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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James An on His Latest Release “Silhouettes” and Its Creative Process – Exclusive Interview
James An returns with Silhouettes, a double single release that touches on vulnerability and the emotional aftershocks of making music in an increasingly commodified hip-hop scene. During our interview, James speaks with sharp self-awareness about the contrasts he lives within: artist and performer, teacher and student, creator and critic. And the opening song, Blue Ink,…
Maya Unagi’s Healing Sound in “Stumbling” – Exclusive Interview
We live in a world of exhausting trends, short-form content, and songs designed to grab you before the chorus even lands. In all the noise, subtle talent can slip through the cracks. But often, the music that stays with us the longest isn’t the loudest; it’s the kind that speaks softly, takes its time, and…
HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL Reveals Next Waves of Artists, Perfomers and Activities for 2025 Edition
Calling all otaku, foodies, and culture connoisseurs: HYPER JAPAN Festival is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and buzzier than ever! Returning to Olympia London from 18–20 July, the UK’s largest celebration of Japanese pop culture will bring three days of music, fashion, gaming, workshops, and more sushi than you can shake a chopstick at. 🎤…
Maya Kuriel on Her New Single “Alibi” – Exclusive Interview
Born and raised in Seattle and now based in Los Angeles, Maya Kuriel is a first-generation Korean American artist whose journey into music began at just four years old. By sixteen, she was already writing and recording her own songs, combining dark pop melodies with lyrics that reflect her true feelings. Her music often explores…
Behind the Scenes of Sunny Lukas’ “DEJA VU” – Exclusive Interview
Before stepping into the spotlight as a musician, Sunny Lukas lived and breathed sports – seriously, he was a total athlete. From football and national-level basketball to competitive tennis and 15 years of golf, he fed off rhythm, movement, and energy, all of which now drive his approach to music. Like any athlete prepping for…
27th Udine Far East Film Festival: “Hear Me: Our Summer” Review
What’s the happiest film you can think of? Is it one painted with flowers, and a dreamy major-key score? Is it about the ending, or is it the journey the characters took together that filled your heart with the most warmth? Perhaps the happiest film isn’t the one so sickly-sweet that it veers from realism,…
LUN8 Shines During Their SHOW(K)ASE Tour “THE BEGINNING” in Poland
When Fantagio announced they’d be debuting a brand-new boy group in 2023 – their first since ASTRO in 2016 – many of us were excited. Enter LUN8, an eight-member group whose name means “eight boys embracing the moonlight that brightens the dark night.” Dreamy, right? And with their blend of slick visuals, decent vocals, and…
Experience The Festival of Korean Dance Across the UK
The Festival of Korean Dance 2025 is an exciting annual event presented by the Korean Cultural Centre UK and The Place, which returns for its eighth year, offering audiences a chance to experience contemporary dance from South Korea. This year, the festival will present five leading South Korean dance companies and features an impressive lineup,…
Xikers Ready to Rock Europe in 2024
The first time we witnessed Xikers’ talent was during Korea on Stage in London. Although they are a rising boy group, they did show that they are capable of great things. Recently, Xikers announced that they will come to Europe to perform in seven cities, including London, Madrid, Berlin, Milan, Amsterdam, Warsaw and Paris. The…
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