purple SKY - A Japanese Music Collaborative (Jrock, Jpop and Visual Kei)

[press release] Japan Fashion Now @ The Museum at FIT NYC

Kathy Chee — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:00:25 +0000

JAPAN FASHION NOW On View at The Museum at FIT in New York City September 17, 2010-January 8, 2011 The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (MFIT) presents Japan Fashion Now, the first exhibition to explore contemporary Japanese fashion in all its radical creativity, from avant-garde high fashion to street and subcultural styles, from menswear to new [...]

[photos] Dir en grey @ Nokia Theater NYC Aug 24.

Kathy Chee — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:22 +0000

[press release] J-Summit New York City on Aug. 29

Kathy Chee — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:18:57 +0000

[press release] Thee Michelle Gun Elephant Tribute

Kathy Chee — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:46:38 +0000

THEE TRIBUTE – Thee Michelle Gun Elephant - Thee Michelle Gun Elephant was, and still is, one of Japan’s most respected and influential rock bands. In 2003, at the height of their popularity, they announced their breakup and final tour, playing to audiences of over 40,000 at a single venue. In 2009, guitarist Futoshi Abe died [...]

[press release] Zazen Boys & BOOM BOOM SATELLITES @ FETES Showcase NYC

Kathy Chee — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:17:16 +0000

The New York Anime Festival is proud to reveal bands Boom Boom Satellites, Zazen Boys, and Echostream will come together with previously-announced musical guest Puffy AmiYumi at the Far East To East Showcase (FETES) on Sunday, October 10, 2010! Boom Boom Satellites, Zazen Boys, Echostream, and Puffy AmiYumi will all be appearing at NYAF for [...]

[press release] Japanese Rock-Electronic duo BOOM BOOM SATELLITES Album Release & US Tour

Kathy Chee — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:12:04 +0000

Genre bending Japanese Rock-Electronic duo BOOM BOOM SATELLITES to release best-of album OVER AND OVER – Digital/Disc On Demand: Sept. 14th, In-stores: Oct. 19th, 2010 on Sony Independent Network (SIN) and announce upcoming US tour dates. Thoroughly re-mastered and re-mixed by the members themselves, OVER AND OVER allows listeners to appreciate it as a completely new [...]

[press release] Japanese Pop Star Furuuchi Performances in New York City

Kathy Chee — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:02:47 +0000

Japanese Pop Star Furuuchi to play special PURPLE In New York performance Tuesday Sept. 21st at Joe’s Pub. She will also be doing a special signing for her CD PURPLE and short performance at Kinokuniya BookStore on Sunday Sept. 19th. Japanese pop star Toko Furuuchi is back again. After her performance last year to celebrate her 15th [...]

[press release] Excess dB Entertainment Brings Guitar Wolf to Santo’s Party House

Kathy Chee — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:14:31 +0000

New York, NY – Excess dB Entertainment is happy to welcome Guitar Wolf to Santo’s Party House, located at 96 Lafayette Street in Manhattan, NY on September 23rd. The band Guitar Wolf was founded in Japan in 1987. They are known for their piercing vocals and loud style of garage punk that emphasized heavy distortion. They [...]

[photo] h.Naoto Fashion Show @ Otakon 2010

Kathy Chee — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:05:15 +0000

[press release] Tainted Reality Presents THE SOUND BEE HD’s US Debut at Nekocon 2010

Kathy Chee — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:02:19 +0000

July 27, 2010 – Visual kei industrial rockers THE SOUND BEE HD are set to make their American debut at Nekocon 2010. The band will be appearing to support their new album, Hachi, released through Starwave Records. Their appearance will include two full concerts, merchandise sales, autograph sessions, a Fan Q&A panel, and other [...]