Music - A-to-J Connections

FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE Release New Single: "It’s all good"

9/26/2023

Japanese boy band FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE recently release their new single, titled "It’s all good", on September 22. It serves as the theme song for "around 1/4", the new drama series starring Taiki Sato. You can read more about this release, and even check out "It's all good" yourself, below!

Yuki Kajiura to Release Early Best Soundtrack Collection to Commemorate 30th Anniversary

9/25/2023

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of her debut, Yuki Kajiura personally selected songs from her soundtracks from games and anime that she's worked on from 2001 to 2009 in order to create the “30th Anniversary Early BEST Collection for Soundtrack” release. This release will serve as a summary of her work in the the first decade of the 2000s, and you can read more about this release below.

Akane Kumada Releases “Another Self” Single & Lyric Video for “Take My Chance”

9/18/2023

On September 6 voice actress/artist Akane Kumada released her latest single “Another Self”, the ending theme song to the anime series Classroom for Heroes. Details on that release, and a new lyric mV, can be found below!

Tomggg Releases Remix EP of Hit Song "ICHIGO MIRUKU" Featuring ena mori

9/15/2023

Ever the prolific music creator, Tomggg recently released an EP made up of with remixes of his hit song "ICHIGO MIRUKU" featuring ena mori, the Filipino singer who took the No.1 spot in NME’s Best Asian Albums of 2022 list. You can check out everything about this release, especially regarding the origin of the EP's remixes, below!

MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE Release First CD Single: "INVADERZ"

9/13/2023

MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE, a sub-unit from the group THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE, recently released their first ever CD single, "INVADERZ". This release comes after five digital singles and three music card singles. Details and more can be found below.

BE:FIRST Release New MV for Their Fourth Single "Mainstream"

9/13/2023

While their recent single "Salvia", the ending theme song to the anime series Baki Hanma - Season 2 The Father vs. Son Saga on Netflix, is still hot in music charts in Japan, BE:FIRST continues to move forward with their fourth single, titled “Mainstream”, which also saw a music video release. Details on the single, and links to check out both the song and MV, can be found below.

Virtual Singer KAF Collaborates with MONDO GROSSO on New Song: "My Voice"

9/11/2023

The "Suite" series by Japanese virtual singer KAF is a series of collaborations with real-life artists and songwriters and the latest track proves to be one of the series' most interesting. You can read more about it, and learn more about KAF and the "Suite" series, below!

Japanese Band THREE1989 Releases New Collaboration Track: "Utakata Dilemma feat. SUKISHA"

9/6/2023

Japanese band THREE1989, whose name derives from the fact that the group's three members were each born in 1989, recently released their latest song, "Utakata Dilemma feat. SUKISHA". You can check out more about the band, the new single, and more below!

Baki Hanma Theme Songs, "Sarracenia" & "Salvia" by SKY-HI and BE:FIRST, Release Anime Themed MVs

9/1/2023

Featuring the opening and ending songs from the anime series "Baki Hanma", which began streaming globally on Netflix on August 24, the new split single "Sarracenia / Salvia" from SKY-HI and BE:FIRST is now available on streaming services worldwide. New music videos for each song were also released, and you can check out details on the release below!

Japanese Artist & Dancer SANTA Releases Second Single: "SP3CIAL DINNER"

9/1/2023

Christmas is coming early this year as Japanese artist SANTA just released his second single, titled "SP3CIAL DINNER"! You can check out more about the song, and SANTA himself, below!