Lycaon New Mini Album Release 9/4

Lycaon will be releasing a new mini album on September 4. The new release will be titled "Masochist Red Circus," and it will be released in two types. The release will be limited to a run of 500 copies of the Limited Edition type and 3000 copies of the Regular Edition type, and sales will be made through only a few selected stores. The mini album will be released under the band's VOGUE Entertainment independent label, a branch of Shimizuya Records.

Lycaon OHP here
"Masochist Red Circus" Limited Edition at BrandX here
"Masochist Red Circus" Regular Edition at BrandX here
Instructions for BrandX International Orders here

Viju☆Love☆Cafe Airs 7/14

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #25 will have its next webcast on Sunday, July 14 at 14:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments from:  Jupiter; Nimo, Toshi & Rookie Fiddler (A(ace)); seek & S (Mix Speaker's, Inc.); Kon & NAO (CELL); Kaya; DaizyStripper; D=OUT; SCREW; Moran; JILUKA; HYBRIDS (from France), and a round-table discussion of the new hide. Tribute albums. The show's ending theme will be performed by NINJAMAN JAPAN.

Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here

VAMPS Release Teaser for "REPLAY"

Recently VAMPS began releasing video trailers for their upcoming July 3 release, "ⒶHEAD / REPLAY," beginning with "ⒶHEAD." Now the band has released a teaser video for the song "REPLAY" through the Universal Music Japan YouTube channel. The new 1:11 minute video features a clip of the song and the video.

"REPLAY" on YouTube here
VAMPS OHP here

Nightmare Songs & PVs Available on iTunes

Several of Nightmare's songs and videos made while under the Avex label are now available in 109 countries through the iTunes Store. Currently available are the singles and albums of "VERMILION," "Sleeper," "Deus ex machina," "Nightmare," "mimic," and "SCUMS." These are in addition to older albums already available, including "Libido" and "anima." Also be sure to look for PVs available to download, including "Sleeper," "Star Spangled Breaker," "VERMILION," "ByeBye," "Kami to Bara," "Varuna," "Raven Loud Speeeaker," "Mary," and "livEvil." Check your country's iTunes store for pricing and availability!

Nightmare OHP here

heidi. Adds Full PV to YouTube

heidi. recently uploaded a new full PV to their official YouTube channel. Visit the heidiofficial channel to see the full 4:53 minute version of the new song "Ryusei dive." As of this time, the new single is being sold only at tour lives. More information about the release can be found on the band's OHP.

"Ryusei dive" PV on YouTube here
heidi. OHP here

Vif Music Adds Comment Videos to YouTube

Vif Music has been busy recently adding many new comment videos to its YouTube channel. Right now, you can find great video comments from artists and bands like 168-one sixty eight-, Blu-BiLLioN, D=OUT, BORN x R-Shitei, heidi. x DaizyStripper, UNiTE, and Piko. Check it out to see what these artists are doing and releasing!

Vif Music YouTube Channel here

D New Single Release 8/28

D has announced plans to release a new single on August 28. The new single will be called "Rosenstrauss," and it will be released in four different types. ASAGI announced that the band has finished shooting the PV for the title track, so more should be coming soon. Be sure to visit the band's OHP for a single tracklist and details.

D OHP here
D Facebook here

Sadie New Album Release 7/31

Sadie has announced plans to release a new album on July 31. The new album will be called "THE BOOTLEG -hisou-," and it will be released in two types. Each type will have a different track list, so be sure to check the band's OHP for more details.

Sadie OHP here

Sendai Kamotsu Opens Official YouTube Channel

Sendai Kamotsu announced on their OHP that they have created their own YouTube channel. The channel is called "sendaikamotsuCH," and it currently features an introduction video from Chiba. Be sure to check out the links provided to other official sites for the band.

Sendai Kamotsu OHP here
Official YouTube channel here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (July 1, 2013)
#26  Preserved Roses/ T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 1, 2013)
#8    MIYAVI/ MIYAVI

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 24, 2013)
#1   MISSING/ DaizyStripper
#2   small world order/ UNiTE
#4    Bee Myself Bee Yourself/ An Cafe
#8    HONESTY/ BORN
#10  Aien Kien/ Kiryu
#11  Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#17  Soukoku no Tsuya/ Sadie

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 24, 2013)
#6   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#19 District Zero/ Aldious

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

VAMPS Teaser Trailer on YouTube

VAMPS has uploaded a teaser trailer for the new song "ⒶHEAD" to their official Vamprose YouTube channel. The 1:22 minute trailer features a clip of the song and PV footage for the new release, which is due to hit stores on July 3.

As reported earlier, the double single will feature two songs, "ⒶHEAD" and "REPLAY," and it will be available in three types. This is the group's first single since moving to Universal Music International and Delicious Deli Records. The song "ⒶHEAD" has been featured in a commercial for the Xperia UL mobile phone produced by Sony Mobile Communications.

PV trailer on YouTube here
VAMPS OHP here
VAMPS CD products at CD Japan here

Nightmare DVD & Single Details Released

Nightmare has updated their OHP to include details for the August 21 releases of both a new live DVD and single.

The new single will be titled "Dizzy," and it will be released in three types. The single is being advertised as having both quick-moving heaviness and melody.

The new live concert release will be titled "NIGHTMARE TOUR 2013 'beautiful SCUMS'," and it will be released in four types. There will be limited and regular editions in both DVD and Blu-ray formats. The basic concert footage on all types will include a total of 18 songs from the band's more recent releases.

Both releases come in time to celebrate the band's 10th anniversary of their major debut. Check out their OHP for complete release details and track listings.

Nightmare OHP here
Nightmare product page at CD Japan here

HERO & SCREW on dwangya Live 6/25

HERO and SCREW will be appearing as featured guest artists on the next "dwangya Live" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on June 25 at 20:00 JST (convert time here). MC Takuya Hoshino will host the show. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the program as it airs live.

HERO & SCREW show airs here

MUCC Special Airs on Nico Nico 6/30

In commemoration of their recent anniversary, MUCC will be featured in a special web program that will air on the Nico Nico website on June 30. The program, promoted as "MUCC New Member Preliminary Screening," promises to be an interview-style show centered around the winners of a fan application campaign that was available to those who purchased copies of the 15th anniversary CD and DVD releases. The show will begin airing at 18:30 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who cannot watch the program as it airs live.


MUCC show on Nico Nico here

SHOXX 246 Issue Out Now

Visual music magazine SHOXX just released its volume 246 issue for August, featuring a 20-page cover feature on the band An Cafe. Also included in this issue are Reita (the GazettE), Sakito (Nightmare), vistlip, Igaguri Chiba (Sendai Kamotsu), SCREW, HERO, UNiTE, and more! Issues typically retail for 980 JPY.

SHOXX Vol. 246 Official Details here
SHOXX Official Facebook here
SHOXX Vol. 246 at CD Japan here
Magazines at JPtoU here

MIYAVI World Release Details Announced

More details are now available regarding MIYAVI's self-titled world debut release. The new album was pre-released in Japanese stores on June 19, with promises that details about the International release would follow. The musician's staff announced recently via Facebook that physical CD and digital versions of the album would begin hitting stores simultaneously sometime in October 2013.The album will first be released in European countries, the UK, and Asian countries, followed later by releases in North and South America. Exact release dates will be determined by each country.

MIYAVI Facebook Announcement here

Blu-BiLLioN First Album Release 7/3

Blu-BiLLioN plans to release their first full album on July 3. The new album will be called "SicKs," and it will be released in three types. Full track list details are available on the band's OHP discography page.

Blu-BiLLioN OHP here
"SicKs" Type A at CD Japan here
"SicKs" Type B at CD Japan here
"SicKs" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Kaya New Single Release 7/31

Kaya will be releasing a new single on July 31. The new single, titled "TABOO," will feature the songs "TABOO" and "Infection." The single was composed with a theme of "decadence" in mind.

Kaya OHP here
"TABOO" at CD Japan here

Megamasso New Single Release 8/7

Megamasso has announced plans to release a new single on August 7. The new single will be titled "Nakigoe de Kiduita," and it will be released in three types. Check out the band's OHP for full track listings and release details.

Megamasso OHP here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S PV Clip Online

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have uploaded a new PV clip for their upcoming "REVERBERATIONS" album to their official YouTube channel. The 31 second clip features the band's new look and a snippet of audio from the album. "REVERBERATIONS" will be released July 10.

"REVERBERATIONS" clip on YouTube here

Jupiter New Album Release 8/28

Newly formed Jupiter will be releasing their first full album on August 28. The new album will be called "CLASSICAL ELEMENT," and it will be released in three types. The band's debut single, "Blessing of the Future," will be released on July 24.

Jupiter OHP here
"CLASSICAL ELEMENT" Type A at CD Japan here
"CLASSICAL ELEMENT" Type B at CD Japan here
"CLASSICAL ELEMENT" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

SHUN. Posts New ViSULOG Entries

SHUN., guitarist from THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S, has posted the nineteenth and twentieth articles in his regular Visulog.jp column, "SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS." The articles conveniently appears both in Japanese and in English. Check them out to see what SHUN. has to say about birthdays, DJing, and the new album.

SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS #19 here
SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS #20 here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (June 24, 2013)
#15  MISSING/ DaizyStripper
#19  Preserved Roses/ T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki
#25  small world order/ UNiTE
#29  Bee Myself Bee Yourself/ An Cafe
#36  Kotonoha/ Piko

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 24, 2013)
No Listings

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 17, 2013)
#5   Aien Kien/ Kiryu
#8   Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 10, 2013)
#9   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Alice Nine ARENA37℃ File Book

In celebration of their 9th year, Alice Nine will be featured in a new "Alice Nine ARENA37℃ BEST SELECTION File Book 2004-2013." The 356-page book will feature color photographs and articles from past coverage of the band throughout their career in the magazine. The base retail price for the book is 6,500 JPY. It will be released at the end of August, but pre-ordering is encouraged before the end of July.

Alice Nine OHP here
Ongakusenkasha Publishers page (with pictures) here
File book at JPtoU here
File book at Japan Discoveries here

Ensoku Mini-Album Release 7/10

Ensoku plans to release a new mini-album on July 10. The new release will be titled "Ensoku no Omoide," and it will include a total of five tracks--including "This is a pen."

Ensoku OHP here
"Ensoku no Omoide" at CD Japan here

UnsraW New Live DVE Release 6/23

UnsraW will be releasing a live DVD on June 23. The new release will be titled "UnsraW LAST LIVE DVD 'Gate of Birth' -Shuuketsu-" will feature performances from the band's June 23, 2012 show, and it will be available from Brand-X for overseas fans.

UnsraW special DVD page here
How to order details here

vistlip Releases New PV Clip

vistlip has updated their OHP to include a short clip from their new song "Prey Shadow." This song will be included on the band's upcoming third full album release, "CHRONUS," due out July 17. A full track list is now available on the band's discography page under "NEW RELEASE."

vistlip OHP here

Kra Radio Airs 6/22

Kra's next "Meruhen Radio" broadcast will air on June 22. The show will air on the Nico Nico Live website at 22:30 JST (convert time here). Time shifting will be available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot listen to the show as it airs live.

Kra radio show airs here

SCREW Radio Airs 6/22

SCREW will appear once again in their "PS COMPANY presents 'SCREW RADIO'" program on the Nico Nico Live website. "SCREW RADIO" will air on June 22 at 21:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the program as it airs live.

SCREW RADIO airs here

cali≠gari Mini Album Release 7/10

cali≠gari will be issuing a new self-cover mini album on July 10. The new release will be titled "1" (typeset backwards), and it will include six song tracks. Members of the band's fan club will have a special edition of the release available on June 22, which will include a special studio session and DVD bonus.

cali≠gari OHP here
"1" at CD Japan here

HERe:NE First Album Release 6/29

HERe:NE will be releasing their first full album on June 29. The new album will be titled "Grimoire," and it will include a total of 12 song tracks.

HERe:NE OHP here
"Grimoire" at CD Japan here

TOKI of C4 on Nico Nico 6/18

TOKI, vocalist for C4, will be appearing as the next guest on the Nico Nico web talk show "'Visual Kei Tsuushin ・ Kai'," sponsored by Brand X and KSP Entertainment. This 15th episode of the program will air on June 18 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who are not able to watch the show as it airs live.

TOKI show airs here

UNiTE & Moran on dwangya Live 6/18

UNiTE and Moran will be appearing as featured guest artists on the next "dwangya Live" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on June 18 at 20:00 JST (convert time here). MC Takuya Hoshino will host the show. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the program as it airs live.

UNiTE & Moran show airs here

Miyavi Nico Nico Web Special 6/14 (TODAY)

Miyavi will be featured in a web special today, June 14, on the Nico Nico website. The show begins at 23:00 JST (convert time here), and promises to show video footage of the artist's new song "Horizon" from his upcoming self-titled album. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the show as it airs.

Miyavi show airs here

Black Gene for the Next Scene 2 New Releases

Black Gene for the Next Scene has announced plans to issue two new releases in the coming months. On July 24, they will release a new maxi-single titled "CHANGE TO CHANCE." The single will be issued in two types featuring the new songs "CHANGE TO CHANCE" and "feel guilty," as well as different live DVD video footage on each type from their May 5th performance at Shinjuku BLAZE. Then on August 28, BFN will release their first full album. The album will be titled "Dance to Rave ~Nounai Shake na song-tachi~," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet available for the album.

BFN OHP here
"CHANGE TO CHANCE" Type A at CD Japan here
"CHANGE TO CHANCE" Type B at CD Japan here

Awake New Single Release 7/17

Awake will be releasing a new single on July 17. The new single, titled "Bye x Bye," will be released in two types.

Awake OHP here
"Bye x Bye" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Bye x Bye" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

DuelJewel Show Now Online

A new episode of DuelJewel's web show titled "DuelJewel's Ginga Kokudou 348 ~Watashi wa Neji ni Naritai~" is now available on the Visualand TV website. This episode, the band's ninth, aired June 12.

DuelJewel show here

An Cafe Global Release & Video Clip

An Cafe has announced plans to release a variety of past and present music globally online. The band announced via their official Facebook page that they would be releasing digital versions of their "The Harajuku Trilogy Returns" releases, including the latest single "Bee Myself Bee Yourself," to fans online and across the globe. Details about the digital releases have not yet been released, but are promised to be announced soon. The same announcement also includes a short video clip from the new "Bee Myself" single. Follow the band on Facebook to see updates as they are released.

An Cafe Facebook here
"Bee Myself Bee Yourself" music clip on YouTube here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (June 17, 2013)
#17  Preserved Roses/ T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki
#19  Kotonoha/ Piko
#38  Aien Kien/ Kiryu


CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 17, 2013)
No Listings

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 10, 2013)
#1   Aien Kien/ Kiryu
#6   Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#8   Seishun wa Wrist Cut/ R-Shitei
#10 Dance My Generation/ Golden Bomber
#11 Bunmei Kaika/ BugLug
#12 STARGAZER/ DaizyStripper
#14 Soukoku no Tsuya/ Sadie
#16 ALLURE/ DEATHGAZE

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 10, 2013)
#6   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#7   District Zero/ ALDIOUS
#9   GRIMOIRE/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST
#10 Parallel Gothic Party/ Blitz

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

MEJIBRAY Three Consecutive Months of Releases

MEJIBRAY has announced that they will issue three consecutive months of singles releases, beginning in September. The first release, "A Priori," will hit stores on September 4. The second release, "Shuuei," will come out the following month on October 10. "DECADANCE - Counting Goats... if I can't be yours-" will be the third release out on November 6. All three singles will be issued in three types.

MEJIBRAY OHP here

umbrella Mini Album Release 7/3

umbrella will release their second mini album on July 3. The new album will be called "Monochrome (Black)," and it will contain eight song tracks and one DVD video clip. Visit the band's OHP for full release details.

umbrella OHP here
"Monochrome (Black)" at CD Japan here

lynch. New EP Release 8/14

lynch. will be releasing a new EP on August 14. The new release, titled "EXODUS - EP," will be issued in two types. The band's OHP currently features a 16-second video trailer advertising the album.

lynch. OHP here
"EXODUS" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"EXODUS" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Angelo New Single Release 8/14

Angelo has announced plans to release their 10th single on August 14. The new single will be titled "OUTBREAK," and it will be released in two types. Check out Angelo's OHP for track details.

Angelo OHP Discography here
"OUTBREAK" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"OUTBREAK" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

v[NEU] New Single Release 7/31

v[NEU] has announced plans to release a new single on July 31. The new release will be a double-A side single titled "APOLLON / starting over." There will be six different versions released, each featuring a different band member and live track. Visit the band's OHP for track and version details.

v[NEU] OHP here

KAMIJO Opens New Official Website

KAMIJO, formerly of Versailles, has announced that he has opened a new official website. This news comes shortly after his announcement that he will be releasing a solo debut single, "Louis," in August. Visit the website to see the artist's look, single trailer video, and other new announcements.

KAMIJO OHP here

Esprit D'Air Resumes Activity

After a hiatus, the London-based visual band Esprit D'Air has announced via their Facebook page that they have two new members and are working on new materials. The band member lineup is now:

Vocalist: Coma
Guitar: Kaito
Guitar: Hakuren
Bass: Erisu
Drum: Daishi

Be sure to visit their Facebook page for photos and details.

Esprit D'Air Facebook here

KAMIJO to Release Debut Single

KAMIJO, formerly the vocalist for Versailles, has published a video introducing his intention to release a new single for his solo debut. The 1:03 minute video trailer is available on the vocalist's YouTube channel, and it promises that "The Master is back" on August 28, 2013 with a new single titled "Louis."

KAMIJO trailer at YouTube here

INORAN FiLE BOOK Available in July

INORAN will be featured in a special "INORAN FiLE BOOK" photobook from Ongakusenkasha publishing, which will include a compilation of photographs and articles spanning the artist's 15 year career from ARENA37℃, SHOXX, and ROCKSTAR. Pre-orders for the will be accepted until June 14, and the book will be released in July.

INORAN OHP here
INORAN FiLE at CD Japan here
INORAN FiLE at YesAsia here

MUCC New Single and Movie Theme

MUCC has announced that they will be releasing an as-yet-unnamed single this September. The band's OHP promised more details will be released later.

They have also announced that the song "Kyorankyosho -21st Century Baby-" from the "Shangri-la" album has been remixed to be included as the theme music for a new Japanese horror movie titled "Fuan no Tane." The remixed version will be aptly re-named "Kyorankyosho RMX for Fuan no Tane" for the film. That movie will hit Japanese theaters on July 20.

MUCC OHP news in English here

ALSDEAD Nico Nico Show Airs 6/13

ALSDEAD will appear in their own web show on the Nico Nico Live website. "ALLS TV Vol. 3" will air on June 13 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico site users who cannot watch the show as it airs.

ALSDEAD TV airs here

Alice9 Channel Airs 7/26

The next air date for Alice Nine's Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is July 26, 2013. The program airs at 23:00 JST (convert time zones). Registered Nico Nico members may time shift for later viewing if they are not able to watch the live show.

Alice Nine Channel airs here

PS COMPANY PRESENTS Special airs 6/8

PS COMPANY will be presenting another special program on the Nico Nico Live website on June 8. The "PS COMPANY PRESENTS 'Chichuu Roukaku TV'" event will begin airing at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Sponsored by the well-known management agency, the show promises to feature music and videos from a variety of indie bands like DOWNER, Inpossible, OROCHI, Halcyon, SCAPEGOAT, Glam Grammar, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST, One★Star, LIPLICH, and ALSDEAD. Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who cannot watch the program as it airs.

PS COMPANY PRESENTS airs here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (June 10, 2013)
#9   Aien Kien/ Kiryu
#13 Preserved Roses/ T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki
#14 shooting star/ Alice Nine

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 10, 2013)
No Listings

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 3, 2013)
#1   Bunmei Kaika/ BugLug
#4   ALLURE/ DEATHGAZE
#5   Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#9   STARGAZER/ DaizyStripper
#10 Seishun wa Wrist Cut/ R-Shitei
#13 RIGHT EVIL/ Codomo Dragon

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 3, 2013)
#2   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#3   District Zero/ ALDIOUS
#9   Voyage/ defspiral

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Jin-Machine & An Cafe on dwangya Live 6/11

Jin-Machine and An Cafe will be appearing as featured guest artists on the next "dwangya Live" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on June 11 at 20:00 JST (convert time here). MC Takuya Hoshino will host the show. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the program as it airs live.

  Jin-Machine & An Cafe show airs here

ROCK AND READ 048 Artists Revealed

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 048, due to hit stores June 26. The front cover artist for this issue will be DAIGO of BREAKERZ, while the back cover will feature Saga of Alice Nine. Other featured artists will be:  THE CHARISMA, CIPHER (D'ERLANGER), Chiyu (SuG), Shin (ViViD), Igaguri Chiba (Sendai Kamotsu), HIZAKI (Versailles, Jupiter), Tohya (vistlip), Rei (DaizyStripper), MiA (MEJIBRAY), Junji Tokai (Kiryu), and HIKARU (Kameleo). Check your favorite online store for sales listings.

ROCK AND READ blog here

vistlip New Album Release 7/17

vistlip will be releasing their third full album on July 17. The new album, titled "CHRONUS," will be released in three types. Along with the traditional "vister" and "lipper" versions, there will also be a limited edition that includes a 24-page booklet and "ROUGH the vistlip" DVD footage.

vistlip OHP here
"CHRONUS" vister at CD Japan here
"CHRONUS" lipper at CD Japan here
"CHRONUS" Limited Edition at CD Japan here

DIV New Single Release 7/17

DIV has announced plans to release a new single on July 17. The new single will be titled "Golden Kinema Gekijyo," and it will be released in three types. Check out the band's OHP for track list details.

DIV OHP here
"Golden Kinema Gekijyo" Type A at CD Japan here
"Golden Kinema Gekijyo" Type B at CD Japan here
"Golden Kinema Gekijyo" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

LM.C New Album Release 6/5

LM.C will be releasing a "Best" album on June 5. The new compilation, advertised as "the hidden great tunes," will be titled "B-Side BEST!!" The album will feature a collection of the duo's B-side tracks, as well as a few previously unreleased ones, for a total of 17 songs. Check out the video advertisement clip on their OHP.

LM.C OHP here
"B-Side BEST!!" at CD Japan here

Mix Speaker's, Inc. New Sincle Release 6/26

Mix Speaker's, Inc. will be releasing a new single on June 26. The new single will be called "HELL FIRE," and it will be released in two types.

Mix Speaker's, Inc. OHP here
"HELL FIRE" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"HELL FIRE" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Black Gene for the Next Scene Dance Video on YouTube

Black Gene for the Next Scene has a new dance-lesson video available on YouTube. Watch the 5:13 minute video to learn dance moves (sort of!) to the new song "Sakuran Trance Destiny" directly from the band.

"Sakuran Trance Destiny" furitsuke video on YouTube here

Igaguri Chiba & Angelo Podcasts now on iTunes

Two FM NACK5 podcasts, one featuring Igaguri Chiba of Sendai Kamotsu and another with Kirito and Karyu of Angelo, are now available for subscription through iTunes. Chiba's "Chiba-san to Issho" airs every Wednesday from 23:30 to 24:00 JST (convert time here). Angelo's talk series "Shikou Kairo Shinyaban" airs every Friday from 2:10-2:30 JST (convert time here). If you subscribe through iTunes, new episodes will automatically download when they are available. Check your local iTunes store for availability.

FM NACK5 podcasts listed here