Korean rock band Rolling Quartz is closing out their 2025 America tour and stopped by San Francisco as part of it. The Great American Music Hall, in the heart of the Tenderloin, played host.
When it comes to South Korean music, many of us might think of groups like New Jeans, BTS, Stray Kids, Blackpink, Twice, and many others. Not so many rock acts make it internationally but tonight we have a stellar example of one.
Read more: Live Report: Rolling Quartz on Tour in San Francisco
Epica makes their return to North America in early May. We last saw them in America back in 2022 as they toured alongside Sabaton. That time, it was in support of their eighth studio album, Omega, which also happened to be the release right after 2017's Epica vs Attack on Titan Songs. Earlier in April the band released their ninth and latest album, Aspiral, and the upcoming tour is in support of it.
Read more: Epica Aspiral World Tour Begins in the United States in Early May
On April 16, Arch Enemy made their return to San Francisco in support of their newest album, Blood Dynasty.
Korean rock band Rolling Quartz are currently on tour and will be stopping by California in the coming month.
Read more: Korea's ROLLING QUARTZ On Tour Now - Coming to California in May
Aya Hirano is making her long-awaited return to solo music with the release of “evolutions,” her first new single in 11 years. Dropping digitally on May 10, 2025, the track will be released under the Lantis label, the same label that launched her solo career in 2006.
“Evolutions” features lyrics written by Hirano herself, with composition and arrangement by John Kanda (Ajiwai), and is produced by Shigeru Saito from Heart Company, who played a key role in her hit songs from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Lucky Star.
This release comes as Hirano prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her solo debut in 2026. Fans can also look forward to her upcoming live tour, which kicks off in April and will visit eight cities.
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