LUMiRiSE is a Japanese rock band formed in November 2022, with its live debut in January 2023. Three members, guitarist Kurumi, bassist Oto and drummer MIZukI, came from the earlier band Re_roll. Founding vocalist L left in February 2024 and current vocalist Kotomi joined that June. Their sound is deliberately diverse, weaving rock and metal […]

gordon is a Japanese rock duo formed in 2019, originating from the street music scene of Nagoya. It consists of con on vocals and guitar and anmitsu on guitar and chorus. con’s fragile but powerful voice and anmitsu’s songwriting, rooted in a classic rock guitar sound, define the band’s character. The pair had already worked […]

NEK! (read Neki) is a four-piece all-girl rock band formed on 10 February 2024. The members, Hika on vocals and guitar, Natsu on guitar, Kanade on bass and Cocoro on drums, each built a following on YouTube and social media before coming together out of mutual admiration. The name comes from the internet slang aneki, […]

Aooo (read auu) is a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo in August 2023. It brings together lead vocalist and guitarist Riko Ishino, formerly of Akai Ko-en and Idol Renaissance, guitarist Surii and drummer Tsumiki, both established Vocaloid producers, and bassist Hikaru Yamamoto, a support player for YOASOBI and Momoiro Clover Z. The band name […]