They go by a few different names, but Japan’s “listening lounges” are going through something of a revival. They’re music bars where simply sitting and listening to records is the main attraction. The ...

From mecha epics to magical girls, these 10 classic anime from the 1980s are all streaming now and still pack the same punch ...

The 80s produced quite a few excellent one-hit wonders, and their songs have aged quite well through the years.

Netflix’s July lineup is turning back the clock with a wave of classic ‘80s hits that defined a generation. From iconic ...

FIRST is hitting the global stage with their highly anticipated first world tour, -Who Is BE:FIRST?-. After dominating the Japanese music scene with eight No. 1 ...

Yasuhide Uno bounced back from a career low to build his U-Next into a streaming giant. Now he’s eyeing $1 trillion in ...

Lola Amour’s hit song “Raining in Manila” was recognized at the Music Awards Japan, bringing home the Special Award for Philippine Popular Music. Amour’s recent milestone was announced ...

Sony will on Thursday lay out the growth strategy for its financial arm set for a spin-off that has been welcomed by investors as marking the latest chapter in the company's transformation.

Drummer on 80s hit Turning Japanese named mayor. ... The drummer went on to work for non-profit Performing Rights Society while living in London, now known as PRS for Music.

The first karaoke-style machine, the coin-operated Sparko Box, debuted in Japan in 1967; by the mid-80s, karaoke venues were ubiquitous there and were beginning to change nightlife abroad too.

Japan wants to export J-pop music to the world. ... “You have to understand, K-pop music is based on ‘80s Japanese pop. So, as long as we strive forward, we can do it. ...