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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Nostalgic yet entirely unique, GIANTS brings together iconic composers from legendary video games, each creating new tracks inspired by the classic game soundtracks we all came to love. This ambitious concept album was meticulously crafted...

The Japanese singer-songwriter Higuchi Ai (ヒグチアイ) played three concerts in Germany in June 2024. We had the chance to meet her before the sold out solo piano concert at the Japan Cultural Institute in Cologne...

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...