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L’Arc~en~Ciel — “Chase”
It's a race to the finish line in L'Arc~en~Ciel's "CHASE," as hyde sings of winning success in a crazy, lawless world. Used as the ending theme song for the live-action...
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Molice — Neugravity
Moddish Tokyo rockers Molice say they drew inspiration from the android-centric cult film Blade Runner for their third album Neugravity. Luckily, the music doesn't sound...
Live
Miyavi — “What’s My Name?” + “Strong”
After a kick-ass photoshoot with MTV Iggy, Japanese superstar Miyavi shows us exactly why fans call him the samurai guitarist in our exclusive live performance for his...
blog
Japanese Rockers Molice Reveal New Single, Announce Third Album
Japanese quartet Molice has announced an April 18th release date for their third album Neugravity and the first single "Please, Please, Pris" is out on their label Good...
Interview
From Japan to Hollywood, Jin Akanishi on Crossing Over
It seems like just yesterday Jin Akanishi performed live at MTV Iggy's Times Square studio. But here we are, almost 2 years later, catching up with the Japanese pop...
slideshow
Jin Akanishi’s NYC Street Look
Jin Akinishi's back resting in Tokyo after his epic US tour, but his image remains with us. Quite literally. During his NYC stop, we snapped some images during his...
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Japan’s Sigh Weaves The Metal Nightmare of Your Dreams
In addition to making the best case in decades for the saxophone as a rock instrument, Japanese experimentalists Sigh can boast respect in the metal scene and a...
Music Video
Jin Akanishi — “Test Drive feat. Jason Derulo”
Japanese pop star Jin Akanishi made his American debut with "Test Drive," written by and featuring Jason Derulo. Oozing a sexy, energetic vibe, the adrenaline-driven...
slideshow
Jin Akanishi Is Even Hotter in Self-Portrait
Fresh from an album release and a U.S. tour, J-pop bad boyJin Akanishi needed a minute to himself. And we gave him one...almost. We handed him a 35mm camera to document...
Music Video
Jin Akanishi — “Sun Burns Down”
Drawing inspiration from Mission Impossible and Entrapment, the video for Jin Akanishi's second American single, "Sun Burns Down," features a caper with a twist. Jin...
Interview
Metal Die Hards Dir En Grey Tell Their Tale
Progressive death metal heavyweights Dir En Grey survived the earthquake that struck Japan in March of 2011 and so did their music. Not only did they live to tell the...
review
Dream Analysis by Jesse Ruins
A new gem has surfaced in Tokyo in the form of Jesse Ruins, a duo project marked by dreamy atmospherics, thwacking beats, and a hefty dose of mystery.
Comprised of...
blog
Miyavi Is Taking Over Our Twitter Tonight @ 7/6C!
Miyavi fans, it's time to stretch those fingers. The Japanese rock megastar is taking over our Twitter handle @mtviggy tonight from 7-8 pm, EST -- and he's taking fan...
Live
Japan’s Miyavi: Stripped Down & Cloaked in Ink
Halfway through the North American leg of his third world tour, Miyavi takes a breather and sits down with MTV Iggy for an intimate acoustic performance and interview....
Interview
Miyavi: On Bringing Japan to the World
It's already his third time touring the globe, but that doesn't seem to affect Japanese rocker Miyavi Miyavi's focus or ambition one bit. Fall in love with Miyavi --...
interview
The Trippple Nippples’ Guide to Wooing a Boy
The ladies of Tokyo electropop trio Trippple Nippples start our Valentine's Day Confessions series with the bang of a burst condom.
We love their mix of sonic anarchy...
article
Beat Sculpting With Tokyo’s Himuro Yoshiteru
Instrumental beatmaking is a universal language these days, with MPC technology now accessible on basically any mobile device. But true eggheads like Toyko's Himuro...
article
The Supernumerary Electro of Japan’s Trippple Nippples
Everybody knew at least one kid growing up who had an extra nipple. The trait is really very common, but it's more common in men than women. And yet the members of Tokyo...
interview
X Japan’s Yoshiki on Composing for The Golden Globe Awards
Words by Kenny Herzog
Like Anchorman’s Ron Burgundy, Yoshiki is kind of a big deal. It was only a matter of time until Hollywood summoned the X Japan maestro and...
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Japan’s Boris Is Messing With You (And You Love It)
Boris fans have to put up with a lot. Emerging from Japan's insular hardcore punk scene in the early '90s, the experimental power trio has developed a protean body of...