and Miyakawa Dan, and instrumentals are by Sano Yasuo, Watanabe Hitoshi, Murata Youichi, and Tokuzawa Seigen, making this one great indie album.

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Check out her recording sessions below!

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MIYAVI’s new song to be used in CM for Lotte’s ‘ZEUS’

It’s been revealed that MIYAVI will be providing his new song, “DAY 1“, as the CM song for Lotte ZEUS’s new flavor SNOW STORM.

“DAY 1″ was written especially for the CM, and it features MIYAVI’s unique slap guitar. This song will be released as a new single on July 11th under the artist name MIYAVI vs YUKSEK. Prior to the single’s release, it will be available for download in Chaku-Uta form on April 25th.

To coincide with the release of “DAY 1″, MIYAVI will be holding a one-man live on July 21st at Kinema Club in Tokyo.

ZEUS is Lotte’s brand new gum product that went on sale back in March. The first flavor released wasTHUNDER SPARK, and Denki Groove provided their song “SHAMEFUL” for the CM.

Check out the CMs and making-of footage below!

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BUCK-TICK reveals short PV for “Elise no Tame ni”

The short PV for BUCK-TICK’s upcoming single, “Elise no Tame ni“, has been revealed!

“Elise no Tame ni” is BUCK-TICK’s first single after launching their original label, “Lingua Sounda“. It is scheduled for release on May 23rd.

The band will also release their single, “Miss Take ~Boku wa Miss Take~“, on July 4th.

Check out the short PV for “Elise no Tame ni” below!

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Ziyoou-Vachi releases jacket cover & track list for ‘Hebihime-sama’

Rock band Ziyoou-Vachi has revealed the jacket cover and track list for their 2nd album, ‘Hebihime-sama‘!

The jacket cover for this new album was taken at a scrapyard in the suburbs of Tokyo. It embodies the album’s themes of “rebirth from destruction”, “hope”, and “rescue”.

Fans will find a total of 8 tracks in this album including songs like “Utahime“, “Teppeki“, and “Kagami“.

‘Hebihime-sama’ will be released on May 23rd.

Check out the jacket cover and track list below!

01. Kagami
02. Strawberrywi
03. Leather
04. Imitawition
05. Utahime
06. Mudai
07. Ψ
08. Teppeki

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AYABIE reveals short PV for “Kakusei Sprechchor”

Visual kei band AYABIE has revealed the short PV for their upcoming single, “Kakusei Sprechchor“, through Toys Factory’s official YouTube channel!

“Kakusei Sprechchor” is AYABIE’s 3rd single and is scheduled to be released on May 16th. It will be available in 3 different versions: Limited Edition A, Limited Edition B, and Regular Edition.

The DVD that comes with Limited Edition A will contain the music video for the title track. Meanwhile, Limited Edition B’s DVD will include a music clip called ‘2012.1.13 LIVE Digest‘.

Check out the short PV, along with the jacket covers fro “Kakusei Sprechchor” below!

<Limited Edition A>

<Limited Edition B>

<Regular Edition>

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Voice actress Aizawa Mai to make her singing debut

It’s been revealed that voice actress Aizawa Mai will be making her singing debut! She will be releasing her digital single, “Kimi ni Todoke” on May 9th.

Both the single’s jacket cover and the 2-dimensional version of Aizawa’s artist photo was drawn by Arai Keiichi, the author of the tv anime series, ‘Nichijou‘. They were drawn in watercolor painting with Aizawa as the motif.

Aizawa’s debut song will be written, composed, and arranged by track maker and solo artist ‘fu_mou‘, who is known for remixing, providing, and producing songs for many artists. It’s described as a song with electro sounds that conveys “frustrating love”.

Prior to it’s release, “Kimi ni Todoke” will be available in Chaku-Uta form on May 2nd.

Check out the artist picture and jacket cover below the cut!

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EXILE’s TAKAHIRO and GLAY’s HISASHI launch their special collaborative project, ‘Ace of Spades’

It has been announced that the special collaborative project by TAKAHIRO (Vocal/EXILE ), HISASHI(Guitar/GLAY ), TOKIE (Bass/LOSALIOS,unkie ) and MOTOKATSU MIYAGAMI (Drums/NO NO NO,THE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS ), named ‘ACE OF SPADES‘, has started their activities.

They already opened their official website, but so far no specific details have been revealed except their unit name, members, and preview of their song from TOYOTA WISH’s TV CM starring AKIRA (EXILE).

Stay tuned for updates and check out the preview of their song below!

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