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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 months ago

Japanese pop group Xtraordinary Girls changes name after member comes out as nonbinary - LGBTQ Nation

Japanese pop group XG changed the initials' meaning from "Xtraordinary Girls" to "Xtraordinary Genes" to signal artistic evolution as members enter their twenties.
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fromThe Washington Post
7 months ago

Japanese musician Haru Nemuri blends pop, rap, EDM and so much more

Haru Nemuri blends synth-driven J-pop with rap, punk, EDM and choral elements while writing political lyrics addressing women's oppression and Japan's imperial past.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

J-pop star Fujii Kaze was 'burned out' until he came to L.A. and found a musical breakthrough

Fujii Kaze comes across a bit shy at first, but after he gets comfortable, his quirky sense of humor and high cheekbones evoke a slightly subdued Jack Sparrow. The relaxed tone in his voice matches his comfy clothing, punctuated by cool accessories - a chic pair of third-eye sunglasses and sandals. For the cover photo of his latest album, Kaze wears a long head covering draped over his bleached blond locks. The one he came in today was sewn by his mom.
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fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago

Travis Japan set to dazzle New York City once more with epic return | amNewYork

"Most of our songs were trying to follow global standards and trends, but our more recent tracks... are more uniquely representative and openly embracing of J-pop."
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fromPolygon
10 months ago

J-pop icon LiSA sees herself in the anime movie Perfect Blue

LiSA admires Satoshi Kon's films for their deep psychological themes and emotional complexity.
fromPolygon
10 months ago

J-pop icon LiSA talks crafting perfect anime theme songs and one that's stuck with her

Although the fans may know me as just singing those songs, I got to see the actual hard work and passion that goes into creating anime.
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