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Interview with MAN WITH A MISSION © MAN WITH A MISSION

Interview

Interview with MAN WITH A MISSION

JaME finds out the unique backstory of MAN WITH A MISSION as well as how the band members feel about performing at the Japan Expo.

Interview with Kanon Wakeshima © Wakeshima Kanon

Interview

Interview with Kanon Wakeshima

Kanon Wakeshima discusses naming her cellos and future plans in her career during her time in Seattle at Sakura-Con 2012.

Angelo Live at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall © Angelo

Live Report

Angelo Live at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall

A sold-out live, at no other than Shibuya’s own C.C. Lemon Hall, concluded Angelo’s first tour with the new five-member line up.

Interview with HITT Following his 2012 European Tour © HITT - JaME - Mairi

Interview

Interview with HITT Following his 2012 European Tour

Following HITT's three-month-long tour across Europe, JaME Poland interviewed this multi-talented and vibrant musician.

Dirty Old Men - doors © HITT - JaME - Mairi

Review

Dirty Old Men - doors

Maybe too clean for some, but a good collection of happy pop-rock nonetheless.

Plastic Tree Budoukan Tent 3 © Plastic Tree

Live Report

Plastic Tree Budoukan Tent 3

Plastic Tree brought Tent maru san to Nippon Budoukan with the intention of seeing the blooming Sakura, a metaphor for the blooming smiles on the faces of their fans, endearingly called “kurage.”

Def Tech © Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

Biography

Def Tech

The Japanese-Hawaiian reggae-pop duo Def Tech combine influences from their respective cultures to form a fresh, upbeat sound that they dub "Jawaiian Music".

Interview with L'Arc~en~Ciel in Paris © Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

Interview

Interview with L'Arc~en~Ciel in Paris

L’Arc~en~Ciel vocalist and guitarist hyde and ken kindly met with JaME and answered some questions the day before their concert at Zénith de Paris.

Hisaishi Joe - Castle in the Sky © Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

Review

Hisaishi Joe - Castle in the Sky

A Play on Emotions

Moi dix Mois at Sakura-Con 2012 © Midi:Nette

Live Report

Moi dix Mois at Sakura-Con 2012

Moi dix Mois showcased a high-energy performance for the first time in Seattle.

SuG - Lollipop Kingdom © SuG - PS COMPANY Co.,Ltd. - V-ROCK FESTIVAL

Review

SuG - Lollipop Kingdom

Released only last month, SuG's third album has already garnered much attention. The new album features a 'pastel-goth' concept and incorporates many punk and rock elements.

V-ROCK FESTIVAL 2011 - Rose and Moon Stages © V-ROCK FESTIVAL 2011

Live Report

V-ROCK FESTIVAL 2011 - Rose and Moon Stages

Here’s what happened on the main stage side of the Saitama Super Arena, where fans ran from side (Rose Stage) to side (Moon Stage) to catch as much musical goodness as possible.

Win Tickets to FLOW's Show at Japan Expo! © FLOW

Contest

Win Tickets to FLOW's Show at Japan Expo!

SoundLicious is offering JaME readers a chance to win thirty tickets to FLOW's show at Japan Expo in Paris.

L’Arc~en~Ciel Live Viewing in Jakarta © Epicentrum XXI

Live Report

L’Arc~en~Ciel Live Viewing in Jakarta

A live viewing as good as a real live performance!

Versailles World Tour 2012 – Holy Grail – Grand Final ~Château de Versailles~ © Versailles

Live Report

Versailles World Tour 2012 – Holy Grail – Grand Final ~Château de Versailles~

Versailles concluded their world tour with a mix of rococo inspired outfits, fast guitars, potent drums, hot bass lines and versatile vocals.

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