Premium MelodiX! for March 23

This week’s guests were Chara, Negoto, and LUI FRONTiC Akabane JAPAN.

Chara – Hikari no Nioi

Negoto – endless

LUI FRONTiC Akabane JAPAN – Rip Me

tofubeats Releases PV for “STAKEHOLDER”

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!

HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP to Return for Special Episode

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

Live Monster for March 22

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.

Ayumi Hamasaki Releases Short PV for “WARNING”

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!

Oricon Flashback: Week of 3/23

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.

CDTV for March 21

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

Music Fair for March 21

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