Heavenstamp’s Mika to withdraw from the band

It’s been announced that Heavenstamp’s drummer Mika will be withdrawing from the band.

Since last year, Mika had been receiving treatment for her bad hip condition. However, she wasn’t able to recover as expected and it was concluded that it would be difficult for her to continue making music and participating in lives. After talking it over many times with …


Heavenstamp to release their first full album

Rock band Heavenstamp has announced that they will be releasing their first full album, ‘HEAVENSTAMP‘, on July 4th!

The self-titled album will feature Heavenstamp’s already released songs “Stand by you” and “Waterfall“. It will also include songs from the band’s indie era including “Hype” and “Morning glow“, for a total of 14 tracks.

Additionally, the band plan to hold a nationwide tour to …


Bassist Shikichin parts ways with Heavenstamp

Rock band Heavenstamp and bassist Shikichin have parted ways.

According to reports, Shikichin decided to withdraw from the band, and his decision was based on the members’ differences in their worldviews and values. Although he will not be an official member, Shikichin will take part as Heavenstamp’s supporting bassist when needed.

Heavenstamp will continue their activities as a 3-member group while …


Heavenstamp releases music video for “Waterfall”

Heavenstamp made their major debut with the mini-album “Stand by you – E.P.+REMIXES” earlier this year, and in October they will be back with their second mini-album, “Waterfall – E.P.+REMIXES“.

The new mini-album was once again co-produced by Bloc Party’s Russel Lissack, but this time it’s going to include another sweet collaboration.

Heavenstamp worked together with UK’s famous art design collective, tomato, …


Heavenstamp to invite 500 people to their first one-man show in Osaka

Heavenstamp, who recently made their major debut with their mini-album “Stand by you – E.P.+REMIXES”, will be holding their first one-man show in Osaka on June 26th.

The band’s first Osaka one-man show will be performed at Osaka BIG CAT, and the audience will be chosen through an invitation system. Those who purchase the mini-album “Stand by you – E.P.+REMIXES” at Tower …


Heavenstamp reveals their PV for “Stand by you”

Although Heavenstamp’s major debut was delayed to May 11th, the rock band’s still going strong, and they’ve just revealed the PV for their song, “Stand by you“!

“Stand by you” is the title track from their first mini-album with Warner Music Japan, “Stand by you -E.P. + REMIXES”. Heavenstamp also already released a video for the 80KIDZ remix of …


Heavenstamp releases PV for “Stand by you – 80KIDZ remix”

We reported just yesterday about  Heavenstamp’s PV for “Morning Glow“, and now, the PV for “Stand by you – 80KIDZ remix” has also been revealed!

“Stand by you – 80KIDZ remix” was released in February, and will be included in the rock band’s first major EP, scheduled to come out next month.

Unlike the ethereal atmosphere of the previous PV, …


Heavenstamp releases PV for “Morning Glow”!

J-Rock band Heavenstamp, who will be making their major debut on April 13th, has just revealed the PV for their song, “Morning Glow“!

“Morning Glow” was the fourth track from their first indie mini-album, “Hype“, which was released last December and received critical acclaim that led to their upcoming debut with major label Warner Music Japan.

Check out the video below and …


Heavenstamp announce their major debut

Rock band Heavenstamp, who were selected as an artist to watch in 2011 by J-WAVE, recently performed live at the McDonald’s Tokio Hot 100 Awards ceremony, where they formally announced their major debut.

As the performance started, the silhouettes of the four members appeared and they began performing songs from their first mini-album, “Hype“, released by Goldtone Records. Vocalist …


Winners from J-WAVE’s TOKIO HOT 100 AWARDS

On February 24, J-WAVE held its “McDonald’s TOKIO HOT 100 AWARDS” ceremony. The annual awards show, which determines the year’s best song and artists through listeners’ votes, had selected seven nominees each for five award categories. All songs and artists that placed in the top 100 in 2010 were considered for nomination. From January 9, 2011 until February 6, a total of 18,661 votes were counted to decide this year’s winners.

Read on to see who won!