Japanese metalcore has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. Emerging from the genre’s Western foundations, downtuned guitars and breakdown-heavy structures, the Japanese scene injects something extraordinary into the genre itself. Bands like Crossfaith, Crystal Lake, Coldrain, and Earthists. have become global touchstones. Japanese metalcore’s brutality is rarely left unchecked, often countered by intense…
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RESCENE on Their Third Mini Album “lip bomb”, Training Days and Favourite Berries – Exclusive Interview
It was one of those cold, rainy London days when the city feels quieter than usual. I sat down with a cup of coffee, turned on my speakers, and pressed play on RESCENE’s new mini-album lip bomb. Almost instantly, the music made me feel warm, and it became a charming listening experience. Released a few…
Catch The Young Breathe New Life into a 90s Korean Rock Ballad, “Footsteps (발걸음)”
Catch The Young are back and have released a new remake single of the 90s rock ballad classic, 발걸음 (FOOTSTEPS) by Emerald Castle. Originally released in 1997, the song reflects the pain of a breakup and the hope of starting again. Its emotional melody and beautiful lyrics have made it a beloved classic in South Korea, covered by…
2025 in Review: The Year Asian Hip-Hop Spoke for Itself
The past decade has been a strong one for Asian hip-hop, and 2025 was no exception. It showed up everywhere – in late-night playlists, on festival stages, in cyphers with no subtitles, and in tracks that didn’t stop to explain themselves. This wasn’t about Asian rap trying to establish a global presence anymore. It sounded…
Matt Walst on Touring, Two Voices, and Twenty Years of Three Days Grace – Exclusive Interview
For more than twenty years, Three Days Grace have been a fixture in modern rock. The band has always delivered intense musical arrangements with powerful vocals, whether in the early days with Adam Gontier, during Matt Walst’s leadership after Adam left, or now with both sharing the stage together. Tracks like I Hate Everything About…
Three Days Grace Deliver a Superb Show in London – Concert Review
There’s something sacred about a near-final tour date. The exhaustion is real, but so is the release; the untamed force that comes from knowing the tour is almost over, the last roars still to come, the fire still burning. At a sold-out O2 Academy Brixton, Three Days Grace not only played a show, but they…
Discover YECHAN: A New Wave in South Korea’s Music Scene – Exclsive Interview
South Korea’s music scene has long drawn the world’s attention through K-pop, but it also shelters an entirely different universe of artists who slip through the cracks of that “typical” market. These musicians create something fresh, and while not for everyone’s ears, there is an undeniable uniqueness to their sound – new textures and new…
Crystal Lake Unleash “Neversleep” feat. Myke Terry Ahead of New Album “The Weight of Sound”
The countdown is officially on: Japanese metalcore power Crystal Lake are just weeks away from dropping their long-awaited album The Weight of Sound, out 23 January 2026 via Century Media Records. And, a few days, the Tokyo heavy hitters have released Neversleep, an intense new single featuring Myke Terry (Volumes / Fire From The Gods)….
Mumford & Sons Returns to BST Hyde Park 2026
British Summer Time Hyde Park – the annual summer concert series that transforms London’s historic park into one of the world’s premier live music destinations – has announced another major homegrown moment for 2026. American Express presents BST Hyde Park is thrilled to welcome Mumford & Sons back to the Great Oak Stage on Saturday,…
Power Rookie Girl Group RESCENE Return With Their Vibrant 3rd Mini Album “lip bomb”
Power rookie K-pop girl group RESCENE are back and, honestly, brighter than ever. On November 25th, the quartet officially returned with their 3rd mini album, lip bomb, a project shining with colours, confidence, and the pop energy that is their signature. Built around a playful “berry” concept, the album contains five tracks, each inspired by…
Japan Underground Starts 2026 with Special Guest mikina from ExWHYZ on 31 Jan in London
Japan Underground – the long-running event by JPU Records celebrating great Japanese music – returns on Saturday, 31 January 2026, with a special, ultra-intimate edition featuring mikina of the EDM-driven idol group ExWHYZ. The event will take place at The Kings Arms in Hanwell, West London, and tickets are available here. In previous years, Japan…
Coldrain Live in London – Concert Review
To call Coldrain “cold” is a delicious cosmic joke. There is nothing glacial or distant about this band live. If anything, attending a Coldrain show is like stepping directly into a combustion chamber. The name may be tinted blue – and if you know the band, you’ll understand why they chose the name Coldrain –…
BLITZERS’ New Sub-Unit NPC on Their Debut Single, “Creeper” and Working Together – Exclusive Interview
BLITZERS can be seen as underdogs of K-pop, a group whose charm lies not just in their crisp choreography or catchy hooks, but in the way they combine their youth charisma and musical experimentation. Since their debut, they have steadily built a reputation, and while they might be slightly underrated, they are truly a versatile…
LONELEE on His New Single, “MTML”, Music and His Creative Process – Exclusive Interview
LONELEE, an emerging talent from Korea, debuted in December 2022 with the EP SHOWER. Shaped by years spent abroad in English-speaking countries and influenced by artists like Post Malone and Justin Bieber, he mixes hip-hop, British pop, alternative rock, and electronic textures into a strong vocal style that is quite expressive. From the start, LONELEE…
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