SCANDAL Goes One More Time with Upcoming Single!

“one more time” Jacket Cover

Four-member rock band SCANDAL have revealed details of their third single of 2021. Entitled “one more time”, the title track is a hopeful pop number, brimming with SCANDAL’s trademark positivity and natural joy for music. It is released alongside a PARTY Version of the track, performed acoustically as if played during a band house party.

one more time will be available to download and stream from 29 September 2021. A limited edition International tape cassette exclusive to our friends at JPU Records is available to preorder now, and is strictly limited to 100 copies. It includes an English lyric translation of the song plus romaji transliteration printed within the cassette's sleeve art.

AmPm Brings A Slice of Sunshine with Latest Collaboration with Vocalist Amanda Yang!

“Everyday feat. Amanda Yang” Digital Jacket Cover

Masked production duo AmPm have won fans around the world since their March 2017 debut hit “Best Part of Us feat. Michael Kaneko”. Today, their new single “Everyday feat. Amanda Yang” was released across all digital music streaming platforms, alongside a new music video. The latest work is a collaboration effort with Amanda Yang, the hugely popular American singer with over 110 million total plays on Spotify. 

This laidback summer tune combines Amanda’s soulful and clear singing voice with a catchy tropical house sound. Yang’s relatable lyrics sing of finding that special someone and wanting to be with them all the time, with lines such as “There’s just something about you that I can’t explain / All I know is I want to live like this everyday.” She sings sweetly over a trademark AmPm track that mixes chill pop with a tropical feel, resulting in a refreshing tune that is perfect for vibing under the summer sun.

The release also includes past AmPm tracks “Travelling Light” and “Own This Groove”. All three songs are a great fit for any summer party, so be sure to listen while it’s hot!

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Amanda Yang

Message from Amanda Yang

“‘Everyday’ is about getting caught off guard and falling in love with someone. Being vulnerable is hard. So, I wanted to capture the moments when you realized that you were no longer just ‘casual’ with someone. The moments that showed it grew into something bigger. ‘Everyday’ is about finally letting your guard down and being open to loving someone without restrictions.”

Message from AmPm

“While we have always released tracks that include collaborations with guest vocalists, in 2021 we have also been releasing pure dance-music tracks without vocals. ‘Everyday’ is a combination of both of these approaches, and we think it works great. Above all, we think it is a simple and catchy summer tune, so we hope it will be an enjoyable soundtrack to your summer. It looks as though we are in for another summer of restrictions, but we hope you can turn up the volume a little, lift your spirits and have fun.”

Be sure to check out the music video in question below!

LMYK Starts from 0 with Latest Anime Music Video!

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Vocalist LMYK was greatly selected as the ending theme of the anime Vanitas no Carte", and her new song "0 (zero)" was ranked high not only in Japan but also in Taiwan and Canada. The music video that was recently released on YouTube, in which she appeared for the first time, has also received many enthusiastic comments from overseas. In response to these positive responses, a new music video of "0 (zero)" featuring illustrations from the anime Vanitas no Carte has been released.

The anime Vanitas no Carte is based on the latest work by Jun Mochizuki, the author of the popular manga PandoraHearts which has sold over 5.5 million copies. And it is currently on air. It is produced by BONES, a company famous for producing high quality anime such as Fullmetal Alchemist and Psalms of Planets Eureka seven, and has been getting a lot of attention overseas. 

LMYK produced both Japanese and English versions of the song for this anime. For the overseas distribution of the anime, a new attempt has been made to use the English version of the song in English-speaking regions. It is an elegant and gothic soundscape that beautifully adorns the steampunk world of 19th century Paris. The newly released music video for the anime version of "0 (zero)" is also based on the English lyrics, and the images from the TV anime are exquisitely edited to match the music and the world of the anime, making it an enjoyable experience for both music and anime fans. Her new song is also produced by Jimmy jam & Terry Lewis, one of the world's leading producer teams. LMYK's signature whispering voice is used as an orchestration, and their production work visualizes the sound as if it were a garden in bloom.

Continue to be on the lookout for LMYK with the English version of “0 (zero)” music video below!

MACROSS∆ Concert "WALKüRE ATTACK!" Complete 2016 Live Tour Finale will Stream to 18 Territories Worldwide on August 28

Tactical sound unit Walküre, featured in the Macross Delta anime series, will premiere the remastered version of their legendary 2016 concert "Walküre Attack!" Tour Finale to international fans on August 28. The never-before-seen complete version of the concert, which has not been included in any previous package, was recorded live at Zepp DiverCity (Tokyo) on September 10, 2016. The emotional, high-energy event – which marked an important milestone for the group and their fans – will be streamed in its entirety one time only to 18 territories, including Japan.

The full-length concert will last approximately two-and-a-half hours and will be the only chance for fans to watch the complete presentation before the shortened "digest" version is released in September as part of the Macross Delta "Walküre Edition" Blu-ray Box Set on September 28.

Walküre members are:
Mikumo Δ JUNNA, Freyja Δ Minori Suzuki, Kaname Δ Kiyono Yasuno, Reina Δ Nao Toyama, Makina Δ Nozomi Nishida Walküre debuted in the anime series Macross Delta, the latest in the Macross robot anime series that celebrates its 40th anniversary next year.

In June 2020, their fourth single, "Mirai wa Onna no Tame ni Aru" became the first single for Walküre and for the Macross series to reach No. 1 in the Weekly Oricon Singles Chart.

As previously reported, Walküre’s first new album in five years, Walküre Reborn!, is scheduled for release on October 13.

Be sure to check out the teaser video for the upcoming live viewing along with the viewing info below!

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MacrossΔ #Air Walküre Premium 1st LIVE 2016 ～Walküre Attack!～

Organizer: BIGWEST

Streaming: Live Viewing Japan

Premiere:
August 28, 2021 – 19:30 (Viewing open) / 20:00 (Start) (JST)

Price: 1800 JPY

*service fee will be applied outside Japan

Ticket site for overseas fans:
https://ib.eplus.jp/walkure1st-streaming

Tickets on sale:

August 19, 2021 (23:00) – August 28, 2021 (23:59) (JST)

Archive viewing available:
August 28 (24:00) – August 30 (23:59) (JST)

Streaming territories:

Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, USA

About Live Viewing Japan:

Live Viewing Japan is a Japanese-based media distribution company focused on bringing a variety of entertainment properties to a global theatre-going audience. More information on the company and its projects is available at: https://liveviewing.co.jp/en/

fishbowl Shows the Beauty of Shizuoka in Latest Music Video!

To hype up their upcoming double A-side single, six-member idol group fishbowl released the music video for their track “朱夏” (Shuka”) on their YouTube channel. fishbowl is an idol group from Shizuoka produced by Yamamoto Sho. Following their debut single "深海" (“Shinkai”), the 2nd single "踊子 / 朱夏"  (“Odoriko/ Shuka”) will contain songs with motifs such as the scenes and feel of Shizuoka. The single will drop with four editions that are loving called Type A-D. Type A-C will be CD-only while Type D will feature a bonus DVD. 

This music video was shot in various parts of Shizuoka prefecture, and featured a one-cut scene along with a scene where a large number of fireworks were launched while girls danced in the background. The music video was directed by WACHAJACK from Shizuoka, following his collaboration for the debut song “Shinkai”.

As we look forward to the upcoming release, be sure to check out the music video in question along with the pre-order links for the single below!

Standard edition Type A

Standard edition Type B

Standard edition Type C

Limited edition Type D