Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s “Pang Pang Pang” Is a Hypnotic Rave
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are music videos that tell stories, music videos that complement songs, and then there are music videos that leave you wondering what on earth you just watched. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s latest single, “Pang Pang Pang,” falls squarely into that third…
cosmosy’s “Paradise ~ I need you ~” Is an Infectious Surprise
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I first pressed play on cosmosy’s “Paradise ~ I need you ~,” I wasn’t expecting it to become the song that convinced me to write about the group. That’s not meant as a slight. Pop music… particularly the highly polished…
Mia Takarabe Talks Identity, Steve Aoki, and Her Debut Single “Heartless”
LOS ANGELES, CA- At just 19 years old, Mia Takarabe is standing at the beginning of what promises to be a very busy chapter of her career. Before discussing music, collaborations, or what comes next, I wanted to understand the experiences that shaped the…
Steve Aoki and Mia Takarabe’s “Heartless” Signals a New Global Era for J-Pop
LOS ANGELES, CA- Japan has been trending for years, making its way into our daily lives one anime episode or sushi roll at a time. But what about the music? Slowly but surely, more Japanese tracks have been landing on global streaming playlists, more…
Nobody Puts CHANMINA in a Corner: Inside the Japanese Superstar’s Defiant Rise at Zipangu Festival
LOS ANGELES, CA- The entertainment industry loves a neat label. One to slap onto an artist for an easy marketing campaign. Pop star. Hip-hop artist. Rocker. But what happens when an artist refuses the packaging? “CHANMINA! CHANMINA!” Before she even stepped onto the stage…
From Spaceman to Sparkles: Chiaki Mayumura’s Electrifying SXSW Debut
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- At South by Southwest, Chiaki Mayumura brought her unique brand of J-pop to the stage in a performance that was nothing short of electrifying. The Japanese pop sensation, who has been making…
Atarashii Gakko Brings a Fresh Sound to J-Pop during Their Performance at Head in the Clouds
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA– “…One of the biggest highlights of the festival was Atarashii Gakko!– a unique and eccentric Japanese quartet. Comprised of four members, Suzuka, Mizyu, Kanon, and Rin, the group debuted in 2017 with “Dokubana,” and they’ve…
Bruno Mars Lends J-Pop Group ARASHI A Musical Hand
LOS ANGELES, CA- Before BTS and K-Pop took the world by Storm, the J-pop band ARASHI had its musical grip on the Asian market and was the best selling Asian boy-band as of September 2019. Early last year, ARASHI announced the group activities would be suspended…
