Mrs. GREEN APPLE (MGA) has achieved significant acclaim, ranking No. 13 on the IFPI Global Artist Chart 2025 and No. 10 on the Global Album Chart with their greatest hits album “10.” Their emotionally resonant lyrics, diverse musical style, and collaborations with anime have contributed to their international recognition, enhancing their unique artistic presence.
ELLEGARDEN released their new song “Carmine,” the opening theme for the anime ONE PIECE, on August 17. The music video features around 300 fans and marks the band’s first new music in three years. It follows their sixth album, The End of Yesterday (2022), and was uniquely crafted for anime.
Cornelius has released six music videos for Ghost in the Shell: Arise, now available for streaming. These videos creatively blend animation and live footage, exploring themes of existence and technology. The collection offers a unique experience, appealing to both fans and newcomers, while an interview with Cornelius is featured on the official website.
IHEARTJROCK is a three-hour radio show airing live every Saturday at 10 PM EST on Valley Free Radio 103.3FM in Northampton, MA. The program features a diverse selection of Japanese music from various eras, including birthdays, gender-specific blocks, and new artists. Listeners can make requests through the show’s website.
ARCANA PROJECT will celebrate their 5th anniversary on September 9, 2025, with the release of their 10th single featuring three new songs. The single, available in limited and regular editions, includes an M Card. Two launch events are planned for June and July, offering live performances and photo sessions for fans.
IHEARTJROCK will not be live this week but will air an archived birthday show for DJ Sakura666. Listeners can still send birthday wishes on the dedicated pages. Future celebrations include Jesse from SixTONES, Juri, and Hokuto. The live radio show airs Saturdays at 10:00 p.m. EST, featuring Japanese music.
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.
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.
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!