- Ako
- New Release
Ako Releases New Song “Twilight”! Music Video and New Artist Photos Revealed!
Singer-songwriter Ako has released her new song "Twilight" on January 15, accompanied by the debut of its music video and new artist photos. "Twilight" is a heartfelt track blending urban sounds rooted in house and city pop. It captures the bittersweet emotions of recalling past happiness over and over before dawn. The song’s cutting-edge sound is brought to life by mixing engineer Nathan Boddy, known for his work on tracks like NewJeans’ "Super Shy". The music video for "Twilight" has also been released on Ako’s official YouTube channel. Directed by Ako’s creative team, londog, the video features cool and striking visuals that perfectly match the song’s atmosphere. Highlights include dance and band performances in an LED-lit space and Ako DJing in a pure white room. Fans are encouraged to enjoy both the song and its stunning visuals. Additionally, a new artist photo taken by photographer Yusuke Wakana has been unveiled to mark the release. Be sure to check it out! NEW SINGLE 'Twilight' URL：https://lnk.to/ako_Twilight 「朝が近い夜」MUSIC VIDEO Artist Information HP：https://akolondog.net/ YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/@mjgptw___ad X：https://twitter.com/mjgptw___ad Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/mjgptw___ad/
- TOMOO
- New Release
TOMOO’s New Song “Contrast” Chosen as the Ending Theme for the Second Cour of the TV Anime Blue Box, Airing from January 2, 2025!
Blue Box, a hugely popular series with over 6.5 million copies in circulation, is a poignant youth sports romance story that delicately captures the subtleties of emotions. Its long-awaited TV anime adaptation has been a hit, and for the second cour, TOMOO’s new song Contrast will serve as the ending theme. Regarding the creation of Contrast, TOMOO commented: "I was deeply moved by how the characters respect and support one another. Those moments felt incredibly precious to me, so I wrote the song with the hope of cherishing those aspects." Contrast is set to be released digitally on January 8, 2025. Fans who Pre-add the song on Apple Music or Pre-save it on Spotify by 11:59 PM on January 7, 2025, will have a chance to win an exclusive live photo wallpaper. Don’t miss this special campaign! Additionally, a new main promotional video featuring a snippet of the song has been released, so make sure to check it out. TOMOO’s Full Comment: "While experiencing the vibrant emotions of the wonderful characters in Blue Box, I found myself reflecting on the feelings I had when I was their age. For example, even in their romantic dynamics, it’s not just about being...
- Band-Maid
- New Release
BAND-MAID New Digital Single “Zen” will be released in January 2025! The song will be the Opening theme song for the MAPPA original TV anime “ZENSHU”
The globally girls' hard rock band BAND-MAID, whose latest album Epic Narratives has charted in the top ranks worldwide, is teaming up with MAPPA, the renowned animation studio behind hits like Attack on Titan: The Final Season and Jujutsu Kaisen. Together, they will bring the original TV anime ZENSHU. The title of the OP theme is “Zen” and will be released in January as the their first single in 2025. The song reflects the anime’s immersive world, featuring poignant lyrics and a fast-paced, melodious hard rock sound. SAIKI (Vocals), who penned the lyrics, shared heartfelt comments about the passion poured into the piece. Along with the theme song announcement, a promotional video for the anime featuring a preview of "Zen" has been released—be sure to check it out! Additionally, BAND-MAID has announced their 2025 live tour. Fan club members currently have exclusive access to an early ticket lottery, so don’t miss the chance to secure your spot! ©全修。／MAPPA TVanime “ZENSHU" PV Artist Information Official Website: https://bandmaid.tokyo Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BANDMAID Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/bandmaid Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandmaid.jp/
- Miki Matsubara
- New Release
Miki Matsubara’s Unreleased Song Revived by Tetsuji Hayashi Now Streaming!
The city pop masterpiece "Mayonaka no Door ~ Stay with Me", sung by Miki Matsubara, now has a previously unreleased song titled "SKY RESTAURANT'", which was released on December 5th via digital platforms. This track, with lyrics by Yumi Arai and music by Kunihiko Murai, is well-known as a hit performed by the vocal group Hi-Fi Set. It has also gained recognition overseas as a sampling source. For this release, only the vocal track preserved on multi-tapes stored in a warehouse was used, and a new arrangement was created by city pop maestros Tetsuji Hayashi and Yasuo Otani. Regarding the project, Hayashi commented, “I was entrusted with producing this track from Miki Matsubara’s unreleased recordings. That song turned out to be ‘Sky Restaurant,’ a hit familiar through Hi-Fi Set. I aimed to rebuild the arrangement by stripping away everything except her voice from the original demo recording, which had a distinctly kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) flavor. While working, listening to Miki’s voice and breaths captured by the mic, I felt moments of heartache from the reality that she is no longer with us. However, those emotions gradually transformed into the joy of creating something new. With my foundational arrangement and Yasuo...
- New Release
Jin Dogg Releases Music Video for “NANI?”, the Ending Theme Song of the Anime Kengan Ashura!
Osaka-born rapper Jin Dogg releases music video for NANI?, the ending theme of Kengan Ashura Season 2! NANI? features a hard-hitting "drill" beat, a trending sound in the hip-hop scene, paired with Jin Dogg's powerful and punchy rap. The phrase "Dakara Nani?(so what?)" repeatedly drives the track as its impactful keyword. The music video combines live-action with manga- and anime-style visuals, showcasing Jin Dogg’s dynamic appearance as he battles in the animated world. Kengan Ashura (original story by Sandrovich Yabako, art by Daromeon) is a battle-action manga boasting the No.1 spot in reader popularity. Kengan Ashura Season 2 Part 2 is now streaming exclusively on Netflix! Jin Dogg"NANI?"Music Video Lyrics by Jin Dogg Produced by Homunculu$ MV Director: Shintaro Kunieda Director of Photography: PAY Animation, Character Design: Masatoshi Okamoto(studio VIICON) Visual Effects: Keiichiro Sekino ”NANI?" Link: https://lnk.to/JinDogg_NANI Artist Information X：https://x.com/sadmadjake Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/sadmadjake/
- Miki Matsubara
- New Release
It has been 45 years since Miki Matsubara released “Mayonaka no Door – stay with me”! The song was renewed by Tetsuji Hayashi and released for distribution!
A masterpiece of city pop, it has been viewed more than 3.6 billion times on YouTube and more than 300 million times on Spotify, ranking in the top 10 of Spotify's Japanese song rankings."Mayonaka no Door -stay with me” by Miki Matsubara has become a timeless classic, with only one song from the 1970s in the Top 100. On November 5, exactly 45 years after its release, Tetsuji Hayashi, who composed and arranged the song, released a new version of the song “Midnight's Door - stay with me 2024” for download, retaining the song and some instruments. Tetsuji Hayashi said of the new version, “It was a very moving experience for me to work on ‘Miracle Song’ that transcended time and space, leaving her voice behind on the 45th anniversary of her debut as a singer. The core of the original arrangement that I worked on that day and the ad-libs of Masaki Matsubara Gtr and Jake H. Conception Sax, who should be praised forever, remain, but I put a new “now” in the 2024 version, which I completed with Yasuo Otani! I want to deliver this song to all the fans of this song in the world.”...
- Band-Maid
- New Release
BAND-MAID releases the music video for their new song ”Forbidden Tale” from their globally charting album Epic Narratives!
The globally popular girls’ band BAND-MAID. Their newest album Epic Narratives, released on September 25th, debuted at 8th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart (as of September 25th). It ranked 4th in the U.S., 6th in Hong Kong, 3rd in Canada, and 2nd in both Ireland and Norway, charting high across the globe. It also made a strong start at 10th on Billboard JAPAN’s Hot Albums (weekly chart dated October 2nd). The newly released music video for their song “Forbidden Tale” showcases a dramatic and grand composition, representing a new frontier for BAND-MAID. The video features a series of visually striking scenes that align perfectly with the song’s dynamic progression. Fans can look forward to hearing this track live during their special OKYU-JI performances starting October 5th and their ZEPP TOUR. BAND-MAID ”Forbidden tale” Music Video BAND-MAID "Epic Narratives" https://BAND-MAID.lnk.to/EpicNarratives
- THE ORAL CIGARETTES
- New Release
THE ORAL CIGARETTES’ new single “UNDER and OVER” (the opening theme for the TV anime”Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii” ) is now available for streaming! Plus, the music video has also been released!
THE ORAL CIGARETTES new single "UNDER and OVER" was released on October 1st. This track has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime "Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii", which will start airing on October , 2024. It has been three years since they have sung an anime theme song. Along with the release, the music video for "UNDER and OVER" was also unveiled on THE ORAL CIGARETTES’ official YouTube channel. The video features a one-shot style, with various phenomena unfolding around Takuya Yamanaka (Vo/Gt), who stands out wearing a flight cap. The theme of the song is "good and evil," conveying the message that even within evil, there is good, and even if one has committed a crime, happiness can still be rebuilt. It’s a work that leaves you with the satisfaction of watching a film, so be sure to check it out! THE ORAL CIGARETTES /「UNDER and OVER」 https://oral.lnk.to/UNDERandOVERPR 「UNDER and OVER」Music Video [embed]https://youtu.be/t2it6C75HOs?si=4_nESzMoQyUSjggo[/embed]
