the GazettE 20TH ANNIVERSARY BEST ALBUM HETERODOXY-DIVIDED 3 CONCEPTS- Now Available Digitally!

For the first time since its original release on 23 December 2022, the GazettE 20TH ANNIVERSARY BEST ALBUM HETERODOXY-DIVIDED 3 CONCEPTS- is available to officially stream from today! Click the link above to start listening now from your favourite digital platform, or to order the CD directly from the GazettE's overseas label, which includes an English translation booklet for every song.

Until now the must-listen to album, that features 47-tracks fully remastered and beautifully placed across three volumes, was available to purchase as a 3-CD collection or as a digital download only.

Now, the entire compilation that looks back on the GazettE's 20 year career, is available to stream ahead of the band's tour finale at Japan's legendary Nippon Budokan venue on 15 July 2023. The live spectacle is the final date of the band's tour around latest studio album MASS (also available on CD, and to download and stream), and is entitled "the GazettE LIVE TOUR2022-2023 MASS "THE FINAL". Tickets go on sale this week, from 24 June and details can be found here!

Rising Japan MusicFest comes to Long Beach, CA

Los Angeles, CA - LA’s one-and-only Japanese music festival is preparing to bring people together on 7/22 (SAT) and 7/23 (SUN). The event will be action-packed with Japanese food, music, and culture; something for everyone to enjoy! With the goal of supporting Japanese and Japanese-American artists and spreading the love for Japanese music in the United States, Rising Japan MusicFest is an event organized and hosted by the creators of the OC JAPAN FAIR. Two outdoor stages will showcase Japanese, Japanese-American, and American artists!

Enjoy stand-up comedy, meet the maids from Arcane Maid Cafe, watch a dance performance, and see stars perform in person like legendary pop duo Def Tech, Shanice, the American singer-songwriter behind the hit song “I Love Your Smile,” Los Angeles-based reggae artist Iakopo, and Minami, a TikTok hit singer produced by Naoki Wada, who also produced End of the World. Along with music, fans can enjoy shopping and a variety of Japanese food stands! Try authentic Japanese food from one of 14 vendors, including Asahi Beer, Daikokuya, and Shin-Sen-Gumi. Fans can also roam through Japan-inspired pop-up shops to browse a selection of goods and crafts. Sake testing from some of Japan’s most iconic brands will also be available.

Tickets will be sold both online at RJM’s website (https://risingjapan-musicfest.com/tickets/) and at the door. VIP tickets are also available.

Performers:

Def Tech, Shanice, Iakopo, WST, Rihwa, Kaoru Miyazaki, EPITHYMiA, Kawago Hina &

Yonaka Band, Minami, A Page Unturned, Arkta, Jules Liesl, Koz, Pepper Osaka, Ari Prado, Arcane Maid Cafe, Tsugu Itagaki (We Share Records), Sara Nanjo, Isomen Club, Ryu, Konnichiwa, Mio Ando, OSAKA SHOW GANGS, and more!

*Performers, stage content and times are subject to change without notice.

Shiki Miyoshino Is Set To Make Her Debut

Shiki Miyoshino, who is an American-born singer, is a member of the PRISM Project and has announced she will be making her major debut with Sony Music Labels Inc. Miyoshino is a virtual YouTuber who is also an occultic inugami born from the wandering souls of dog owners who have lost their passion. She is lively and cheerful and deeply loves music, horror, and, of course, dogs. Within the virtual talent industry, she is known as a songstress who captivates audiences worldwide with her beautiful singing voice “hanahaki” will be released on July 12..

Her first single, titled “hanahaki”, delves into the theme of “Hanahaki Syndrome,” a fictional disease in which an individual suffering from unrequited love coughs up flower petals. This marks the beginning of her journey as a messenger of the occult. The music is composed by the enigmatic US-based composer known as “GHOST,” who boasts a subscriber count of over 400,000.

BE:FIRST Wants Fans Around The World To Smile

Dance and vocal group, BE:FIRST continues to share their love to their fans. With the recent release of 'Smile Again', the group has recently posted a video reel of each member saying 'You are Beautiful' in different languages. This includes English, Malay, Thai, Korean, Tagalog, Chinese and Vietnamese to name a few.

BE:FIRST dedicates 'Smile Again' and for the first time, this new social video reel to all overseas fans. Seven distinct vocals stand out in 'Smile Again', encapsulating fragility, determination, hope and acceptance that accompany a simple message in the song’s lyrics ‘You are so beautiful’. As part of Shiseido ANESSA’s Spring Summer 2023 in Japan and 8 other countries/regions in Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, this is BE:FIRST's first love song to be released and shared to the world.

The music video for 'Smile Again' has surpassed over 9 million views on YouTube, as well as 16.3 million on TikTok with #saシャッター (smile again shutter) to date.

Luck Life to Release Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5 ED Theme Song “Kiseki” on August 23!

LUCK LIFE Jacket Cover

Four-member rock band Luck Life has released the full music video for their new song “Fanfare,” from their first best album LUCK LIFE, which will be released on July 5 under the Lantis label.

“Fanfare” is a song that encourages you to do your best everyday, and the music video, which was filmed with fans, offers a glimpse into the bond that Luck Life and their supporters have cultivated over a span of 15 years.

Furthermore, Luck Life has announced that they will be performing the ED theme song for season 5 of the TV anime Bungo Stray Dogs. Titled “Kiseki,” the song features Luck Life’s signature powerful sound, indigenous melodies, and lyrics that skillfully evoke scenes and emotions from their own works and personal experiences, creating a perfect complement to the fifth season of Bungo Stray Dogs.

The single will be released in two formats: an Anime Edition featuring a Bungo Stray Dogs illustration on the cover, and an Artist Edition that includes a digest video of the band’s 15th anniversary concert held at EX THEATER ROPPONGI on March 15, 2023. Be sure to check out the music video “Fanfare”, along with the pre-order links for LUCK LIFE below!

Standard edition

Limited edition