Almost twenty years into their career, coldrain have watched the music industry change dramatically around them. Streaming changed how we listen, social media gave artists new ways to reach audiences, and now AI can write songs, imitate voices and create music in seconds. For five musicians whose work depends so heavily on real people playing,…
Tag: J-Rock
coldrain Announce Eighth Album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”
Japanese alt-metal band coldrain are back with new music. The Nagoya five-piece has announced their eighth studio album, OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE, set for release on September 25, 2026, via Century Media Records. The announcement comes alongside a new single, “EX-HUMANITY”, their first new song since the OPTIMIZE EP arrived in October last year. The new track hits…
HYPER JAPAN 2026: Exploring THE SIXTH LIE’s Impact on Anime and Rock – Interview
Hyper Japan is always full of surprises, but THE SIXTH LIE never needed one. The Japanese rock band walked on stage, played the first song and straight away had the audience with them. Whether fans knew every lyric or had only discovered them through anime, everyone seemed equally caught up in the performance. While the…
GLAY’s 30-Year Journey: Hisashi on New Album and Rock Legacy – Exclusive Interview
Since their formation in 1988, GLAY has built a one-of-a-kind space in the Japanese rock scene, blending diverse styles and evolving over three decades to remain one of the most beloved bands in Asia. I had the chance to sit down with Hisashi, the band’s guitarist, to discuss GLAY’s remarkable journey, the challenges of the…
