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.

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...

[Interview] KIKUOLAND: GO-ROUND The first Vocaloid producer to tour the world

Kikuo, now an icon in the Vocaloid world, explains how it all started, how he got to be the first ever Vocaloid producer to tour the world, and what experiences shaped his artistry up until now.Hi,...

Promise Mascot Agency: Alpha Chrome Yayo

Meet the lead composer behind Promise Mascot Agency a brand-new game by Kaizen Game Works, the creator of Paradise Killer, coming out on April 10. Alpha Chrome Yayo, or ACY for short, is not only a soundtrack composer...

Eddie Marianukroh on Chained Echoes' vinyl release

The highly anticipated vinyl release of the 90s JRPGs-inspired game, CHAINED ECHOES, developed by Matthias Linda (Umami Tiger), was finally announced last Friday, on February 7. Produced and released by Black Screen Records, this special vinyl...

[Interview] Introducing Chilli Beans.: Neo Garage from Japan

How did the band go from learning an instrument after forming the band to making a song for the anime giant ONE PIECE in just 4 years? Hi, it’s Naomi here from Kaibutsu Music. I...

[Interview] SiM's first headline show in Germany

Naomi from Kaibutsu Music here! We had the pleasure meet SiM in Cologne before their first ever (sold out!) headline show in Germany. The Japanese band went on tour after they released their now super...