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Electric Bloom Webzine is a UK-centred music news platform dedicated to bridging the gap between Japanese music and English-speaking audiences. Since our inception in 2011, our mission has been to spotlight Japan’s emerging musical talent and renowned industry figures by delivering the latest updates on releases, events, artist spotlights, and exclusive interviews.

JUBEE to release 2nd album, 'Liberation', on July 31st, featuring collaborations with JESSE, (sic)boy, HIYADAM, and othe...
21/07/2024

JUBEE to release 2nd album, 'Liberation', on July 31st, featuring collaborations with JESSE, (sic)boy, HIYADAM, and others.

Rapper, producer, and member of the hi-hop collective CreativeDrugStore, JUBEE, is set to release his 2nd album, 'Liberation', on July 31st.

Atarashii Gakko -新しい学校のリーダーズ- release new single 'Change', the theme song for the film 'What If Sh**un Ieyasu Tokugawa W...
20/07/2024

Atarashii Gakko -新しい学校のリーダーズ- release new single 'Change', the theme song for the film 'What If Sh**un Ieyasu Tokugawa Was to Become the Prime Minister', arriving in Japanese theaters on July 26th.

ATARASHII GAKKO! have released their new single, 'Change', the theme for the upcoming film What If Tokugawa Ieyasu Became Prime Minister.

FLOW have kicked off their massive 'ANIME SH***RI 2024-2025' world tour, celebrating their 20th anniversary with anime s...
19/07/2024

FLOW have kicked off their massive 'ANIME SH***RI 2024-2025' world tour, celebrating their 20th anniversary with anime song-only performances across Australia, North America, Europe, and Japan.

FLOW, known mostly in the west for their songs used in anime and games, have just started a massive world tour. Titled 'ANIME SH***RI...

ELAIZA releases 90s techno-inspired single 'Tamashii' along with an eerie heist-themed music video.
19/07/2024

ELAIZA releases 90s techno-inspired single 'Tamashii' along with an eerie heist-themed music video.

ELAIZA has released her latest single titled 'Tamashii', along with a music video. The track released on July 10th.

Yuki Chiba makes surprise appearance at Megan Thee Stallion's O2 Arena show in London to perform their viral hit 'Mamush...
17/07/2024

Yuki Chiba makes surprise appearance at Megan Thee Stallion's O2 Arena show in London to perform their viral hit 'Mamushi'.

Yuki Chiba made a surprise appearance at Megan Thee Stallion's London show on July 17th, marking his first live performance in Europe...

DISH// release new single 'PLAN A', the opening theme for CloverWorks' anime adaption of 'The Elusive Samurai'.
17/07/2024

DISH// release new single 'PLAN A', the opening theme for CloverWorks' anime adaption of 'The Elusive Samurai'.

DISH// have released the video for their latest single 'PLAN A'. The song serves as the opening theme for the anime adaption of...

Petit Brabancon unleash nostalgic nu-metal inspired aggression in their latest video 'Vendetta', setting the stage for t...
17/07/2024

Petit Brabancon unleash nostalgic nu-metal inspired aggression in their latest video 'Vendetta', setting the stage for their upcoming EP 'Seven Garbage Born of Hatred'.

Petit Brabancon, the metal supergroup, have just unleashed their latest video 'Vendetta'. The release precedes their upcoming EP...

Meet mei ehara: Tokyo's indie up-and-comer joins Faye Webster on the 'Underdressed at the Symphony' tour for her North A...
16/07/2024

Meet mei ehara: Tokyo's indie up-and-comer joins Faye Webster on the 'Underdressed at the Symphony' tour for her North American live debut.

Who is mei ehara? The Tokyo singer-songwriter making her American debut alongside Faye Webster on her 'Underdressed at the Symphony Tour'.

Tokyo-based girl group f5ve celebrate Japan's underground subcultures with their new single 'Underground'.
14/07/2024

Tokyo-based girl group f5ve celebrate Japan's underground subcultures with their new single 'Underground'.

Tokyo-based girl group f5ve celebrate Japan's eclectic world of underground subcultures with their latest single, 'Underground'.

Miyachi sends out the KONBINI PATROL to revitalise Shibuya in his latest music video for 'OHAYO!'.
13/07/2024

Miyachi sends out the KONBINI PATROL to revitalise Shibuya in his latest music video for 'OHAYO!'.

Rapper MIYACHI has released his latest single, 'OHAYO!', produced by long-time collaborator Xansei. Known for their successful...

ONE OK ROCK confront societal disillusionment with powerful rock anthem 'Delusion:All'.
13/07/2024

ONE OK ROCK confront societal disillusionment with powerful rock anthem 'Delusion:All'.

ONE OK ROCK critique the tumultuous political landscape with their new single 'Delusion:All', released on July 12th.

Takashi Murakami & JP THE WAVY launch their creative partnership as MNNK Bro. with debut single 'Mononoke Kyoto'.
12/07/2024

Takashi Murakami & JP THE WAVY launch their creative partnership as MNNK Bro. with debut single 'Mononoke Kyoto'.

MNNK Bro., the collaboration unit of contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and rapper JP THE WAVY, release debut single 'Mononoke Kyoto'.

Codomo Dragon shed light on the dull reality of corporate existence in latest music video 'Dabi'.
11/07/2024

Codomo Dragon shed light on the dull reality of corporate existence in latest music video 'Dabi'.

Codomo Dragon have just revealed the music video for the upcoming single 'Dabi'. The single will be released physically on July 17th.

Wednesday Campanella (水曜日のカンパネラ) drop 'Carolina' music video from their latest EP 'POP DELIVERY', mixing sweet pop vibes...
11/07/2024

Wednesday Campanella (水曜日のカンパネラ) drop 'Carolina' music video from their latest EP 'POP DELIVERY', mixing sweet pop vibes with a dark, spicy twist.

Wednesday Campanella have revealed the music video for new single 'Carolina'. The track is taken from their latest album 'POP DELIVERY'.

Rock duo THE SPELLBOUND (BOOM BOOM SATELLITES and THE NOVEMBERS) release their new single 'Unknown' ahead of their 2nd a...
10/07/2024

Rock duo THE SPELLBOUND (BOOM BOOM SATELLITES and THE NOVEMBERS) release their new single 'Unknown' ahead of their 2nd album 'Voyager'.

Rock duo THE SPELLBOUND return with their new single 'Unknown' from their upcoming second album 'Voyager' scheduled for release...

HAGANE return with thunderous force in their latest symphonic metal anthem 'Tenka-goken'.
10/07/2024

HAGANE return with thunderous force in their latest symphonic metal anthem 'Tenka-goken'.

HAGANE, the all female symphonic metal unit, have restarted their activities with latest single 'Tenka-goken' ('The Five Swords of Japan'...

Hyperpop idols pinponpanpon clean up with their latest single 'BATH BOMB'.
10/07/2024

Hyperpop idols pinponpanpon clean up with their latest single 'BATH BOMB'.

Hyperpop unit pinponpanpon have unleashed their latest single 'BATH BOMB'. The track was officially released across streaming platforms...

Discover our picks for the hottest tracks from Japan this June, featuring Phantom Siita, SHADOWS, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and ...
09/07/2024

Discover our picks for the hottest tracks from Japan this June, featuring Phantom Siita, SHADOWS, ATARASHII GAKKO!, and more.

The heat is on, and Japan's music scene is sizzling. Here’s our rundown of the top 10 tracks from Japan for June 2024.

Ado challenges societal norms with her powerful new single 'RuLe', featured as the theme song for Fuji TV's 'Billion x S...
06/07/2024

Ado challenges societal norms with her powerful new single 'RuLe', featured as the theme song for Fuji TV's 'Billion x School'.

Mysterious pop icon Ado has released her latest music video for 'RuLe' ahead the release of her second album 'Zanmu'.

1st generation BiS reunite for 'You've been cheated', a free live event in Tokyo commemorating the 10-year anniversary o...
06/07/2024

1st generation BiS reunite for 'You've been cheated', a free live event in Tokyo commemorating the 10-year anniversary of their disbandment.

The original lineup of BiS reunite for a special live performance titled 'You've been cheated' on July 8th at Kabukicho's Cine City Plaza.

Utaha from Wednesday Campanella unveils debut solo album 'Utauyouni, Hogarakani'—a departure into band-oriented sounds r...
05/07/2024

Utaha from Wednesday Campanella unveils debut solo album 'Utauyouni, Hogarakani'—a departure into band-oriented sounds reflecting her personal journey.

Utaha, longtime model and second vocalist of Wednesday Campanella, released her first solo album, 'Singing Cheerfully,' on July 4th.

sukekiyo exude 80s goth-pop vibes in new music video for 'Valentina' ahead of upcoming compilation album 'Ius Cerebri / ...
05/07/2024

sukekiyo exude 80s goth-pop vibes in new music video for 'Valentina' ahead of upcoming compilation album 'Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum'.

Visual supergroup sukekiyo have just premiered their latest music video for the track 'Valentina'. The song was originally released as a...

LIVE REPORT: KAMIJO's triumphant return to London after 6 years had goths, lolitas, and vampire fans packing The Garage ...
04/07/2024

LIVE REPORT: KAMIJO's triumphant return to London after 6 years had goths, lolitas, and vampire fans packing The Garage for a night of enchantment.

The vampire rock star himself, Kamijo, retuned to London the first time in 6 years. Kamijo, previously of Lareine and Versailles fame...

Hitsujibungaku premiere the music video for their powerful new single 'Burning', the official ending theme for the highl...
03/07/2024

Hitsujibungaku premiere the music video for their powerful new single 'Burning', the official ending theme for the highly anticipated second season of 'Oshi no Ko'.

Rock trio Hitsujibungaku have released the music video for 'Burning', the official ending theme for the second season of 'Oshi no Ko'.

Bearwear team up with 2.5D artist Yuka Nagase for their latest single 'Basilisk', leading their upcoming EP 'ever_changi...
03/07/2024

Bearwear team up with 2.5D artist Yuka Nagase for their latest single 'Basilisk', leading their upcoming EP 'ever_changing'.

Tokyo-based indie/alternative rock duo Bearwear have released their latest single, 'Basilisk', in collaboration with 2.5D artist Yuka Nagase.

Indie rockers TORO release their club-infused single 'BOW' following their performance at DEAD POP FESTiVAL 2024, after ...
02/07/2024

Indie rockers TORO release their club-infused single 'BOW' following their performance at DEAD POP FESTiVAL 2024, after being personally invited by SiM (Reggae PUNX from Japan) frontman MAH.

Rock revivalists TORO have released their new single 'BOW' following their recent performance at SiM-hosted DEAD POP FESTiVAL 2024.

Royz unveil 'VENOM' music video, a provocative blend of rock, lust, and temptation ahead of their July 10th single relea...
02/07/2024

Royz unveil 'VENOM' music video, a provocative blend of rock, lust, and temptation ahead of their July 10th single release.

Osaka visual kei rockers Royz have just released the video for their latest single 'VENOM'. The single is due for release on July 10th...

LIVE REPORT: Fans brave heatwave for electro-gothic metallers JILUKA's insane sold-out London debut.
01/07/2024

LIVE REPORT: Fans brave heatwave for electro-gothic metallers JILUKA's insane sold-out London debut.

Electro gothic metal group JILUKA made their London debut on June 26th; a sold out headline show at Camden's iconic The Underworld.

GEMN, the artists behind 'Oshi no Ko' season 2 opening theme 'Fatale', have been revealed as Kento Nakajima and Tatsuya ...
30/06/2024

GEMN, the artists behind 'Oshi no Ko' season 2 opening theme 'Fatale', have been revealed as Kento Nakajima and Tatsuya Kitani.

Rock trio BURNOUT SYNDROMES announce first-ever US tour as part of the 'Good Morning [New] World TOUR 2024' starting thi...
29/06/2024

Rock trio BURNOUT SYNDROMES announce first-ever US tour as part of the 'Good Morning [New] World TOUR 2024' starting this August.

BURNOUT SYNDROMES will hit North America this summer for their first-ever US tour as part of their 'Good Morning [New] World TOUR 2024'.

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