Tag Archives: Single Review

Music Review

Re:O Leave You Craving For More in Their New Single ‘Crimson Desire’

Leave a comment

Article written & edited by Kelly-Mae Matt

Returning to their darker roots in their much-anticipated 9th single release, Japanese-British Metal x Darkpop band Re:O have brought us Crimson Desire, a powerful track that explores the realisation that what you have is not enough despite the fact that you sacrificed most of your life to get where you are.

Released on August 13th, 2025 on various streaming platforms, Crimson Desire continues to showcase Re:O’s versatility as musicians in this powerful addition to their discography that aims to blend aggressive instrumentation with harmonious vocals, and pivots from the groups usual signature blend of Japanese styled synths.

Continue reading Re:O Leave You Craving For More in Their New Single ‘Crimson Desire’ →
Music Review

Houkago Princess Light Up The Stage In ‘Psyllium no Shoumei’

Leave a comment

Release Date: September 15th, 2021

With a decade’s worth of support behind them, Houkago Princess celebrate their 10th anniversary with the release of Psyllium no Shoumei, a release dedicated to the passion and drive of the fans who have supported the Idol industry throughout the years. Whether it is the support of Houkago Princesses various era’s or the trial and error of the other groups that surround them, this is a single that aims to thank all fans far and wide for dedicating themselves to the brilliant and shining world of Idols.

Based around the theme ‘The Idol World’s Princesses’, Psyllium no Shoumei is the third original installment to the groups Princess themed releases, as well as the last to feature the entirety of the current main lineup, as all five Regular members a set to graduate in Spring of 2022.

Continue reading Houkago Princess Light Up The Stage In ‘Psyllium no Shoumei’ →
Music Review, The Retrospective Review

Where It All Began: A Retrospective Review Of Houkago Princess ~Oshiete Kudasai~

Leave a comment

Release Date: August 3rd, 2011

It has been a decade since Houkago Princess made their debut as idols, and like many that came before them, they started out small and relatively unknown. With seven members making up the original lineup, the group would open up their own live house in Ikebukuro, standing on a checkerboard stage that could barely hold the entire group. Backed by a team of industry newbies to help with recording, set design and promotion, Houkago Princess was a group as green as they come, but they were just as determined as any other idol group out there, and they were ready with a debut single before they even hit the stage.

This is where it all began.

Continue reading Where It All Began: A Retrospective Review Of Houkago Princess ~Oshiete Kudasai~ →
Music Review

This is the sound of #EbiMayo

Leave a comment

Release Date: May 26th, 2021

Filled with the sound of sparkling techno beats and cute vocals that hold a gentle cadence, the up and coming duo unit known as Ever!BE Mayowanaide!! – or Ebimayo – have armed themselves with the sound of energetic and catchy music in their major debut single, #Ebimayo.

Bright and ready to draw you in, #Ebimayo is a release that will bring in fans who enjoy music from performers and composers such as Toriena, KOTO, CY8ER, Yunomi and early Perfume. Jam-packed with six wonderful tracks – as well as two instrumentals – this single is sure to throw you into the sparkling world of Ebimayo, one way or another.

Continue reading This is the sound of #EbiMayo →