It has been revealed that YOSHIKI will be collaborating with the classical soprano diva Sarah Brightman!

YOSHIKI is no stranger to western collaborations, recently he took the stage with Marilyn Manson at Coachella. At the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL he shared the stage with producer and DJ Skrillex, this new collaboration with Brightman is a testament to YOSHIKI’s versatility.

Yamashita Tomohisa sets his newest album titled “UNLEASHED” for release on November 28! Two months ago, he announced that he will be resuming activities with a new album and tour. “UNLEASHED” is his first original album in 4 years and also his first record to be released under Sony Music Labels Inc’s SME Records.

Along with his “Code Blue” movie promo, Yamapi had been busy traveling overseas and crafting his newest album. This week, Yamapi made a surprise appearance at fashion event “Rakuten GirlsAward 2018 AUTUMN/WINTER” and at Namie Amuro’s final live at Okinawa, performing their duet “UNUSUAL” for the first time and  Check out a video of their performance below.

His nationwide tour will kick off on September 21. Further album details will be announced soon.

“Code Blue – Doctor Heli Kinkyuu Kyuumei ~ The Movie” has now become the highest grossing film of 2018 after earning ¥8.87 billion, exceeding the box office revenue of “Detective Conan: Zero The Enforcer” (¥8.67 billion). The blockbuster film was released last July 27 and has been charting at the top 10 of the box office charts for 8 consecutive weeks already.

Last month popular rock band Mr.Children announced that they would be releasing a brand new studio album on October 3rd.  Their first such release since 2015’s “REFLECTION”, the band had remained remarkably tight-lipped regarding any of the details surrounding the record until they posted a countdown timer earlier this week.  Upon its expiration, all of the information surrounding the album has been revealed.

Titled “Juuryoku to Kokyuu”, this specially curated release will run ten tracks long, including their previously released songs “himawari” and “here comes my love”.  In addition, the group have uploaded the short music video for album opener “Your Song”, which sees the band performing the track atop a building as a new day dawns.

Read on below to find not only this PV, but also the cover and complete track list for “Juuryoku to Kokyuu”.

On September 19, YUKI will release her new single, “Träumerei.” The song serves as the theme song for the movie “Coffee ga Samenai Uchi ni”, which opens in theaters on September 21. YUKI wrote lyrics for “Träumerei” after reading the Kawaguchi Toshikazu novel that the movie is based on, as well as watching the movie. She also co-produced the song.

The music video for “Träumerei” was recently released. It features YUKI enjoying a simple life, enjoying things like nature scenes as she drives through the countryside. Check it out below, along with more information on her single!

Earlier this week, popular metal band MAXIMUM THE HORMONE announced that they would be suspending their live activities while member Daisuke-han receives surgery for a severe herniated disc.  Scarcely a day later, the group have chosen to upload a music video for track “Haikei VAP-dono”, or more simply “VAP” – their first new song in over five years.

One of the more lighthearted entries into the band’s catalog, “Haikei VAP-dono” is notably sung almost entirely in a strange language the group have claimed originates from “Planet Ryo” – as only singer/guitarist Ryo Kawakita seems to be able to understand what it means.  As best can be gathered, the track appears to be suggesting that the group will be transferring labels from VAP – whom they have been with since going major back in 2004 – to Warner Music Japan, and intend to release new material in November (or sometime close to that).

You’ll find the festive music video for “Haikei VAP-dono” below, and look forward to additional information about MAXIMUM THE HORMONE’s upcoming activities as it is made available.

Veteran singer/songwriter Tamio Okuda has revealed that he will be releasing his first self-cover album next week on September 26th.  Titled “Cantan Cantabile”, the record will feature a number of tracks which Okuda has provided to other artists over the years.

In order to support the album’s impending release, the music video for its lead track “BEAT” has now been uploaded to Okuda’s YouTube channel.  Originally written for singer Kaela Kimura, this rocky, uptempo number is set against various different scenes from the album’s recording process.

You’ll find this PV, as well as the cover and track list for “Cantan Cantabile” beneath the cut.

Up-and-coming rock band GOOD BYE APRIL announced today that they will be releasing their second studio album on November 17th.  This release, titled “Tanin Ryokou”, comes nearly three years after the release of the quartet’s first album and will include ten brand new songs.

Of particular note are the tracks “Sayonara DESPAIR”, which will feature guest vocals from singer/songwriter Koresawa, and “Advice”, where the band will partner with the horn corps led by trombonist Kayoko Yuasa.  A teaser which previews several of these songs can be found on the group’s official website.

Read on below to find the cover and track list for “Tanin Ryokou”.