Originally released in Japan on March 31, 2010, Sony Music has announced on Tuesday that L'Arc-en-Ciel's adaptation of the popular American classic "I Love Rock'n Roll" is now available for purchase on iTunes in the United States. The song has been featured in a PEPSI commercial in Japan which we have included inside.
Home Made Kazoku will make their U.S. debut at Otakon this year. The hip-hop group composing of Micro and Kuro, vocalists, and U-Ichi, DJ, are known for their upbeat music featured in anime titles Bleach, Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven, and Naruto. Don't miss this chance to see their first U.S. performance live on Sunday, August 1st at Otakon 2010, which will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 30th to August 1st. Press release inside.
AnimeNEXT announced on Monday that STEREOPONY will be performing as the musical guest of honor this year. Aimi on vocals and guitar, Nohana on bass, and Shiho on drums formed the all-girl rock band. The band gained their popularity with their theme song performances for the anime titles Bleach and Mobile Suit Gundam 00. AnimeNEXT 2010 will take place at the Garden State Expo Center from June 18th - 20th. Press release inside.
While X Japan appeared in southern California less than a year ago to film a music video, they will be returning from August 6 - 8 in Chicago for Lollapalooza. This marks the first time the band will play live for U.S. audiences, which will surely be a treat for American fans who haven't traveled to see the group live. For tickets or more information, check out Lollapalooza's official website here.
Hip hop producer Jun Seba, also known as Nujabes died on Thursday, February 26, 2010 due to an automobile accident in Tokyo. Emergency medical technicians in Tokyo rushed him to Tokyo's Shibuya ward and attempted to resuscitate him, but it proved unsuccessful. Nujabes first came onto the scene back in 2003 with the album First Collections and later released his first solo album, Metaphorical Music. He has worked with many vocalist in Japan, including Shing02. Nujabes is undoubtedly most famous for his work on the hit anime series Samurai Champloo. He composed music for the series, including the opening theme song “Battlecry.” Jun Seba will forever be missed; his music has made a significant impact on hip hop culture.
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