NOEL GALLAGHER
Only a few more days until the Budokan live!
I finally get to see my brother again!!
With his long-awaited solo return to Japan just around the corner, we present to you an exclusive special interview with our very own Noel Gallagher!
The film consists of two parts: a hilarious Q&A collection in which he answers 10 open questions from fans and famous stars, and a brand new interview with him directly before his live show in Zurich.
And a report from a live performance in London for 20,000 people!
THE WHO
Roger Daltrey talks about the truth behind "Tommy," the immortal rock opera masterpiece left behind by The Who.
With Roger about to come to Japan to perform a live show where they recreate "Tommy," we took the time to ask him about his thoughts, love, hate, and conflict towards the band in this long interview!
BLUR
Welcome back, Blur!
All the members are finally getting started on their first reunion concert since 2009!
The four of them put aside their long-standing grudges and talked in a friendly atmosphere!!
And what will become of this long-awaited new work?
GRAHAM COXON
His latest solo work, his first in three years, is "dance music for the socially awkward"!?
The clumsy and pure eternal guitar hero, Graham, talks about how he arrived at an unprecedented open pop sound.
SUMMERSONIC 2012 & SONICMANIA
Garbage!
Lostprophets! Cast!
Summer Sonic announces third lineup!
The full picture is gradually becoming clear, and we get a closer look at it in an interview with Summer Sonic organizer Naoki Shimizu.
RADIOHEAD
Radiohead's stunning first day of world tour!
A detailed report on the live performance, where they even performed two new songs!!
Check out the amazing evolution of Radiohead's groove as a six-piece band!
Where is this band, which presents a new form of stadium rock, at now?
MORRISSEY
Finally, after 10 years of waiting, the day has come to see Morrissey!!
And to my surprise, I received a reply from Moz to my email interview just before the event!!
From the Smiths' reunion to their feelings for their Japanese fans, this six-page written conversation is full of love and irony, and will have you shaking with excitement.
JACK WHITE
Jack White finally launches as a solo artist!
Why did he now take on the challenge of "continuing the White Stripes" head-on?
We sneaked into the super premium release party and revealed the determination and true feelings
MADONNA
The eternal pop queen returns with her shocking new album "MDNA" after four years!
Get your hands on an exclusive, extremely valuable interview in which he talks about the album.
He reveals the truth behind the anger and conflict behind the sound that represents the culmination of his recent career.
MARILYN MANSON
Marilyn Manson comes to Japan and wows the packed house with a set of his biggest hits!
And to our surprise, we were able to interview them directly right after the live show!
He talked about his new album "Born Villain" and his passion for music after his transfer.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
The Boss talks about his latest film, "Wrecking Ball," an explosion of anger against social inequality!
We sneaked into the venue of a rare Q&A session held in Paris.
A look into the source of his anger and his determination to call out the contradictions of America in this day and age
THE TING TINGS
Their second album, "Sounds from Nowheresville", took four years to complete!
We spoke to Katie and Jules, who are currently visiting Japan, about the rich variety of their sound and the essence of their physical groove, which was born out of their struggles and anguish.
SPIRITUALIZED
Why is the genius Jason Pierce singing about light and love for the first time on his finally completed perfect pop album, "Sweet Heart Sweet Light"?
A long interview with the artist himself on his visit to Japan!
LOSTPROPHETS
Filled with fighting spirit, Lostprophets are back on the scene!
Carrying on the same angry feelings from their previous album, the band has returned to their roots and is now ready to release their no-questions-asked rock album, "Weapons"!!
ORBITAL
Congratulations! Orbital is back!
Orbital's first masterpiece album in eight years, "Wonky," bursts with positive vibes and heralds a new stage for the band, one that is both traditional and unorthodox.
M. WARD
We were able to successfully interview M. Ward, the most beloved bard in the current US indie scene, for the first time in our magazine!
Their fourth album, "A Wasteland Companion," was produced after visiting various parts of the world and making numerous collaborations, and depicts a deep, folky sound world.
ZULU WINTER
A literary quality nestled within dance-oriented beats and sophisticated pop melodies.
Zulu Winter, a promising new star in UK guitar rock, makes his first appearance in this magazine!
What is their ambition to make dance pop not just a consumer product?