Category: Music

Posted in Anime Expo Conventions Interviews Music

Interview: Kumiko Murayama, IA Producer

Gendomike talked to 1st PLACE head and producer, Kumiko Murayama, about their latest hit Vocaloid IA. We asked questions about Lia’s involvement, the future of pop music and Vocaloids, and just what has made IA so popular in recent years.

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Concert Review: IA and Wagakki Band @ AX 2015

Gendomike went to see a live Vocaloid (IA) concert, followed by a performance by traditio-metal band Wagakki Band. Here are his thoughts on the two unique concerts at Anime Expo!

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Posted in Conventions Music Otakon Vegas

Song Stream: Lantis Anisong Festival, Las Vegas

  This is the first of several articles/interviews about the Lantis Anisong Festival, held a month ago in Las Vegas in conjunction with Otakon Vegas….

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Posted in Conventions Music Otakon

Yoshiki Concert: Otakon 2014

Our review of Yoshiki’s performance at Otakon 2014. Includes extensive photography.

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Posted in Conventions Music Otakon

Yoshiki Press Conference Transcript: Otakon 2014

Yoshiki of X Japan gave a wide ranging press conference at Otakon 2014! Find out more about X Japan’s upcoming Madison Square Garden show, his thoughts about fashion, and more!

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Posted in Conventions Music Otakon

ALTIMA Concert Otakon 2014

Six hours ago, ALTIMA made a daring promise. The Japanese pop trio, responding to a question of whether they would ever cover a Run DMC…

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