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LIVE REPORT: HYDE [INSIDE] reaches Europe as Utrecht is turned inside out by a frontman in the most physical phase of his three-decade career.

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#HYDE #HYDEINSIDELIVE2025WORLDTOUR
HYDE [INSIDE] live in Utrecht: A J-rock figurehead in his most ferocious era | Electric Bloom Webzine
LIVE REPORT: HYDE brings his ferocious [INSIDE] tour to Utrecht for two hours of pits, blood and cardio from a frontman refusing to slow.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Ayumi Hamasaki performs full concert inside empty Shanghai arena following sudden cancellation, sharing the moment in support of fans and the crew.

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#AyumiHamasaki #浜崎あゆみ #ayuasiatour2025
Ayumi Hamasaki performs full show inside empty Shanghai arena following shutdown | Electric Bloom Webzine
Ayumi Hamasaki performs her full set inside an empty Shanghai arena following sudden cancellation, thanking her fans and the crew.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Fujii Kaze rewinds to the 70s in his new video for 'Casket Girl', the opener of his 3rd album 'Prema'.

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#FujiiKaze #藤井風
Fujii Kaze rewinds to the 70s in new 'Casket Girl' video | Electric Bloom Webzine
Fujii Kaze releases another retro-styled video with ‘Casket Girl’, recreating a 70s TV performance for the opening track of 'Prema'.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Ayumi Hamasaki speaks out after the last-minute shutdown of her Shanghai arena show, as more Japanese artists face sudden cancellations across mainland China.

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#AyumiHamasaki #浜崎あゆみ #ayuasiatour2025
Ayumi Hamasaki Shanghai concert cancelled amid tightening restrictions on Japanese artists in China | Electric Bloom Webzine
Ayumi Hamasaki’s Shanghai show was cancelled last minute as China halts Japanese concerts and film releases amid rising political tensions.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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LIVE REPORT: coldrain return to London after six years, bringing the OPTIMIZE era to a packed Electric Ballroom alongside NOISEMAKER’s London debut.

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#coldrain #NOISEMAKER #OPTIMIZETOUR
coldrain live in London: OPTIMIZE era lands with full force in Camden | Electric Bloom Webzine
LIVE REPORT: coldrain return to London with their OPTIMIZE tour, joined by NOISEMAKER and Revnoir, for a fierce UK comeback.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Crystal Lake to tour the UK/EU with Miss May I in spring 2026, just weeks after dropping new album 'The Weight of Sound'.

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#CrystalLake #MissMayI #Metalcore
Crystal Lake to tour UK and Europe with Miss May I following new album release | Electric Bloom Webzine
Crystal Lake and Miss May I will co-headline a 21-date UK/EU tour in spring 2026, following the release of 'The Weight of Sound'.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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AiNA THE END to release her first anime vinyl compilation via Black Screen Records, featuring 8 anime tie-in tracks including DAN DA DAN hit ‘On The Way’. Pre-sale exclusives available at Manga Barcelona.

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#AiNATHEEND #アイナジエンド
AiNA THE END brings her anime tracks to vinyl internationally for the first time | Electric Bloom Webzine
AiNA THE END to release her first international vinyl, ‘My Collection of Anime Songs’, collecting eight anime tie-in tracks.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Anna Tsuchiya announces her first solo show in Paris, plus a guest appearance at Mang’Azur in Toulon.

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#AnnaTsuchiya #土屋アンナ
ANNA TSUCHIYA World Tour 2026 “BLVCKPHOENIX” | Tour Dates, Tickets, and Info | Electric Bloom Webzine
Find tour dates, tickets, and more for ANNA TSUCHIYA World Tour 2026 “BLVCKPHOENIX”. Stay updated with the latest on venues, dates, and more.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Sheena Ringo will revive her Party Convention series for the first time in 13 years with an 18-date hall tour across Japan in spring 2026.

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#椎名林檎 #SheenaRingo #党大会
Sheena Ringo revives "Party Convention" series for 2026 nationwide hall tour | Electric Bloom Webzine
Sheena Ringo revives her Party Convention series in 2026 with an 18-date nationwide hall tour, her first since the 2013 Orchard Hall edition.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Japanese music takes centre stage in Los Angeles next spring as Zipangu 2026 brings seven major acts to Brookside at The Rose Bowl. Here’s your guide to every artist on the lineup.

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#Zipangu #Ado #ATARASHIIGAKKO #CHANMINA #HANA #MWAM #YukiChiba #10FEET
Inside Zipangu 2026: The biggest Japanese music event ever to arrive in Los Angeles | Electric Bloom Webzine
Zipangu 2026 brings the largest Japanese music showcase in history to Los Angeles. Meet the J-pop, rock, idol, and hip-hop stars performing.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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ExWHYZ head to the UK in early 2026 for their first overseas tour, with shows in Bristol, Manchester and London plus extra events.

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#ExWHYZ
ExWHYZ announce first UK tour for early 2026 | Electric Bloom Webzine
ExWHYZ head to the UK in early 2026 for their first overseas tour, with shows in Bristol, Manchester and London plus additional events.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Masayoshi Takanaka adds new shows in London, New York and Los Angeles to his 2026 world tour after original dates sold out immediately.

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#MasayoshiTakanaka #高中正義 #CityPop
Masayoshi Takanaka adds new London, New York and Los Angeles shows to 2026 world tour | Electric Bloom Webzine
Masayoshi Takanaka adds additional London, New York and Los Angeles dates to his 2026 world tour after the first shows sold out immediately.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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JILUKA to play Architects-led Sunday stage at Welcome To Rockville 2026 in Florida, alongside Polaris, Thrown, Thornhill, House of Protection and more.

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#WelcomeToRockville #JILUKA
JILUKA added to Architects-led Sunday stage at Welcome To Rockville 2026 | Electric Bloom Webzine
JILUKA join the Sunday line-up at Welcome To Rockville 2026 in Florida, performing alongside Architects, Polaris, Thrown and more.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Fujii Kaze, Vaundy and YOASOBI feature in 'Atarashii Ongaku no Design', a new book of over 400 Reiwa-era Japanese music visuals.

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#あたらしい音楽のデザイン #藤井風 #FujiiKaze #Vaundy #YOASOBI
Fujii Kaze, Vaundy, and YOASOBI featured in new Reiwa-era Japanese music design collection | Electric Bloom Webzine
New book Atarashii Ongaku no Design collects Reiwa-era Japanese music artwork, featuring Fujii Kaze, Vaundy, YOASOBI and more.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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INTERVIEW: Independent singer-songwriter Yukka discusses her growth from Kansai street shows to European stages, her recent singles, and her return to the UK for HYPER JAPAN Manchester.

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#Yukka #HYPERJAPAN #Jpop
Yukka interview: The independent voice carrying Japanese pop into new countries | Electric Bloom Webzine
Indie singer-songwriter Yukka talks DIY touring, new music and her journey from Kansai street shows to growing international stages.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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RADWIMPS share full 14-track line-up for 20th anniversary tribute album ‘Dear Jubilee’, with Kenshi Yonezu, YOASOBI, Vaundy, Yorushika, Mrs. GREEN APPLE and more, plus comments from every artist.

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#RADWIMPS #DearJubilee #RADWIMPS20th
RADWIMPS reveal full 'Dear Jubilee -RADWIMPS TRIBUTE-' tracklist featuring Kenshi Yonezu, YOASOBI, and Vaundy | Electric Bloom Webzine
RADWIMPS unveil the full 'Dear Jubilee' tribute album tracklist featuring Kenshi Yonezu, YOASOBI, Vaundy, Mrs. GREEN APPLE and more.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Masayoshi Takanaka revives his surfboard guitar for his first world tour as part of Live Nation’s City Pop Waves series.

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#MasayoshiTakanaka #高中正義 #Citypop
Masayoshi Takanaka brings first world tour to London and the US with City Pop Waves 2026 | Electric Bloom Webzine
Masayoshi Takanaka brings his first world tour to London, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2026 as part of City Pop Waves.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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INTERVIEW: Aya Hirano talks first single in 11 years, theatre roles, and plans for her 20th anniversary, with her HYPER JAPAN Manchester appearance this weekend.

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#AyaHirano #平野綾 #HYPERJAPAN
Aya Hirano interview: Voice actor, singer and performer heads to Manchester as she approaches her 20th anniversary | Electric Bloom Webzine
Aya Hirano discusses her music, stage work and HYPER JAPAN Manchester performance as she approaches the 20th anniversary of her solo debut.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Masayoshi Takanaka revives his surfboard guitar for his first world tour as part of Live Nation’s City Pop Waves series.

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#MasayoshiTakanaka #高中正義
Masayoshi Takanaka brings first world tour to London and the US with City Pop Waves 2026 | Electric Bloom Webzine
Masayoshi Takanaka brings his first world tour to London, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2026 as part of City Pop Waves.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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INTERVIEW: Ahead of her UK debut at HYPER JAPAN Manchester 2025, Miyuna discusses her journey from Miyazaki to global stages, her anime ties, and writing songs that comfort those who are struggling.

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#Miyuna #みゆな #HYPERJAPAN
Miyuna interview: From Miyazaki to Manchester, preparing for her UK debut at HYPER JAPAN 2025 | Electric Bloom Webzine
Japanese singer-songwriter Miyuna discusses her journey from Miyazaki to her UK debut at HYPER JAPAN Manchester 2025.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Tommy february6’s sold-out NYC screening brought Tomoko Kawase’s Y2K pop world to a new Gen Z audience amid a wave of renewed global interest.

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@TOMMY_ARMY

#Tommyfebruary6 #Tommyheavenly6 #thebrilliantgreen
Tommy february6 screening in New York revives a 2000s pop icon for Gen Z | Electric Bloom Webzine
Tommy february6’s sold-out NYC screening brought Tomoko Kawase’s Y2K pop world to a new Gen Z audience amid renewed global interest.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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A-chan of Perfume has married a long-time friend and fan. The news comes as the group prepares to enter “cold sleep” following their 25th anniversary.

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#Perfume #あ～ちゃん
A-chan of Perfume announces marriage to long-time friend and fan | Electric Bloom Webzine
Perfume’s A-chan announces her marriage to a long-time friend and fan, sharing a heartfelt message as the group enters hiatus.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Otoboke Beaver will support Foo Fighters on their 2026 Take Cover tour, including a set at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium.

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#OtobokeBeaver #FooFighters
Otoboke Beaver join Foo Fighters at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium on 2026 'Take Cover' tour | Electric Bloom Webzine
Otoboke Beaver join Foo Fighters on their 2026 Take Cover tour, including a set at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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WACK announce 2026 all-label tour ‘Where the End Begins by WACK’ featuring ASP, ExWHYZ, GANG PARADE, KiSS KiSS, BiTE A SHOCK and MAMESHiBA NO TAiGUN, alongside new “One-Skill Audition” led by Junnosuke Watanabe.

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#エンドWACK #WACK
WACK launches "One-Skill Audition" alongside 2026 label tour announcement | Electric Bloom Webzine
WACK announces 2026 all-label tour 'Where the End Begins by WACK' and opens new “One-Skill Audition” with Junnosuke Watanabe.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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XG’s JURIN makes her solo debut as JURIN ASAYA with ‘PS118’ featuring Grammy-winning rapper Rapsody.

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#JURIN_ASAYA #Rapsody #PS118 #XG #XGALX
JURIN from XG makes solo debut as JURIN ASAYA with ‘PS118’ featuring Rapsody | Electric Bloom Webzine
XG’s JURIN makes her solo debut as JURIN ASAYA with 'PS118' featuring Grammy-winning rapper Rapsody, out November 18th via XGALX.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM