showmore Seeks More Answers in Upcoming Album!

Duo showmore announced that they will be releasing a brand new album, seek, October 6. This will be the latest album release by the vocalist since too close to know back in December of 2019 and will be their third album overall. Seek contains a total of nine songs including the latest song, "marble", which was released digitally in June. Bassist Shotaro Tamaki  and drummer Taihei will also be participating as recording members, with Shin Sakiura, A.G.O, TiMT of PEARL CENTER, and Mime, Breaking Atoms participating as producers. The album will be released with only a CD-only standard edition. 

As we look forward to the upcoming release be sure to check out their latest music video “marble” along with the pre-order link for seek below!

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the shes gone Brings Their Unique Sound With Upcoming Album!

SINCE Jacket Cover

Three-member rock band the shes gone announced that they will be releasing a brand new album, SINCE, October 20. This work will include a total of ten songs, including the representative song “想いあい” (”Omoiai”), which has exceeded 14.85 million views on YouTube, and their latest song "線香花火” “Senko Hanabi”, which was released digitally on August 18. Furthermore, with this album it was decided that this tour would be the band's largest one-man tour, with its finale to be held at Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO) in Tokyo before its closure next year.

As we look forward to the upcoming release be sure to check out the music video for “Senko Hanabi” along with the pre-order links for SINCE below!

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KEIKO Knows Her Fans with This Latest Release!

“Nobody Knows You” Digital Jacket Cover

Previously a member of Kalafina, the popular three-girl vocal unit produced by Yuki Kajiura who disbanded in March 2019, singer KEIKO has released her new single “Nobody Knows You” on September 15 across all digital music streaming platforms. This will be her first new release since her March 10 double A-side single, “Sakura wo Goran/Waratte Yaru”.

On “Nobody Knows You”, KEIKO crafts a fantastical world of sound built on an atmosphere of sadness and sorrow, with a melody line that expresses the core strength of the heart, delivered with an overwhelmingly powerful vocal performance that could only come from KEIKO and her musical experience to date. The result is a song with a lasting sense of beauty.

Along with the digital release of “Nobody Knows You”, it is accompanied by a jacket image and profile photo of a graceful KEIKO in classic black and white.

Comment from KEIKO

“When I started my solo activity, I had a vague notion that I wanted to sing a song that was ‘dark’, and this is the song that I ended up choosing. ‘Nobody Knows You’ contains a message about having the confidence to live life your own way, no matter what the situation. At a time where we are expected to temper our emotions, I want to value the priceless freedom of being able to move the heart through singing.”

Be sure to check out the music video for “Nobody Knows You” below along with the streaming link for the track here!

Kaz Brings A New Type of Code with Latest EP!

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Kaz from the boy group INTERSECTION has released his very first solo EP, CODE LOVE across all digital music streaming platforms. Kaz himself was directly involved in the production of every song on the new EP. Its release follows the June 2021 single “White Stallion”, which broke records on its release in China, becoming the first song by a Japanese artist to simultaneously hit No.1 in four separate category charts on Chinese download sites.

Kaz is currently studying at Harvard University. With roots in jazz and classical music, He is expanding his horizon so the new EP takes in such diverse genres as alternative, chill, trip-hop, lo-fi rock, lo-fi pop and more, to create music that is not tied to stylistic boundaries. It is a challenging work that will surprise listeners with Kaz’s musical essence. Producing this EP at the age of 21, Kaz has set a new standard for Generation Z artists, and this release proves he is well on his way to becoming an icon himself.

Kaz commented on the work stating 

“The title of this EP ‘CODE LOVE’ explores the sentimental and subtle emotional complexities of love. I wanted to express my thoughts about life and love outside of stereotypical expressions of romance by exploring the various feelings that surround love that stay in people’s hearts for better or worse. For this EP I got to work with many talented artists and musicians, and it represents my musical journey specifically expressing a wide range of genre-blending musicality. I hope everyone is able to feel and relate to all of the new dimensions of my sound as I continue to grow and develop as an artist and continue my journey of discovering myself.”

The release of the EP was preceded by three single releases. “White Stallion” broke the sales record for a Japanese artist in China on its first day. “Drown feat. Hikari Mitsushima” was released last month. Most recently, he released “Summer is Over feat. Mai Anna”, which attracted attention from revered media outlets such as The Associated Press and Sweety High.

Be sure to check out the streaming link for CODE LOVE here, along with the music video for “Drown” below!

AmPm Heads to Jakarta for their Third Series of Jet-Setting Dance Tracks!

The masked production duo AmPm, who began their career in March 2017 with the global hit “Best Part of Us feat. Michael Kaneko”, have released the third track in a series of dance tunes based on cities around the world. “Jakarta” was released today, September 10 across all digital music streaming platforms, alongside a music video shot on the streets of Indonesia’s vibrant capital city.

“Jakarta” is the third track in a series that began in March 2021 with the release of “Tokyo”, with each song crafting a musical journey to cities with which AmPm feel a strong personal connection. AmPm performed in Jakarta in 2017 as the only Japanese artist to appear at the Spotify On Stage festival, and the new track combines a smooth chill sound with a typically AmPm dance foundation, along with a Southeast Asian-influenced melody that is evocative of Indonesia’s capital.

The members of AmPm have also written a post on Medium about their experiences in Jakarta and the inspiration it gave them.

Throughout their career, AmPm have produced dance tracks featuring a variety of guest vocalists from around the world. In addition to these, AmPm intend to continue their series of releases inspired by their favorite cities, expressing the invaluable inspiration they have found on their global travels. Previous entries include “Tokyo” and “New York City” – the three tracks work great together as a set, so please check them out.

Message from AmPm

“As the place where we held our first live performance, Jakarta holds many special memories for us. The city is home to people from many different backgrounds, and it has a unique culture. As a very fast-growing city, it has a distinctive character, and it is one of our favorite cities. We aimed to express our image of Jakarta and the vibe we felt there as a dance track.

“We still vividly recall the excitement of our first live performance. Right now, it is difficult to share that kind of experience with a large group of people and with the volume turned up loud, but we long for the day when we can return to Jakarta and perform as the AmPm we are today.

“This track also includes some first-time attempts for us, such as incorporating the sound of traditional folk instruments, so we hope you will listen to it and experience the journey within your ears.”

Be sure to check out the music video for “Jakarta” along with the track here!