In a rare and radiant cross-cultural collaboration, (LOVE SONG) brings together the creative forces of Japan and Thailand to tell a story of love. Directed by Champ Weerachit Thongjila, best known for the global BL romantic comedy series 2gether, the film is the acclaimed Thai filmmaker’s first project in Japanese feature cinema. At the centre…
HANABIE. Releases New Single, “Karu Garu Everyday!! and Annouces UK/IR Tour
When Tokyo’s underground metal scene first caught wind of HANABIE., few could have predicted how far the self-proclaimed “Harajuku-core” band would go. What started as a high school club activity in 2015 has since exploded into one of the most exciting acts in Japan’s heavy music sphere — and now, the world. Combining metalcore, hardcore,…
YOON SAN-HA’s Second Mini Album “CHAMELEON” Is a Quirky, Feel-Good Joyride
Eleven long months since talented singer and ASTRO member YOON SAN-HA made his successful solo debut, the 25-year-old is back with a surprising medley that takes new risks. As far as solo pursuits go in the K-pop industry, YOON’s millions of listeners on DUSK is no small accomplishment. The first mini-album, cohesively mellow, was as blue…
How Sampling of South Asian Music is Celebrating Cultural Identities and Influencing Western Sounds
Sampling is a music production technique that has been used in music since the 1940s, with roots in hip-hop and electronic music. An innovative style that manipulates sound to permeate across genres, the evolution of sampling has seen the growth of a musicality that connects cultures around the world. Given its foundation in music diversity,…
j-hope Lollapalooza Berlin 2025 Recap: BTS Rapper’s Spectacular Solo Show
Lollapalooza first took place over 20 years ago in 1991, staging Jane’s Addiction’s farewell tour (although the group has reunited over the years: the most recent reunion was cancelled in 2024 when Farrell assaulted Navarro during a concert in Boston towards the end of the year). Originally a touring event that kicked off in Chicago,…
Queenz Eye Unveils New Member Seo Ha, Completing Transition to Six-Member Lineup
The queens have returned – this time with all six jewels in the crown firmly in place. On July 9, K-pop girl group Queenz Eye unveiled fresh profile photos of two key members: OG rapstress Ah Yoon and their newest maknae, 16-year-old Seo Ha, whose arrival has officially completed the group’s transformation into a six-member…
More Than an Idol: JUNHEE of A.C.E on Growth, Grace, and Letting Go – Exclusive Interview
By all accounts, Park Junhee, a.k.a JUNHEE, has spent his life preparing to be an artist, and he has the seven years of trainee life, a handful of almost-debuts, and a historical BL drama to prove it. But ask him why he chose this path, and you don’t get a polished, media-trained monologue. You get…
All Things Orchestral Returns with a Cinematic Bang at BST Hyde Park
If you thought classical music was all stiff collars and serious faces, All Things Orchestral at BST Hyde Park was here to blow that stereotype, and a few minds, clean out of the water. Now in its third year, the event lit up a balmy July evening (July 10) with epic film scores, lush orchestration,…
EVNNE: Rising Stars to Set to Shine Globally with Their World Tour, “EVNNE’s SET N GO”
EVNNE is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed by Jellyfish Entertainment. Consisting of Keita, Park Han-bin, Lee Jeong-hyeon, Ji Yun-seo, Yoo Seung-eon, Mun Jung-hyun, and Park Ji-hoo, they officially debuted on September 19, 2023, with the EP Target: Me. READ MORE: EVNNE on Embracing Their Mature Side in Second EP “Un: SEEN” – Interview…
OX:N On Making Their Four-Member Venture From OMEGA X
Suited up and feeling suave are OX:N: a team name unfamiliar in the K-Pop scene, but with a lineup very familiar to many. These un-fresh faces consist of Jaehan, Xen, Jehyun, and Yechan of OMEGA X, who are re-debuting as a quartet. Why, you ask? While Yechan dubs themselves the “feel-good guys”, Jaehan, leader of…
ASTRO’s YOON SAN-HA to Make Solo Comeback on July 15
Born in 2000 (yes, you read that right, he’s officially an adult and adorable), YOON SAN-HA has grown from the baby-faced youngest member of ASTRO into a versatile singer, actor, and all-around charmer under fantagio. He began his K-pop adventure as a trainee at the ripe age of 12, debuted with ASTRO in 2016, and…
Hyper Japan 2025 – Ai Higuchi on Unfinished Journeys, Global Voices, and the Songs That Move Us – Exclusive Interview
Ai Higuchi’s journey into music began with classical piano at just two years old, but her artistic evolution has been far from traditional. Over the years, she added violin, drums, guitar, and vocals to her toolkit, building a rich, multi-instrumental foundation. “Since my roots are in classical piano, I think my sense of tempo is…
Hyper Japan 2025 – Yuka Iguchi Reflects on 20 Years in Anime Ahead of Hyper Japan in London – Exclusive Interview
For over two decades, Yuka Iguchi has been an important voice in the world of anime. From her iconic role as Index in A Certain Magical Index to unforgettable performances in Girls und Panzer, Encouragement of Climb, Symphogear, and Ascendance of a Bookworm, she has helped shape the emotional language of modern anime. This July,…
Hyper Japan 2025 – Hitsujibungaku on Shoegaze, Anime, and Growing Up in Japan’s Alt-Rock Scene – Exclusive Interview
Formed in 2011 by vocalist and guitarist Moeka Shiotsuka when she was just 15, Hitsujibungaku has steadily evolved from a high school band into one of Japan’s most compelling alternative acts. Joined by bassist Yurika Kasai, who picked up the instrument specifically to join the group, and drummer Hiroa Fukuda, the trio built their early…
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