This week’s guests were Chara, Negoto, and LUI FRONTiC Akabane JAPAN.
Chara – Hikari no Nioi
Negoto – endless
LUI FRONTiC Akabane JAPAN – Rip Me
This week’s guests were Chara, Negoto, and LUI FRONTiC Akabane JAPAN.
Chara – Hikari no Nioi
Negoto – endless
LUI FRONTiC Akabane JAPAN – Rip Me
On April 1, tofubeats is set to release his new EP “STAKEHOLDER.” Today, he released the music video for the title track. The music video shows a breakup gone bad. tofubeats is attacked by a woman he was involved. She also destroys a variety of his possessions. Check out the chaotic music video after the jump!
On April 6, HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP will return for a 2 hour special episode. Since ending its’ 18 year run in 2012, the show has come back occasionally for special episodes. The April 6 episode will be the first one of 2015. The guests on this episode will include Kis-My-Ft2, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, Johnny’s WEST, Shonan no Kaze, and Masaharu Fukuyama.
Kis-My-Ft2 – Kiss Damashii
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Mondai Girl
Sandaime J Soul Brothers – R.Y.U.S.E.I. / Eeny, meeny, miny, moe!
Johnny’s WEST – Paripipo Anthem
Shonan no Kaze – Suirenka / Bubble
Masaharu Fukuyama – Nando Demo Hana ga Saku You ni Watashi wo Ikiyou
This is the first part of Live Monster’s 2 part finale. This episode featured clips from the show’s run. Acts in these clips include Perfume, Masaharu Fukuyama, JUJU, KinKi Kids, LUNA SEA, Miki Imai, and Ikimonogakari.
On April 8, Ayumi Hamasaki is set to release her new album “A ONE.” Today, she released a short video for the album’s second track, “WARNING.” The song sees Ayumi making a return to her rock sound. The music video for “WARNING” is a sexual feast of bodies in black leather.
In other Ayu news, she is going to sing the theme song for the new NHK drama “Bijo to Danshi.” The song is called “Step by step.” This is the first time she is in charge of a NHK drama theme in 5 years, the last being “BALLAD” for “Sokyu no Subaru.” “Step by step” is not included on “A ONE” and its release date has not been revealed. “Bijo to Danshi” premieres on April 14.
Check out the short music video for “WARNING” after the jump!
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.
This week’s guests were [Alexandros] and Fairies. This week’s show also featured clips from past performances that have aired in March, by acts such as SMAP, Maki Goto, Arashi, Mika Nakashima, and GACKT. EXILE also gave a preview of the album that’s out next week.
[Alexandros] – Wataridori
Fairies – Kiss Me Babe
This week’s guests were Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Yoshii Kazuya.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Mottai Night Land
Yoshii Kazuya – Clear
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Mondai Girl
Yoshii Kazuya x Saito Kazuyoshi – Utautai no Ballad