J-pop is a tough sell overseas, but in recent years more musicians are challenging that perception and finding success abroad. One of the artists leading the charge is Yoasobi, which is celebrating ...

(This is part one in a three-part series on how one short conversation between two salarymen led to the creation of the global pop superstars.) Yoasobi, a two-member unit who creates their works in ...

The song carries special significance for the duo, as composer Ayase joins on vocals for the first time. By Billboard Japan YOASOBI released their new song “Gekijyo” (“The Show”) on Oct. 2. Written as ...

YOASOBI performed at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Oct. 26 and 27 and at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 9 and 10. By Billboard Japan In their first-ever dome tour, YOASOBI 5th ANNIVERSARY DOME LIVE 2024 “cho-genjitsu” ...

It's a sweltering afternoon in late July, and New York City is draped in a thick veil of humidity. The dew points are high, and the vibes are uncomfortable. Yet, inside a cozy, air-conditioned meeting ...

J-pop duo Yoasobi gave the 74th edition of NHK’s “Kohaku Uta Gassen” its standout moment — and a prime example of what the show needs to do in modern times. Near the end of the New Year’s Eve music ...

We meet J-pop’s hottest international act, which made its highly anticipated European debut this month in the UK. Acclaimed for transforming fictional stories into chart-topping hits, the duo has ...

The chart-topping Japanese act, known for adapting novels into music, say they’re hopeful for the future of J-Pop globally: “I hope that we can continue to create great music for the world to enjoy.” ...

This photo of Ikuta Rira, better known as Ikura of popular Japanese pop duo Yoasob, is provided by Livet. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- “It means so much to be able to ...

ikura, one half of J-pop superstar duo YOASOBI, has released a new solo song, “In Bloom (Hyakka Ryōran),” as Lilas. The popular anime The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 has also just premiered, with ...

YOASOBI are on fire right now. What was a bright flare ignited by vocalist Ikura and producer Ayase in 2019 has, over the course of a global pandemic and several chart-smashing singles, including the ...