With pandemic restrictions easing, Japanese bands are now boldly crossing borders once again. Our 2023 top list celebrates exceptional visual kei and Japanese rock artists who not only transcended geographical boundaries but also achieved significant milestones this year. These musicians consistently delivered rock music that resonates globally, embodying our mission at JROCK NEWS—bridging cultures through
Zaeden is a Mumbai-based singer-songwriter who is well-known in the Indian independent music circuit for his soft electronic pop music, coupled with fresh melodies and simple yet heartfelt lyrics. Starting his music journey at the young age of 14, Zaeden has scaled exponentially over the years. Right from his debut track ‘tere bina’, he’s been
“I am very grateful to be living my dream,” she says. “When I first started doing art, I wasn’t thinking about becoming a famous artist, all fancy. I just had the very simple mindset of wanting to fulfil my dream and go and learn.” “Sorry I No Understand” (2018), by Pamela Leung. Photo: Pamela Leung
Summary The CGI effects in 1998’s Godzilla were ahead of their time, impressing modern day VFX artists. The film’s unique combination of CGI and practical effects made for an iconic and memorable experience. Despite the film’s negative reception, its use of CGI and practical effects were impressive for the time period. VFX artists react to
Taylor Swift has broken Elvis Presley‘s longstanding record for the most weeks spent atop the Billboard 200 album chart by a solo artist. She set a new mark of 68 total weeks, as “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” landed on top of the chart for a fifth time in the final full tracking week of 2023. Although Swift set a new
Harold Cohen, screenshot from AARON KCAT, 2001. Artificial intelligence software, dimensions variable. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Digital Art Committee 2023.20. © Harold Cohen Trust Harold Cohen: AARON, opening at the Whitney Museum of American Art on February 3, 2024, examines the evolution of AARON, the first AI artmaking program,
BY BRANDI ENGEMANExecutive DirectorLos Alamos Arts Council This year, the Los Alamos Arts Council decided we would take time to learn more about our story and encouraged others to share theirs with us. Our gallery exhibits, concerts, and events all operated within the idea that each story is unique, ever evolving and that we can
Bill Haney labels the media members “graffiti artists” for revealing the leaked abysmal PPV numbers of 50K on DAZN for the Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis fight on December 9th. Bill views it as a conspiracy to stop his son Devin’s rise to superstardom by saying his fight with Prograis didn’t draw big numbers. (Photo
In 2023, queer musicians took it up a notch. The charts were built on LGBTQ+ artists, from Ice Spice’s epic breakthrough to Miley Cyrus’s 10-week-long stay at number one with “Flowers”. It wasn’t just pop music, either: Janelle Monáe, Sufjan Stevens, Kali Uchis and boygenius were just a few of the artists who thrived. We
“You Can’t Take It With You….” (detail) by Nani Chacon Through sculpture, murals, and ephemeral installations, contemporary Native artists are honoring their heritage, while also giving voice to the indigenous community. By working on public art projects, indigenous artists are also making a statement by reminding the public, “We Exist.” Whether that means creating memorials