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The Peppers to End Activities After 10-Year Run
by Rokku Sokuhō | 3 September 2026 | NEWS | 0 Comments
J-pop duo The Peppers will end its activities after a decade together, vocalist and lyricist SHALA announced through her official X account on September 3—the anniversary of the unit’s formation. In an attached statement, SHALA said the decision marks the conclusion...
Electric Eel Shock Announces 2026 UK and European Tour
by Rokku Sokuhō | 3 September 2026 | NEWS | 0 Comments
Japanese garage-rock and heavy-metal trio Electric Eel Shock has announced an extensive UK and European tour running from October 7 to November 15, with 30 confirmed appearances across four countries. The band published the full itinerary on its official website after...
Jupiter Adds Warsaw Date and more to 2027 European Tour
by Rokku Sokuhō | 3 September 2026 | NEWS | 0 Comments
Japanese visual kei and symphonic metal band Jupiter has added a Warsaw concert to its 2027 European schedule, placing the show immediately after its appearance at Epic Fest in Denmark. According to an official notice from guitarist and band leader HIZAKI, Jupiter...
Mikumo to Graduate From Wagamaki Amid Medical Treatment
by Rokku Sokuhō | 3 September 2026 | NEWS | 0 Comments
Mikumo will graduate from idol group Wagamaki (ワガマき／ワガママきいて？？) amid renewed treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, according to an announcement published by the group on September 2. Management said Mikumo had been on extended medical leave since November 2025 because of...
Candy Yamauchi to Graduate From The Grateful a MogAAAz
by Rokku Sokuhō | 3 September 2026 | NEWS | 0 Comments
Candy Yamauchi will graduate from masked idol group The Grateful a MogAAAz and leave GOLLIPOP RECORD on September 30, 2026, according to an announcement published by the group. Yamauchi is currently on hiatus and will remain absent from the group’s previously...
歪-HIZUMI- to Disband After December 11 Final Show
by Rokku Sokuhō | 3 September 2026 | NEWS | 0 Comments
Tokyo rock band 歪-HIZUMI- will disband after holding its final self-organised event at Otsuka Deepa on December 11, 2026, according to an announcement posted on the group’s official X account. The decision followed a request from vocalist and keyboardist Asumi to...
ASTERISM Drummer MIO Announces Temporary Health Hiatus
by Rokku Sokuhō | 3 September 2026 | NEWS | 0 Comments
ASTERISM announced on September 2 that drummer MIO will temporarily suspend his activities with the heavy metal band because of ongoing health concerns. According to the group’s official notice, a doctor advised MIO that he requires an extended period of rest and...
SUZU to Graduate From BABYBEARD on September 7
by Rokku Sokuhō | 3 September 2026 | NEWS | 0 Comments
SUZU will graduate from BABYBEARD on September 7, 2026, ending her six-year tenure as an original member of the pop-metal idol group. BABYBEARD announced the personnel change through its official Facebook page on September 2. The group said the decision followed...
THE LET’S GO’s Announce 22-Date European Tour
by Rokku Sokuhō | 3 September 2026 | NEWS | 0 Comments
THE LET'S GO's will launch their THE WONDER DONUT TOUR 2026 in Épinal, France, on October 22, starting a 22-show run through France, Spain and Italy. According to the itinerary published by the band on its official X account, the French leg will open at La Souris...
Yui Nishina to End AMO million Support Role on September 27
by Rokku Sokuhō | 3 September 2026 | NEWS | 0 Comments
AMO million has announced that support member Yui Nishina will conclude her work with the group following an AMO million-hosted event on September 27, 2026. The group disclosed the change in a statement published through its official X account on September 1. It...
New Music
ROSELIA
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW MUSIC | 0 Comments
Roselia released their digital single titled Kono Aoki Yami to Hikari on worldwide streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and TuneCore, on September 10, 2026. The track serves as a special tie up song created for the smartphone game BanG Dream...
CANTOY
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW MUSIC | 0 Comments
CANTOY released their full-length digital album THE ART OF LIVING AGAIN across streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music, delivering a high-energy blend of heavy riffs and electronic beats. Formed in 2004 in Tokyo with frontwoman Catherine leading the...
MAZARI
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW MUSIC | 0 Comments
Alt-idol grop MAZARI released their latest digital single, GOKUSAI, expanding their streaming catalogue across major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and TuneCore. Formed in Nagoya under the concept of curses, the group operates under label MAD'S iNK, blending...
Hakumay
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW MUSIC | 0 Comments
Hakumay released their fresh digital single Discord across major digital streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and TuneCore. The Tokyo based three piece girls rock unit consists of former Pimm's vocalist Erisa Gunji, bassist Boo-chan, and drummer...
VALHALLA
by Rokku Sokuhō | 10 September 2026 | NEW MUSIC | 0 Comments
VALHALLA released their new digital single Tenka Joto across streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and TuneCore. Founded in Tokyo in 2020, the fast rising metal outfit brings explosive riffs and soaring vocals written and arranged by lead guitarist Ryo,...
CHASED
by Rokku Sokuhō | 10 September 2026 | NEW MUSIC | 0 Comments
CHASED released their 1st full length album titled PARAVOID on digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and TuneCore on September 10, 2026. Originally formed in Osaka as Chased by Ghost of HYDEPARK before shortening their name, the band officially debuted...
sarabayoake
by Rokku Sokuhō | 10 September 2026 | NEW MUSIC | 0 Comments
sarabayoake released their digital single on Spotify and major streaming platforms, delivering a powerful anthem built on driving guitar lines and raw vocal delivery. Formed in Tokyo and steadily building momentum since their early live house days, the...
Mari Hamada
by Rokku Sokuhō | 10 September 2026 | NEW MUSIC | 0 Comments
Mari Hamada released her compilation album INCLINATION IV on September 9, 2026, via Victor Entertainment, marking the fourth installment in her signature ten year milestone series. Available across digital streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music...
Strawberry Song Orchestra
by Rokku Sokuhō | 9 September 2026 | NEW MUSIC | 0 Comments
Strawberry Song Orchestra released their haunting digital single Sono Otoko, Kaijin ni Tsuki across streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, and TuneCore. Formed in 1998 by frontperson Sensha Miyaaku, who penned the lyrics for this release alongside music by...
Haku.
by Rokku Sokuhō | 9 September 2026 | NEW MUSIC | 0 Comments
Indie pop Haku. released their major first full-length album Sekai ga Kawaru Toki on September 9, 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in their career trajectory. Formed in Osaka in 2019, the four-piece outfit featuring vocalist and main songwriter Ai, lead guitarist...
New Musicvideos
2lala
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW VIDEOS | 0 Comments
2lala (IIララ) released a brand new music video for their track Taiyo Mitai na Onnanoko, featured on their third EP titled Natsurala II. Directed and edited by vocalist Risa Suzuki alongside cinematographer Yuuki Ninomiya, the video highlights Suzuki, who transitioned...
Earthists.
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW VIDEOS | 0 Comments
Earthists. released the official lyric video for their track WUNDER, written and produced by the band, mixed and mastered by Jeff Dunne. Serving as a key promotional release ahead of their album THIS IS HYPERMETAL, the track showcases the group's signature blend of...
Inochronicle
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW VIDEOS | 0 Comments
Inochronicle released their 1st digital single Music Video Akai Kami on September 9, 2026. Formed as a three piece band featuring former singer songwriter Chanyui on vocals and guitar, guitarist Ryo Nakamichi of ircle (currently on indefinite hiatus), and keyboardist...
LustQueen
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW VIDEOS | 0 Comments
LustQueen released their seventh digital single Regina Gemina on September 9, 2026. The project formed as the solo music endeavor of vocalist and voice actress Yuina, featuring songwriting and arrangement contributions from Duke Ishibashi. The track showcases a fiery...
ASTY
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW VIDEOS | 0 Comments
ASTY released their full official music video for RESTART on YouTube, marking their formal return following a six year hiatus. Written by vocalist TAKERU and composed by bassist Yuuki, the track serves as the group's first single under their new four piece lineup...
D†Cry
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW VIDEOS | 0 Comments
D†Cry released the music video for their track R.I.P. on YouTube. The collaborative project features vocalist YU+KI, formerly of the 90s visual kei group JURASSIC, and guitarist KEN, formerly of major label rock outfit D-SHADE. The single serves as the lead...
Oideyo! Yureiz
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW VIDEOS | 0 Comments
Oideyo! Yureiz released their official music video for "Sugar Drill No Isho" in 4K 2160p resolution on YouTube, marking their official debut following the disbandment of their former project Akai Yurei. Directed by vocalist Shugorei, the video depicts the four members...
BELLRING少女ハート
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW VIDEOS | 0 Comments
BELLRING Shoujo Heart published full concert coverage documenting their third anniversary one-man performance at Shibuya WWW. Originally formed in Tokyo back in April 2012 before rebooting with a fresh generation of performers, the alternative idol group delivered a...
Shukatsu Club
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW VIDEOS | 0 Comments
Shukatsu Club performed a standout set including their notable track Seinoku during their major label 2nd anniversary solo concert Souzouryoku at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM on May 24, 2026. Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Shonen Aaaaa alongside guitarist Ishiguri, bassist...
Salvador no Akuma
by Rokku Sokuhō | 11 September 2026 | NEW VIDEOS | 0 Comments
Salvador no Akuma released live performance footage for their track Double Image, captured during their appearance at the Number Gate venue in Osaka on May 31, 2026. The Osaka based alternative idol group, whose concept pays homage to Spanish surrealist painter...
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