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🎸 Artist Feature: Yukimura (ギリギリの幸村)
Guitarist for VIVARUSH (@vivar_official) — bringing eccentric theatrical energy to the #JRock and #VisualKei scene
Catch the full band (Ruimaru, Yukimura, Toya & Pamy) live at JMFEST KA
📅 October 1, 2026
📍 TD Music Hall
🎫 https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/jmfest/#JRockNorth #JMFEST #VKei #VIVARUSH #LiveMusic #IndieMusic #JapaneseMusic
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🎸 Artist Feature: Yukimura (ギリギリの幸村)
Guitarist for VIVARUSH (@vivar_official) — bringing eccentric theatrical energy to the #JRock and #VisualKei scene
Catch the full band (Ruimaru, Yukimura, Toya & Pamy) live at JMFEST KA
📅 October 1, 2026
📍 TD Music Hall
🎫 https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/jmfest/#JRockNorth #JMFEST #VKei #VIVARUSH #LiveMusic #IndieMusic #JapaneseMusic
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ARTIST WE RECOMMEND: ✨ 🎶
GUMMY: Tokyo‑based visual kei
supergroup that made a surprise debut in January 2026.
Featuring veterans from iconic bands, they blend raw old‑school punk energy with a fresh edge—powered by bold guitars, striking drums, and a high‑tempo sound rooted in ’90s Japanese rock.Band Lineup:
• Vocal: Gara
• Guitar: Mad Dangerous
• Bass: 康太(Kota)
• Drums: Lottyhttps://gummy-official.com/
IG: @gummy_20260307 -
ARTIST WE RECOMMEND: ✨ 🎶
GUMMY: Tokyo‑based visual kei
supergroup that made a surprise debut in January 2026.
Featuring veterans from iconic bands, they blend raw old‑school punk energy with a fresh edge—powered by bold guitars, striking drums, and a high‑tempo sound rooted in ’90s Japanese rock.Band Lineup:
• Vocal: Gara
• Guitar: Mad Dangerous
• Bass: 康太(Kota)
• Drums: Lottyhttps://gummy-official.com/
IG: @gummy_20260307 -
D'ESPAIRSRAY IS BACK!
New single "RAPTURE" and the music video is absolutely phenomenal. The cinematography is stunning - dark, moody atmosphere. Intense visual drama.
For those unfamiliar: D'espairsRAY is one of our all-time favorites. Their return is incredibly exciting!
🎸 https://youtu.be/7qUa-oXmpSQ?si=KiABgFnOCR11VxLl
#jrock #visualkei #DesparisRAY #RAPTURE #JapaneseRock #VKei #JRockNorth #MusicVideo #RockMusic
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D'ESPAIRSRAY IS BACK!
New single "RAPTURE" and the music video is absolutely phenomenal. The cinematography is stunning - dark, moody atmosphere. Intense visual drama.
For those unfamiliar: D'espairsRAY is one of our all-time favorites. Their return is incredibly exciting!
🎸 https://youtu.be/7qUa-oXmpSQ?si=KiABgFnOCR11VxLl
#jrock #visualkei #DesparisRAY #RAPTURE #JapaneseRock #VKei #JRockNorth #MusicVideo #RockMusic
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ARTIST WE RECOMMEND✨ 🎶
KUROMITSU(黒蜜) : Started activities in late May 2026 at the MASKED festival. Fronted by former Avanchick vocalist NOAH and has a massive prefecture-wide tour schedule
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Band Lineup
______________• Vocal: 乃亜 (NOAH) - Ex. Nameless, Avanchick
• Guitar: 龍一郎 (RYU) - Ex. Cold-Blood, AMILIA
• Bass: SAM - Ex. SUPER JASSY
• Drums: 伊織 (IORI) - Ex. gives, Stress Company
https://kuromitsu.net/
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ARTIST WE RECOMMEND✨ 🎶
KUROMITSU(黒蜜) : Started activities in late May 2026 at the MASKED festival. Fronted by former Avanchick vocalist NOAH and has a massive prefecture-wide tour schedule
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Band Lineup
______________• Vocal: 乃亜 (NOAH) - Ex. Nameless, Avanchick
• Guitar: 龍一郎 (RYU) - Ex. Cold-Blood, AMILIA
• Bass: SAM - Ex. SUPER JASSY
• Drums: 伊織 (IORI) - Ex. gives, Stress Company
https://kuromitsu.net/
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⚽🔥 FIFA vibes are in full swing — goals, saves, and pure adrenaline
We’re all in… but don’t get stuck in extra time 👀There’s a bigger match up coming,
🎸 VIVARUSH — Oct 1, 2026
A night that hits harder than a last-minute winner ⚡
Already a world-class squad! 😏🚨 SECOND ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT — stay tuned!
🎟️ Score yours before the final whistle 👇
https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/jmfest/#jmfest #jrocknorth #ビバラッシュ10周年 #vkei #jrock #fifa @vivar_official @tdmusichall
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⚽🔥 FIFA vibes are in full swing — goals, saves, and pure adrenaline
We’re all in… but don’t get stuck in extra time 👀There’s a bigger match up coming,
🎸 VIVARUSH — Oct 1, 2026
A night that hits harder than a last-minute winner ⚡
Already a world-class squad! 😏🚨 SECOND ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT — stay tuned!
🎟️ Score yours before the final whistle 👇
https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/jmfest/#jmfest #jrocknorth #ビバラッシュ10周年 #vkei #jrock #fifa @vivar_official @tdmusichall
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🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
🚨 Only 45 VIP tickets left — don’t get benched, grab yours before they’re gone!👉 https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/jmfest/
📅 October 1, 2026 – be there or risk a red card 🚫😉
#jmfest #jrocknorth #vivarush #tdmusichall #vkei #jrock #fifa @vivar_official @tdmusichall
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🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
🚨 Only 45 VIP tickets left — don’t get benched, grab yours before they’re gone!👉 https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/jmfest/
📅 October 1, 2026 – be there or risk a red card 🚫😉
#jmfest #jrocknorth #vivarush #tdmusichall #vkei #jrock #fifa @vivar_official @tdmusichall
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Yesterday i found out that Amai Bouryoku will release a live DVD tomorrow, which i immeadiatly ordered, because this band deserves EVERY penny.
And today they releases a teaser and i swear to god, i did not pay enough for the quality of this music, production and concert.LOOK AT THIS?! This is overwhelming.
I paid double the amount for some Dezert DVD's which did not deliver at all compared to this. -
Yesterday i found out that Amai Bouryoku will release a live DVD tomorrow, which i immeadiatly ordered, because this band deserves EVERY penny.
And today they releases a teaser and i swear to god, i did not pay enough for the quality of this music, production and concert.LOOK AT THIS?! This is overwhelming.
I paid double the amount for some Dezert DVD's which did not deliver at all compared to this. -
⚡️ ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: VIVARUSH AT JMFEST KA ⚡️
We are excited to announce that Japanese Visual Kei band VIVARUSH will be performing at TD Music Hall on October 1st, 2026!
VIVARUSH is known for their "hype-raising" performances, mixing heavy rock with power-pop and EDM.
🗓️ Date: Oct 1
🎟️ Tickets: June 1st
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Merry will do a Kagerou reunion concert on 30th JulyTogether with Mucc on Daisukes birthday
Yuana, Kazu and Shizumi will be there, but they did not yet say who will be on vocals -
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Merry will do a Kagerou reunion concert on 30th JulyTogether with Mucc on Daisukes birthday
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🎧 Smile Ichiban Ii Onna by An Cafe is pure oshare kei energy!
▶️ Watch:
https://youtu.be/yeOzqQIuSVc?si=irYEyxgJEsZqM7RQ
💭 Did you see An Cafe when they came in 2014? Follow us to make sure you don't miss out 👀
🎤 JMFEST JYOU @ TD Music Hall on April 14th with MADKID + ZENBU KIMI NO SEI DA
🎟 General $35 | Premium $55 | VIP $125
💸 Use code: GOJYOU26 for $5 OFF
🔗 https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/jmfest/
#jrocknorth #jmfest #vkei #ancafe #madkid_official #zenbukiminoseida_zenkimi
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but hey,
who cares for BTS when D'espairsRay posts a goddamn live clip after like (checks calender)15 YEARS
Fuck!
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but hey,
who cares for BTS when D'espairsRay posts a goddamn live clip after like (checks calender)15 YEARS
Fuck!
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🎧 One listen and you’re hooked.
Melty Love by SHAZNA is pure upbeat nostalgia — the kind of track that stays in your head long after it ends. Released in 1996, it still hits the same every time.Catchy, vibrant, and impossible not to replay… this is visual kei at its most addictive.
▶️ Listen here:
https://youtu.be/Wn1r-PzbmnM?si=4DQaqVGXD4Hp6PRU�💭 Are you still playing this on repeat too?
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🎧 One listen and you’re hooked.
Melty Love by SHAZNA is pure upbeat nostalgia — the kind of track that stays in your head long after it ends. Released in 1996, it still hits the same every time.Catchy, vibrant, and impossible not to replay… this is visual kei at its most addictive.
▶️ Listen here:
https://youtu.be/Wn1r-PzbmnM?si=4DQaqVGXD4Hp6PRU�💭 Are you still playing this on repeat too?
#jrocknorth #jmfest #shazna #izam #visualkei #jrock #vkei -
🎤🔥 When two powerhouse vocalists collide… magic happens.
Dancho (Nogod) × Lime (Kizu) delivering “Kizuato” is everything we love about visual kei — and more.
This performance isn’t just heard… it’s felt. 🖤
Love dramatic, emotionally charged vocals? This one will stay with you!https://youtu.be/nyuXs_pT3Sw?si=DrLNwBJHCuVnk_Jo
💬 Have you checked out Lime’s other vocal collaborations?
#jrocknorth #jmfest #visualkei #vkei #jrock #jrockmusic #kizu #nogod #japanesemusic #altrock #gothicrock
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🚨 Artist Alert!
We recently added Ruiza Band to our playlist and got hooked on “New World.”
Big power metal energy, melodic gothic-kei vocals, and a strong visual kei feel.What do you think of Ruiza and this track?
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🎧✨ Here's seElectronic visual kei...
Schwarz Stein – “Lilith”, the darkwave electronic duo formed by Kaya and Hora.
Blending lends gothic atmosphere + elements, creating something haunting, hypnotic, and unmistakably visual kei.
If you enjoy darker electronic sounds in J-rock and VKei, this is one to add to your playlist. 🦇🎶
▶️ Watch here
https://youtu.be/akRtOzW6s6Y?si=evUHqmhLs_CBAXqS💬 Do you prefer electronic visual kei? classic VKei bands?
#jrocknorth #jmfest #vkei #jrock #japanesemusic #jrockfans #darkwave
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🌧️ “ENDLESS RAIN, FALL ON MY HEART… kokoro no kizu ni
LET ME FORGET ALL OF THE HATE, ALL OF THE SADNESS”— Endless Rain by X Japan 🎹
When people hear rock band, they often imagine speed and intensity ⚡
But X Japan proved rock can also carry deep vulnerability.
With Yoshiki’s haunting piano and powerful vocals, Endless Rain remains one of the most unforgettable ballads in J-rock.
Sometimes the strongest songs are the quietest ones. 🌧️🎶
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🌧️ “ENDLESS RAIN, FALL ON MY HEART… kokoro no kizu ni
LET ME FORGET ALL OF THE HATE, ALL OF THE SADNESS”— Endless Rain by X Japan 🎹
When people hear rock band, they often imagine speed and intensity ⚡
But X Japan proved rock can also carry deep vulnerability.
With Yoshiki’s haunting piano and powerful vocals, Endless Rain remains one of the most unforgettable ballads in J-rock.
Sometimes the strongest songs are the quietest ones. 🌧️🎶
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🎧 Now playing:「I for You」 — LUNA SEA
This song shuffled into our playlist today and instantly took us back.
For many, LUNA SEA helped shape the sound of visual kei and Japanese rock in the 90s. Hearing this track today also feels like a quiet tribute to Shinya, whose powerful drumming helped define the band’s sound.
His rhythm lives on in every beat of these songs.
▶️ Listen here: https://youtu.be/MehNUIRekX4?si=TqIdW2BjEspdlVye
💬 What was the first LUNA SEA song you heard?
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🎧 Now playing: 『Jichou』 by Fukusyuya -Darma-
(復讐屋-だるま-)
We recently discovered this band and were instantly drawn in by the musical composition and vocals. 🎸 They have an older visual kei sound that feels nostalgic. 🖤▶️ Listen now and tell us what you think.
https://youtu.be/YNApBF99S2w?si=gCCwQ8LDKX3pB1bu -
🎧 Now playing: 『Jichou』 by Fukusyuya -Darma-
(復讐屋-だるま-)
We recently discovered this band and were instantly drawn in by the musical composition and vocals. 🎸 They have an older visual kei sound that feels nostalgic. 🖤▶️ Listen now and tell us what you think.
https://youtu.be/YNApBF99S2w?si=gCCwQ8LDKX3pB1bu -
New Dennou Himeca song!!! Realizing belatedly that most of my favorite vkei groups are kirakira kei lol
いやしのねがい (Iyashi no Negai) - 電脳ヒメカ (Dennou Himeca)
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🎆 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆
Thank you for supporting us for the past years — every concert, every cheer, every memory means so much. ❤️
This year, get ready for:
🔥 new events in April & October
🔥 exciting guest announcements
🔥 some exciting changes coming soon!Stay with us — 2026 is going to be unforgettable!
#jrocknorth #jmfest #jrock #jpop #concerts #vkei #HappyNewYear #NewYear2026
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 24
D'espairsRay - 闇に降る奇跡 (Yami ni furu kiseki) | 2003
In September D'espairsRay dropped the news of their reunion, and it kind of hit like a bomb! I only could focus on one thing after that and i had to throw over a lot of plans 😂 Back then Despas promised to be back "like a miracle that falls into darkness" which is the song title 闇に降る奇跡. A promise come true. Together with todays snow. Sign upon sign!
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 24
D'espairsRay - 闇に降る奇跡 (Yami ni furu kiseki) | 2003
In September D'espairsRay dropped the news of their reunion, and it kind of hit like a bomb! I only could focus on one thing after that and i had to throw over a lot of plans 😂 Back then Despas promised to be back "like a miracle that falls into darkness" which is the song title 闇に降る奇跡. A promise come true. Together with todays snow. Sign upon sign!
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 23
XANVALA - 十三 (13) | 2025
In my opinion, 13 is the best release in 2025. Best written song, best music video and in general what a great development for the band. Basically all releases from XANVALA were awesome songs, but 13 just put the cream on top. If a certain thing wouldn't have happened this year, it would be the n˚ 1 song. With this i have properly paid respect to my XANVALA addiction in 2025.
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 23
XANVALA - 十三 (13) | 2025
In my opinion, 13 is the best release in 2025. Best written song, best music video and in general what a great development for the band. Basically all releases from XANVALA were awesome songs, but 13 just put the cream on top. If a certain thing wouldn't have happened this year, it would be the n˚ 1 song. With this i have properly paid respect to my XANVALA addiction in 2025.
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 22
Mama. - 毒入りミルクはママ.の味 (Doku-iri MILK wa MAMA. no Aji) | 2025
I am breaking my rule of 24 songs to 25 songs till christmas. As i assembled the songs beforehand i knew on 3rd place would be a mama. song, but for the life of me i could not decide between this one and witch??. They are both my babies and i love them equally. This song came out in January and went with me through the whole year.
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 22
Mama. - 毒入りミルクはママ.の味 (Doku-iri MILK wa MAMA. no Aji) | 2025
I am breaking my rule of 24 songs to 25 songs till christmas. As i assembled the songs beforehand i knew on 3rd place would be a mama. song, but for the life of me i could not decide between this one and witch??. They are both my babies and i love them equally. This song came out in January and went with me through the whole year.
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 21
ARLEQUIN (ΛrlequiΩ/ アルルカン) - 僻目 (Higame) | 2017
Originally this song should have gone into honorable mentions, but apparently i cannot count to 24 so it was sneaked in-between. I went and listenes to older Arlequin releases this year. I love Higame. No one else seems to care for this song, but I do and that's enough 😂
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 21
ARLEQUIN (ΛrlequiΩ/ アルルカン) - 僻目 (Higame) | 2017
Originally this song should have gone into honorable mentions, but apparently i cannot count to 24 so it was sneaked in-between. I went and listenes to older Arlequin releases this year. I love Higame. No one else seems to care for this song, but I do and that's enough 😂
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 20
夜光蟲 (Yakouchuu) - I crazy | 2025
It took a while to figure out, why i love this song so much. It was just recently when i listened to korean trot music. Yakouchuu makes music in this kind of "old school" asian 70/80's music. And i am so here for it. You have no idea how fucking addicted i was to this song. The band had more great releases this year, but 'I crazy" just is THE song.
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 20
夜光蟲 (Yakouchuu) - I crazy | 2025
It took a while to figure out, why i love this song so much. It was just recently when i listened to korean trot music. Yakouchuu makes music in this kind of "old school" asian 70/80's music. And i am so here for it. You have no idea how fucking addicted i was to this song. The band had more great releases this year, but 'I crazy" just is THE song.
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 14
生生世世 (Syozyoseze) - 月下繚乱 (Gekka ryouran) | 2025
I am crossing my fingers for a bright future for this very young and small indie band. Their music has imo strong classical japanese influences (and my head expected to see a band with running around in Kimonos at first), but you cannot actually pin point them, since it's very subtle. Their newest Minialbum is also very great and I can only recommend.
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 14
生生世世 (Syozyoseze) - 月下繚乱 (Gekka ryouran) | 2025
I am crossing my fingers for a bright future for this very young and small indie band. Their music has imo strong classical japanese influences (and my head expected to see a band with running around in Kimonos at first), but you cannot actually pin point them, since it's very subtle. Their newest Minialbum is also very great and I can only recommend.
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 13
XANVALA - 「縷々」(Ruru) | 2025
I already hinted at this development last year, but XANVALA should not be a band I like. They are too posh, with glittering shiny costumes and too clean music. But here we are 🎆 Like i would know how my brain works lol.
I fucking crave XANVALA. It's probably the guitars. But this whole year i had extreme withdrawal symptoms. Idc what else I'm listening, just give me XANVALA.#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 13
XANVALA - 「縷々」(Ruru) | 2025
I already hinted at this development last year, but XANVALA should not be a band I like. They are too posh, with glittering shiny costumes and too clean music. But here we are 🎆 Like i would know how my brain works lol.
I fucking crave XANVALA. It's probably the guitars. But this whole year i had extreme withdrawal symptoms. Idc what else I'm listening, just give me XANVALA.#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 11
MAMA. - CRY MORRY | 2025
Most anticipated album of the year ✨ it's an album on steroids, ADHD turned into music. As the song (and album) was only released in october, i still could not entirely understand the complexity. I have no idea how the band writes songs, but it's either genius or drugs (or a lot of Tiktok consumption). But i am there for it. My brain loves it.
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 11
MAMA. - CRY MORRY | 2025
Most anticipated album of the year ✨ it's an album on steroids, ADHD turned into music. As the song (and album) was only released in october, i still could not entirely understand the complexity. I have no idea how the band writes songs, but it's either genius or drugs (or a lot of Tiktok consumption). But i am there for it. My brain loves it.
#jmusic #jrock #visualkei #vkei #v系
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#24SongsTillChristmas | Day 10
泥眼 (Deigan) - 「包帯」 (Houtei) | 2025
One of the early highlights of 2025. What a perfect composition between strong guitar riffs and a melodious chorus. The riffs itself constructed to close as a perfect circle, while the chorus leans on old school visual kei and chruch inspired elements. Much love to this young Visual Kei band. I hope they will have bright future ahead!
#jmusic #jrock #vkei #visualkei #v系 #metal
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OMG OMG OMG
What a perfect, beautiful MVYakouchuu (夜光蟲) - 『剥製アリー』