Super idol group SKE48 announced in a snazzy new trailer that they will releasing a brand new single. The trailer dropped on their official YouTube channel and called it a new beginning for the group that will be celebrating its 11th year when the the single releases. What this implies we are not sure however we are sure to find out when the single will be released on December 12.
Check out the trailer below!
JYONGRI is a urban-pop singer, who debuted in 2006 under EMI Music Japan, a subsidary of Universal Japan. Her debut single Possession/My All For You made #16 on the Oricon charts. She had 9 singles, 2 studio albums, Close to Fantasy and Love Forever, and a best album “JYONGRI BEST TRACKS”, all within 4 years. In 2012, EMI Music Japan ended their contract with her.
JYONGRI has since released many original songs on her YouTube and has been doing live performances in Japan. Currently, she isn’t signed with anyone.
JYONGRI’s music is mostly piano based, which she plays herself. She is know for her powerful ballads and vocals.
I highly recommend many of her “original” songs on her YouTube, such as “Unhappy”, “Here to Stay”, and “Cheers”. They showcase her style and her voice very well. If you can find her older songs to purchase, I highly recommend the songs “Lullaby For You” and “Possession” as starters.
JYONGRI’s new digital single “Purple Cloud” was released on May 16, 2018. This is her first digital single since Free My Soul in 2012. “Purple Cloud” is a mellow song with an urban pop feel to it. It has a catchy beat which the Japanese and English lyric combination blends naturally with her powerful vocals. You can currently purchase “Purple Cloud” on iTunes. Please check out the video below!
You can check out her official website here. And follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. She also has a Spotify which you can check here!
Four-Member rock band ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION announced today the title of their upcoming album, ホームタウン (Hometown), being released on December 5. Including their latest single, “Boys & Girls”, Hometown is set to release with twelve tracks total. The album will also have a limited edition with a bonus CD titled “Can’t Sleep EP”, which will include four new songs that were taken from their BEST HIT AKG2 (2012-2018) album.
Preorder Hometown here, and check out ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s latest song “Boys & Girl's” below!
Indie corner band Necry Talkie announced a brand new album, ONE!, being released on December 5. ONE! will have a total of twelve tracks total and will include their hit song “オシャレ大作戦”("Oshare Taisakusen").
Also announced Necry Talkie will be doing their first all country tour starting from January 12 till the end of February. Tickets are on sale now till October 15 available on the band's official site. If you are in Japan during that time and have are interested they give a high energy show that you won't forget.
In front of the new Kingdom Hearts game Hikaru Utada is releasing a new single titled “Face My Fears” which will serve as the game’s main theme. “Face My Fears” is a collaboration song with Hikaru Utada, Poo Bear, and Skrillex. The single will be released on January 18, 2019. With Kingdom Hearts being released on January 25 of 2019.
Below check out the upcoming tacklist and be sure to check out “Chikai” posted below; Chikai will also be featured in the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 3. Lastly if you want to hear our thoughts on Utada’s latest album check out our artist spotlight posted on the bottom of the page.
Face My Fears Track List
Face My Fears (Japanese)
Face My Fears (English)
Chikai
Don’t Look Back
This is our Utada Hikaru special. We spend the whole episode going over Utada's career. We hope you guys enjoy it and look forward to more.
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