J-Rock
L’Arc~en~Ciel 20th Anniversary Live Concert Film Rocks Audiences Across the U.S. 11.30.11

Last night, DJ Ally and I had the privilege of hosting the screening of L’Arc~en~Ciel‘s 20th anniversary concert film, presented by Live Viewing Japan, a distributor of Japanese entertainment to movie theaters worldwide. Fans turned out for the stunning “20th … READ MORE
L’Arc～en～Ciel Special Event Tickets Giveaway! 11.15.11

**UPDATED** We are holding TWO Pair of Tickets for EACH THEATER!!! Check out the theater list!! FOR KKS BLOG READERS!!! YOU GUYS! Good luck!!!!ACT NOW!!! Have you all heard that Japan’s biggest rock band L’Arc～en～Ciel is having a one night … READ MORE
L’Arc-en-Ciel “20th L’Anniversary LIVE” event- NOVEMBER 29th, 2011 at 7pm 11.15.11

Did you like the Hatsune Miku Live Party at your theater?  Well, now we have the next screening event coming up! L’Arc-en-Ciel “20th L’Anniversary LIVE” – NOVEMBER 29th, 2011 at 7pm L’Arc-en-Ciel, the “Monster Band” from Japan, on Big Screen! … READ MORE
Sakura Bomb 4: Tune in Tokyo & Mighty Harajuku Project seek to inspire continued support for Japan Recovery 07.27.11

Hello Everyone, Its critical that people remain aware of the great challenges that Japan is facing in recovering the from the Great Tohoku Earthquake. Work continues at Fukushima Daiichi on bringing the crippled nuclear reactors to a cold shutdown (estimated … READ MORE
RIP Taiji Sawada (July 12, 1966 – July 17, 2011) 07.17.11

Taiji Sawada of X Japan and LOUDNESS fame has died at 11am yesterday morning, in Saipan. This event came about after the bassist became agitated on a flight to Saipan, and was arrested for assaulting a flight attendant. He then … READ MORE
“Orient Metal” Set To Take Over The World 07.06.11

Today, I would like to show everyone two PVs that came out… well, today, and are super awesome. Nothing more to it than that For those unfamiliar with ChthoniC, well, they aren’t Japanese. They’re the best known metal band from … READ MORE
Dir En Grey DIFFERENT SENSE PV Out! 06.23.11

Human growth

There are many kinds

It’s all very difficult…

But there is nothing but good things at the end of the path of growth

Never be drowned in greed, just living as humans do

I hope to be able to grow with all of you. READ MORE
Dir en grey 8th Album – Dum Spiro Spero 06.13.11

If one were to google search the phrase, sans Dir en grey’s name, one would find that “Dum spiro spero” is actually a Latin phrase for “While I breathe, I hope”. So many hopes and dreams rest on a band that supposedly will never make a hopeful song…. makes one wonder, doesn’t it?? READ MORE
Yoshiki talks about LA, his Hello Kitty doll, and more 05.20.11

LA Weekly spoke in depth with X Japan drummer and cultural icon Yoshiki about living in Los Angeles, his band, and his Hello Kitty doll. In the article, Yoshiki describes how he has been able to live in LA for … READ MORE
Rhythm & Soul for Relief Concert for Japan, Fundraiser Wiki seek to aid Tohoku Recovery Efforts 05.09.11

Hello Everyone! On May 22nd, there’s a special event coming to the Echoplex in Echo Park that we’re really excited about. Rhythm & Soul for Relief: Concert for Japan, Haiti & the World, is a showcase of Hip Hop, Funk, … READ MORE
Revolt and Tokyo Collaboration come to LA, Stephanie Yanez teams up with Hatsune Miku! 04.30.11

Hello Everyone! Summer is rolling in, and there are some really exciting Japanese music events coming to Los Angeles! Club parties, conventions, and concerts over the next few months are going to be presenting an array of artists from Japan, … READ MORE
Top Ten Weirdest Visual-Kei Band Names 04.17.11

As anyone who follows the indie vkei scene for a period of time longer than two months, I have inevitably noticed that new bands have been picking more and more unusual names. While anyone who’s ever been in a band … READ MORE
New Music Releases Delayed, Relief Efforts Underway 03.15.11

While pretty much all idols and bands have been verified as safe and sound by this time, there is still some bad news and good news for the fanboys and fangirls. Bad news is, most labels have decided to postpone … READ MORE