by VMJ | Apr 22, 2026 | Interview
Every person I’ve met, everything that’s happened, every encounter — I feel now that all of it has led me here. And all of it connects back to love. –– kyo (D’ERLANGER) kyo will be turning 60 next year. More than half of his life has been spent as the vocalist...
by VMJ | Apr 17, 2026 | Headline
The title will surprise no one who was paying attention at Ariake. Shinya’s final instruction to his bandmates — “No matter what happens, do NOT stop LUNA SEA” — set the terms. When we covered LUNA SEA’s return to the stage at Ariake Arena last March, we closed by...
by VMJ | Mar 27, 2026 | Editor's Special
Japan feels like where everything began. Emotionally, it’s very important to me. It feels like a full circle — returning to where it all began. […] Japan represents my formative years — the beginning of my identity as an artist and a network of meaningful human...
by VMJ | Mar 25, 2026 | Report
LUNA SEA | The Syzygy of March 12th, 2026: A moment of realignment, poised to flourish into a new Spring. LUNA SEA’s journey really does continue. At this stage, introducing LUNA SEA feels like trying to map the tides. They are no longer just a band; they are an...
by VMJ | Feb 1, 2026 | Headline
The Mayhem Ball beyond the masquerade: How Stefani Germanotta became bigger than Lady Gaga For nearly two decades, Lady Gaga has occupied the global stage as pop’s most restless shape-shifter. However, with the arrival of her seventh studio opus, MAYHEM (March 7,...