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Often called rapcore or rap-rock, but a self-described “three-piece alternative band,” RIZE’s sound is difficult to pin down. A mix of rock, metal, rap and sometimes even genres such as reggae, their music is highly unpredictable.
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After being part of the Japanese show business as an actress and pop singer, MUNEHIRO started her reggae/dancehall career in 2004.
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A post-hardcore band from Nagoya, THREE LIGHTS DOWN KINGS craft catchy, high-energy rock songs from elements of pop punk, screamo, electronic music and video game sounds.
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Much like the short-lived bands in the visual world, Bokurano was just another band that popped up out of nowhere and breezed by until a sudden disbandment a few years later.
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Known for their wild performances and fearless exploration of new sounds, the members of MO'SOME TONEBENDER still manage to surprise even their most devoted fans with each new release.
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The main creative outlet of workaholic guitarist IRON-CHINO, IRON ATTACK! is a doujin band that specializes in heavy metal arrangements of Touhou Project songs, although they also tackle other source material from time to time.
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An all-female, guitarless pop-rock band heavily inspired by the 1960s, JOSY's music is filled with child-like innocence, a psychedelic vibe, funky keyboards and a healthy sprinkling of punk attitude.
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An alternative rock band formed by ELLEGARDEN guitarist Shinichi Ubukata, Nothing Carved In Stone have recently begun to attract more and more attention due to their songs being attached to popular anime series.
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Here are 2013's top 20 selling singles and albums by independent artists according to the Oricon Chart.
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Oricon Charts has compiled their top 100 best selling albums for this year. Find out which albums were most popular and sold best in Japan in 2013!
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Oricon Charts has compiled their top 100 best selling singles of 2013. Find out which releases sold best in Japan according to the Oricon Charts.
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With moving lyrics and an emotional sound influenced by screamo and hardcore, rock band Pay money To my Pain have attracted a strong following both in their home country and abroad.
Live Report
DIR EN GREY offered a visual spectacle at their concert at STUDIO COAST, Tokyo.
