On January 25, 2023, XG returned with their third single SHOOTING STAR.

The music video for the new track has racked up over 13 million views in its first two weeks of release. SHOOTING STAR has ranked in the top spot in 25 countries and regions, including the U.K., Canada, and Japan. The song ranked #3 in the United States and took the #1 spot in the worldwide music video ranking.

Following this incredible success, the group has released the performance video for SHOOTING STAR on their official YouTube channel. While the previous performance video for MASCARA was shot in an abandoned factory, the new video for SHOOTING STAR was shot on a stage surrounded by twinkling lights and a ceiling like a starry sky. Given the song’s title and message, it’s extremely fitting.

SHOOTING STAR – XG (Performance Video)

XG has appeared on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank, MBC’s Show! Music Core, SBS’s INKIGAYO, Mnet’s M COUNTDOWN, Arirang TV’s SIMPLY K-POP, MBC M’s SHOW CHAMPION, and other popular Korean music TV programs.

The group has branched out of Korea in a big way, also appearing in interviews on popular American radio stations like iHeartRadio and WiLD 94.9. The girls have also been invited as guests to the American YouTube channel REACT, which has over 20 million subscribers. They’ve also appeared in the Hindustan Times, a major Indian newspaper, and NYLON Manila in the Philippines.

You’ll want to keep an eye on these rising stars in 2023!

Mediabase Top 40 Radio Airplay Chart
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On January 25, 2023, XG returned with their third single SHOOTING STAR.

The music video for the new track has racked up over 13 million views in its first two weeks of release. SHOOTING STAR has ranked in the top spot in 25 countries and regions, including the U.K., Canada, and Japan. The song ranked #3 in the United States and took the #1 spot in the worldwide music video ranking.

Following this incredible success, the group has released the performance video for SHOOTING STAR on their official YouTube channel. While the previous performance video for MASCARA was shot in an abandoned factory, the new video for SHOOTING STAR was shot on a stage surrounded by twinkling lights and a ceiling like a starry sky. Given the song’s title and message, it’s extremely fitting.

SHOOTING STAR – XG (Performance Video)

XG has appeared on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank, MBC’s Show! Music Core, SBS’s INKIGAYO, Mnet’s M COUNTDOWN, Arirang TV’s SIMPLY K-POP, MBC M’s SHOW CHAMPION, and other popular Korean music TV programs.

The group has branched out of Korea in a big way, also appearing in interviews on popular American radio stations like iHeartRadio and WiLD 94.9. The girls have also been invited as guests to the American YouTube channel REACT, which has over 20 million subscribers. They’ve also appeared in the Hindustan Times, a major Indian newspaper, and NYLON Manila in the Philippines.

You’ll want to keep an eye on these rising stars in 2023!

On January 25, the Japanese hip-hop R&B girls’ group XG released the music video for their long-awaited third single SHOOTING STAR. The single is also available now via download and streaming, and fans can also snag a CD Box while supplies last. XG is comprised of seven members–Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya, and Cocona.

SHOOTING STAR features stunning space-inspired visuals and fashion, blending heavy bass and the group’s signature ‘BellSound.’ The stunning harmonies, powerful rap, and delightful vocals stand out, with the lyrics expressing the member’s single-minded desire to strive and grow into world-class artists.

Also included with the new single is the addictive track LEFT RIGHT, featuring a catchy synth loop and trap beat with strong bass and a fine-tuned hi-hat sound. Fans will want to sing around to the rap portion, and the song is filled with positive energy–XG’s signature. The girls don’t let anyone but themselves dictate their actions, always believing in themselves as they move forward.

The two songs settle well into the genres of hip-hop and R&B. The girls want listeners to trust in themselves and become who they want to be.

Alongside the music video, fans can also enjoy the SHOOTING STAR LIVE STAGE, where the girls perform both new songs.

The videos pulled in an incredible amount of attention and commentary from fans around the world.

XG – SHOOTING STAR (Official Music Video)

In the SHOOTING STAR video, the members can be seen in cool over-the-top outfits sharing their music from a place beyond the universe. This high-end, innovative work is unfathomably unique, showing off the youthful power of XG.

Following the group’s first single Tippy Toes and second single MASCARA, the sky’s the limit for this budding girl group. With unbeatable choreography and a signature style, keep an eye on XG in 2023!

Japanese hip-hop R&B girls group XG will release their 3rd single SHOOTING STAR on January 25, 2023. Fans from around the world have also been commenting on the group’s new visual, and expectations are high.

Comments include “They’re so original and so fresh, I can’t wait,” “Full points for the new visual,” “Every one of their songs surpasses my expectations,” “They aren’t K-Pop or J-pop, but something totally different,” “XG is something totally new in this age of girl group wars,” and “the new visual is so avant-garde, I can’t imagine what the song and music video will be like!”

The third single will include two songs for the first time in the group’s history titled SHOOTING STAR and LEFT RIGHT. A CD Box will also be released.

The members of XG have taken to social media for their conceptual content ‘XG Wish Delivery,’ in which the girls become shooting stars and make people’s wishes come true. In addition to this exciting news, the dreamy and unique NEO Romantic visual has been released.

CHISA

COCONA

HARVEY

HINATA

JURIA

JURIN

MAYA

SHOOTING STAR will be released at midnight on January 25, 2023. The accompanying music video will drop at 18:00 JST on the same day.

ACCAMER released the song Nomic on streaming services on October 7. The track serves as the ending theme for the anime series I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss, and on October 15, the music video was revealed!

The new music video was produced by the song’s writer Sheeno Mirin, and is a unique creation perfectly suited for the track. In the past, ACCAMER has worked with eminent video creators on her music videos, including sakiyama, Ryuuseee, and Yuma Saito. 

The music video was illustrated by up-and-coming artist Meri, who also created the cover art for Nomic. The video was edited by video director bondbond, and fans will also want to keep an eye out for ZAZA’s avant-garde CG work. The lyrics, which scroll vertically, are somewhat hypnotic, and this is certain to be one video you won’t forget!

Popular boys group BE:FIRST has released the music video for Message. The track was featured on the group’s chart-topping first album BE:1 released on August 31.

Message is BE:FIRST’s first love song, featuring a soundscape punctuated by sweet guitar riffs. The mid-tempo ballad is a collaboration between singer-songwriter eill, whose songs reflect elements of soul and R&B and whose silky, soulful voice is incredibly addicting; Matt Cab, whose musical sense and unique sound is perfect for a wide range of genres; and MATZ and SKY-HI, who have attracted attention as next-generation artists who lead the Japanese dance music scene.

The music video shows seven people in love and was filmed like a drama series. The seven performers portray their daily lives as they fall in love, struggle with love, and learn to move forward. The powerful dance is also a highlight. Check out the dramatic performances of the seven members in this elaborate setting.

BE:FIRST is currently on its first nationwide tour, titled BE:FIRST 1st One Man Tour “BE:1” 2022-2023. The tour will take the members to 17 cities nationwide for a total of 29 shows.

Be sure to watch this dance-filled music video, offering a glimpse at a new side of BE:FIRST.

Rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN has released the music video for the song SOUVENIR, the second opening theme for the popular anime series Spy x Family. The second cour of the series began airing on October 1.

SOUVENIR is the band’s first new song in about six months and was added to streaming services on September 29. Unsurprisingly, the track has been a hit, performing well on the charts.

The music video was directed by Spikey John, who is working with BUMP OF CHICKEN for the first time. 

Prior to the music video’s release, a fast-paced teaser video shot on a highway was released, and many fans have been anxious to see what the full-length video would look like.

Are you watching Spy x Family? How do you feel about the new opening song and animation? 

©遠藤達哉/集英社・SPY×FAMILY製作委員会

Born in Niigata and living in London, international singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama released her second album Hold The Girl on September 16. The album has already received rave reviews from media outlets worldwide, with NME calling it “the best British pop album of the year.” 

Sawayama has now released the music video for her single Hurricanes, which can also be found on her newest album. The impressive video features an incredibly powerful performance with the band in the middle of a violent storm. Be sure to check it out below!

Hurricanes – Rina Sawayama (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/LbB1Qtq3FHY　

A studio performance version of the song This Hell, the first single from the album and a fan favorite, has also been released. The video features incredible dancers and a live band.

This Hell (Live) – Rina Sawayama | Vevo Studio Performance

https://youtu.be/7cilizyYBdQ　

Sawayama has also announced that she will hold her first solo Japan tour in January 2023, which will stop in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. 

On August 31, 2022, the voice actor, hero, and music project PRELUDERS released the album By Your Side. Now, the music video for the song Horizon Climber by High Five has been released, and it’s absolutely gorgeous!

High Five is a group led by Asuka Morito (Junya Enoki), and Horizon Climber is a song filled with hope. Young people are encouraged to listen to imagine the kind of hero they’d like to become!

Horizon Climber Music Video

The music video for Horizon Climber depicts the fifth and final chapter of the voice drama Koubou (Beam of Light), in which the members of High Five and S-quad finally confront the two members of Vice Versa, voiced by Atsushi Tamaru and Shintaro Asanuma. The battle is ready to start, with Asuka (Junya Enoki) and Ko Kujikami (Yuma Uchida) taking on those who would threaten their friends. Be sure to keep an eye out for more from this exciting project!

Be sure to give this gorgeous video a watch!

（C)PRELUDERS

XG has been taking the world by storm since its debut. The music video for the group’s second single MASCARA has been viewed over 20 million times, and now, the girls have unveiled some new behind-the-scenes content on YouTube. The XG fan club, ALPHAZ, has also been opened.

The newly-released XTRA XG #1 video shows footage of the girls prepping for their live show, behind-the-scenes footage of the newly released MASCARA performance video, and a surprise birthday celebration for Hinata. Check it out below!

XTRA XG #1 (Behind the Scenes of Live Stage & Performance Video/ Hinata’s Birthday Surprise)

Compared with many other behind-the-scenes videos, this footage shows more real moments, including conversations and honest expressions that make the audience feel as though they were really there. As the title suggests, this special video will allow you to learn more about XG.

The group’s fan club app, ALPHAZ, opened on August 5, 2022. This contains tons of exclusive content, from daily member blogs to special videos. The members will occasionally pop up in the community room too, so be sure to download the app and check it out if you like the group!

The mannequin rap duo FEMM has just returned from an expansive European tour through England, Germany, and France.

The main track from their latest album Tokyo Ex Machina, We Got Each Other, managed to chart for 12 consecutive weeks on the major U.S. radio chart MEDIABASE/Activator Chart, and in September, the two will return to Europe to perform in Spain.

The music video for their song Crawl Away, from their upcoming mini-album THE SIX, has been unveiled. The album will be released on August 17, 202.

Crawl Away (Music Video):

https://youtu.be/4-OuL_OKho0

FEMM has always had cyberpunk as a theme for its visuals, and this time, the duo decided to collaborate with UK-based concept artist Max Prentis to kick up the retro-futuristic feel. The video is both set in a faraway time and nostalgic, bringing together 80s melodies and flashy visuals of a distant Tokyo.

As the duo continues their activities in Europe and the United States, their new song THE SIX is being used as the opening song for the MBS/TBS drama Ikinokotta 6-nin ni Yoru to, which has just begun airing.

GARNiDELiA has chosen REBECCA’s legendary track Friends as the ninth song in their ongoing cover series, also releasing a music video.

GARNiDELiA is composed of Maria, the lead vocalist, and toku, the group’s composer. The duo’s J-pop cover song project was started after the pandemic under the title ‘GARNiDELiA Cover Collection,’ and many popular songs have been featured so far, including Gurenge by LiSA, Hakujitsu by King Gnu, Pretender by Official Hige Dandism, Haru Yo Koi by Yumi Matsutoya, and Kaikai Kitan by Eve. Unsurprisingly, the project has pulled in over 5 million views.

Friends – REBECCA (Covered by GARNiDELiA)

MARiA does the styling for her musical activities and serves as a producer. For Friends, the artist focused on highlighting the feel of the 80s, the era when the track was initially released.

Check out the GARNiDELiA Cover Collection for some new and classic titles covered by this talented duo!