Press Release: Aimer to Appear at A/X 2015, Music Digitally Released Worldwide!‏

Aimer will be appearing at Anime Expo’s Fate/stay night [UBW] Special Event!

Even in Japan her shows are very limited in the numbers and the tickets are SOLD OUT in a short time.

Considering the fact that Anime Expo will be her first overseas show, it will be a premium experience to watch her perform!

With the awaited soon to be released album, we cannot take our eyes off this new rising star!

Press Release: UVERworld Releases New Single “Bokuno Kotobadewanai Korewa Bokutachino Kotoba”.‏

Now available worldwide!

This new single “Bokuno Kotobadewanai Korewa Bokutachino Kotoba” is featured as the opening theme song of the popular TV anime, ”The Heroic Legend of Arslan”.

Domestically, it reached #3 on the Oricon weekly ranking chart as well as #1 on iTunes rock chart.

In addition, footage of UVERworld’s concert which took place at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, will be viewable on VEVO from June 24th. So mark your calendars!

              

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PRESS RELEASE: Monster Energy Welcome to Rockville Band Performance Times Announced

Band performance times were released today for the fifth annual Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, April 25 & 26 at Jacksonville, Florida's scenic Metropolitan Park along the St. Johns River. The powerful rock lineup includes Slipknot, Korn, Godsmack, Marilyn Manson, Slayer, Ministry, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, Of Mice & Men and many more.

General Admission and VIP tickets for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are on sale now at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com, with limited quantities available. A limited number of tickets are also available at select MetroPCS and Firehouse Subs locations with no service fees. A very limited number of Aloft hotel packages can still be purchased at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com. All other hotel packages are sold out.

Performance times for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are as follows (subject to change):

Press Release: ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Releases Their Highly Anticipated New Single “Easter”!‏

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION releases their highly anticipated new single “Easter”,

8 previous albums now available for international fans!

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION has just released their highly anticipated new single titled "Easter"! This latest single comes after a 2 year hiatus without a release from the band. Other tracks include “Parallel World” and “Seaside Sleeping” for a total of 3 newly recorded songs.

In addition, the band has also revealed that it is working on a new studio album, which is being recorded in Los Angeles at Studio 606, which is the private studio of the American rock band, Foo Fighters.

ALSO for first time ever, the band has made available 8 of their previous albums for international fans via iTunes and Amazon. Albums ranging from their debut album “Destructive Amplifier” to their long selling hit album “Sol-fa” are now available!

New Single “Easter”

1. Easter

2. Parallel World

3. Seaside Sleeping

iTunes:

Easter - Single - Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Asian Kung-Fu Generation Full Listing

Amazon:

www.amazon.com/Easter-Asian-Kung-Fu-Generation/dp/B00U0AK1AY

[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION]

Official Site：

www.asiankung-fu.com

Official Facebook:

www.facebook.com/akg.offical

VEVO @YouTube: 

www.youtube.com/user/akgVEVO

Press Release: AKIRA's Hit Singles Now Available On iTunes!‏

Singer and fashion model, AKIRA has released her music for the first time for international fans to enjoy!

Her debut single “Aoki Tsuki Michite”, featured as the ending theme song for the anime series, "Black Butler: Book of Circus“ and her 2nd single “Kirie Toroimen No Shirabe” are now available.

As previously announced, she will be making an appearance at Kawaii-Kon in Hawaii from March 27-29. Don’t miss your chance to see her in person!

[Aoki Tsuki Michite]

iTunes:

Aoki Tsuki Michite - EP - AKIRA

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Aoki-Tsuki-Michite-Akira/dp/B00U1NZ4G6

[Kirie Toroimen No Shirabe]

iTunes:

Kirie Toroimen No Shirabe - EP - AKIRA

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Kirie-Toroimen-No-Shirabe-Akira/dp/B00U1NSFTO

Press Release: FLOW Releases Their Ultimate Anime BEST Album!!!‏

Known for their many anime themes, 5 piece rock band FLOW releases their second and the ULTIMATE anime best album!

This album, “KIWAMI” (meaning “ultimate” in Japanese), includes songs from popular anime series, plus their newest song “AWAKE”, “Bluebird” (a collaboration cover song with Diana Garnet) and a remix by DJ Kazu!

Also this summer, FLOW will also be embarking on their first ever world tour titled “FLOW WORLD TOUR 2015 KIWAMI” which will hit up 8 countries that include Japan, Taiwan, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Canada, and the U.S..

Their stop in the U.S. will be on June 12th, at the largest independently organized anime convention in the NY/NJ area, Anime Next 2015!

Stay tuned for more details on their world tour.....

PRESS RELEASE: Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville: Metalachi Video, Graffiti Artist RISK, Tequila World Details & Onsite Sponsor Activities

Various onsite sponsor activities and an interactive art installation with graffiti artist RISK have been announced for the fifth annual Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, April 25 & 26 at Jacksonville, Florida's scenic Metropolitan Park along the St. Johns River. In addition, more details have been confirmed for the new Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Tequila World.

Florida's biggest rock festival kicks off the World’s Loudest Month festival series and features music on multiple stages, band autograph signings, interactive experiences, a Monster Energy viewing area with beverage sampling, and a variety of food and beverage options, including local gourmet food trucks and the debut of the new Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Tequila World.  

The new Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Tequila World, with a Mexican fiesta theme, will feature a wide range of tequilas, extreme margaritas, gourmet tacos, mixologists and more. The expanded list of tequilas that will be offered in the Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Tequila World is as follows: Cabo Wabo, Corazon, Espolon, El Jimador, Lunazul, Margaritaville, Monte Alban, Pura Vida, Siete Leguas, and more to be announced. Gourmet tacos will be provided by TacoLu Baja Mexicana. Admission to this area is free and open to those 21 and up.

Metalachi--the world’s first and only heavy metal mariachi band--will keep the party rolling with three performances on the Tequila World stage each day. Check out this hilarious behind-the-scenes video clip with Metalachi as they get the news about playing the festival: 

Also new in 2015 is the RISK interactive graffiti art installation. Kelly Graval, the multi-talented fine artist, illustrator, and graffiti artist known as RISK, will be curating an interactive art exhibit to be displayed on site. The exhibit will showcase multiple live demonstrations by RISK and will allow festival attendees the chance to interact and add to the exhibit. RISK has been synonymous with the Los Angeles art community for decades. With a career spanning 30 years, RISK has solidified his place in the history books as a world-renowned graffiti legend. He has come a long way since he pioneered the painting of freeway overpasses, signs and billboards, dubbed “heavens.” Although RISK loves aerosol art, he sees it as merely just one genre in his life’s work. From his days as a student at the USC School of Fine Arts to gallery and museum showings around the world, RISK has transformed from a street artist to a rising star in the contemporary art world. Check out a video of RISK in action here:

And this is only the beginning.  For more information on additional sponsor activities, check out the event page in the calendar on the sidebar.  Tickets for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are available now at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com. Those looking for a VIP experience are encouraged to buy now and save. A limited number of VIP tickets are still available for purchase for the following prices: Weekend VIP: $244.50 + fees; Single Day VIP: $129.50 + fees. On March 9 at Midnight ET, VIP ticket prices will increase to: Weekend VIP: $264.50 + fees; Single Day VIP: $139.50 + fees.

Website: www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/welcometorockville

Twitter: @RockvilleFest

Instagram: @welcometorockville

Official Video Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlWzJp7nV0I

PRESS RELEASE: Mahoshoujo ni naritai Performing at Japan Nite at SXSW!

Dive into a world of fantasy and music with a new Japanese band at SXSW

An up and coming Japanese band, Mahousyoujo-ni-naritai / 魔法少女になり隊 (literally, “Want to be a magical girl”) is performing as part of Japan Nite at SXSW on March 20^th at Elysium in Austin, TX.

More Info @
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2015/events/event_MS30648
http://sxsw.com/music/news/2015/japan-nite-celebrates-20th-anniversary-sxsw-2015

Debut mini album, Boken no syo 1

Mahousyoujo-ni-naritai / 魔法少女になり隊

Mahousyoujo-ni-naritai was formed in 2014 as a five-piece commercial and creative team: KAJI BASIL (vocal), gari (VJ/vocal), MEIJIsan (guitar), UI VITON (gujitar), ADULT YUkun (bass).

The band sounds part metal, punk and EDM, while infusing elements of role-playing games, not only in their songs and lyrics, but also their videos and live performance, having won a prestigious contest for up-and-coming artists hosted by a major Japanese rock magazine merely four months since forming the band, and being invited to perform at ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2014. In 2015, they’ve also been tapped to write a song for Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, one of Japan’s most in-demand idol groups.

As a side note, vocalist and magical girl-in-training, KAJI BASIL, was put under a spell by an evil witch, and now travels the world to find a cure for her predicament. In order to preserve her magical powers, she does not speak anytime other than singing, so please keep in mind that she will be unable to answer when spoken to.

Official site:
http://mahousyoujoninaritai.com/
YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqtZjrORNih_6RDIzMUXUA

PRESS RELEASE: Eir Aoi Releases Highly Anticipated New Single “GENESIS”

After releasing her hit single “IGNITE” last year, Eir releases her 9^th single, “GENESIS” on February 18^th, which is featured as the ending theme song for the anime series, “ALDNOAH.ZERO” Season 2.  In addition, she is scheduled to make an appearance at Kawaii-Kon in Hawaii from March 27-29!  Listen to Eir’s powerful voice on this latest single to and don't miss your chance to see her in person at Kawaii-Kon 2015!

iTunes              

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/eir-aoi/id569938402

Amazon                       

http://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Eir-Aoi/dp/B00TCH6CWM/

Aoi Eir Live Information

Kawaii-Kon 2015

Friday to Sunday, March 27-29

Hawaii Convention Center

Info: http://www.kawaii-kon.org

Press Release: GARNiDELiA To Perform At Sakura-Con 2015!‏

GARNiDELiA announced as a Music Guest of Honor at Sakura-Con!

GARNiDELiA, a music unit composed of female vocalist MARiA, and music composer, toku, has been announced as a Music Guest of Honor at Sakura-Con.  Sakura-Con will take place from April 3rd to the 5th at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.

Don’t miss your chance to check out this rising new duo, GARNiDELiA, at their historic first show in the U.S.!

Sakura-Con

Date: Friday to Sunday, April 3-5

Venue: Washington State Convention Center 

Info: http://www.sakuracon.org

Press Release: SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2015 “HELLO WORLD” U.S., Mexico Tickets On Sale NOW!

Japanese girls’ band, SCANDAL has just announced Chicago, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Mexico headliner shows for the North America leg of their WORLD TOUR 2015 “HELLO WORLD”!

Ticket sales are on sale now and a select number of VIP tickets will also be available for each show.

May 15, 2015

Anime Central-Chicago, Illinois

http://www.acen.org/content/scandal-anime-central-concert-information

May 20, 2015

Wednesday@ 8PM

El Plaza Condesa-Mexico City

http://www.ticketmaster.com.mx

http://www.elplaza.mx/evento/scandal

May 22, 2015

Friday @ 7:30PM

House of Blues- Los Angeles, California

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Scandal-tickets/artist/949557

http://www.hob.com/losangeles

May 23, 2015

Saturday @ 7PM

House of Blues- Anaheim, California

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Scandal-tickets/artist/949557

http://www.hob.com/anaheim

SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2015 “HELLO WORLD”　official website

http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/scandal/worldtour2015/

Album “HELLO WORLD” and more music from SCANDAL available at

U.S. iTunes: 
SCANDAL

Amazon MP3:

http://www.amazon.com/Scandal/e/B000APZLOA/digital/ref=ntt_mp3_rdr?_encoding=UTF8&sn=d 

 

iTunes Mexico: 
SCANDAL

Press Release: Okuda Tamio, The Verbs Will Perform Two Historical Shows In L.A.‏

Very first performance for Japanese rock legend Okuda Tamio in the U.S.!

American rock band, The Verbs, with members Meegan Voss (vo), Steve Jordan (dr), Okuda Tamio(gt), and Willie Weeks(ba) will get together making two rare appearances in Los Angeles to kick off the beginning of 2015. This also marks Okuda Tamio’s first ever live performance in the U.S. since becoming an official member of The Verbs!

Their first appearance will be at the 26th Annual Guitar Center Drum-off Finals in which the band will play a special set at the Club Nokia on Jan 17th. In addition, The Verbs will perform at the world renowned venue, The Hotel Café in Hollywood on Jan 19th.

26th Annual Guitar Center Drum-Off Finals

Saturday, Jan 17, 2015

Club Nokia, Los Angeles

http://drumoff.guitarcenter.com/

The Verbs @ The Hotel Café

Monday, Jan 19, 2015 7:00 PM 

https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=3492

Press Release: LiSA Releases SAO ED Single "SHIRUSHI"‏

LiSA delivers another Sword Art Online collaboration single!

LiSA has released her 7th single “SHIRUSHI” worldwide!

The lead track “SHIRUSHI” is featured as the ending theme song for the popular TV anime series, Sword Art Online II Mother’s Rosario arc, which is currently airing. 

The second song was also used as the ending theme song for Sword Art Online II’s , Calibur Arc, titled “No More Time Machine”.

To top it off, LiSA’s mega hit single, “crossing field” ”, which was featured as the opening theme song in the first season of Sword Art Online (Aincrad arc), has been specially produced with English lyrics.

The original “crossing field” song has continued to be a best seller, with a total of 340,000 downloads worldwide!

This is highly anticipated single boasts three incredible tracks, creating another LiSA x Sword Art Online collaboration that fans have been waiting for! 

“SHIRUSHI” Track listing 

01. SHIRUSHI (Sword Art Online II Mother's Rosario ED)

02. No More Time Machine (Sword Art Online II Calibur Arc ED)

03. crossing field -English ver.-

【LiSA Official Website】 http://www.lxixsxa.com

【LiSA Official English Website】http://www.aniplexusa.com/lisa

【LiSA Facebook】http://www.facebook.com/lxixsxa.jp

【Twitter】 http://twitter.com/LiSA_OLiVE

Press Release: SCANDAL Releases Their Latest Album, “HELLO WORLD”‏

As previously announced, the girls rock band, SCANDAL will be on their world tour starting next year visiting the U.S., U.K. France, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Although this will be their first ever world tour appropriately named SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2015 “HELLO WORLD”, the girls are anticipating over 70,000 fans along the way.

Today they release their latest album, “HELLO WORLD”, with the same title as their soon to be historical world tour! Kicking off this amazing album is the upbeat new single “Image”, which was written and composed by MAMI. With superstar producers Seiji Kameda and Tetsuya Komuro having a hand in this project, the album is without a doubt going to be a BIG hit with the fans!

Since their debut, their previous five albums have all ranked in the top 5 of the Oricon Charts in Japan and with “HELLO WORLD", the girls take another step forward releasing this promising new album!

[iTunes]
Hello World - SCANDAL - (Canadian purchase link)
Hello World - SCANDAL - (USA purchase link)


[Amazon]



Track listing

1. Image
2. Your song
3. love in action
4. Departure
5. Graduation
6. Yoake No Ryuseigun
7. Onegai Navigation
8. Runners high
9. Honn Wo Yomu
10. Can Beer
11. Winter story
12. Oyasumi
13. Place of life（feat. Tetsuya Komuro）


Official website
http://www.scandal-4.com

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/scandalofficial

Twitter
https://twitter.com/scandal_band

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/scandalSMEJ

Blog (Japanese only)
http://ameblo.jp/scandalblog-4

Press Release: SCANDAL Releases Newest Single and Announces World Tour!‏

SCANDAL releases newest single “Image” AND SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2015 "HELLO WORLD" announced!!

Today the 20th single by SCANDAL has been released via iTunes and is also available worldwide for international fans as well. This catchy new song was written and composed by MAMI (Guitar & Vocals) and depicts the bands’ current “image”.

Check it out on 

Also for next year SCANDAL has officially announced their first ever world tour, SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2015 “HELLO WORLD”!

SCANDAL will start their tour in Japan with a historical 31 live shows, which is the most shows the band has ever played during a single tour, and then go out to perform in five international countries including the U.S., U.K, France, Taiwan and Hong Kong!

Stay tuned for the dates and location updates through SCANDAL’s “HELLO WORLD” tour special site!

http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/scandal/worldtour2015

Official website

http://www.scandal-4.com

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/scandalofficial

Twitter

https://twitter.com/scandal_band

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/scandalSMEJ

Blog (Japanese only)

http://ameblo.jp/scandalblog-4

Press Release: EGOIST, New Single “Fallen” Now Available!‏

Featured as the ending theme song for the anime series “PSYCHO-PASS 2”!

Since their formation, EGOIST, consisting of producer ryo (supercell) and vocals Chelly have been actively touring in Japan and internationally. Their newest single, “Fallen” is featured as the ending theme song for the TV anime series “PSYCHO-PASS 2”, and is a fast beat tune that perfectly matches with the anime series. It has been over a year since their last single release and today they release this new track for the fans that have been eagerly waiting!

iTunes
Canada


USA 

Official HP

http://www.egoist-inori.jp

Twitter

https://twitter.com/chelly_egoist

Facebook (supercell/EGOIST)

https://www.facebook.com/supercell.JPN

Press Release: TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA Announces 5 Shows In The U.S. And South America!‏

In 2013, the band had a successful tour that included the main stage at Coachella Music Festival, a packed venue in New York City and an explosive finale in Mexico. This year TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA commemorates their 25th anniversary year with an album release, national tour and an overseas tour!

As part of their overseas tour, they have announced 5 shows, kicking it off with 3 cities in the U.S, that includes Los Angeles and New York City. The band will then descend to South America, where their popularity is heating up, with shows in Costa Rica and Mexico!


Tour Dates

Oct.09. 2014 (Thurs) The Observatory in CA
Venue: The Observatory (3503 South Harbor Boulevard Santa Ana, CA 92704 )
TIME: 8PM
Tickets

Oct.11. 2014 (Sat) Supersonico Festival in CA
Venue: Shrine Expo Hall and Grounds, Los Angeles, CA
TIME:2PM
Tickets

Oct.14. 2014 (Tues) Irving Plaza in NY
Venue: Irving Plaza (17 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003)
TIME: 7PM
Tickets

Oct.16. 2014 (Thurs) CLUB VERTIGO in Costa Rica
Venue: CLUB VERTIGO (Edificio Centro Colón, Paseo Colón - Planta Principal, San José, Costa Rica)
TIME: 8PM
Tickets

Oct.17. 2014 (Fri) Pepsi Center in Mexico
Venue: Pepsi Center WTC (Dakota,03810,Mexico City, Mexico)
TIME: 8PM
Tickets

Press Release: L'Arc~en~Ciel's New Single, "EVERLASTING" Released In 35 Countries Worldwide!‏

L’Arc~en~Ciel, releases new single, “EVERLASTING”

Their highly anticipated new song now available!

On March 21 and 22, L’Arc~en~Ciel played a historical two-day concert at the iconic National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, which was also live streamed across the world in the U.S., UK, France, Mexico, Brazil, Hong Kong and Taiwan. 

At venue, they played and announced the future release of their new single "EVERLASTING", to great fanfare.

After several months of fans eagerly waiting, this latest single from the band has been released in 35 countries worldwide and is now available today!

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Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Canada, United States, 

Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, 

Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, 

Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, 

Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Vietnam, Sri Lanka

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United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Press Release: Aimer, Releases Newest EP, "Dareka, Umiwo"‏

Aimer, releases “Dareka, Umiwo”

Ending theme song for the anime series Terror in Resonance

A breakout year for singer-songwriter, Aimer (Eme) in which she played her first show at the Nippon Budokan and released 2 new albums, in which both ranked in the top 10 of the Oricon weekly album chart. 

Her newly released EP, “Dareka Umiwo” is now available and the title track is featured as the ending theme song for the anime series Terror in Resonance which is produced by the renowned composer, Yoko Kanno.

Other tracks from this EP feature collaborations with artists including, Mao Abe, Yuuki Ozaki (Galileo Galilei) and Ryo Nagano (APOGEE).

This latest EP from Aimer truly showcases her beautiful vocal abilities along with her harmonious unity with great artists and composers that she truly respects.

Press Release: LiSA Releases 6th Single, “BRiGHT FLiGHT / L. Miranic”‏

 Double A-side single that showcases her “pop” and “rock” sides!

In May of this year, LiSA released her 5th single “Rising Hope” for her fans worldwide and it went on to capture #4 on the Oricon Music Charts in Japan.

LiSA is back at it again with her 6th single, “BRiGHT FLiGHT/ L. Miranic”, which is a special release that overseas fans can enjoy before the CD release in Japan!

This double A-side single showcases LiSA’s talents as a multifaceted artist; the first song “BRiGHT FLiGHT” is a pop track that exhibits her cute side with an image of the color “pink”, while “L. Miranic” reveals her heavy rock side with an image color of “black”.

Furthermore, the coupling track titled “Tokyo Love Song” is LiSA’s first ever song in which she wrote the lyrics and composed the music. This latest single packs 3 unique tracks that will surely pull fans into LiSA’s World!

“BRiGHT FLiGHT / L. Miranic” is available today!

Set list

1. BRiGHT FLiGHT
2. L. Miranic
2. Tokyo Love Song