A social-media encounter between two of Asiaโs most distinctive pop acts has now become a genuine festival collaboration. Filipino group SB19 welcomed Japanese singer and actor Kento Nakajima onto the Pacific Stage at Summer Sonic Tokyo on August 15, where they premiered a specially arranged version of the groupโs international hit: โGENTO feat. Kento Nakajima.โ … Continue reading When โGENTOโ Met KENTO: SB19 and Kento Nakajima Unite at Summer Sonic 2026
Japanese-Korean City-ROCK band CROWN HEAD takes on new musical territory with โWonder,โ the opening theme for TV anime The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects โ and its official music video gives the track a world of its own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivJRaXk3GUw Released digitally in July, โWonderโ was written specifically for the anime and explores what CROWN … Continue reading CROWN HEAD Brings a New Side of Its City-ROCK Sound to Anime Opening โWonderโ
MAD JAMIE is heading back to Europeโand anyone needing a reminder of why Akubi Kanjousen's performances leave such a strong impression should begin with these four music videos. The Shibuya-based idol-punk artist will return for the HYPER NATURAL Europe Tour 2026 throughout September, bringing her latest album HYPER NATURAL and the uncompromising energy behind the … Continue reading Spotlight: Four MAD JAMIE Music Videos to Watch Before Kanjousen Akubi Returns to Europe
Kaito Unoโs "Arigato, Kimi Izonsho." (ใใใใจใใใญใไพๅญ็ใ) explores the painful process of letting go of a relationship that has become an emotional dependency, balancing gratitude, heartbreak, anger, nostalgia, and personal growth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnM7cEA8anc Released as his 1st Digital Single in June 2026, with its official Music Video following on June 10, the track introduces Kaito not only … Continue reading Kaito Unoโs “Arigato, Kimi Izonsho.”ใใใใใจใใใญใไพๅญ็ใใ
SEVENIC's latest single, "OH-OH-OH," feels like summer itself. From the moment its bright guitar lines and buoyant rhythm kick in, the song feels less like a seasonal release and more like a memory unfolding in real timeโa soundtrack for the summers we keep chasing long after we've grown up. Much like the feeling on the … Continue reading SEVENIC’s “OH-OH-OH” Sounds Like the Summer You Never Wanted to End
A new fire is rising inside Blue Lock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z-mf3a4X2E Ado has been announced as the artist behind โMonstruoโ (ใขใณในใใญ), the theme song for the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Blue Lock, starring Fumiya Takahashi and set for release on Friday, August 7. A main trailer featuring a preview of the track has also been unveiled, … Continue reading Ado Ignites Blue Lockโs Live-Action Film With New Theme Song โMonstruoโ (ใขใณในใใญ)
I came into the Kansai music scene a little later than many longtime fans, so I would never pretend to have witnessed every step of its history from the beginning. But over the past few years, what has stood out to me is its particular kind of electricity: direct, sincere, unpretentious, and deeply tied to … Continue reading Lumi7โs Frontier: Seven Colors Standing at the Edge of Tomorrow
Kansai-based rising idol group Lumi7's (pronounced โLuminousโ) has unveiled a fresh burst of positivity with the dance practice of "Dan-Sin-Good!!". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY-DHcm7QPA The track, performed during their 2nd anniversary one-man live "Frontier" on April 28, 2026, is already generating buzz thanks to its catchy, feel-good vibe and high-energy dance practice video available on YouTube. "Dan-Sin-Good!!" is … Continue reading Lumi7’s Energetic “Dan-Sin-Good!!” โ A Joyful Anthem for Living Brightly
Ryo Suzukiโs story begins againโnot with an ending, but with a wish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oR5RJa2l-k On December 17, Ryo Suzuki officially stepped into his solo era with the digital release of his debut single, โWish.โ Itโs a title that feels deceptively simple, yet carries the full emotional weight of someone who has stood at the edge of … Continue reading Ryo Suzukiโs โWishโ: Choosing to Step Forward
Former AmBitious member Gaku Kawashita resumes activities after a 6-month hiatus. In an exclusive interview with News Post Seven, Gaku reveals his struggles, departure from the group, and his plans for the future. "I am truly sorry for causing trouble to everyone due to my shortcomings at such an important time. I am extremely sorry." … Continue reading Gaku Kawashita Resumes Activities
