Fujii Kaze expands Prema World Tour to Europe and North America in summer 2027 | Electric Bloom Webzine Fujii Kaze adds Europe and North America dates to his Prema World Tour for summer 2027, plus three new Asia stops.

Fujii Kaze has expanded his Prema World Tour with summer 2027 dates across Europe and North America, plus new Asia stops in Kaohsiung, Bangkok, and Seoul.

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#FujiiKaze #藤井風 #PremaWorldTour

INSPIRED BY TOKYO hosts the cabs, Necry Talkie, luvis, and TAMIW at The Great Escape 2026 | Electric Bloom Webzine The Inspired by Tokyo showcase comes to The Great Escape for the first time with the cabs, Necry Talkie, luvis, and TAMIW.

INSPIRED BY TOKYO brings its first UK showcase to The Great Escape 2026, featuring the cabs, Necry Talkie, luvis, and TAMIW.

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#TheGreatEscape #TGE2026 #InspiredByTokyo #altrock #jrock #mathrock

SatapanP interview: "I want to sing music that goes beyond what Vocaloid can do" | Electric Bloom Webzine INTERVIEW: Vocaloid producer SatapanP talks generative AI, his self-vocal project Sata, and why music should be pushed to its extremes.

INTERVIEW: In his first English-language interview, Vocaloid producer SatapanP speaks on the Sata project, generative AI as a 'new humanity', and why chasing international audiences isn't for him.

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#SatapanP #さたぱんP #Vocaloid

Fujii Kaze rebounds at Coachella Weekend 2 as BIGBANG cover reaches G-Dragon | Electric Bloom Webzine Fujii Kaze rebounds at Coachella Weekend 2 with a stronger set as BIGBANG cover reaches G-Dragon and sparks online buzz.

Fujii Kaze rebounds at Coachella Weekend 2 with a stronger set as surprise BIGBANG cover takes off online.

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#FujiiKaze #藤井風 #BIGBANG #Coachella #Jpop #Kpop

MUCC to play first European headline shows in 11 years | Electric Bloom Webzine MUCC to play first European headline shows in eleven years, with dates in Berlin and Helsinki alongside their B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST appearance.

MUCC return to Europe this July for their first headline shows in 11 years, with dates in Berlin and Helsinki alongside their previously announced B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST appearance.

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#MUCC #Visualkei

D'ESPAIRSRAY reveal 'RAPTURE', first single in 16 years | Electric Bloom Webzine Visual kei metallers D'ESPAIRSRAY have revealed their latest single 'RAPTURE', 16 years after their last single release. The CD release...

D'ESPAIRSRAY announce long-awaited new single 'RAPTURE', their first in 16 years.

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#DESPAIRSRAY #Visualkei #Metal

YOASOBI announce largest-ever North America tour and new English EP | Electric Bloom Webzine YOASOBI announce their largest North America tour "NEVER ENDING STORIES" for August 2026, alongside new English EP 'E-SIDE 4'.

YOASOBI announce their largest North America tour to date, “NEVER ENDING STORIES”, alongside new English EP 'E-SIDE 4'.

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#YOASOBI #Jpop

Ako releases new single 'Harmony', ending theme for anime Kirio Fan Club | Electric Bloom Webzine Ako releases 'Harmony', the ending theme for TV anime Kirio Fan Club, a delicate alt-pop love song about the fleeting emotions of youth.

Ako drops new single 'Harmony', ending theme for anime Kirio Fan Club, ahead of her upcoming 2nd album 'lovely moments' due May 20th.

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#Ako #KirioFanClub #Jpop #AltRock

Fujii Kaze live at Coachella: Japanese gospel meets the California desert on a debut stage | Electric Bloom Webzine LIVE REPORT: Fujii Kaze makes his Coachella 2026 debut on the Mojave Stage with a 45-minute set of 'Prema' hits and and three live debuts.

LIVE REPORT: Fujii Kaze’s Coachella debut folds three live debuts into a Mojave set that balanced Japanese roots with Prema’s retro-minded full-English pop.

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#FujiiKaze #藤井風 #Coachella #Jpop

Creepy Nuts live at Coachella: Japanese hip-hop closes out the Gobi Stage as first North American tour begins | Electric Bloom Webzine LIVE REPORT: Creepy Nuts close out the Gobi Stage at Coachella 2026 for the opening night of their first-ever North American tour.

LIVE REPORT: “My English, not good, but my rapping is so good!” Creepy Nuts closed out the Gobi Stage at Coachella for night one of their first North American tour.

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#Coachella #CreepyNuts #Hiphop

The Weeknd names Nujabes and Shinichiro Watanabe as the inspiration behind 'House of Balloons' | Electric Bloom Webzine The Weeknd credits Nujabes and Samurai Champloo as the foundation of 'House of Balloons' in Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 announcement.

The Weeknd credits Nujabes and Samurai Champloo as the foundation of 'House of Balloons', as he's announced to present Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

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#TheWeeknd #AnimeAwards

Japanese government launches SO-FU MUSIC, a new programme offering up to ¥10 million in subsidies for artists and managers targeting overseas markets. Applications close April 30th.

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Coachella 2026 timetable released: Weekend 1 set times for Fujii Kaze, Creepy Nuts, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U | Electric Bloom Webzine Coachella 2026 Weekend 1 set times are here, with slots confirmed for Fujii Kaze, Creepy Nuts, and ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U.

Coachella 2026 Weekend 1 set times are in: Fujii Kaze gets Jack White as unlikely opener & confirmed slots for Creepy Nuts and ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U. BST and JST timings + stream links inside.

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#Coachella #FujiiKaze #藤井風 #CreepyNuts #YousukeYukimatsu

ONE OK ROCK draw 120,000 fans to Japan National Stadium for THE MUSIC STADIUM 2026 with UVERworld and YOASOBI | Electric Bloom Webzine ONE OK ROCK bring 120,000 fans to Japan National Stadium for THE MUSIC STADIUM 2026 with UVERworld, YOASOBI and guest collaborations.

ONE OK ROCK draw 120,000 fans to Japan National Stadium for THE MUSIC STADIUM 2026, joined by UVERworld and YOASOBI.

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#ONEOKROCK #THEMUSICSTADIUM #YOASOBI #UVERworld #Jrock

Hitsujibungaku link with cult filmmaker Gakuryu Ishii for 'Dogs' video | Electric Bloom Webzine Hitsujibungaku release 'Dogs' video directed by Gakuryu Ishii, bringing a stark, analogue visual style to their noisiest track.

Hitsujibungaku recruit cult filmmaker Gakuryu Ishii to direct music video for latest single 'Dogs', theme for Netflix’s Sins of Kujo.

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#Hitsujibungaku #羊文学_Dogs #sinsofkujo #Jrock #Altrock

Masayoshi Takanaka live in London: Jazz fusion icon meets the global city pop revival | Electric Bloom Webzine LIVE REPORT: At 72, Masayoshi Takanaka makes his London solo debut, playing a sold-out Brixton Academy to a new generation of city pop fans.

LIVE REPORT: Masayoshi Takanaka’s sold-out London return brings him face to face with the new generation driving the city pop revival.

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#MasayoshiTakanaka #SUPERTAKANAKA #CityPop #JazzFusion

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Music nominees revealed for Anime Awards 2026 as voting opens | Electric Bloom Webzine Crunchyroll reveals the music nominees for the 2026 Anime Awards, featuring Kenshi Yonezu, AiNA THE END, LiSA, YOASOBI and more.

Nominees for the 2026 Anime Awards have been revealed, with Kenshi Yonezu, AiNA THE END, LiSA, YOASOBI and more in the running across the music categories.

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#AnimeAwards2026 #Anime

Crystal Lake live in London: One of the last nights of the Centorrino era | Electric Bloom Webzine LIVE REPORT: Crystal Lake brought the full weight of sound down on London for a relentless set that hits harder in hindsight.

LIVE REPORT: Crystal Lake brought the full weight of sound down on London for a set that hits harder in hindsight.

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#CrystalLake #Metalcore

Crystal Lake’s John Centorrino steps away to focus on family life | Electric Bloom Webzine Crystal Lake and vocalist John Centorrino part ways following a mutual decision, citing touring demands and the challenges of family life.

Crystal Lake vocalist John Centorrino steps away after three years to focus on family life.

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#CrystalLake #Metalcore

AiNA THE END confirmed as ONE PIECE Elbaph Arc opening artist with new song 'Luminous' | Electric Bloom Webzine AiNA THE END confirmed for ONE PIECE’s 29th opening ‘Luminous’, first performed in Yokohama ahead of the Elbaph Arc premiere this April.

AiNA THE END unveils new single 'Luminous' as ONE PIECE’s new opening, performing it live in Yokohama ahead of the Elbaph Arc premiere on April 5th.

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#AiNATHEEND #アイナジエンド #ONEPIECE #Anime

YOSHIKI returns to the US stage with two nights at Walt Disney Concert Hall this July | Electric Bloom Webzine YOSHIKI brings Classical 2026 to Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles for two nights this July, his first US dates since surgery.

YOSHIKI returns to the US stage this July with two nights at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles for "CLASSICAL 2026".

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#YOSHIKI #Jrock #Classical #Metal

KAMIJO interview: "Los Angeles is now my greatest textbook and my stage" | Electric Bloom Webzine INTERVIEW: KAMIJO on SANCTUS OF THE DAMNED, life in Los Angeles, Versailles returning to Europe, and the next chapter of his story.

INTERVIEW: KAMIJO, visual kei's symphonic metal vampire, speaks to EBW about his signature US debut show, life in Los Angeles, and why after thirty years he's starting again from zero.

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#KAMIJO #Versailles #VisualKei #SanctusOfTheDamned #Metal

WACK's final audition camp ends with no winners. Welcome to Chapter 2 | Electric Bloom Webzine Japanese idol agency WACK's final audition camp ends with zero successful candidates as CEO Junnosuke Watanabe declares Chapter 2 has begun.

Japanese idol agency WACK held a week-long livestreamed audition camp on a remote island with 22 candidates. Nobody passed.

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#WACK #WACKオーデ #Jpop #IdolMusic

SiM to play one-off London headline show at Signature Brew, hint at big announcement | Electric Bloom Webzine SiM announce one-off London headline show at Signature Brew on May 21st, teasing a special announcement and VIP experiences for fans

SiM return to London for a one-off headline show at Signature Brew this May in collaboration with Crunchyroll, where they’ll make a big announcement on the night.

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#SiM #デッデデデッデッ #FiVETiMESDEAD #SiM5xD #Metalcore #Altmetal

Kroi link with Bluey of Incognito on new single 'Kinetic' | Electric Bloom Webzine Kroi release their new single 'Kinetic', recorded in London with Bluey of acid jazz band Incognito on their first UK visit.

Kroi link with Incognito frontman Bluey on new single ‘Kinetic’, recorded in London at Colibri Sound Recorders on their first UK visit last summer.

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#Kroi_Kinetic #INCOGNITO #KroixINCOGNITO #Jrock #R&B #Funk

SiM to drop 'FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)' on April 1st, their first release in over a year | Electric Bloom Webzine SiM to release 'FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)', the first new song in over a year, on April 1st ahead of DEAD POP FESTiVAL 2026 in Kawasaki.

SiM to release new single ‘FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)’ on April 1st, their first in over a year, ahead of DEAD POP FESTiVAL 2026.

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#SiM #FiVETiMESDEAD #Metalcore #Altmetal

B7Klan reveals 15 acts for Road to B7Klan Fest contest ahead of fan vote | Electric Bloom Webzine B7Klan reveals 15 acts for Road to B7Klan Fest contest, with fan voting set to decide the final slot at J-ROCK FEST in Paris this July.

15 acts confirmed for Road to B7Klan Fest, with GRAVITY, TORIKABUTO, LIZA, and HIRONO KAMINOSE among those competing for the final slot at B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST in Paris.

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#b7klan #b7klanlivecontest #visualkei #jrock

Masayoshi Takanaka and ANRI to lead "SURF & BREEZE" for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN WEEK in Tokyo | Electric Bloom Webzine Masayoshi Takanaka and ANRI to lead "SURF & BREEZE", celebrating city pop as part of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN WEEK.

Masayoshi Takanaka and ANRI to headline "SURF & BREEZE", a city pop celebration as part of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN WEEK in Tokyo this summer.

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#MasayoshiTakanaka #ANRI #MAJ2026 #CityPop

Versailles' KNOTFEST Mexico 2026 set extended after fan demand | Electric Bloom Webzine Versailles’ KNOTFEST Mexico 2026 set has been extended following strong fan demand ahead of their debut at the festival.

Versailles' KNOTFEST Mexico 2026 set has been extended after strong fan demand. "This marks the beginning of a miracle!"

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#Versailles #KNOTFEST #Visualkei #Metal

Mrs. GREEN APPLE and Kenshi Yonezu lead MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 entry totals as full list is revealed | Electric Bloom Webzine Entries for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 are out, led by Mrs. GREEN APPLE and Kenshi Yonezu, with around 2,000 works across 78 categories.

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 entries are in, spanning nearly 2,000 songs, albums and artists across 78 categories. Mrs. GREEN APPLE lead overall, Kenshi Yonezu tops major awards, and select names dominate entire fields.

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#MAJ2026 #MUSICAWARDSJAPAN #Jpop #Jrock