Yuko Miyamura celebrated her 30th debut anniversary at the Seizon Kakunin event with guests Kyoko Hikami and Megumi Ogata. Nine albums from her time at Victor Entertainment are now available for streaming on major platforms, allowing fans to enjoy her music from 1996 to 1999 once again.
PassCode will release their first full album, INSIGNIA, on June 18, featuring lead track “DESTINEX,” available early on May 21. This album includes fan-influenced songs and notable tracks like “Freely / FLAVOR OF BLUE” and anime themes. The release celebrates a new era for the all-female group.
IHEARTJROCK, a live radio show airing Saturdays at 10 PM EST on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP, offers three hours of Japanese music and classic 80s and 90s hits. Listeners can make requests, celebrate DJ Sakura’s upcoming birthday on June 9, and explore new content on their revamped website. Tune in for a musical experience!
DJ Sakura shares her favorite tracks on Spotify and Apple Music, sparking nostalgia from past shows. Listeners are encouraged to suggest song titles for inclusion in the playlists. Links to both the Apple Music and Spotify playlists are provided for easy access.
IHEARTJROCK is a live radio show airing Saturdays at 10 PM EST on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP, Northampton, MA. Celebrating SixTONES’ 10th anniversary and hide memorial, the three-hour program features a mix of classic and contemporary J-Rock and J-Pop. Listeners can request songs via the show’s website.
Today, #SixTONES marks its 10th anniversary since formation on May 1, 2015. They hosted live streams on family.jp and Instagram, with hopes for archived viewings. The group announced their songs will be available on subscription services like Apple and Spotify, and a special music block is scheduled on #iheartjrock.
Today marks the 30th anniversary of Maaya Sakamoto’s debut, celebrated with the release of new photos and a special website. Fans can vote for their favorite song in a campaign and follow her official social media accounts for updates. Her debut single, “Yakusoku wa Iranai,” was released on April 24, 1996.
Tonight’s #iheartjrock program will not be live; instead, an archived recording from last month will air at 10PM EST on 103.3FM or valleyfreeradio.org/listen. Enjoy three hours of 80s, 90s, J-pop, and J-rock music, celebrating Robert Smith’s birthday and honoring Reita from The Gazette.
Happy #humpday! A reminder that #IHEARTJROCK airs every Saturday at 10 PM EST on 103.3 FM WXOJ-LP, Northampton, MA, and online at vallefreeradio.org. However, there will be no live show this week; an archive will be available, and all requests will be played next week, April 26th. Thank you!
Tune in to #IHEARTJROCK Saturday at 10 PM EST on 103.3FM WXOJ-LP or stream online. This March, celebrate Kochi’s birthday with SixTONES’ music and honor Women’s History Month by featuring female Japanese artists across genres. Remember to follow #iheartjrock for updates and clock changes next week.