★ Top 10 - Singles
01. [++] Arashi - Troublemaker
02. [++] SID - sleep
03. [++] Berryz kobo - Otakebi boy WAO! / Tomodachi wa tomodachi nanda!
04. [++] Mai Kuraki - Eien yori nagaku / Drive me crazy
05. [-4] Hey! Say! JUMP - Hitomi no screen
06. [-2] Hannya, fruits punch - Onara hazukashikunaiyo / Pirameki taiso
07. [-2] AKB48 - Sakura no shiori
08. [-5] Kana Nishino - Best Friend
09. [++] Anzen Chitai - Aoi bara / Wine red no kokoro (2010 version)
10. [-4] KAT−TUN - Love yourself ~Kimi ga kirai na kimi ga suki~
★ Top 10 - Albums
01. [++] Shota Shimizu - Journey
02. [++] Remioromen - Kachofugetsu
03. [-2] Tokyo Jihen - Sports
04. [++] capsule - PLAYER
05. [-1] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS - FUNKY MONKEY BABYS BEST
06. [++] Dong Bang Shin Ki - BEST SELECTION 2010
07. [-4] Kimura Kaela - 5years
08. [-2] Hata Motohiro - BEST OF GREEN MIND'09
09. [++] Lady Gaga - The remix
10. [++] STRAIGHTENER - CREATURES
★ Top 10 - Indies Singles
01. Sekai no owari - Maboroshi no inochi
02. ViViD - Across The Border
03. NERDHEAD - BRAVE HEART feat. Kana Nishino
04. ivory7 chord - light a tree
05. Starmarie - Andromeda propose
06. -OZ- - wisteria
07. Karasu - LASTICA
08. SEEDA - WISDOM feat.ILL-BOSSTINO, EMI MARIA
09. Naozumi Takahashi - Rashinban
10. Crush Tears - Senko no mabataki
★ Top 10 - Indies Albums
01. CRAZY KEN BAND - CRAZY KEN BAND Best Kame
02. AK-69 - THE STORY OF REDSTA - RED MAGIC TOUR 2009-Chapter 1
03. 50TA - 50TA
04. HY - Whistle
05. RED SPIDER - No.10
06. andymori - Fanfare to nekkyo
07. DuelJewel - Will
08. MIGHTY JAM ROCK - SOUND BACTERIA 11
09. Galileo Galilei - Ame no chi Galileo
10. C&K - CK STYLE
J-glam, Inc. has confirmed that MIYAVI will continue his world tour that began last year and perform not only in the USA, but also in Canada. The tour will begin in June. Tour details will soon be announced on MIYAVI's official website.
Second, MIYAVI also announced that part of the proceeds from his upcoming DVD release, NEO TOKYO SAMURAI BLACK WORLD TOUR Vol.1, will be donated to Red Cross Japan for the earthquake disaster in Chile.
Continuing with the NEO TOKYO SAMURAI BLACK WORLD TOUR Vol.1 DVD, on the night before its release, MIYAVI will have a live webcast of his rehearsal for the upcoming Japan tour NEO TOKYO SAMURAI BLACK WORLD TOUR –JAPAN CIRCUIT, which is scheduled to begin on March 28th. In collaboration with Ustream and Twitter, the webcast will be from midnight to 1:00 AM on MIYAVI’s official MySpace on March 23rd. There will be a special gift of a "Dress-Up 雅-MIYAVI- icon" for those who access through Twitter Official Navigation site, "Tsui Navi."
Lastly, beginning on March 10th with Japan, MIYAVI will being his world release of his song SURVIVE on iTunes.
Here is the full schedule:
March 10th: Japan
March 12th: Austria, Australia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland
March 15th: Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, U.K.
heidi. have annouced their major debut with the single yokan to be released on May 26th 2010 under Geneon Universal Entertainment.
heidi. began activity back in 2006 with their birth-day live at Ikebukuro Cyber. Since then, they have made many releases with the indie label O Market, including the latest release of their first live album today on March 10th 2010 entitled Live Tour 2009 [Panorama] @ Shibuya C.C.Lemon Hall.
The single will be available in two formats - CD only, or CD+DVD with the DVD featuring the yokan music video. Each type will include a bonus commemoration plate. The title track will also be featured as the ending theme of the anime Kaichou ha Maid Sama due to premier on TBS as of Thursday April 1st.
Visual kei band vistlip will release their upcoming single STRAWBERRY BUTTERFLY on May 12th.
vistlip first appeared on the music scene in 2007 and since the release of their mini-album Revolver the following year, have steadily gained popularity within the visual music scene.
The single will be issued in CD and CD+DVD formats, with the regular edition including three tracks. The limited version will feature two tracks and the music video for STRAWBERRY BUTTERFLY.
New visual band VII-Sense announced on their official MySpace that they will be releasing their first single BLACK BIRD on March 24th.
This new band consists of six members, featuring Shaura, formally known as Juka, who was the vocalist for Moi dix Mois and XOVER, and former Dio - distraught overlord guitarist erina.
Even though there are no further details concerning the single, they have put up music samples of the songs BLACK BIRD and divine dot. You can listen to them on their official MySpace.
In order to share his music with a larger audience, Satsuki, former vocalist of RENTRER EN SOI, has announced that all three of the singles released since the beginning of his solo career are now available through iTunes.
At first, only his first single AWAKE, which has sold out, was available for download at his official MySpace account. Now all three of his singles, also referred to as his stories, are available digitally. However, all single releases contained four songs, whereas the digital versions of the singles on iTunes only contain three songs.
After AWAKE, Satsuki released the single CRYSTAL in August last year. His third story, MOON SPIRAL, was released on Valentine's Day this year to celebrate the first anniversary of his solo career, which he started on the 14th of February 2009.
Singer/songwriter Kumagai Ikumi will release her third single, Getsurenka, on May 5th.
Kumagai Ikumi blends traditional Japanese melodies into her work and, following the release of her indies single, made her major debut in the fall of last year with the single Hitomachi gumo.
Getsurenka will be used as the theme song for the upcoming movie "Gekijouban TRICK Reinouryokusha Battle Royal". Further information has yet to be announced regarding the release, but will be unveiled shortly via Kumagai Ikumi's official site.
Popular singer Ayumi Hamasaki have set the release of her newest album, Rock'n'Roll Circus, as well of a new live DVD called ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 A ～NEXT LEVEL～ for April 14th.
Rock'n'Roll Circus, will be Ayumi's eleventh original album so far since her latest full-length CD NEXT LEVEL, which was released in March last year. This album will feature 14 songs total, including all her latest four singles: You were..., BALLAD, Sunrise ~LOVE IS ALL~ and Sunset ~LOVE IS ALL~, as well as the brand-new songs Microphone and Don't look back, which are currently being used as commercials in Japan.
Two editions of the album are going on sale, one of these accompanied by a DVD including eight different music videos and making-ofs, plus a digest video of the live DVD ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2009 A ～NEXT LEVEL～. A special edition including the album and the full DVD is also being released in the same day as a limited box set.
As for the Live DVD, it is a three-disc set featuring footage from one of Ayumi's performances at Yoyogi Daiichi Taiikukan in 2009, which was part of her latest arena tour. This tour spanned 35 dates in approximately seven months and mobilized almost 300,000 people. 24 songs, as well as screen footage and all the MCs from the concert have been recorded to give shape to the release.
Heavy Metal quartet Onmyo-za have announced the upcoming release of their latest DVD, entitled Ryuuou rinbu, for April 21st.
Onmyo-za made their commercial debut in 1999 with the album Kikoku tenshou and have since become well-known within Japan and internationally for the "reinforcement of traditional Japanese culture" within their works and their costume designs. which are inspired by those worn during the Heian era.
The DVD will feature footage from Onmyo-za's 10th anniversary concert tour Ryuuou rinbu and their final performance on December 29th at the JCB Hall in Tokyo. The release will be issued in a regular and limited edition and both versions will contain 31 tracks from the performance. The limited edition will come housed in a special slipcase, cased in digipack binding and will also feature a 36-page colour booklet.
Visual rock band boogieman have announced the release of their newest single, called Kijou no kuuron, for April 28th.
Kijou no kuuron will be the band's third single so far. The other two singles HIDDEN and Gashuu were released last year in June and October respectively.
The single is being released as a two-track CD only, including the main track, which has been described as a melancholy tune and a remix of [P] agent, which was released originally in boogieman's debut mini-album libido in January 2009.
European label Gan-Shin has announced that D'espairsRay greatest hits compilation album IMMORTAL will soon be made available in Europe. This release will feature previously unseen footage of D'espairsRay's performance during their concert in Yokohama.
The album Bastard by Vidoll will also make its debut in Europe via Gan-Shin. DuelJewel will also be releasing a new album, expected this Spring. This release, of which the title has yet to be made public, will be a special edition featuring songs from their greatest hits album Revive and the complete catalogue of songs from mini-album Will. A release by an up and coming new Oshare kei band Zi.per is also anticipated.
★ Top 10 - Singles
01. [++] Hey! Say! JUMP - Hitomi no screen
02. [++] Tsubasa Imai - BACKBORN
03. [++] Kana Nishino - Best Friend
04. [-1] Hannya, fruits punch - Onara hazukashikunaiyo / Pirameki taiso
05. [-4] AKB48 - Sakura no shiori
06. [-4] KAT−TUN - Love yourself ~Kimi ga kirai na kimi ga suki~
07. [++] Kii Kitano - Sakura saku
08. [++] Minori Chihara - Yasashi bokyaku
09. [++] Shinsengumi Rien - Honto ni boku de iindesuka
10. [++] Erina Mano - Haru no Arashi
★ Top 10 - Albums
01. [++] Tokyo Jihen - Sports
02. [-1] Dong Bang Shin Ki - BEST SELECTION 2010
03. [++] THE BLUE HEARTS - ALL TIME SINGLES - SUPER PREMIUM BEST -
04. [-2] FUNKY MONKEY BABYS - FUNKY MONKEY BABYS BEST
05. [-1] Kimura Kaela - 5years
06. [++] mihimaru GT - mihimalogy
07. [++] CHEMISTRY - regeneration
08. [-3] Kumi Koda - BEST ~third universe~ & 8th AL “UNIVERSE”
09. [++] Toshi Kubota - Timeless Fly
10. [++] CRAZY KEN BAND - CRAZY KEN BAND Best tsuru
★ Top 10 - Indies Singles
01. ViViD - Across The Border
02. Crush Tears - Senko no mabataki
03. NERDHEAD - BRAVE HEART feat. Kana Nishino
04. ivory7 chord - light a tree
05. Sekai no owari - Maboroshi no inochi
06. Naozumi Takahashi - Rashinban
07. Karasu - LASTICA
08. sister jet - Mr.Lonely
09. SEEDA - WISDOM feat.ILL-BOSSTINO, EMI MARIA
10. Kuchu loop - Ongaku no ko
★ Top 10 - Indies Albums
01. 50TA - 50TA
02. HY - Whistle
03. C&K - CK STYLE
04. andymori - Fanfare to nekkyo
05. HY - HeartY
06. MIGHTY JAM ROCK - SOUND BACTERIA 11
07. DJ KYOKO - XXX “If You Came Here”
08. VELTPUNCH - BLACK ALBUM
09. Bam B Crew - Bam B Crew
10. Mayumi Kojima - Blue rondo
Jinkaku Radio will release a new single entitled Taiyou on April 28th. It will be their first release in two and a half years. The main song has been used for a commercial of a car retailer in Kagoshima since late December.
In mid 2008, Jinkaku Radio took a break from their live activities in order to focus on the recording of a new album. Since last year, they are performing again and switched labels in late 2009.
Indies visual kei band Megaromania will be releasing their first selection album, entitled Oblivious, on 10th March.
The album will come in two types, both containing ten songs songs and one of six randomly selected trading cards. One type will also feature a forty-minute DVD of live footage.
Unfortunately, this release will be the last with Megaromania's current line up, as drummer Leda will be leaving the band as of 31st March due to personal reasons. The band will hold a series of lives, finishing at SHIBUYA BOXX, and then Megaromania will take a short activities pause. Hopefully this original and talented band will return to the music scene soon.
Musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has announced the release of a new Live DVD entitled watch- ryuichi sakamoto playing the piano 2009 japan due to hit stores on March 17th. This DVD features footage of his concert that was held on April 28, 2009 at the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. This DVD also includes rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage, as well as commentary.
Also to be released on March 17th is Original Soundtrack of the film Love is The Devil (1998), also composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto. This film is a biography of Irish painter Francis Bacon, concentrating on his relationship with his model/lover George Dyer. This soundtrack was released before in 1999. However, this new release from the label commmons (a joint venture between the label avex trax and Ryuichi Sakamoto) contains remixes by Taylor Deupree.
Singer/Songwriter Odani Misako will release her upcoming mini-album Kotonoha on May 12th.
Odani has achieved acclaim in her own brand of self-produced compositions on which she both sings and performs on piano and at the time of her debut and has been described as the "young Carole King". The pianist has also gained popularity amongst other performers within Japan, with bands such as ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, eastern youth and LOST IN TIME amongst others, claiming to be fans of her work.
The release will be Odani's first in around three years since her ninth studio album OUT. The mini-album is expected to feature five tracks including Sora no machibito and Aosa.
Singer Nakagawa Ayumi will release her debut single Jijitsu~12-sai de watashi ga kimeta coat~ on May 5th.
Nakagawa Ayumi's upcoming debut has been partnered with the somewhat tragic tale of her young life, including the divorce of her parents and adoption by her grandparents. Since legally changing her surname from Mihara to Nakagawa, the 13-year old will make her musical debut in May. Her debut music video, which is currently hosted by YouTube includes documentary themed footage surrounding her life at school and includes statements from her adoptive parents. The young singer's vocal talent and the tale of her earlier life has caused a stir on her YouTube Channel and since the publication of the music video on February 11th, has scored views of more than 200,000.
Further details are currently unknown regarding the single, but are expected to be announced in the coming months. The short music video for Jijitsu~12-sai de watashi ga kimeta coat~ can be viewed below:
Nakagawa Ayumi - Jijitsu~12-sai de watashi ga kimeta coat~ (PV)
TETSUYA, who is best known for his work with rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel, has announced an upcoming single entitled Roulette for May 19th.
TETSUYA began his solo career in 2001 with the release of wonderful world/TIGHTROPE. The upcoming single Roulette will be his first in almost three years. Roulette will be issued in CD and CD+DVD format and although the tracklist for the single is currently unknown, the DVD will feature the music video for the title track.
The artist has also announced that he will be embarking on his first national tour this coming July, although further details regarding his schedule have yet to be revealed.
HANGRY&ANGRY have recently confirmed the dates and venues of their European Tour. The duo will perform an exclusive number of shows in countries including Germany, Finland, the United Kingdom and France.
HANGRY&ANGRY is well known for the perfect blend of fashion, created by star designer h.NAOTO and catchy tunes.
The dates and venues can be found in their tour schedule.
Following the their debut album Doctor Ray, MOLICE will hit the JRock world again with their new release Catalystrock on March 24th. The veterans of Summer Sonic 2007 are looking to increase their worldwide fanbase after the Doctor Ray singles Ms. Panic and Headphone received international radio and PV airplay.
MOLICE was formed in 2007 when lead singer Rinko and guitarist Yuzuru Takeda formerly of the band Chinachop met up with bassist Ikuhiro and drummer Takashi Koyama. Coming off a successful UK tour, they continue to headline regularly in Tokyo. The band, to date, has released 4 EPs titled MOLICE DEMO 1-4 as well as their debut LP Doctor Ray.
To kick off promotions for this new album, MOLICE will hold a CD Release Party in Kichijoji's Rock Joint GB. They will be joined by artists including Moja andSister Paul.
Visual band ZXST announced on their official website that they will be going on an indefinite hiatus as of April 2nd.
The band thank their fans, staff and everyone who has helped them so far for their continuous support, but have decided that this is the best decision for the band. ZXST's final concert before their hiatus will take place at Nagoya Music Farm with special guests meth., BUG IMPACT, TOA, SYSTEM RESISTANS and others.
Pop singer alan will release her first live DVD entitled alan 1st concert -voice of you- in TOKYO 2010.01.24 on March 24th.
alan is originally of Chinese/Tibetan descent and made her musical debut in Japan with the single Ashita e no sanka in 2007. alan's move to the Japanese market came following her performance in China (along with 40,000 other hopefuls) at the "avex China New Discovery Audition". Since her debut, alan has also performed the theme songs for the movie "Red Cliff" and secured the number one spot on the Oricon daily chart with the release of Kuon no kawa, making her the first Chinese artist ever to do so in Japan.
The DVD will feature footage taken her performance on January 21st at the Hitomi Kinen Hall in Tokyo, though details regarding a tracklist have yet to be announced.
According to an announcement on MaitoreiA's official website, vocalist RETSU will graduate from the band after their performance in Yokohama on April 23rd.
After their one year anniversary, the group came to the realisation that their individual ideals surrounding the band have changed and agreed that RETSU's graduation would be the best course of action for the band. They regret that they have been together for such a short period of time as a quartet, but thank everyone who supported them. They also ask that their fans continue to keep an eye on their activities and support them in the future.
The band recently released the single Yugudorashiru on December 12th last year.
Currently, MaitoreiA will be focusing on underground activities and performances while they search for a new vocalist.
July 17th will mark the disbandment of the band GaGaalinG.
The band will hold their last live on this date, which will be held at Takadanobaba Club Phase. According to the announcement on their Official MySpace, the disbandment is due to musical differences between the members.
Before this, GaGaalinG will still appear at live events at venues including Nagoya OYS on March 20th, Nishikujo BRAND NEW in Osaka on March 21st and Takadanobaba CLUB PHASE on April 25th.
GaGaalinG formed in 2005 and debuted with the album ROYAL PUNX.
Singer/Songwriter Kato Miliyah has unveiled further details of her upcoming single BYE BYE which is scheduled for release on March 24th.
Kato has recently collaborated with Shota Shimizu on the single FOREVER LOVE which was released in February, but this will be her first solo effort in around four months since the release of WHY. The title track will focus around the theme of spring and feature a message regarding a painful separation from loved ones.
The single will be released in CD and CD+DVD format and both versions will feature the title track, SENSATION, Koi ga owaru sono toki ni and SENSATION -DANCE EDIT-. Details of the content featured on the DVD have yet to be announced, but are expected to be updated via Kato's official site shortly.
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