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The Full-Circle Moment: HYDE Making History at Konzerthaus Wien

Photos by Kazuko Tanaka To the rock community, HYDE is a force of untamed energy, a legendary frontman who has spent over three decades commanding chaotic stages. But inside the grand, historic halls of Vienna,...

The Composer Who Built the Game: Barry “Epoch” Topping's Creative Journey

Epoch shares valuable insights on the making of BIRDCAGE, his passion for retro game music and physical media, the surprising return of the MiniDisc, his musical influences, and what it was like to shape a game and its soundtrack side by side. He also shares his favorite game soundtracks of all time, discusses upcoming projects, and offers advice for aspiring game composers.

HYDE [INSIDE]: Japan's biggest rockstar HYDE is coming to Europe

A legendary moment for fans of J-Rock — this November, four selected European cities will host the singer of the iconic Japanese rock band L’Arc〜en〜Ciel. HYDE toured Latin America earlier this summer and is now making his final stops in Paris, Cologne, Utrecht, and Stockholm. We had the opportunity to talk with HYDE about his world tour, HYDE [INSIDE], and his latest album of the same name. In our conversation, he opens up about his mental state during the songwriting process and offers insight into his long-standing career.

From Haikyuu!! to Europe: Burnout Syndromes Kick Off Long-Awaited World Tour

After a six-year wait, Japanese rock trio Burnout Syndromes—famous for their electrifying anthem 'FLY HIGH!!' from Haikyuu!!—are making a powerful return to Europe. They're kicking off a long-anticipated world tour with stops at major anime...

88bit shares his insight on his unique carrier as a video game composer

Rob Kovacs, also known as 88bit, is a recording artist, composer, pianist, and singer/songwriter. He made it his mission to bring forgotten video game music back to life on the piano. You might know him...

This War of Mine: Piotr Musiał

When This War of Mine first released in 2014 by the Polish video game developer and publisher 11 bit studios, it left players not just with haunting memories of war-torn survival, but with a deeply...

[Interview] FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER

Congratulations on the exciting announcement of your debut album! How excited are you about the release and how does it feel to share your songs with fans soon? Chihiro : It’s been a long journey,...

Promise Mascot Agency: Ryo Koike

The name Ryo Koike is one that you can't miss in the world of gaming soundtracks. From Ninja Gaiden to Resident Evil he has marked and shaped the industry to where it is now. We...

coldrain Are Coming Back to Europe—Masato Opens Up About Breaking Into Anime as an English-Only Band

With their fierce post-hardcore sound and all-English lyrics, Japanese rock band coldrain has built a loyal international fanbase—and they’re heading back to Europe soon with the UK / EU TOUR 2025 to reunite with fans...