Acid Black Cherry (yasu) has announced his third cover album “Recreation 3”. The album includes 13 tracks sung with heart and passion by yasu and featuring popular songs from 1990’s rock bands SIAM SHADE and WANDS, singer/song writer...

The first chart of the New Year is usually a bit odd as there aren’t many releases the previous week. One new release tops the singles charts - Golden Bomber’s 13th single “Dance My Generation” with a good any week 124,000 copies sold. It’s the first #1 charting single...

(Oricon delayed charts until Jan 7th due to New Years) Toping the single charts is longtime boy group V6 with their 41st single “ROCK YOUR SOUL” their 25th #1. The single has tie-ups with their TV variety program “Gacha Gacha V6” and game “...

T.M.Revolution has announced the details for his by-request self-cover album “UNDER:COVER 2” and as the title implies its his second such album. The 15 included songs based on fan voting are each newly arranged by guest artists. Also many feature guest artists participating - The GazettE,...

Singer/voice actress Aya Hirano has announced a new single “TOxxxIC”, its her first single since transferring record labels to Universal Music Japan. The single is produced by Steve Diamond who has worked with artists such as Britney Spears and Michael Jackson. Its her 12th overall and first in almost...

Band NEGOTO has announced their second album “5” as the last of their 4-month consecutive release project. The album includes five singles, new songs, and more for 13 total tracks. The consecutive release project and release of the new album celebrates the college graduation of the band members of...

Group AAA has revealed the cover jackets for their new double-A side single “Miss you / Hohoemi no Saku Basho”. They are also preparing for a simultaneous release the “AAA Tour 2012 - 777 - Triple Seven” on DVD or Blu-ray. The live performance was...

NMB48 recently announced their first album (not yet title) for release on February 27th 2013. The album will come on three Limited editions and one Theater CD-only edition all with special application/event cards. NMB48 has six single released so far and all should be included on the album’s track...

GIRLS GENERATION (SNSD) is getting ready to release their 4th studio album “I Got a Boy” in Korea with import editions available in Japan. The release is the first by the whole group in Korea in over 14 months. The album includes new digital singles...

Ayumi Hamasaki has titled her 14th original album “LOVE again” and revealed the cover jackets and full track list. The album is part 4 of her 15th anniversary celebration of 5 consecutive months of releases. “LOVE again” includes songs from each of the...

Nogizaka46 announced their 5th single (not yet titled) during their “Nogizaka46 Zepp Live in Tokyo” live event held December 27th at Zepp Tokyo. Not many details yet other than the release date of March 13th 2013. More details such as the song title and member selection will be announced...

STEREOPONY (ステレオポニー) has announced they will release a live DVD of their farewell concert “Final Live ~BEST of STEREOPONY~”. The concert was just held December 27th at Akasaka BLITZ Tokyo and is the popular band’s final concert after announcing their break-up back on October 1st. STEREOPONY’s...

Kalafina has updated the release details on their compilation album “5th Anniversary LIVE SELECTION 2009-2012” - cover jacket and full track list is revealed. The 2CD release contains their best songs recorded live at concert events from 2009 thru 2012. The album includes songs such as their debut “...

Rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN has announced the release of their “GOLD GLIDER TOUR 2012” on either Blu-ray or DVD. The band has released 23 singles but this is their first live concert release. The live events were filmed under the direction of Shuichi Banba who has...

Group Kis-My-Ft2 has announced a new double a-side single “My Resistance - Tashikana mono / Unmei Girl” with both songs having a tie-up. Song “My Resistance - Tashikana mono” will be featured as theme song for TV series “Nobunaga no Chef”...

Toping the single charts idol group Nogizaka46 with their 4th single “Seifuku no Mannequin” which has tie-in as ending theme song for anime Magi - The Labyrinth of Magic. The single is the group’s third #1 single after it sold over 232,000 copies. In the #2...