Alt Idol pioneers BiS (Brand-new Idol Society) released a Music Video for “SOCiALiSM“, title track of the unit’s upcoming single set to be released on May 31st.

“SOCiALiSM” mainly follows the formula heard in the unit’s recent record “Re:STUPiD”, with a standard Pop Rock base enriched by Ska-influenced melodies and rhythms, occasionally venturing into heavier fields with brief but aggressive rhythmic sections. The video is plain classic BiS: they just act crazy in some sort of abandoned area, so really nothing new in sight. Still, it’s fair to say that the new members who were recently added to the lineup, and the current looks of the unit as a whole, fit the image of the project very well, giving lots of personality to the video.

25 years into the life of pioneering drone/doom/rock/sludge/stoner/noise/punk/occasional J-pop/whatever-they-feel-like trio, Boris, just announced their latest album- entitled “Dear“. What is most significant is that the group started writing this with the original intention of it being their last album. However, after a highly successful and invigorating world tour (still ongoing) of their seminal album “PINK” in full, Boris have come out re-invigorated and with a new sense of purpose.

This all leads to “Dear” (released July 12-14), which is a culmination of the last 25 years. Indeed, the lead single is “Absolutego“- but in true Boris’ style (throwing all convention to the wind), is not remotely similar to the 60+ minute drone track of the same name. This new track is a sludge heaven- fuzzy, chunky stoner riffs with that amazing trademark wail that only Boris can pull off. It sets a high bar for what surely is going to be one hell of an exciting record. Watch the crusty B&W music video and see album info after the gap!

This week’s guests were Sayuri Ishikawa, Itsuki Hiroshi, Oka Midori, Hiromi Go, Ayaka Hirahara, Hosokawa Takashi, Mizumori Kaori, ayaka, Yamauchi Keisuke, Yamada Shimai, Hikawa Kiyoshi, and MUSIC CONCERTO.

This week’s guests were Ayaka Hirahara and Nakamaru Yuichi.

Ayaka Hirahara – Yakusoku no Kono Toki ni

Nakamaru Yuichi – Otsukare Sankusu

We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped Oricon this week 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.

Well-known Electronic outfit Suiyoubi no Campanella, fronted by singer/rapper KOM_I, just announced a special live performance named “TIME TO PLAY  – SPECIAL LIVE @ TOKYO RACECOURSE”.

The performance will take place on May 10th (21:00 JST) at Tokyo’s Racecourse in collaboration with the JRA Japan Derby, a horse racing event organized by the Japan Racing Association scheduled for May 28th. The great news is that this special live performance will be broadcasted worldwide for free on Suiyoubi no Campanella‘s official Facebook, twitter, and YouTube pages, so all the fans around the world will be able to watch it (be sure to check your timezone difference).

This week’s performers were Takenata Naoto, Shawn Mendes, and Fujiwara Sakura. This week’s talk guest was Matsushige Yutaka. There was also a segment on Mai Kuraki.

Takenata Naoto – Mama to Country Beer

Shawn Mendes – Treat You Better

Fujiwara Sakura – Haru no Uta

This week, Choutokkyuu topped the Hot 100 chart with their new single “Cho Nebagiba DANCE.”

Yuzu topped the Hot Albums chart their new best album “Yuzu Iroha 1997-2017.”