On September 8, PEARL CENTER will release their debut album, “Orb.” The 12 song album will include the previously released digital singles “Alright”, “clouds”, “Orion”, and “Flutter.”
Ahead of the release of “Orb”, PEARL CENTER has released the music video for one of the album’s new songs, “NEVER TOO LATE.” Check it out below, along with more information on PEARL CENTER’s debut album!
It has been announced that GACKT will suspend his activities indefinitely. GACKT came to this decision after consulting his doctors and his management.
He suddenly became ill after arriving in Japan on August 6. A nervous system disease from his early childhood has reappeared, triggering a life-threatening condition.
This week’s guests were s**t kingz, Sayaka Yamamoto, ReN, KAT-TUN, and Little Black Dress.
s**t kingz – Egao! feat. PES
Sayaka Yamamoto – Don’t hold me back
ReN – Ahh-ah.
KAT-TUN – We Just Go Hard feat. AK-69
Little Black Dress – Ame to Koigokoro
Famed singer Noriyuki Makihara will be resuming his entertainment activities after a highly publicized drug scandal. Last year in early 2020 he was arrested for drug possession and later faced up to 2 years in prison.
Even though Noriyuki is making a comeback, he isn’t in the clear yet as he currently has a suspended sentence. If up until 2023 Noriyuki breaks the conditions in his probation, or breaks the law in general then he can be sent to prison.
The myth, the legend, Ami Suzuki is back! She surprised fans with the upload of a brand new MV and song titled “Drip“. This is the very first music video from the superstar in around 12 years, her last being the last.fm hit single “KISS KISS KISS / aishiteru…” released in 2009.
“Drip” will serve as the theme song for the film “Hatsu no Coffee ~第一杯咖啡~”, the lyrics were written by Amigo and so far it will only be released on YouTube. The film is being used to promote a campaign promoting Taiwanese Coffee nationwide to Japan, 13 Taiwanese coffee farms will be participating in this promotion. The film hopes to portray Taiwan’s lovely commitment to coffee, while honoring the strong relationship between the two nations.
The vocalist of meme rock band GOLDEN BOMBER has announced that he is married! Sho Kiryuin took to his official Ameba blog account to make the happy announcement himself, thanking fans for their continued support. Sho married a woman who isn’t in the entertainment business.
This week’s guests were NAMBA69, Culenasm, Nisshoku Natsuko, Genie High, and Chanmina.
NAMBA69 – CELEBRATION
Culenasm – Sekiranun no Shita de
Nisshoku Natsuko – Manatsu no Dinosaur
Genie High feat.Chanmina – Kyasha na Lip
Suiyoubi no Campanella has been inactive since the release of their June 2018 album “Galapagos.” KOM_I, the group’s vocalist, has now revealed that she is leaving the group.
Of her choosing to leave, KOM_I said that about three years ago she no longer wanted to be part of Suiyoubi no Campanella due to her wanting to pursue other interests. Instead of getting the group to bend to her will, she decided to leave.
Kenmochi Hidefumi, Suiyoubi no Campanella’s producer, said that he was grateful to have met KOM_I and make music with her. Dir.F, the group’s director, said that he looked forward to seeing what KOM_I would do in the future as a fan of hers.
Suiyoubi no Campanella will continue on with a new vocalist, Utaha.