AND to Disband

AND made an important announcement on their OHP to let fans know of their decision to disband. The band's last performance together will be April 20 at Shibuya O-EAST. AND is very thankful for the support they've gotten from their fans through the years, and they apologize for the sudden announcement. Members cite a desire to move in different musical directions as the leading factor in the decision.

AND OHP news here

BORN & AND on MJP TV 11/8

musicJAPANplus has announced that they will be hosting a special joint program featuring both BORN and AND. On November 8, each band will appear on the website in their own feature corner. The program airs at 20:00 JST (convert time here). Airing information is available on the musicJAPANplus website.

Program airing announcement here

AND TV Vol. 7 to Air 9/26

The seventh episode of AND TV hosted by the musicJAPANplus website will air on September 26. The web show will begin airing at 21:00 JST (convert time here).

musicJAPANplus airing details here

AND TV vol. 6 to Air 8/28

The sixth episode of AND TV hosted by the musicJAPANplus website will air on August 28. The web show will begin airing at 21:00 JST (convert time here).

musicJAPANplus airing details here

Band Comments Available on V-Love Live Site

BugLug, Moran, and DaizyStripper have all made comments available for the V-Love Live website. These bands will be among many playing at the next V-Love☆Live Vol. 2 show at Shibuya O-EAST on August 17. Other artists will include THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S, AND, and Awoi, with up-and-coming musician YOHIO as the opening act.

V-Love Comments here

Counteraction Album on iTunes

The album called "Counteraction -V-Rock Covered Visual Anime Songs Compilation-" is now available on iTunes worldwide. Several visual bands worked together to create this compilation album of visual song covers from anime. There are 14 tracks on the album from bands like NoGoD, GUILD, AND, DaizyStripper, v[NEU], DIAURA, HERO, FEST VAINQUEUR, EVE, AYABIE, -OZ-, Jui, UCHUSENTAI NOIZ, and Awoi. The "Counteraction" CD was originally released on May 23, 2012.

The iTunes release is available in the U.S. for $9.99. For other countries, check your local iTunes for availability and pricing.

AND to Release First Major Album 8/8

AND will be releasing their first major full album on August 8. The new album, titled "Sensen Fukoku," will be released in three types. A short video promotion clip of the song "Diabolus" is currently available from the Victor Music Channel's YouTube page.

AND OHP news here
"Diabolus" music clip on YouTube here
"Sensen Fukoku" Limited Edition Type A CD at CD Japan here
"Sensen Fukoku" Limited Edition Type B CD at CD Japan here
"Sensen Fukoku" Regular Edition CD at CD Japan here

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #14 Will Air 8/5

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #14 will have its next webcast on Sunday, August 5 at 14:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments from:  D=OUT, Ninjaman Japan, SHUSE & TERO (†яi￠к), Keiichi Miyako (SOPHIA, Rayflower), Nimo, Rookie Fiddler & Toshi (A(ace)), Jin Machine, HERO, THE KIDDIE, Awoi, AND, Keritsu (from Portugal), and Grieva.

Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here

AND TV Vol. 5 to Air 7/27

The fifth episode of AND TV hosted by the musicJAPANplus website will air on July 27. The web show will begin airing at 21:00 JST (convert time here). The members will choose their own topic or theme for the show.

musicJAPANplus airing details here

musicJAPANplus GIG Digest on YouTube

musicJAPANplus has made a short digest sampler of their GIG shows, supported by JOYSOUNDxUGA, available on their official YouTube channel. The sampler video covers the GIG sessions 1 through 3 and features bands like LOST ASH, Mix Speaker's, Inc., D, Golden Bomber, Guild, Lc5, Kiryu, Kra, vistlip, Anli Pollicino, AND, PENICILLIN, SuG, and LM.C. This video is available for a limited time only.

musicJAPANplus digest sampler here

Anime Song Covers Compilation Released 5/23

Several visual bands have worked together to create a new album compilation of visual song covers from anime shows. The album, called "Counteraction -V-Rock Covered Visual Anime Songs Compilation-," will include 14 tracks from visual bands like NoGoD, GUILD, AND, DaizyStripper, v[NEU], DIAURA, HERO, FEST VAINQUEUR, EVE, AYABIE, -OZ-, Jui, UCHUSENTAI NOIZ, and Awoi.

"Counteraction" CD at CD Japan here

AND Comment on YouTube

AND has a short comment available on YouTube via the vifmusic channel. AND just released their third major single, "Muyu no Kago," on April 25.

AND comment on YouTube here

musicJAPANplus GIG vol. 3 Digest to Air 4/20

The musicJAPANplus GIG vol. 3 live event took place at Tokyo's SHIBUYA O-EASTon March 16. The show featured bands like Anli Pollicino, AND, PENICILLIN, SuG. and LM.C. The site has recently announced that they will make a digest version of this show available live via the Nico Nico website. The Nico Nico airing will take place on April 20 at 24:00 (convert time here). Time shifting does not appear to be available at this time, and a Nico Nico account registration is necessary.

musicJAPANplus news here
Show airs on Nico Nico here

AND Will Release 3rd Major Single

AND (アンド) will be releasing their third major single on April 25. The single, titled "Muyu no Kago," will be released in two types.

AND OHP here
"Muyu no Kago" Type A (w/DVD) pre-order on CD Japan here
"Muyu no Kago" Type B pre-order on CD Japan here

musicJAPANplus Gig Vol. 3 on 3/16

musicJAPANplus will be holding their musicJAPANplus Gig Vol. 3 at SHIBUYA O-EAST on Friday, March 16. The event will begin at 18:00 JST (convert time here) and will feature the bands Anli Pollicino, AND, SuG, and PENICILLIN. Other guests are expected to be announced at a later date. The event is again sponsored by JOYSOUND x UGA. The event may be broadcast on the musicJAPANplus USTREAM channel.

Gig Vol. 3 announcement here
musicJAPANplus Gig USTREAM here

AND TV Airs on 12/28

musicJAPANplus will air a special "AND TV" show on Wednesday, December 28 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). The band will be talking about their upcoming "Liberate" release and will be accepting fan questions.

AND TV airs here