Miura Yutaro reveals short PV for “Kienai Niji”

Miura Yutaro has revealed the short PV for his song, “Kienai Niji“.

Miura was the vocalist for rock band Peaky SALT, who went on hiatus back in 2010. Since then, he started working on his solo project and made his debut with the single, “Tabidachi“, last August.

“Kienai Niji” is one of the tracks off of Miura’s 1st mini-album, “AND YOU“, that will …


LOVE PSYCHEDELICO to release new album, ‘IN THIS BEAUTIFUL WORLD’

It’s been revealed that LOVE PSYCHEDELICO will be releasing a new album titled “IN THIS BEAUTIFUL WORLD” on April 17th.

This will mark the duo’s first original album since releasing ‘ABBOT KINNEY‘ about 3 years and 3 months ago. It will contain their already released singles, “Beautiful World“, “It’s You“, and “Dry Town ~Theme of Zero~“, as well …


Tsunku♂ reveals his plan on forming new units from Hello! Pro Kenshuusei

Music producer Tsunku♂ revealed  his plan to form new units from Hello! Pro Kenshuusei.

“I am currently planning on the formation of several units among the members from Hello! Pro Kenshuusei in this year or next year,” he said, according to an announcement posted on Hello! Project’s official site.

“Today, I would like to announce the members of the first unit. …


The title of Momoiro Clover Z’ upcoming 2nd album to be “5TH DIMENSION”

It’s been announced that idol group Momoiro Clover Z’s upcoming second album would be titled “5TH DIMENSION“! The new album was announced at the final day of their 7-day talk & live event “Momoclo Shiren no Nanaban Shoubu episode.3” held at the Tokyo Kinema Club.

Since the title for their second album has been set, the title for their upcoming …


The name of Tanaka Reina’s band revealed

As announced previously, Morning Musume member Tanaka Reina will be graduating from the group on May 21st, the final day of their upcoming nation-wide tour titled “Morning Musume Concert Tour 2013 Haru Michishige☆Eleven SOUL ~Tanaka Reina Sotsugyou Kinen Special~.”

After she graduates from the group, she will focus on her band activities, and it was recently announced that …


m-flo releases PV for new ballad number “LOVER”

On February 3rd, m-flo released the PV for the title track “LOVER” of their upcoming new single “LOVER” on their official Youtube channel.

“LOVER” is the group’s first ballad number in a long time and features the vocals of a female singer. As usual, there won’t be an official statement regarding the identity of the singer, but Kato Miliyah recently performed …


Three Fairies members form new unit “M Three” + to release a debut single

Left to right: Miki, Miria, Mahiro

Left to right: Miki, Miria, Mahiro

According to VISION FACTORY, three members from Fairies “Miki (Shimomura Miki), “Miria (Fujita Miria)”, and “Mahiro (Hayashida Mahiro)” have formed a new unit called “M Three“!

M Three is set to release their debut single which is currently untitled on March 27th. The song has already been chosen as the ending theme for TBS’ “Akko …


SHINee to release new single “Fire” in March

It’s been revealed that SHINee will be releasing a new single titled “Fire” on March 13th.

The title track for SHINee’s 7th Japanese single has the theme “the determination of love that blazes up like a moment of flame”. Ishiwatari Junji will write the lyrics, BACHLOGIC will serve as track-maker, and it will be mixed by D.O.I.. For its coupling tracks, …


MUSIC STATION artist line up for February 15th

TV Asahi has revealed the artist line up for the February 15th broadcast of their music program, ‘MUSIC STATION‘.

Next week’s episode will feature performances by AI, Kis-My-Ft2, Koda Kumi, Sakanaction, and more.

Check out the set list below!

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“Music” – Sakanaction
“My Resistance -Tashika na Mono-” – Kis-My-Ft2
“Color the Cover” – Koda Kumi
AI
Other

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Sources: MUSIC STATION Official Website, natalie


Recochoku’s monthly download charts for January

Recochoku recently released the monthly download charts for the month of January.

Check out the top ranking for digital singles, chaku-uta, music videos, and theme songs over the past month after the cut!


Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Kashiwagi Yuki, and more perform on February 1st episode of MUSIC STATION

On the February 1st episode of ‘MUSIC STATION‘, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, AKB48’s Kashiwagi Yuki, KAT-TUN, Nakashima Mika, and Champagne took the stage to give thrilling performances.

Check them out below!

“EXPOSE” – KAT-TUN

“Furisodeshon” – Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

“Dear” – Nakashima Mika

“Shortcake” – Kashiwagi Yuki

“starrrrrrr” – Champagne


Ono Erena to release her 4th single in March

Former AKB48 member, Ono Erena will release her 4th single “Kimi ga Ano Hi Waratteita Imi wo.” on March 6th.

The theme of the title track is “POP ROCK GIRL”, and just like her previous releases the lyrics will be written by Ono herself. In the lyrics, she expresses a story of herself stepping forward to her dream.

For the new song, …


Actress Gouriki Ayame to make a singing debut in June

It was announced on the latest issue of fashion magazine “Seventeen” (released on February 1st) that actress Gouriki Ayame would be making a singing debut in June.

There is no further details regarding her singing debut at this moment.

Gouriki has been an exclusive model for the magazine since February 2008, and she will hold a event to meet the readers in …


Weather Girls releases PV for their 2nd single

The second single for Taiwanese girl group Weather Girls‘ “Koi wa Tokimeki Chuuihou” is set for release on February 6, and they recently released the PV for the song on their official YouTube channel. The title track is the ending theme song for TV Tokyo’s “Tokuhou! B-kyu News SHOW.”

Check out the PV and the details on the single below.

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Tohoshinki releases “In Our Time” short PV

Tohoshinki have released the short PV for “In Our Time“!

“In Our Time” is a track from the group’s upcoming sixth Japanese album ‘Time‘. The album, which includes 12 tracks and 2 bonus tracks, will come in four versions: a CD version, 2 CD+DVD versions, and a special BigEast version. ‘Time’ is scheduled for release on March 6th.

Check out the short …