HARU NEMURI Embarks on North America Tour 2024 'Flee from the Sanctuary'!

Popular vocalist HARU NEMURI has announced her triumphant return to North America with six live dates kicking off September 28 in Seattle, High Dive up-to Chicago, Reggies Rock Club.

HARU had captivated audiences last year in North America with her talked about epic tour performances and shows at SXSW including her appearance at the Dr. Martin’s showcase where she was reined “one of the best performances” writers saw that year. Returning to Japan, she had completed her Shunka Ryougen Tour at the Liquid Room in Tokyo with Shinsei Kamattechan, appeared at Summer Sonic 2023 Festival, and immediately had gone on tour completing her long-run tour in the UK and Europe with appearances at various festivals to close the night. Her mix of emotion, passion, energy, and guttural screams on stage have left those who see her in awe and wanting to find out more about the Japan based singer, songwriter and poetry rapper.

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The tour is in support of Haru’s newest EP release, ‘INSAINT’, out now. The album was heralded by publications like The Fader, Everything Noise, noting, “Haru continues to abide by the riot grrrl and overall punk ethos in ways that continuously captivate, complementing them with songs that are justifyingly rowdy, absolutely entertaining, and above all, genuine all the way”. ‘INSAINT’ is available to stream in full at this link:

HARU NEMURI comments "When I felt that being myself was more shameful and miserable than anything else, there was a night when I thought that once I leapt out of that 'safe home,' I might never be able to return to 'normal' again. Still, I had no choice but to jump out. Such nights can sometimes maybe visit others too. As one of the places where those of us who have had to leap out from sanctuaries in the past/present/future gather, I want to strive so that Haru Nemuri's live performances exist."

HARU will perform live in major cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Brooklyn, and Chicago. A full list of upcoming tour dates can be found below. Tickets are on sale now at the following link.

Be sure to check out the music video for the track ‘Destruction Sisters’ below as well!

Kenichi Suzumura Manten Fes 2024: A Festival to Eat, Talk, Sing, and Laugh! Announced!

The event “Kenichi Suzumura Manten Fes 2024: A Festival to Eat, Talk, Sing, and Laugh!” will be held over two days, on October 5 and October 6, at Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater. The last Manten Live, a regular part of Suzumura’s activities as an artist, was held in 2019. Now, after nearly five years, it is making a comeback as the new and improved “Manten Fes.” As the title “Eat, Talk, Sing, and Laugh” suggests, various events are planned to keep attendees entertained at Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater all day long. Leading up to Suzumura’s performance, it will be just like a festival. An early ticket application voucher for this event is included in the Kenichi Suzumura LIVE TOUR 2023 “ROOTS” LIVE Blu-ray, which went on sale on May 15.

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Comment from Kenichi Suzumura

Thank you for waiting so long! We are finally hosting a live performance at Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater again! This time, we are bringing you Manten Fes, an evolution of Manten Live. The venue, Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater, is truly a wonderful place! It’s comfy! And the air is refreshing! It really is special! At the Manten Fes, not only will you get to enjoy a live performance on a stage, but we’ve also incorporated a variety of other entertainment to enjoy within the theater grounds even before the performance begins. You could say it is a festival by Kenichi Suzumura, for Kenichi Suzumura, to enjoy with Kenichi Suzumura! (laughs).

We will continue to provide updates with specific details, so please stay tuned. We are preparing everything with great care to ensure you have a fantastic time at Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater all day long. Please look forward to it!

Title: Kenichi Suzumura Manten Fes 2024: A Festival to Eat, Talk, Sing, and Laugh!

Date & Time:

October 5 (Sat): Doors Open 15:00 / Show Starts 17:30

October 6 (Sat): Doors Open 15:00 / Show Starts 17:30

Venue: Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater, Yamanashi Prefecture

Ticket Price:

All seats: ¥12,000 (inc. tax)

*Tickets are required for children aged 3 and above.

*Resale for profit is prohibited.

*Entry with a resold ticket is prohibited.

*Listing tickets for auction is prohibited.

*Any disruptive behavior is strictly prohibited.

*Depending on your seat, parts of the stage or performance may be partially or completely obstructed.

*Due to the venue’s layout, the wheelchair area may have limited visibility.

Ticket Limits:

Up to 4 tickets per serial number (multiple performances may be applied for)

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Early ticket application vouchers enclosed in with “ROOTS” LIVE Blu-ray This pre-sale can be accessed using the URL and serial number included in the application flier enclosed with the first production run of the Kenichi Suzumura LIVE TOUR 2023 “ROOTS” LIVE Blu-ray, which was released on May 15, 2024.

■ Application Period: 10:00 AM on May 15 to 11:59 PM on June 2, 2024

■ Results Confirmation Period: From 1:00 PM on June 6

■ Payment Period: 1:00 PM on June 6, 2024 (Thursday) to 9:00 PM on June 10

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Survive Said The Prophet Announce Additional East Coast Dates For First American Tour “MAKE / BREAK YOURSELF America Tour”!

International rock band Survive Said The Prophet, have announced three additional East coast dates to the band’s first American Tour, with the title “MAKE / BREAK YOURSELF America Tour”.
Originally scheduled for April, Survive Said the Prophet rescheduled the tour due to visa issues. The band uploaded its latest tour trailer video announcing that the band’s inaugural US tour will visit seven major cities in North America this July, starting at (le) poisson rouge in New York, NY on July 3th, including a stop in Canada at Lee’s Palace Toronto, and concluding at Brick by Brick in San Diego, CA on July 15th.
Formed in Tokyo in 2011, Survive Said The Prophet, also known as “SABAPURO”, is fronted by bilingual vocalist Yosh who had sung for FINAL FANTASY VII Remake. Their eclectic blend of rock, pop, electro, hip hop, and R&B has captivated audiences globally. Featured in numerous popular anime series, their latest single “Paradox” was featured as the opening theme for Vinland Saga Season 2. The band’s hit single “MUKANJYO” was also the opening theme for the first season of the anime series and “found & lost” had been the opening theme of the anime series BANANA FISH.

Tickets are now on sale.  TICKET LINK

ABOUT Survive Said The Prophet

Survive Said The Prophet is an international rock band based in the heart of Tokyo. With western rock as the foundation their sound, the band has incorporated wide range of genres into their music which has crossed them over to be utilized on TV commercials, B-league Basketball theme song, world renounced anime such as Vinland Saga Season 1 & 2, BANANA FISH, and Code Geass.

Since their first single release in 2011, the band has signed with Sony Music put out 6 records and headlined tours that has sold out Shinkiba Studio Coast(2.5KCap) in 2020(Pre Corona). Survive Said The Prophet has also performed at major rock festivals throughout Japan, (KNOTFES, SUMMER SONIC, WARPED TOURJP, ROCKIN JAPAN, etc) and also shared stages with INCUBUS, PARAMORE, HOOBASTANK, The Used, Stand Atlantic, and more.

While keeping their domestic numbers intact, Survive Said The Prophet has always traveled around the globe to perform. From touring to performing at festivals in neighboring Asian countries, the band has even developed a collaborative relationship with Chinese Rock Band Supper Moment and has released the song “To Whom” which led to performing at Hong Kong Coliseum. The band has also toured across UK and is starting to get exposer in North America performing at Anime convention in Key cities such as Toronto, NY and Seattle.

Hikaru Utada Science Fiction Tour 2024: Details for Taipei Shows Revealed!

With Hikaru Utada's highly anticipated SCIENCE FICTION TOUR scheduled to start in Fukuoka on 13th July, the artist announced details for their August live shows in Taipei, Taiwan today.

Utada is scheduled to perform their first solo live show in Taiwan, gracing the stage of Taipei Arena on 10th and 11th August. Marking a significant milestone in their career this year, this performance signifies their first solo international performance in 14 years, including their artist activities internationally as “Utada,” and their first appearance abroad since their memorable showcase at Coachella Music Festival in 2022.

In recent years, their singles “First Love” and “Hatsukoi” have experienced a resurgence in popularity across Asia and beyond, fueled by the success of the Netflix series First Love, making this solo performance a highly-anticipated, must-see event for fans.

To see  details, please visit the official tour website here!

*Please note that tickets purchased from overseas must be paid and issued locally by the due date.

Emerging Superstar Ado Wraps Up Historic First U.S. Tour Invites Fans To Discover A Special Playlist Commemorating Shows!

Ado stands poised to introduce a new era of Japanese music to the world. Since debuting as a high schooler, the 21-year-old artist has created some of the biggest J-pop hits of the 2020s by capturing both the angst and optimism of her young generation, and sharing it with the world. Following a series of sold-out shows across Asia and Europe at the start of 2024, Ado brought THE FIRST WORLD TOUR “Wish” to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Austin. Each stop sold out, with venues filled completely with fans eager to see a creator who has bridged the worlds of pop music, Vocaloid and anime. 

To celebrate completing one of the most successful debut global tours by a Japanese artist ever, Ado has shared a special playlist, highlighting songs from the tour and bonus voice memos featuring Ado greeting listeners in their respective languages while also sharing her heartfelt memories of every city she visited. 

Fans first found this playlist following the link of large QR codes on the side of Ado-themed buses roving the streets in cities where she performs, as well as in projection displays seen in Los Angeles on April 1st located across several locations, including 6th Vermont Ave., Hollywood and Highland, and Hill Street and 8th.

Amidst a cool evening in downtown Los Angeles, Ado fans gathered at various locations around the city to glimpse at projections on the side of some of  L.A’.s most historic buildings. An image lit up the buildings and fans were treated to a fast-paced video revisiting each stop on Ado’s world tour, spotlighting clips of passionate crowds around the world. Near the end of the recap, a bright QR code appeared at the end of the short film, directing them towards a surprise from Ado: a special playlist of songs from the tour and voice messages from Ado for each city of her historic tour.

Ado came up in Japan’s Vocaloid community — referring to songs made using the singing-synthesizer software of the same name — as someone covering songs using her natural voice. Reflecting that world, she emphasizes the music over herself, hiding her identity and performing in silhouette.

Besides being a force in J-pop, Ado has crossed over into the world of film, providing the singing voice to the character UTA in the film ONE PIECE FILM RED, the latest full-length offering from the globally beloved ONE PIECE series. One song from the film made in collaboration with producer Yasutaka Nakata (Perfume, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) titled “New Genesis” became a monster hit domestically, while also breaking through abroad. It landed at number one on Apple Music’s Top 100: Global chart, becoming the first Japanese song ever to accomplish this feat.

With THE FIRST WORLD TOUR, Ado has taken an even bigger step into the global limelight, while also underlining the growing interest in Japanese music all over the world. She stands as a key voice in this new era.

All live photos “By Viola Kim (V’z Twinkle)”

All LA projection photos “By Hokan Lo”

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About Ado:

Ado is a new-era creator who first started her music career as part of Japan’s rich Vocaloid community, serving as an UTAITE singer (someone who covers songs made using singing-synthesizer technology with their own voice). She became a mainstream name in Japan via her 2020 major label debut “Usseewa.” The thunderous song, which finds Ado verbally broadsiding modern Japan and its tendency to marginalize younger people, became a hit. “Usseewa” topped multiple charts in the country, garnered hundreds of millions of YouTube views and cemented itself as a defining number of the early 2020s. Her hotly anticipated 2022 debut album Kyougen, which went on to debut at number one on multiple domestic charts

Ado’s domestic momentum didn’t slow down in 2023. She toured Japan throughout the year, including shows at the historic Nippon Budokan. She landed tie-up songs with a variety of Japanese movies and anime series, including the extremely popular series SPY X FAMILY. Her single “Show,” produced by Japanese electronic artists Giga and TeddyLoid, became a hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 Japan charts for multiple weeks.

Now, she’s stepping out onto the global stage after completing a historic first world tour, with much more to come.