Back in March, tricot released their new album, “A N D.” The band has previously played some dates in Europe, but now they’ve set their sights on North America. tricot recently announced a 14 date tour of the United States and Canada. Titled “YATTOKOSA”, the tour starts off in Philadelphia on October 12 and ends on October 29 in Los Angeles. It will then start in Japan in November and continue into next year. Check out the itinerary after the jump!

This week’s guests were Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (featuring Ozaki Sekaikan of Creephyp), AKB48, Porno Graffitti, Choshinsei, and Hanaoka Natsume.

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Bakuon Love Song

AKB48 – Halloween Night

Porno Graffitti – Ohhh!!! HANABI

Choshinsei – BLOWIN’

Hanaoka Natsume – Natsu no Tsumi

This week’s show was a 2 hour special. The guests were Morning Musume ’15, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, V6, AKB48, Moriyama Naotaro, and Arashi.

Morning Musume ’15 – Oh my wish!

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Crazy Party Night ~Pumpkin no Gyakushuu~

V6 – Wait for You / MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE / TAKE ME HIGHER

AKB48 – Halloween Night

Moriyama Naotaro – Natsu no Owari / Ikiru (tte Iikiru)

Arashi – Ai wo Sakebe

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On September 9th, electro-pop artist Yun*chi is slated to release her second studio album Pixie Dust*, featuring a variety of musical contributors. Among them is singer-songwriter Chara, who produced the track “Jelly*” which is being used as the album’s promotional song. Check out the stunning music video, directed by Tomita Kenji, after the jump!

Back in July alternative rock band indigo la End announced that they would be releasing a brand new single titled “Shizuku ni Koishite / Wasurete Hanataba” on September 16th.  Ahead of this date the group have now chosen to publish the PV for the release’s first A-side “Shizuku ni Koishite” to their official Youtube channel.

The video pairs the subdued song with the sad story of a young bandleader (Kawatani Enon) and a young woman (Kojima Fujiko), showing how the growing popularity of the former’s band slowly drives the two apart.  Of note, much of the PV was filmed in Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa ERA, a concert venue where indigo la End frequently performed during their indie days.

You’ll find the full music video for “Shizuku ni Koishite” just below the jump; please look forward to the single’s official release in a few weeks.

Early last month we reported that singer/songwriter Yonezu Kenshi would be releasing a brand new single on September 2nd.  Now that this date has finally drawn close, details regarding the single’s track list and cover, as well as the music video for its lead track “Unbelievers”, have been unveiled to the public.

This isn’t all though, as today at the “SPACE SHOWER SWEET LOVE SHOWER” annual concert series Yonezu also announced that his much anticipated third studio album will be available in stores on October 7th of this year.  His new album is titled “Bremen” and will include both “Unbelievers” and the previously released “Flowerwall” along with 12 additional songs for a total of 14.  Like his prior album “YANKEE”, “Bremen” is set be released in three versions:  a Limited Edition which will come with an Art Book featuring Yonezu’s drawings, a second Limited Edition that includes a DVD containing the music videos released during this album era, and a regular CD-Only Edition.

Read on below for all of the information about Kenshi’s upcoming single “Unbelievers” and look forward to additional details about “Bremen” in the weeks to come.

On September 23, Music Station will have a special episode titled “Music Station Ultra Fes.” This special celebrates the show’s 30th anniversary. Starting at noon, the show will continue for 10 hours, making it Music Station’s longest episode. The show will feature performances, rankings, and archival footage.

Today, the first set of acts performing on the show was announced. They include popular current acts such as Arashi, AKB48, SEKAI NO OWARI, and Nishino Kana. Check out the rest of the list after the jump!