As Mnet drew up plans to follow the “Produce 48” series, they must have known it was going to be difficult. The vote-rigging saga, with the final results being fabricated by producers of “Produce X 101”, had led to fines and prison sentences, and affected both IZ*ONE and X1. But, with K-pop promoters having an […]
BAND-MAID, YOASOBI And More Highlight February’s Japanese Music Livestream Shows
Available Worldwide Thanks To Digital Events Leader ZAIKO Japanese artists have embraced livestreaming shows in the age of COVID-19, and every month Japanese e-ticketing platform and events leader ZAIKO helps put on dozens of shows that can be enjoyed from all around the world. Starting this month, ZAIKO highlights some of the biggest shows of […]
KEIKO releases her debut album
KEIKO, a member of the disbanded three-girl vocal group Kalafina, released her debut solo album on December 2, titled ‘Lantana’. ‘Lantana’ Trailer: Kalafina made their debut in January 2008 with ‘Oblivious’, the ending theme to the feature-length anime ‘The Garden of Sinners’, followed by songs for TV anime such as ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’ and […]
AKINA from FAKY makes her solo debut
AKINA, a member of the J-pop group FAKY, makes her solo debut today (November 27) with the release of digital single ‘Touch’. ▼AKINA new song「Touch」Music Streaming Link https://avex.lnk.to/TouchPR Born to Japanese and American parents, AKINA experienced diverse cultures during her childhood as her family moved between countries around the world. In 2015, she relocated to […]
Avex Introduce Eight Idol Groups For Foreign Fans
(edited content provided by Avex) J-pop idol groups from Japan continue to captivate the world – and as one of Japan’s biggest labels, Avex boasts some of the very best artists, including many that have already found success around the world. Drop everything and meet eight amazing female idol groups. ZOC Founded on the concept of […]