SoulX-Singer Zero-Shot Vocal Synth Built With Claude Code
The piece documents a workflow that integrates composition algorithms with direct singing synthesis, reducing reliance on external generation steps.
GameBusiness.jp
Music
NIGHT HIKE 2026 Adds Kaf, Kizuna AI, and 8 More Acts
The second wave puts virtual artists Kaf, Kizuna AI, Sana Natori, and KMNZ at the center of a festival rooted in internet culture, alongside a tribute project marking the 10th anniversary of Vocaloid producer siinamota's passing.
MoguLive
2NE1 and TEN Japan Live Rescheduled for December 2026
The rescheduling of the 2NE1 and TEN Japan live, after its cancellation, confirms the event will proceed with two dates in December 2026, and the announcement includes a full ticket and presale timeline.
ASCII.jp
ShowMinorSavage Drops New Digital Single Gradation on August 12
The release pairs ShowMinorSavage's mellow vocal style with rising producer VLOT, and the song gains radio exposure as Bunka Hoso's August Plas Tune.
ASCII.jp
NIGHT HIKE Makuhari Adds 40 Artists for New 3M DJ Stage
The 3M stage turns the festival's DJ format into a rapid-fire relay of 20 three-minute sets per day, drawing almost entirely from artists who have performed at NIGHT HIKE before.
KAI-YOU
Himeka Momono Holds Gravure Press Debut Event in Tokyo
The event marks Momono's first Gravure Press feature and highlights her growing gravure career alongside her group's ongoing nationwide tour.
ASCII.jp
G-PLANTS of Shibataha Debuts Solo With Ryuchijo Single
The single, built from lyrics written while detained, breaks a five-year silence and marks G-PLANTS's formal entry as a solo artist.
KAI-YOU
IRC 2026 A/W Adds Juice=Juice and Takane no Nadeshiko
The second wave brings Juice=Juice's first IRC appearance and Takane no Nadeshiko's return, expanding the live and fashion stage lineup for the September event.
ASCII.jp
Hikaru GENJI Songs Head to Streaming Starting August 19
The rollout marks the first time Hikaru GENJI's catalog becomes widely available on streaming, timed to their 40th anniversary and a period of renewed interest in Showa and Heisei era music.
KAI-YOU
Mellow 2nd LIVE Set for October 21 in Shibuya
Following the July 3D debut live, this second event shifts to an offline, free-admission format, signaling a continued push for Mellow's live activities beyond online streaming.
ASCII.jp
Creepy Nuts Announces 2027 Arena Tour With 12 Shows Across 8 Cities
The tour marks Creepy Nuts' first domestic arena run in about a year and a half, following their expansion into Asia and North America.
KAI-YOU
Jamiroquai Drops Japanese-Subtitled MVs Ahead of Summer Sonic 2026 Return
The sudden MV release gives Japanese fans official subtitled versions of the band's signature tracks as a direct tie-in to their first Japan show in nine years at Summer Sonic 2026.
Denfaminicogamer
Technics Marks SL-1200 55th Anniversary With You$uk Yukimatsu DJ Video
The video ties the SL-1200's legacy to a contemporary DJ known for viral Boiler Room sets, using Tokyo Tower as a symbol to connect the brand's history with modern club culture.
ASCII.jp
Polaporipospo CG Band WAKAZO to Play Summer Sonic 2026
The festival appearance marks Polaporipospo's first live music festival performance, expanding the project beyond YouTube, streaming, and CG concerts into a new venue.
ASCII.jp
Chiikawa Movie Soundtrack Takes Half of Billboard Japan Hot Shot Songs Top 10
The chart placement shows the Chiikawa film's music resonating with audiences, with five soundtrack tracks filling the lower half of the top 10.
KAI-YOU
ASHA and KOKONA Form Unit TAKARA, Debut Song Set for August 8
TAKARA's debut marks the second artist release under Chanmina's self-production label NO LABEL ARTISTS from the 'No No Girls' audition, following HANA and Fumino.
ASCII.jp
FouRTe Project Debut Album ALL IN Out Now With All 10 Tracks by Taku Takahashi
The album's release is directly tied to the group's first offline live, with the announcement framing the record as a tool to raise fan excitement for the August 14 concert at Zepp DiverCity.
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Kodo and Hatsune Miku Reunite for All-Traditional Japanese Instrument Live
This live drops the electric guitars and drums of past Kodo and Hatsune Miku collaborations for an ensemble of only traditional Japanese instruments, centering the performance on Kodo's physicality.
Denfaminicogamer
German Court Rules Against AI Music Service Suno in Copyright Case
The ruling is a first-instance decision that could shape how AI music services handle copyrighted material in Europe, with Suno already facing a separate lawsuit from major record labels in the US.
KAI-YOU
Hatsune Miku Returns to Magic: The Gathering in Secret Lair Commander Deck
The deck brings Hatsune Miku back to Magic: The Gathering with a made-to-order sales model and artwork from the character's original designer, KEI.
Denfaminicogamer
Liza Releases New Song Featuring Rapper 3Li¥en
The song was teased at the end of Liza's previous music video for "Yubi no Uta," continuing her recent collaboration with producer Chaki Zulu.
KAI-YOU
AtHeart Sets August 19 Release for Second Single '3!4!'
The second single continues AtHeart's global remake project, which reinterprets 1996 hits, following the favorable reception of its debut single 'Say It'.
ASCII.jp
tuki. Releases Third Planet MV With Studio Khara and NERD
The MV brings together several prominent animation and creative studios, including Khara of Evangelion fame, marking a notable collaboration for tuki. after her recent successes.
KAI-YOU
SOUL'd OUT Releases Beginner-Friendly Album With 13 Tracks
The album gives new listeners an official entry point into SOUL'd OUT, whose music continues to spread among younger generations after the group disbanded in 2014.
KAI-YOU