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J-pop · J-rock · SCANDAL ·Dec 28, 2021

SCANDAL to Release Tenth Album MIRROR as Two Special Editions Overseas

SCANDAL, one of Japan’s strongest female bands, celebrate their 15th anniversary with tenth album MIRROR! The album will be released on CD as two special editions overseas via Japanese music specialists JPU Records from 4 February 2022. The band, whose...

Electronic · FEMM · J-pop ·Dec 17, 2021

FEMM Follow up Billboard hit with New Album ‘Tokyo Girls Anthem’

From the release of their breakthrough girls’ empowerment anthem ‘Fxxk Boyz Get Money’ in 2014, Japanese mannequin rap duo FEMM have built a loyal fanbase of music fans and influencers in the West, pioneering a new era for women in...

J-pop ·Dec 01, 2021

Bring the Festive Cheer with 25 Japanese Christmas Songs!

A super cute collection of Japanese Christmas songs, including some unique to Japan. Available on CD and to download / stream.

Anime Music · blank paper · J-pop · J-rock ·Nov 16, 2021

Mysterious new band ‘blank paper’ joins JPU Records. Debut single ‘enemy’ out 17 November

Mysterious new band blank paper have joined JPU Records for the release of debut single ‘enemy’, despite having no artist pic or any kind of information about the band / project / artist or its members. Anime and music fans...

ELFRIEDE · J-pop · J-rock ·Nov 05, 2021

Japanese Girl Band ELFRIEDE Return with Upbeat New Single NEVER END

Tokyo’s up-and-coming girl band ELFRIEDE have released their new single 'NEVER END' for download and streaming. The band features bassist Rina Hoshino (who JPU Records followers may have spotted performing with Miyako of LOVEBITES for ORANGE amps), Ryo Yamabuki on guitar...